Opening of the podiatry practice planned for 30 November 2026

Landkreis Ostallgäu · 24 km to Memmingen

Medical Foot Care Eggenthal (Podiatrist)

Looking for a podiatrist in Eggenthal? The nearest podiatry practice with a state-certified podiatrist and health insurance accreditation is in Memmingen, about 29 minutes' drive (24 km) from Eggenthal.

Practice location

Kempterstr. 25, 87700 Memmingen

Journey from Eggenthal

24 km via B 12 / St 2035 · approx. 29 minutes

Treatment duration

45–60 minutes per appointment, first visit slightly longer

Zwischen Eggenthal und Memmingen liegen rund 24 Kilometer über die B 12, gut planbar auch bei Winterwetter.

Eggenthal liegt im hügeligen Ostallgäu, viele Wege werden zu Fuß oder mit dem Rad zurückgelegt.

For patients from Eggenthal

Particularly relevant in this region

Aktive Seniorinnen aus Eggenthal möchten mobil bleiben – Hühneraugen und eingewachsene Nägel sind dabei der häufigste Bremsklotz.

Podiatry for Eggenthal

Why people from Eggenthal come to a podiatrist in Memmingen

In Landkreis Ostallgäu you will find plenty of cosmetic foot care providers, but a podiatry practice with health insurance accreditation is rare. That difference decides who is even allowed to work on an affected foot: podiatry is a prescribable medical treatment, cosmetic foot care is not.

Between Eggenthal and Memmingen lies a drive of around 29 minutes. The trip pays off above all for treatments that take time and skill: nail braces, nail reconstruction after nail loss, or silicone orthoses against pressure points.

Route: via B 12 / St 2035 it is 24 kilometres to Memmingen. Access to the practice at Kempterstrasse 25 is step-free, and parking is available directly in front, which helps if walking already hurts.

An appointment lasts 45 to 60 minutes. We work with sterile instruments; every set arrives freshly processed from its own sealed "one patient, one set" box. Patients travelling from Eggenthal receive a short guide for care at home at the end of the session.

The practice is run by Helga Maria Freitag, a state-certified podiatrist and, since March 2026, also a sectoral alternative practitioner for podiatry with almost 40 years of experience caring for people at home. This dual qualification means for you that findings are not just treated but properly assessed, and where necessary we refer you to the right specialist.

Reasons for treatment

When podiatric treatment makes sense

The most common reasons patients from Eggenthal and the surrounding area come to us:

  • nail loss after an injury or bruising under the nail
  • nail changes caused by psoriasis or rheumatism
  • diabetes mellitus with reduced sensation in the feet
  • reduced mobility or eyesight, when caring for your own feet is no longer safe
  • dry, flaking skin with deep cracks on the heel
  • ingrown or curled toenails that hurt with every step
  • circulatory problems, rheumatism or neuropathy
  • burning or numb feet that disturb sleep at night

Services for Eggenthal

The full range of podiatry

Podologische Komplexbehandlung

Die vollständige medizinische Behandlung Ihrer Füße: fachgerechtes Kürzen und Fräsen der Nägel, Entfernung von Hornhaut, Hühneraugen und schmerzhaften Druckstellen – abgestimmt auf Ihr individuelles Beschwerdebild.

Behandlung beim diabetischen Fuß

Bei Diabetes mellitus ist die regelmäßige podologische Behandlung ein wichtiger Baustein der Prävention. Wir arbeiten besonders schonend, dokumentiert und in enger Abstimmung mit Ihrem behandelnden Arzt.

Nagelspangentechnik (Orthonyxie)

Eingewachsene und stark gerollte Nägel korrigieren wir schmerzarm mit modernen Nagelspangen. Die Spange entlastet den Nagelfalz sofort und richtet den Nagel über mehrere Wochen sanft aus.

Nagelprothetik

Nach Verletzungen, Pilzbefall oder Nagelverlust rekonstruieren wir den Nagel ästhetisch und funktionell. Der Zehe wird Schutz zurückgegeben – und Ihnen ein sicheres Gefühl.

