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Dr. Jenna Brkich is a podiatric surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery.  She received her medical degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, after which she completed a four-year surgical residency at Temple University Hospital.  Dr. Brkich’s residency training focused on podiatric medicine and forefoot surgery with added credentialing in ankle trauma and rearfoot reconstruction.  Her training at Temple University Hospital culminated in serving as fourth-year Chief Resident.  Dr. Brkich joins the Frankford Podiatry team with special expertise in foot and ankle trauma, limb salvage, and surgical and non-surgical treatment options for Charcot neuroarthropathy.  A true Philadelphian, Jenna enjoys an active lifestyle, traveling with her husband and spending time with her daughter. 

 

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Kimberly A. Wilkie, DPM, is a board-certified physician who specializes in comprehensive foot care at Foot & Ankle Specialty Center in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wilkie is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and affiliated with Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health in Abington, Pennsylvania.

At Foot & Ankle Specialty Center, Dr. Wilkie works closely with her patients to alleviate chronic pain and enhance their mobility. She provides onsite diagnostic services, routine foot care, and surgery referrals for foot and ankle conditions.

Dr. Wilkie creates customized care plans for a variety of foot and ankle disorders. She is skilled in diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic conditions, including chronic heel pain, Achilles tendonitis, sprains, and arthritis. She also has extensive experience in diabetic foot care management.

After completing her undergraduate studies at Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pennsylvania, Dr. Wilkie earned her medical degree in podiatry from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia.

Dara J. Friter, D.P.M. is a foot and ankle specialist practicing in all areas of podiatry. She received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Sports Studies from Rutgers University.  A graduate of Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, she completed a residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey, serving as Chief Resident during her last two years. 

While Dr. Friter recognizes the importance of a prompt and appropriate diagnosis, she has embraced a desire to be sensitive to each of her patient’s needs and desire for care. She is board certified as a Diplomat by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. 

Dr. Friter is a native of New Jersey and currently resides with her husband and toddler in Montgomery County.  In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, traveling and playing tennis.

As a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, Paul Angotti, DPM, FACFAS, is skilled in many types of surgeries that repair damage from injury and disease. At Foot & Ankle Specialty Center in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, Dr. Angotti also specializes in diagnosing and customizing treatment plans for painful foot and ankle disorders. 

At Foot & Ankle Specialty Center, Dr. Angotti offers the latest options for surgery, including minimally invasive techniques, to address painful foot and ankle disorders like arthritis and deformities. His individualized approach to surgery ensures patients enjoy the best possible outcomes and long-term relief of pain and disability.

In addition to his clinic work, Dr. Angotti is chief of podiatric surgery at Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health in Abington, Pennsylvania. There, he performs many of his foot and ankle surgeries on an outpatient basis. He is also an active member of the surgical team at New Britain Surgery Center in Chalfont, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Angotti earned his undergraduate degree at Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania, and received his medical degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. He continued enhancing his surgical skills, training in foot surgery at Broad Street Hospital and Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

Joseph Bakanas, DPM, offers expert podiatric services combined with compassionate patient care at Family Foot and Ankle Center of South Jersey in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Dr. Bakanas specializes in foot and ankle surgeries to correct issues such as bunions, hammertoes, diabetic ulcers, and injuries.

Dr. Bakanas earned his doctor of podiatric medicine degree at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia and served his surgical residency at Virtua Health Systems. 

Dr. Bakanas has many years of experience in the medical field, including 14 years as a registered nurse and ten years as a surgical technologist, which gives him a unique perspective on both surgical procedures and patient care. His experience helps him to provide customized, attentive care to patients while recommending the best treatments to address foot and ankle problems.

Joseph DiMenna, DPM, is the senior physician serving the communities of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, at Family Foot and Ankle Center of South Jersey. Dr. DiMenna is a board-certified podiatrist with over 20 years of experience. He provides a comprehensive range of podiatry services, including foot and ankle surgery.

Dr. DiMenna earned his doctorate of podiatric medicine at the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, which is now Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, in Philadelphia. He went on to complete a surgical residency at Virtua Health Systems. Dr. DiMenna has staff hospital privileges at Virtua Voorhees, Marlton Divisions, and Jefferson Hosptial (Cherry Hill Division) as well as consulting privileges at Marlton Rehab Hospital and Genesis Elder Care Rehab and Nursing Homes.

