Samantha Sheppard, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist at Garden State Foot & Ankle Specialists, which has six convenient locations: Edison, Woodbridge, Plainfield, Scotch Plains, Springfield, and Linden, New Jersey. She’s highly skilled in treating all foot and ankle pathologies with both surgical and conservative treatments. 

Dr. Sheppard graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, with a dual bachelor’s degree in biology and Italian studies. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City, graduating at the top of her class.

Dr. Sheppard went on to complete her surgical training at the Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center in New Jersey. She served as the chief resident in her third year and developed an impressive proficiency with a variety of surgical procedures, including foot and ankle trauma, diabetic Charcot reconstruction and limb salvage, flatfoot reconstruction, application of external fixation devices, ankle arthroscopy, and all forefoot pathologies. 

Dr. Sheppard is board-qualified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and looks forward to working with new and returning patients at Garden State Foot & Ankle Specialists.

Michael Kaminsky, DPM, is a highly skilled and compassionate podiatrist on the team of providers at Garden State Foot & Ankle Specialists, which has four conveniently located clinics in Plainfield, Scotch Plains, Springfield, and Linden, New Jersey.

Dr. Kaminsky graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Delaware in Newark. He earned his medical degree from the School of Podiatric Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he graduated at the top of his class.

He went on to postgraduate training at Hoboken University Medical Center in New Jersey. He completed his three-year residency in foot and ankle medicine and surgery and served as the chief resident in his final year of the program. During his residency, he focused on trauma and reconstructive surgery and developed a remarkable skill in fracture repair and elective reconstructive surgical techniques.

Dr. Kaminsky lives with his wife in Hoboken, New Jersey. When he’s not working with patients at Garden State Foot & Ankle Specialists, he likes to run and play tennis.

Aluko O. Jervis, DPM, is a podiatrist providing complete foot and ankle care to people of all ages in the Randall Manner neighborhood of Staten Island, New York, and throughout New York City.

Dr. Jervis began his career pursuits at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City, earning his doctorate in podiatry. Before entering private practice, he completed a residency at Staten Island University Hospital, receiving training in all phases of podiatry, including foot surgery, crush injuries, and the treatment of diabetic and venous leg ulcers.

Dr. Jervis brings more than 15 years of experience to his self-titled practice. He takes a holistic and patient-centered approach to podiatry, emphasizing conservative measures and healthy lifestyle changes over surgery.

Dr. Jervis has a friendly and compassionate bedside manner. He offers in-office consultations and house calls, never rushes appointments, and makes an effort to understand each individual’s symptoms, concerns, and goals. 

People from all over New York City visit Dr. Jervis to access treatment for various foot and ankle issues, including bunions, hammertoes, ingrown toenails, warts, and plantar fasciitis. Dr. Jervis also offers more specialized care, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, synthetic skin substitutes, and negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).

When he isn’t developing treatment plans or providing one-on-one podiatry care, Dr. Jervis serves as the program director of the hyperbaric oxygen therapy unit at Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island.

Call Aluko O. Jervis, DPM, to request a new patient consultation today, or book a podiatry appointment online.

Dr. Machili Adrien

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Machli Adrien, DPM, is a highly-skilled podiatrist at Ankle & Foot Doctors of New Jersey, with offices in Millburn, Livingston, Union, Springfield, Florham Park, Short Hills, West Orange, Maplewood, and Summit, New Jersey. 

At the practices Millburn, Union, and Westfield locations, Dr. Adrien strives to provide his patients with the best possible individualized care while getting them back on their feet. Here to help with all your foot and ankle concerns, his view is no issue is too challenging to overcome. 

He specializes in sports-related injuries, minimally invasive surgery, foot and ankle surgery, and  general podiatry care. 

Before joining Ankle & Foot Doctors of New Jersey, Dr. Adrien began his career with the Orthopedic Surgery Department at Augusta University Health. While there, he also served as an assistant professor at the Medical College of Georgia, educating medical students, orthopedic residents, and sports medicine fellows in foot and ankle care. His role as an educator is one of his most fulfilling, and he is proud to continue educating residents at Saint Barnabas Medical Center.    

Raised in central New Jersey, Dr. Adrien received his medical education at Barry  University. He went on to complete his surgical training at Hoboken University  Medical Center in New Jersey.   

When out of the office, Dr. Adrien enjoys biking, swimming, traveling, and working through a good book.  

