Antonious Eskandar, DPM, is an experienced podiatrist at Advanced Foot Care, LLC, in East Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Eskandar completed his undergraduate degree at The College of Staten Island in New York in 2005, majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry. After completing his medical degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 2009, he finished his four-year podiatric surgical residency at the New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital in 2013, specializing in limb salvage, reconstructive foot and ankle surgeries, and foot and ankle trauma/fractures. Dr. Eskandar has given numerous presentations on subjects in his field at various hospitals in New York throughout his career. He continues to stay abreast of the latest advancements in his field as a member of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Attentive and dedicated to patient education, Dr. Eskandar devotes time to carefully explaining all procedures and conditions to his patients and helping them understand all trea

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.

Richard Corbin, FACFAS, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist on the team of providers at Garden State Foot & Ankle Specialists, which has convenient locations in Plainfield, Scotch Plains, Springfield, and Linden, New Jersey. He’s extensively trained in a wide array of foot and ankle pathologies and specializes in conservative and surgical treatment options, including trauma and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Corbin completed the revered podiatric residency program at Hoboken University Medical Center in New Jersey, serving as chief resident. He then went on to serve as the podiatry section chief at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfield, New Jersey, working in the role for over eight years until the hospital closed.

It has been over 25 years since Dr. Corbin joined Garden State Foot & Ankle Specialists, and during this time, he has served on the podiatric residency committee at two of the top programs in New Jersey at Morristown Medical Center and Hoboken University Medical Center. He’s also a staff member several local surgery centers, including Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey, and Overlook Medical Center in Summit, New Jersey.

Dr. Corbin is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He welcomes new and existing patients to Garden State Foot & Ankle Specialists.

Dr. Coppola attended Montclair State University where he received a Bachelors of Sciences Degree in Biological Sciences and Chemistry in 1991. Dr. Coppola attended The New York College of Podiatric Medicine and received his medical degree in 1995. Dr. Coppola completed his surgical residency with the Roseland Surgical Center. In 1996, Dr. Coppola entered into private, professional practice. He is a Board Certified Surgeon with The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and served as the President of the Board of Directors at the Glen Ridge Surgical Center. In addition, Dr. Coppola is on staff with Hackensack Mountainside Hospital Department of Surgery located in Montclair, NJ and was named a Top Doctor by New Jersey Monthly in 2011.

Board Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery

Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Fellow, Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons (past)

Pi Delta National Honor Society, Penn College of Podiatric Medicine

Richard Corbin, FACFAS, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist on the team of providers at Garden State Foot & Ankle Specialists, which has convenient locations in Plainfield, Scotch Plains, Springfield, and Linden, New Jersey. He’s extensively trained in a wide array of foot and ankle pathologies and specializes in conservative and surgical treatment options, including trauma and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Corbin completed the revered podiatric residency program at Hoboken University Medical Center in New Jersey, serving as chief resident. He then went on to serve as the podiatry section chief at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfield, New Jersey, working in the role for over eight years until the hospital closed.

It has been over 25 years since Dr. Corbin joined Garden State Foot & Ankle Specialists, and during this time, he has served on the podiatric residency committee at two of the top programs in New Jersey at Morristown Medical Center and Hoboken University Medical Center. He’s also a staff member several local surgery centers, including Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey, and Overlook Medical Center in Summit, New Jersey.

Dr. Corbin is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He welcomes new and existing patients to Garden State Foot & Ankle Specialists.

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.

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.

Specializing in foot and ankle surgery. With extensive training in foot and ankle reconstruction, Dr. Paternina is proud to serve patients at Foot & Ankle Premier Specialists, with locations Hoboken, Jersey City, Bayonne, West New York, Ridgefield, & Bloomfield, NJ.

After graduating in 2008 from Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City, New Jersey, with a  Bachelor of Science in biology, Dr. Paternina enrolled in Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. In 2014, she graduated in the top 5% of her class and completed her residency at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, a Level II trauma center. 

During her time as a resident, Dr. Paternina received comprehensive training in reconstructive surgery of complex foot and ankle deformities, including foot and ankle joint replacement, flatfoot, trauma, limb salvage, and advanced training techniques in treating difficult wounds. Her surgical abilities were so impressive that she earned the title of chief resident during her final year.

In addition to her surgical abilities, Dr. Paternina’s areas of expertise include pediatrics, sports medicine, arthroscopy, cartilage transplantation, plastic surgery, dermatology, and general foot care. She is passionate about education and has devoted her time to lectures and medical studies, both nationally and internationally. With a deep respect for medical missions that help underserved communities, Dr. Paternina often donates her time and expertise to various nonprofit endeavors. She is also affiliated with Meridian Healthcare System. 

When she is not working with her patients, Dr. Paternina enjoys traveling to new places, cycling, Zumba, kayaking, watching movies, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Coppola attended Montclair State University where he received a Bachelors of Sciences Degree in Biological Sciences and Chemistry in 1991. Dr. Coppola attended The New York College of Podiatric Medicine and received his medical degree in 1995. Dr. Coppola completed his surgical residency with the Roseland Surgical Center. In 1996, Dr. Coppola entered into private, professional practice. He is a Board Certified Surgeon with The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and served as the President of the Board of Directors at the Glen Ridge Surgical Center. In addition, Dr. Coppola is on staff with Hackensack Mountainside Hospital Department of Surgery located in Montclair, NJ and was named a Top Doctor by New Jersey Monthly in 2011.

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.

Dr. Teddy Efkarpides received his BA degree from Queens College in 1983 and his medical degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1987.

He has been serving the community for over 30 years, is board certified in foot surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Dr. Joanna Ayoub is a native New Yorker who graduated from Barnard College of Columbia University prior to completing a 4-year program at New York College of Podiatric Medicine. She then completed rigorous training in a surgical residency at Hahnemann University Hospital/Drexel University, a level-1 trauma center in Philadelphia, PA, where she also served as Chief Resident. She is currently Director of Podiatry at BronxCare Health System (formerly known as Bronx-Lebanon Hospital) for the past 8 years. Dr. Ayoub holds advanced ankle surgery privileges, a credential held by less than 3% of licensed podiatrists in New York State. Dr. Ayoub is a highly-trained, experienced, and compassionate surgeon who provides a well-rounded and comprehensive approach to treatment. In her patient-centered, state-of-the-art practice, surgery is only considered after conservative therapy options have been exhausted.

Dr. Sally Beshai is an experienced Podiatric Surgeon and has received numerous awards for her work. Dr. Beshai was trained by Dr. Edward Ferdinando, DPM at the Staten Island Hospital, and continued to gain experience through a long career in private practice. Dr. Beshai has also served in the Burn, Plastic, and Vascular Surgery departments at the Staten Island Hospital, as Chief Podiatric Surgical Resident.

Dr. Beshai has a special interest in diabetic wound care and the management of osteomyelitis and amputation prevention. In addition to her leadership skills and gentle bedside manner, Dr. Beshai is very eager to learn new treatments, techniques, and publications.

Some of her work is also published in prestigious medical journals