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Rachel KangDPM
12039 NE 128th Street Suite 130 Kirkland, WA 98034
Locations in:Issaquah, WA
Rachel KangDPM
Kirkland, WA
Locations in Washington
About Rachel Kang
Dr. Rachel Baisch Kang graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Macalester College. She then received her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine with honors from William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. During her studies, she was awarded multiple scholarships, held numerous leadership positions, and published original research.
Dr. Kang completed her residency training at Gundersen Medical Foundation. At Gundersen, she worked amongst world renowned and well-published faculty. Additionally, Dr. Kang served as Chief Resident and coached skaters at the local rinks.
Dr. Kang presented and published her original research titled, “Benefits of Custom Skate Orthoses in Improved Balance Amongst Advanced Skaters”, which won third place in the Outstanding Student and Resident category at the American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting. During her time at Gundersen, she presented posters and manuscripts at national conferences, and continued to publish articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Kang’s devotion to Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine is rooted in her own experience with competitive and professional figure skating as well as her own foot injury. As a skater, Dr. Kang competed for the Korean Junior National Team, and skated at international level events. When her family moved back to the U.S., she continued to compete at the regional, sectional and national level. She was the Junior National Figure Skating Collegiate Champion in 2004. Following college, she skated professionally with the Royal Caribbean International® Cruise Lines. A foot injury prevented Dr. Kang from continuing her professional skating career, but the care provided by a Foot and Ankle Specialist sparked her interest in the world of podiatry. Dr. Kang can relate to the enthusiasm and frustrations of an injured athlete. Dr. Kang’s goals are centered on comprehensive, realistic treatment plans for athletes, return to sport, and a lifetime of competition.
Dr. Kang joined the Foot and Ankle Center of Kirkland and Issaquah in 2017 and is excited to continue to see patients in both locations.
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If you think you might have a bunion, the first step is to consult a podiatrist or other foot and ankle specialist. They can evaluate your feet, assess the severity of your bunion(s), and provide treatment recommendations. They may suggest non-surgical options first, or they may recommend surgery. In addition to performing that evaluation and recommendation, providers who receive our training are qualified to determine whether you’re a candidate for the Bunionplasty® procedure itself. Learn more about the procedure.
As with any surgical procedure, the cost of minimally invasive bunion surgery can vary widely depending on several factors – your geographic location, the surgeon and their practice, and the outpatient surgical center or hospital facility. Any costs you may incur will depend on your health insurance policy and the specifics of your medical condition(s). To get the most accurate information, always consult with your provider and your insurance company for a more accurate estimate. Learn more.
Only you and your podiatrist or surgeon can determine the best time for you to have bunion repair surgery. Factors like your age, the severity of your bunion or bunions, your level and types of physical activity, other foot and ankle conditions like hammertoes, other health conditions that may impact your surgery and healing, etc. Some people may choose to correct bunions while they’re mild, while others may prefer to wait. Hear from other patients like you.
Recovery from bunion surgery depends on factors like the severity of the bunion(s), the patient’s age and other medical factors, whether other foot and ankle procedures are performed at the same time, how closely the patient is able to adhere to post-op instructions, and other variables. With the Bunionplasty® 360 Bunion Repair™ procedure, a patient might be able to walk the same day as their surgery, with their surgeon’s permission. At around six weeks, many patients return to walking in sneakers for longer periods. By two months, most patients are back to full recreation and their favorite footwear. Learn more.
Many patients travel a significant distance to have bunion surgery, either driving to see their surgeon or flying in from another city or country. Because bunion surgery can have a major impact on quality of life, patients often seek a surgeon who is not only an expert in bunion repair, but someone they feel personally comfortable with, who they trust to guide them in making major medical decisions. Find the bunion doctor for you.