Dr. Adrien welcomes new and existing patients.

Dr. Jay Bhuta

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Dr. Jay Bhuta, DPM, is a podiatric surgical expert at Ankle & Foot Doctors of New Jersey located in Millburn and Livingston of New Jersey. Dr. Bhuta specializes in both conservative and surgical treatments of ankle and foot using the most advanced tools available. He values his relationships with his patients and spends the time necessary listening to and educating his patients to help them feel more at ease about their ailments. Dr. Bhuta may focus on the ankle and foot, but he knows that each of his patients has very unique health care needs, and he designs a personalized treatment based on those needs

Dr. Bhuta treats a number of ankle and foot conditions including foot and ankle fractures, Achilles tendon ruptures, ankle sprains, bunions, hammertoes, neuromas, drop foot, foot and ankle arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, Charcot arthropathy, high arch, and flat feet. He also provides foot and ankle care for people with diabetes and cerebral palsy. Dr. Bhuta specializes in foot and ankle injuries, including sports injuries and reconstruction.

Dr. Bhuta has trained in the United States and internationally, which allows him to bring a different perspective to his patients. He received his doctorate of podiatric medicine from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City and completed his residency and training at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey.

Dr. Bhuta is the Residency Director at Saint Barnabas Medical Center where he is responsible for training all the residents. He is very active in their education and is on top of the most current technology and treatments.

Dr. Aamir Ahmed

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Aamir Ahmed, DPM, is a fellowship-trained, board-eligible foot and ankle surgeon with extensive training in reconstructive surgery. He currently sees patients at Ankle & Foot Doctors of New Jersey in Millburn, Westfield, and Union, New Jersey.

Dr. Ahmed earned his medical degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine after graduating cum laude with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biomedical engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He completed his three-year surgical residency at St. Mary’s General Hospital in Passaic, New Jersey, where he gained surgical experience in adult foot and ankle reconstruction, trauma, arthritic joints, Achilles tendon reconstruction, arthroscopy, Charcot neuroarthropathy, and diabetic limb salvage, with advanced training techniques in wound care.

The following year, Dr. Ahmed went on to complete a pediatric foot and ankle fellowship at The Pediatric Orthopedic Center in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, under the mentorships of Dr. Mark Solomon and Dr. Mark Rieger. There, he gained experience treating children with foot and ankle congenital deformities, sprains, fractures, growth plate injuries, as well as sports and dance injuries. Some pediatric conditions that Dr. Ahmed has managed and treated include equinovarus deformities (clubfoot), toe walkers, in-toeing, flatfoot, high arch foot, ankle sprains/fractures, and brachymetatarsia.

His fellowship also included advanced and specialized training in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgical techniques, including minimally invasive bunion surgery and gradual deformity correction with the Ilizarov hexapod external fixator. With such a vast background, Dr. Ahmed is well-equipped to treat foot and ankle conditions for all ages.

Dr. Ahmed is also active in training the next generation of foot and ankle surgeons, educating and mentoring podiatric residents at Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

His hobbies include playing sports, fitness, and nutrition, and spending time with his family and newborn daughter. As a big foodie, Dr. Ahmed enjoys eating out with family and friends.

Manhattan Podiatry Group provides comprehensive podiatry care for adults and children at its New York City offices located in Downtown Manhattan, Midtown Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Manalapan, New Jersey. Board-certified podiatrist and surgeon Mark Sharobeem, DPM, customizes treatment to provide each patient with the most advanced level of care..

The office features the latest technology and treatments for all podiatry needs. Patients benefit from advanced, minimally invasive foot and ankle surgeries and healing regenerative therapies for conditions such as bunions, heel pain, and neuromas. Other foot and ankle concerns Dr. Sharobeem treats include hammertoes, fractures, and ingrown toenails.

The caring staff provides every patient with a comfortable, high-quality experience and takes the time to address any questions or concerns. The goal at Manhattan Podiatry Group is to get patients back to their normal levels of activity and health as soon as possible.

Call Manhattan Podiatry Group or use the online booking feature to schedule a podiatry appointment today.

Innjea Park, DPM, is a highly experienced podiatrist with years of training, serving patients in the New York area, including Murray Hill, Midtown East, Financial District, and Staten Island. He specializes in foot and ankle care, and has a particular interest in the areas of diabetic foot care, wound care, and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Park speaks English, Korean, and Japanese fluently.

