Health Uplift: A leading podiatric surgeon specializing in bunion and hammer toe correction and developed the Tierra Toe™ technique.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Yolanda Ragland.

A leading podiatric surgeon specializing in bunion and hammer toe correction. Here are some key highlights and themes from the conversation:

🎙️ Episode Summary

• Host: Rushion McDonald
• Guest: Dr. Yolanda Ragland, founder of Fix Your Feet
• Focus: Foot health, especially for women of color, and the importance of both function and aesthetics in foot surgery.

🦶 Key Topics Discussed

• Dr. Ragland’s Background:

  • Undergraduate at University of Maryland.
  • Research at NIH in dermatology.
  • Medical training at New York College of Podiatric Medicine.
  • Surgical residency affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College.

• Her Unique Approach:

  • Developed the Tierra Toe™ technique, a cosmetic surgical method for bunions and hammer toes.
  • Emphasizes aesthetic outcomes—scar-free, sandal-ready feet.
  • Special focus on African American women, a demographic often underserved in podiatric care.

• Footwear Advice:

  • Avoid ill-fitting shoes—if it hurts in the store, it’ll hurt outside.
  • Use shoe stretchers at home.
  • High heels are okay in moderation—“wear them like alcohol: responsibly.”
  • Don’t get caught up in shoe sizes—fit is more important than the number.

• Patient Advocacy:

  • Dr. Ragland acts as a doctor, counselor, and advocate.
  • She prioritizes honest consultations, sometimes advising against surgery if unnecessary.
  • Warns against predatory practices in the medical field.

• Product Line:

  • Promotes her Fix Your Feet product line, including treatments for fungal nails.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• “Wear your high heels responsibly.”
• “If it hurts in the store, it’s going to hurt outside the store.”
• “I wanted to protect this particular demographic so people would not take advantage of them.”

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