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Stephen Lazaroff, DPM, FACFAS, at Performance Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC, with two convenient locations in Waterbury and Newtown, Connecticut, treats children, teens, and adults with every type of foot and ankle problem. He has extensive training in diagnostics, limb preservation, and reconstruction of the forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle.

Dr. Lazaroff graduated Cum Laude from American University (AU) in Washington, DC, earning a Bachelor of Science in biology before receiving his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

He went on to complete a three-year residency at the Yale New Haven Medical Center Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program (PMSR/RRA) in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Lazaroff is board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery.

During his residency, Dr. Lazaroff co-authored a textbook chapter about the surgical management of the neuropathic foot, presented his work at regional conferences, and attended the Orthofix® external fixator course.  He was also part of the multidisciplinary limb preservation clinic, which included podiatric surgery, interventional cardiology, and vascular surgery.

Dr. Lazaroff was trained by some of the most well-known foot and ankle surgeons in the country. He’s honored to receive the post of Section Chief for Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut.

As a native of North Haven, Connecticut, Dr. Lazaroff is thrilled to be home again, providing podiatric care to members of the community.

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Edward Buro, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist at Mayfair Foot Care. He provides comprehensive foot care for people of all ages in Commack, New York, and surrounding communities.

Dr. Buro earned his Bachelor of Science in pharmacy and his Master of Science in pharmacology at St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Queens, New York.

He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City, where he now serves as an adjunct clinical professor of surgery. After graduating, Dr. Buro completed his residency in podiatric surgery at St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center in Manhattan, New York.

Dr. Buro specializes in diagnosing and treating foot conditions, from corns and calluses to traumatic and slow-healing wounds. As a certified wound specialist with the American Academy of Wound Management, Dr. Buro has extensive experience caring for diabetic ulcers and other diabetic foot complications.

He is affiliated with several local hospitals, including St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, Huntington Hospital, North Shore/Long Island Jewish Health System, Southside Hospital, and North Shore Surgicenter.

Along with his work in the clinic, Dr. Buro is passionate about education. He served as the Director of Podiatric Medical Education at North Shore/Long Island Jewish Health System and the Assistant Director of Podiatry at Forest Hills Hospital. He is also a past president of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association.

Dr. Buro is a diplomate with the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine. He is a fellow with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery, the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine, and the American College of Podiatric Radiologists.

Rosario Saccomanno, DPM, D.ABPM, AACFAS, completed his undergraduate degree in Biology at The College of New Jersey. He then graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine to earn his doctoral degree. Dr. Saccomanno completed his three-year podiatric surgical residency at Huntington Hospital at Northwell Health on Long Island where he received extensive training in elective cases, trauma, infections, and diabetic limb salvage. During his last year of residency, he was privileged to serve as Chief Resident Physician of the Podiatry Service.

Dr. Saccomanno is Board-Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He is actively engaged in research participation and has published several journal articles in the medical community. He is also an active member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).

Dr. Saccomanno has privileges at the North Shore Surgi-Center, Mather Hospital at Northwell Health, Saint Charles Hospital, and Huntington Hospital at Northwell Health. 

Christine Peterson, DPM, is a podiatrist at Mayfair Foot Care in Commack, New York. She is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and brings a combination of clinical experience and compassionate care to her practice.

Dr. Peterson went to college at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology. She earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia and completed her residency in podiatric surgery at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, New York.

At Mayfair Foot Care, Dr. Peterson specializes in personalized care for common podiatric issues. From sports sprains and plantar fasciitis to complex fractures and wounds, she partners with each patient to understand their needs and help them heal faster.

For surgical procedures, Dr. Peterson is affiliated with St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center and North Shore Surgicenter, both located in Smithtown, New York.

