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Matthew F. Wachtler, DPM, FACFAS, is a skilled podiatrist at Cedar Grove Foot & Ankle Specialists. He provides comprehensive foot and ankle care to patients in Cedar Grove, New Jersey. Dr. Wachtler graduated from Rowan University with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He then went on to receive his medical degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. 

After completing his medical education, Dr. Wachtler was trained in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery at Morristown Medical Center of the Atlantic Health System. During his residency, he was elected chief resident and was extensively trained in both clinical and surgical complex foot and ankle pathologies. He specializes in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery, sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, wound care, runners’ pathologies, diabetic foot care, and all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery. Dr. Wachtler is board certified in foot surgery and is a diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Dr. Wachtler also serves as the secretary for the Eastern Division of the New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society and is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Wachtler is currently on staff at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, as well as Overlook Medical Center in Summit, New Jersey. He stays up-to-date on new techniques and procedures and has contributed to the field through multiple lectures, research projects, and publications. Dr. Wachtler is also proud to be voted Best Podiatrist in “Best of Essex 2018, 2019, 2021, & 2022.”

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.

Paul E. Eckstein, DPM, provides podiatric medicine and surgery to patients at Richmond Podiatry Associates in the Eltingville neighborhood of Staten Island, New York. He has over 20 years of experience as a podiatric physician. He specializes in the treatments of sports injuries, ingrown toenails, neuromas, diabetic foot care, fungal toenails, and plantar fasciitis. He also has an extensive background in public health and clinical nutrition. 

Dr. Eckstein graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1994 and received his postgraduate training at the Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and Affiliated institutions. He has a Masters Degree in nutrition from Case Western Reserve University and his many years of experience as a Registered Dietitian and a Licensed Nutritionist has helped him to attain a holistic approach to the management of podiatric patients. 

He is board-certified in foot surgery, a Diplomate of The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle surgery

He is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital since 1996, presently a part of Northwell Health.

Nicholas Szwaba, DPM, provides wound care and foot surgery to patients at Richmond Podiatry Associates in the Eltingville neighborhood of Staten Island, New York. 

Dr. Szwaba is a Staten Island local who now is serving the Staten Island community as a physician. He attended New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency at Northwell Staten Island University Hospital undergoing extensive training in forefoot, rearfoot, ankle reconstructive surgery, and limb salvage procedures. During his final year of residency, he served as chief resident. 

Dr. Szwaba continued his education and training by completing an additional yearlong fellowship following his residency due to his interest in wound care. He completed his wound care fellowship at NYC HHC Coney Island Hospital. During his time at NYC HHC Coney Island, he obtained advanced training in wound care techniques and limb salvage procedures.

Dr. Szwaba is board-certified through the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. In addition, he has attending privileges at both Northwell Staten Island University Hospital and Richmond University Medical Center. Dr. Nicholas Szwaba is able to provide house calls and emergency consultations. 

Tekchand Thakurdial, DPM, known as Dr. Tek to his many Staten Island, New York, patients, is part of Richmond Podiatry Associates, a practice that offers comprehensive foot and ankle care. While Dr. Tek provides state-of-the-art care for most common foot issues, ranging from bunions to toenail fungus, he is certified by the American Board of Medical Specialists in the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot wounds. 

As part of his diabetic foot care, Dr. Tek avails himself of the latest treatment modalities, such as UltraMIST®, which speeds up healing of diabetic ulcers. He’s also found great success using hyperbaric chambers to address slow-healing foot wounds, allowing him to help his patients safeguard the health of their feet.

Dr. Tek is also an accomplished foot surgeon with more than 20 years of experience, and he uses the latest techniques in bunion surgery, neuroma resolution, hammertoe correction, and diabetic limb salvage.

Dr. Tek is a diplomate of the American Professional Wound Care Association and serves as the director of the Diabetes Treatment Center at Staten Island University Hospital, which is a part of the prestigious North Shore LIJ Health System.

Whether it’s an ingrown toenail or a more serious issue like peripheral neuropathy, Dr. Tek Footcare and Dr. Tek provide expert care and management designed to keep patients on their feet and enjoying life to the fullest.