Dr. Park’s goal is to give patients exactly what they need, using the most optimal and effective treatments possible. Patients are never pushed into having unnecessary treatments, and Dr. Park strives to truly get to the bottom of the problem before starting treatment. Dr. Park always works with patients to fully understand their pain and other symptoms so he can customize the best treatment possible.

Dr. Park earned his undergraduate degree at New York University in New York, and then went on to earn his master’s degree at The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark. Dr. Park earned his doctor of podiatric medicine degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.

Following his graduation, Dr. Park completed a three-year podiatric surgery residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and was chief resident in his third year of training. Dr. Park is currently an associate attending physician at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center and is affiliated with Gramercy Surgery Center in New York.

Dr. Park’s extensive podiatric education, training, and experience combine to give him the skills he needs for podiatry care of all types, from routine care to advanced surgery.

Use online booking to schedule now, or call the office anytime to arrange an appointment with Dr. Park.

Dr. Mina Baskhron graduated podiatry school from New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He then completed a 4-year residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center specializing in Forefoot, Rearfoot, and Ankle reconstructive surgery. Dr. Baskhron is an active member of the APMA, ACFAS, ACFOAM and many other podiatric organizations. Dr. Baskhron is young, bright and charming. In addition, he is very patient, courteous, and willing to spend as long as it takes to help and comfort his patients.

Aluko O. Jervis, DPM, is a podiatrist providing complete foot and ankle care to people of all ages in the Randall Manner neighborhood of Staten Island, New York, and throughout New York City.

Dr. Jervis began his career pursuits at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City, earning his doctorate in podiatry. Before entering private practice, he completed a residency at Staten Island University Hospital, receiving training in all phases of podiatry, including foot surgery, crush injuries, and the treatment of diabetic and venous leg ulcers.

Dr. Jervis brings more than 15 years of experience to his self-titled practice. He takes a holistic and patient-centered approach to podiatry, emphasizing conservative measures and healthy lifestyle changes over surgery.

Dr. Jervis has a friendly and compassionate bedside manner. He offers in-office consultations and house calls, never rushes appointments, and makes an effort to understand each individual’s symptoms, concerns, and goals. 

People from all over New York City visit Dr. Jervis to access treatment for various foot and ankle issues, including bunions, hammertoes, ingrown toenails, warts, and plantar fasciitis. Dr. Jervis also offers more specialized care, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, synthetic skin substitutes, and negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).

When he isn’t developing treatment plans or providing one-on-one podiatry care, Dr. Jervis serves as the program director of the hyperbaric oxygen therapy unit at Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island.

Call Aluko O. Jervis, DPM, to request a new patient consultation today, or book a podiatry appointment online.

Dr. Jay Bhuta

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Dr. Jay Bhuta, DPM, is a podiatric surgical expert at Ankle & Foot Doctors of New Jersey located in Millburn and Livingston of New Jersey. Dr. Bhuta specializes in both conservative and surgical treatments of ankle and foot using the most advanced tools available. He values his relationships with his patients and spends the time necessary listening to and educating his patients to help them feel more at ease about their ailments. Dr. Bhuta may focus on the ankle and foot, but he knows that each of his patients has very unique health care needs, and he designs a personalized treatment based on those needs

Dr. Bhuta treats a number of ankle and foot conditions including foot and ankle fractures, Achilles tendon ruptures, ankle sprains, bunions, hammertoes, neuromas, drop foot, foot and ankle arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, Charcot arthropathy, high arch, and flat feet. He also provides foot and ankle care for people with diabetes and cerebral palsy. Dr. Bhuta specializes in foot and ankle injuries, including sports injuries and reconstruction.

Dr. Bhuta has trained in the United States and internationally, which allows him to bring a different perspective to his patients. He received his doctorate of podiatric medicine from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City and completed his residency and training at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey.

Dr. Bhuta is the Residency Director at Saint Barnabas Medical Center where he is responsible for training all the residents. He is very active in their education and is on top of the most current technology and treatments.