Dr. Peterson is a diplomate with the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and Orthopedics. She is a fellow with the American College of Podiatric Medicine and Orthopedics and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Dr. Alyssa Aquilino received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University at Albany and went on to complete a Master of Science Program in Biological and Physical Sciences at Touro College. She earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Aquilino completed her three-year surgical residency training at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center in New York City. During her residency, she received extensive training in all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery, including diabetic foot care, wound management, biomechanics, sports-related injuries, and routine foot and ankle conditions.

Dr. Aquilino is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered foot and ankle care. Her clinical interests include preventative foot health, diabetic limb preservation, biomechanics, sports medicine, and the treatment of common foot and ankle disorders.

A native of Astoria, Queens, Dr. Aquilino was a competitive gymnast for ten years, an experience that inspired her passion for foot and ankle medicine. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, skiing, cooking, and participating in fitness and strength-training activities.

Dr. Caroline Tiglio is a skilled and knowledgeable podiatrist who earned her doctoral degree from Temple University. She currently practices with DOCTORS UNITED, INC at different locations across Ardsley, Yonkers and White Plains, NY. She believes in making cost effective and quality healthcare accessible to everyone in the community. Dr. Tiglio tends to patients struggling with a variety of concerns including diabetic foot, foot injuries, wound care, nail abnormality and toenail problems, among other foot related consultations. She strives to make patients feel comfortable in her presence. Dr. Tiglio spends time with her patients to explain their condition and give every suitable option available to them before moving on to surgery. She strives to aid the process of well-being and development of patients in an efficient and effective manner. Her passion for helping others is evident in her high quality patient care.

Board-certified podiatric surgeon John Marzano, DPM, welcomes patients of all ages at his comprehensive practice, Westchester Podiatric Healing Medicine in Yonkers, New York. Dr. Marzano treats the full range of foot and ankle conditions using the latest technology and techniques, but he’s an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic ulcers, gangrene, and foot infections.

Dr. Marzano has been an attending physician/podiatrist at St. John’s Riverside Hospital in Yonkers since 1990. He was one of the original founders of the hospital’s wound healing center and he continues to treat patients at the Wound Healing Center and the Hyperbaric Oxygen Center.

Dr. Marzano received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City. After finishing his preceptorship in general podiatry and podiatric surgery, he entered private practice, where he specializes in all aspects of podiatric medicine, healing medicine, surgery, and wound care.

He maintains active professional memberships in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Wound Healing Society.

With over 35 years of experience in podiatry, Richard Steiner, DPM, has helped countless patients improve their foot and ankle health and restore their quality of life. Dr. Steiner welcomes patients to Parkchester Family Podiatry PC in the Bronx of New York City.

A graduate of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City, earning his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. Steiner is an expert in foot and ankle care. Dr. Steiner comes from a family of podiatrists, including his father and brother. They even practiced podiatry together for over two decades in the Fordham Road area of the Bronx.  

Dr. Steiner’s commitment to his profession includes continuing his education, so he’s able to provide the latest techniques and approaches to foot health care for each of his patients. He maintains professional memberships with the American Podiatric Medical Association, the New York State Podiatric Medical Association, and the Bronx County Medical Society. 

A believer in pain-free living, Dr. Steiner recommends periodic foot examinations for all patients to avoid potential problems. Dr. Steiner is well-liked by his patients who appreciate his gentle and compassionate care. 

Dr. Ernest Isaacson is a graduate of the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.

After completing two years of comprehensive training in various medical specialties including internal medicine, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery, plastic surgery and podiatric medicine, Dr. Isaacson completed a comprehensive one-year podiatric surgical residency. Dr. Isaacson is active in research and publication in basic and clinical science. Dr. Isaacson is also a dedicated family man who enjoys running, reading and spending time with his family.

• BA, Brown University
• DPM, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

• Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
• Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
• Fellow, American Society of Podiatric Surgeons

• American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
• American Podiatric Medical Association
• New York State Podiatric Medical Association
• American Diabetes Association

You can also visit Dr. Isaacson at his Manhattan office, for more info please visit https://www.doctorisaacson.com/