Please be advised that our office will remain open despite concern for COVID-19. Our hours will change from 3/23/20 through 4/3/2020 to reduce the volume of patients being seen at a time (see below). We are taking precautions to protect our staff and patients, and ask that you notify us if you are not feeling well prior to coming to your appointment. There are some cases where we may advise you to keep your appointment despite feeling unwell. We will update this message if there are any changes.

  • Monday's - Dr. Alway will be working from 8:30 AM - 5 PM
  • Tuesday's - CLOSED
  • Wednesday's - Dr. Miller will be working from 8:30 AM - 5 PM
  • Thursday's - Dr. Ho will be working from 8:30 AM - 5 PM
  • Friday's - Dr. Miller will be working in the Arcata office from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

**Dr. Bookwalter's schedule has been closed**

Eureka Office - 3258 Timber Fall Court, Eureka, CA 95503, (707) 441-1112 (Main Office)

Arcata Office - 3798 Janes Rd. Suite 6, Arcata, CA 95521, 707-441-1112 (Satellite office used by Dr. Miller on Friday's only. Please contact the Eureka office for all inquiries.)

Wound Care Clinic - 3800 Janes Rd., Arcata, CA 95521 707-825-4930 (Dr. Alway and Dr. Miller practice at the Wound Care Clinic on Thursdays' and Fridays')

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Cryotherapy

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Cryotherapy is a standard treatment for warts that uses a very cold substance (usually liquid nitrogen) to freeze and deaden the tissue. Cryotherapy can be done in a doctor's office and takes less than a minute.

During the procedure, the doctor applies the liquid nitrogen to the wart using a probe or a cotton swab. Liquid nitrogen can also be sprayed directly on the wart. The freezing liquid can cause discomfort or pain, which is why a numbing drug (local anesthetic) is sometimes used.

Most cryotherapy treatment requires return visits to ensure that the wart is completely removed.

Studies show that cryotherapy is successful about two-thirds of the time, and when combined with salicylic acid treatment, up to 78% of the time.