The Florham Park Podiatry office of Dr. Jordan Steinberg and Dr. Lisa Zhang is a practice dedicated to providing quality foot and ankle care to all ages of patients. We believe that prompt diagnosis, early intervention and prevention are essential for the care and treatment of your feet. We provide a full range of podiatric medical care including both conservative and surgical therapies. Dr. Steinberg and Dr. Zhang spend quality time with each patient in order to better understand your foot care needs, and to recommend the best course of treatment. Our office and staff work closely with primary care physicians and other specialists to ensure the most effective treatment plan is in place. Our goal is a positive experience for all patients, young and old. We want you to feel comfortable with the entire staff here at Florham Park Podiatry. We feel a happy patient is one who is informed, given choices in treatment options, and takes an active role in the treatment process.

Mathew Yagudayev, DPM, is a highly skilled foot and ankle surgeon who has advanced training in innovative treatment solutions and minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Yagudayev cares for patients at Hamilton Foot and Ankle Associates, located in Upper East Side Manhattan and Bay Ridge of Brooklyn, New York.

For his undergraduate studies, Dr. Yagudayev attended Queens College, City University of New York in Flushing, where he graduated magna cum laude. He was then accepted into graduate school and earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City. Dr. Yagudayev graduated as valedictorian of his class.

After graduation, Dr. Yagudayev went through a comprehensive foot and ankle surgical residency at the Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. During his residency, Dr. Yagudayev received extensive training in elective surgeries of the foot and ankle, including cosmetic surgery. He is board qualified in foot and ankle surgery through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

Dr. Yagudayev specializes in conservative management of foot and ankle pathology with the use of custom foot orthosis. He also has special interests in pediatric pathology of the foot and ankle, in addition to sports medicine, wound care, and trauma.

Being fluent in both English and Russian give Dr. Yagudayev the opportunity to communicate with patients who may otherwise struggle with language barriers. Patients of Dr. Yagudayev appreciate his willingness to spend time with them during appointments. He’s known for his compassionate bedside manner and nurturing demeanor.    

As an experienced foot doctor and skilled surgeon, Josephine Kleyner, DPM, provides preventive care, chronic disease management, and minimally invasive surgical solutions. Dr. Kleyner treats patients at Hamilton Foot and Ankle Associates, which has offices in Upper East Side Manhattan and Bay Ridge of Brooklyn, New York.

After earning her Bachelor of Science at New York’s Stony Brook University, Dr. Kleyner attended graduate school. She went on to complete her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City.

Dr. Kleyner then went through an intensive three-year podiatric medicine and surgery residency program at the NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, as well as the Lower Manhattan Hospital. She ultimately served as chief resident.  

Because of her dedication to continuing education and always providing the latest foot and ankle treatments, Dr. Kleyner became board certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. She has special interests in diabetic wound care, limb salvage, trauma, sports, injuries, plastic and cosmetic surgery, foot and ankle reconstructions, and pediatric conditions.

Dr. Kleyner maintains professional memberships with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the National Association of Professional Women, and the American Podiatric Medical Association, among others. She’s affiliated with Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.

As the only daughter to immigrant parents from Ukraine, Dr. Kleyner is proud to serve the community in which she grew up. She’s fluent in both English and Russian.

As an established board-certified podiatrist, published author, lecturer, and educator, William D. Spielfogel, DPM, is a trusted foot and ankle expert. Dr. Spielfogel cares for patients at Hamilton Foot and Ankle Associates’ offices in Upper East Side Manhattan and Bay Ridge of Brooklyn, New York.

After earning his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the prestigious New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City, Dr. Spielfogel went through rigorous patient care training. He completed a competitive foot and ankle surgical residency program through New York College of Podiatric Medicine affiliated hospitals.

Dr. Spielfogel went on to become board certified in foot surgery through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He holds a certification in extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for noninvasive treatment of soft tissue injuries. Additionally, Dr. Spielfogel maintains professional memberships with the American Podiatric Medical Association, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and the New York State Podiatric Medical Association.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Spielfogel serves as the chief of podiatry in the department of orthopaedic surgery, as well as the director of the podiatric medicine and surgery residency program, at Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. He is even the vice president of The Foundation for Podiatric Medicine, an educational, scientific, and research branch of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association.

Dr. Spielfogel also co-chairs the New York State Podiatric Medical Association’s clinical conference in New York City. This conference provides continuing foot and ankle medical education to over 1,000 podiatrists annually.

Being affiliated with both Lenox Hill Hospital and Maimonides Medical Center give Dr. Spielfogel the opportunity to provide care for patients in some of New York City’s most technologically advanced hospitals. Patients of Dr. Spielfogel commend his ability to find effective treatments for them and following up regularly throughout their treatment plan.