Dr. DiMenna uses his extensive experience to diagnose podiatric conditions and suggest the best possible treatment to resolve painful foot and ankle issues. While he is an experienced surgeon, he tries to treat foot and ankle problems with nonsurgical interventions whenever possible.

Jacques Tran, DPM, is a fresh-faced doctor serving the communities of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, at Family Foot and Ankle Center of South Jersey. Dr. Tran is working toward his board certification. He is astute and adept in the latest techniques in podiatric care and surgery.

Dr. Tran earned his doctorate in podiatric medicine at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. He still calls Philly home. He went on to complete a surgical residency at Jefferson Health in New Jersey. Dr. Tran has staff hospital privileges at Virtua Voorhees, Marlton Divisions and Jefferson Hospital.

Dr. Tran is wise to the most recent studies and techniques in the foot and ankle world. He enjoys treating anything foot and ankle related from at-risk foot care to complete reconstructive surgery.

He bleeds green through and through. He is a lifelong fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. He enjoys playing volleyball, tennis, soccer and of course video games. He and his fiance, Genevieve, love watching anime. He is an avid foodie and one of his favorite hobbies is first going to a restaurant to try new food, and then he recreates it in his own kitchen. He is always trying to learn something new and can find joy within the most precarious moments.

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Rudolf Zak, DPM, is a podiatrist specializing in foot and ankle and joint replacement at Mercer-Bucks Orthopaedics, with offices in Hamilton, Lawrenceville, and Marlton, New Jersey, and Langhorne, Pennsylvania. 

Dr. Zak was born in Kiev, Ukraine, and came to the United States in 1977. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where he attended Midwood High School. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in athletic training from Northeastern University in 1998. 

Dr. Zak earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and completed his residency at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. 

He is board-certified in foot surgery and rear foot and ankle reconstructive surgery. 

He has served on the interview panel for the residency program at Cooper University Hospital and Virtua Health in New Jersey. He also supervises third-year surgical residents from Virtua Health who rotate with him for one year. 

Dr. Zak sees patients with podiatric concerns, from pediatrics to the elderly. His interests are performing surgery of the foot and ankle, specifically arthroscopic procedures and reconstruction. 

He is one of the only physicians in New Jersey who performs total ankle replacements.

Dr. Kamenitz was raised in central New Jersey. He went to undergraduate college at Cornell University. He received his medical degree from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine in 1997.  He received the Pi Delta Award  Honor Society Award for outstanding academic achievement  and the Sterling-Hartford Award for outstanding achievement in Anatomy.  He completed his residency training at the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia, where he served as chief podiatric medical resident.   Dr. Kamenitz is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.  He has particular interests in the area of diabetic foot ulcer prevention, dermatologic conditions of the lower extremities, and biomechanics.   In his free time, he enjoys time with his wife and three children.

Rudolf Zak, DPM, is a podiatrist specializing in foot and ankle and joint replacement at Mercer-Bucks Orthopaedics, with offices in Hamilton, Lawrenceville, and Marlton, New Jersey, and Langhorne, Pennsylvania. 

Dr. Zak was born in Kiev, Ukraine, and came to the United States in 1977. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where he attended Midwood High School. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in athletic training from Northeastern University in 1998. 

Dr. Zak earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and completed his residency at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. 

He is board-certified in foot surgery and rear foot and ankle reconstructive surgery. 

He has served on the interview panel for the residency program at Cooper University Hospital and Virtua Health in New Jersey. He also supervises third-year surgical residents from Virtua Health who rotate with him for one year. 

Dr. Zak sees patients with podiatric concerns, from pediatrics to the elderly. His interests are performing surgery of the foot and ankle, specifically arthroscopic procedures and reconstruction. 

He is one of the only physicians in New Jersey who performs total ankle replacements.

A native of New York City, Dr. Geller is a Board Certified, surgically trained Foot & Ankle Surgeon focusing on sports injuries, post-traumatic reconstruction, diabetic foot care and chronic conditions of the foot and ankle.  Dr. Geller earned his medical degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.  Following his medical school training, he completed three years of residency training at St. Luke’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, with an emphasis in foot and ankle surgery, reconstruction, trauma and joint replacement.