Orthosen & Druckentlastung

Individuell modellierte Silikon-Orthosen entlasten Zehenfehlstellungen, Druckstellen und Hühneraugen dauerhaft und verhindern das erneute Entstehen.

Hornhaut & Hühneraugen

Schmerzhafte Schwielen, Rhagaden und Hühneraugen werden fachgerecht abgetragen. Anschließend erhalten Sie eine Empfehlung zur häuslichen Pflege und Druckvermeidung.

Nagel- & Fußpilz-Behandlung

Wir tragen befallene Nagelsubstanz ab, begleiten die Therapie fachlich und beraten Sie zu Hygiene und Nachsorge, damit der Pilz keine zweite Chance bekommt.

Warzenbehandlung

Dornwarzen an der Fußsohle behandeln wir schonend und begleiten Sie über den gesamten Heilungsverlauf hinweg.

Fußpflege & Wellness

Wohltuende Pflege für gesunde Füße: Peeling, Massage und Pflegeprodukte, die Ihre Haut spürbar geschmeidig machen.

Kältetherapie / Kryotherapie

Ganzkörperkältetherapie für Regeneration, Schmerzlinderung und Entzündungshemmung – in der Kältekammer Memmingen.

All treatments take place at our practice, Kempterstr. 25, 87700 Memmingen. For a full overview see Services and Prices.

Diabetic foot

Prescription and insurance cover, even from Eggenthal

If your doctor has issued a prescription, we bill your health insurer directly. Patients from Eggenthal then only pay the statutory co-payment. Without a prescription, treatment is always available as a self-pay service at transparent prices.

We work with a reduced risk of injury, check skin, nail folds and pressure points at every appointment, and report any concerns back to the referring practice without delay.

Hygiene

A sterile instrument set for every patient

We work on the principle of "one patient, one set": a sealed box of freshly sterilised instruments is opened for every treatment. Cleaning, disinfection, packaging and sterilisation are all logged and traceable.

You can read more about our hygiene concept on the Hygiene page.

Your route to us

Directions from Eggenthal to Memmingen

From Eggenthal it is around 24 kilometres to the practice at Kempterstr. 25 in 87700 Memmingen. The route runs via B 12 / St 2035 and takes about 29 minutes. Parking is available close by. Please allow a little extra time for your first appointment: we take a calm, thorough look at your foot status, discuss any pre-existing conditions and medications, and only then agree on a treatment plan.

Frequently asked questions from Eggenthal

Answers at a glance

Wie weit ist es von Eggenthal nach Memmingen?

Die Strecke beträgt rund 24 Kilometer und führt über B 12 / St 2035. Rechnen Sie mit etwa 29 Minuten Fahrzeit, im Berufsverkehr etwas mehr.

Gibt es in Eggenthal eine podologische Praxis mit Kassenzulassung?

In Eggenthal selbst ist uns keine podologische Praxis mit Kassenzulassung bekannt. Kosmetische Fußpflege darf am erkrankten Fuß nicht arbeiten. Unsere Praxis in Memmingen erreichen Sie aus dem Landkreis Ostallgäu in etwa 29 Minuten.

What should I bring to my first appointment?

Please bring your doctor's prescription if you have one, a list of your medications, and your diabetes passport if you have diabetes. If you wear insoles or orthopaedic shoes, please bring those along as well.

Is there a podiatrist with health insurance accreditation in Eggenthal?

We are not aware of any podiatry practice with statutory health insurance accreditation in Eggenthal itself. Cosmetic foot care is not permitted to work on an already affected foot; that requires a state-certified podiatrist. Our practice in Memmingen is around 29 minutes away from Eggenthal.

How often should I come from Eggenthal for treatment?

For unremarkable feet, appointments every eight to ten weeks are sufficient. For diabetes, nail brace therapy or heavy callus formation we recommend every four to six weeks. We arrange the next appointment right at the end of the current one.

Do you offer home visits for patients from Eggenthal?

Yes. Home visits are a fixed part of our service, including in Eggenthal and the surrounding area. The process matches an appointment at the practice: assessment, nail and callus treatment, care for pressure points, and a final consultation for family members or carers. With a doctor's prescription we bill the home visit directly with your health insurer; self-pay patients incur a small travel fee.

Service area

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