Post residency, Dr. Geller returned to New York City, both in private practice and with Empire State Ortheopaedics.  In 2013, Dr. Geller relocated to Los Angeles, and brought his extensive sports medicine knowledge and expertise to the Los Angeles athletic and dance community.  Today, Dr. Geller is proud to call Doylestown, PA home, while still maintaining his New York City office.  During his tenure in both New York City and Los Angeles, he has worked closely with the NYC Ballet, became the team podiatrist for many premier running, cycling and triathlon teams, and treated high profile athletes and Hollywood’s elite. 

Dr. Geller’s practice is committed to excellence in treating patients of all ages, both surgically and non-surgically, for the entire range of foot and ankle injuries and disorders by offering the most innovative treatments and latest medical technology.

Dr. Geller sees patients in both his Pennsylvania and New York locations.

Dr. Geller is also the Chief Medical Officer for Kane Footwear, a sustainable shoe gear company focused on providing superior recovery shoe gear.  Dr. Geller was instrumental in integrating recovery-based orthopedic principles into the Kane Revive recovery shoe. 

Dr. Geller continues to lecture, publish articles and work as a television consultant for various networks.  In his free time, Dr. Geller loves being a dad and continues to train for marathons with his favorite running partners, his son Maeson and Sydney the Weimaraner.

Rudolf Zak, DPM, is a podiatrist specializing in foot and ankle and joint replacement at Mercer-Bucks Orthopaedics, with offices in Hamilton, Lawrenceville, and Marlton, New Jersey, and Langhorne, Pennsylvania. 

Dr. Zak was born in Kiev, Ukraine, and came to the United States in 1977. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where he attended Midwood High School. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in athletic training from Northeastern University in 1998. 

Dr. Zak earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and completed his residency at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. 

He is board-certified in foot surgery and rear foot and ankle reconstructive surgery. 

He has served on the interview panel for the residency program at Cooper University Hospital and Virtua Health in New Jersey. He also supervises third-year surgical residents from Virtua Health who rotate with him for one year. 

Dr. Zak sees patients with podiatric concerns, from pediatrics to the elderly. His interests are performing surgery of the foot and ankle, specifically arthroscopic procedures and reconstruction. 

He is one of the only physicians in New Jersey who performs total ankle replacements.

Jessica Collins, DPM, is a skilled foot and ankle surgeon at Mercer-Bucks Orthopaedics in Lawrenceville, and Princeton, New Jersey, and Langhorne, Pennsylvania. 

Dr. Collins grew up in sunny South Florida. Born in Plantation, Florida, Dr. Collins attended Forest Hill High School as a magnet student, specializing in environmental science and technology. Her passion for science and medicine developed early on through extensive field studies and research. 

She obtained her Bachelor of Science in biology at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas. She participated in an honors college thesis program and was a member of the Scholars Academy. Following her undergraduate studies, she attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine in The Bronx, New York, where she did a year of graduate research in medical microbiology and wound care. Through this research, Dr. Collins discovered her passion for podiatric medicine. 

She returned to Florida to obtain her medical degree from Barry University in Miami Shores and completed residency training in foot and ankle surgery at Virtua Health System in South New Jersey. 

With extensive foot and ankle surgery training, Dr. Collins is proud to see patients of all ages. She has a special interest in reconstructive and minimally invasive procedures. 

When she’s not treating patients at Mercer-Bucks Orthopaedics, Dr. Collins enjoys hiking and traveling, as well as spending time with her family. She has participated in two medical mission trips to Guatemala and El Salvador and intends to continue those endeavors throughout her career.

I, Dr. Nadia Shah have completed a 4 year medical training at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. I completed an intense 3 year foot and ankle reconstructive surgical residency at Hoboken University Medical Center, NJ. I am Board Certified with American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Among my certificates of achievements are Minimally Invasive Surgery, Lapiplasty Bioskills Training Course, Total Ankle Replacement Surgery and Arthroscopic procedures of the Foot and Ankle. I am extremely attentive to my patient's needs and concerns. A patient's lifestyle and goals are at the forefront of my treatment plans. I treat my patients as a whole and not detached from their foot and ankle.