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• Former Director of the Diabetes Treatment Center at Staten Island University Hospital
• Board certified by the American Board of Medical Specialists
• Diplomate of the American Professional Wound Care Association

Dr. Cella is an accomplished surgeon who is committed to treating podiatric medical conditions of the Foot and Ankle in both adults and pediatric patients. Her vast experience ranges from sports injuries and disorders in children, to the management of problems with older feet and patients with disabilities. She is double board certified and a Fellow of both the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Board of Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery. She has hospital affiliations with Hackensack University Medical Center and Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ. When out of the office, Dr. Cella enjoys spending quality time with her husband, two children and the master of the house, their dog Bauer. She spends her free time oil painting, traveling, working out, and attending her children’s various sporting events. Dr. Cella is fluent in English, French, Italian and Spanish.

Dr. Jyotsna Thapar, DPM, has practiced podiatric medicine at Ankle & Foot Specialist of N.J. since 2008. She believes that the doctor/patient relationship is very special and that this relationship requires building mutual trust through frank and open discussions and confidentiality. Dr. Thapar’s door is always open, and she welcomes and appreciates patients’ questions and comments.

After graduating from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey in New Brunswick, Dr. Thapar went on to earn her doctor of podiatric medicine degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City. She completed her podiatric medical training at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, and podiatric surgical training at the Northport VA Medical Center in Long Island, New York. 

Dr. Thapar is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS).

She obtained additional training in the Dellon Techniques for Nerve Surgery at the Dellon Institutes for Peripheral Nerve Surgery in Baltimore. This type of procedure reverses the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy.

Dr. Thapar is also a published author and has lectured on podiatric vascular ultrasound. She is on the staff at three New Jersey hospitals: JFK Medical Center in Edison, Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge, and Essex Surgical Arts Surgery Center in Belleville.

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.

Amit Shah, DPM, is an expert foot and ankle surgeon and board-certified podiatrist who has been serving the central Jersey area for over 10 years. Dr. Shah provides compassionate, individualized care to patients of all ages at the North Brunswick, Edison, and Cranbury, New Jersey, locations of his practice Amit Shah DPM. 

Dr. Shah received his Bachelor of Science in biology from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, before completing his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

He went on to finish a residency program in primary podiatric medicine at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as well as a surgical residency program focused on reconstructive ankle and foot surgery at Memorial Hospital - Brown University Health System in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Dr. Shah is an expert at communication and always approaches diagnosing symptoms with care and patience. He treats a wide range of podiatry needs including skin and nail issues, bunions and calluses, as well as foot and ankle pain. 

He also works with children and diabetic patients and is passionate about treating foot issues early on to restore overall health. Dr. Shah can prescribe orthotics to improve mobility or bring his experience as a surgeon to a condition or injury, if necessary. 

Dr. Shah is board-certified in foot and ankle surgery, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, diagnostic ultrasound, and in cryosurgery. He is also a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management, and the New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society.

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.

Dr. Yolisept Bencosme provides comprehensive foot and ankle care for children and adults, treating everything from ingrown and fungal nails, warts, heel and foot/ankle pain, bunions, and hammertoes to sports injuries, fractures, tendon and ligament disorders, soft-tissue masses, trauma, and complex foot and ankle conditions.

She completed her surgical residency with Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle certification (PMSR/RRA) at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, with advanced training in foot and ankle surgery, trauma, minimally invasive surgery, Achilles pathology, limb salvage, and wound care.

Dr. Bencosme’s approach to care is personal, thoughtful, and individualized. She takes the time to understand each patient’s needs and develops a treatment plan tailored to them, from conservative care and regenerative medicine—including Platelet rich plasma injections, fat allografts, MLS laser, and shockwave therapy—to surgical intervention when appropriate.

Outside of medicine, she enjoys staying active, is an avid yogi and reader, and, most of all, cherishes spending time with her children and family. Dr. Bencosme is fully bilingual in English and Spanish and is deeply committed to serving and supporting her community.

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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. Mariola Rivera is a board-certified podiatric physician and surgeon and founder of Aesthetic Podiatry & Sports Medicine Center, specializing in sports medicine, regenerative medicine, biomechanics, advanced foot and ankle treatments, and aesthetic podiatry.

Dr. Rivera completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez and earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. She completed her postgraduate surgical training at Bellevue Hospital in New York City, a major academic medical center and Level I trauma center, where she gained extensive experience in medicine, trauma, and foot and ankle surgery.

Throughout her career, Dr. Rivera has cared for patients and athletes across New York City and Westchester County. She has particular expertise in regenerative medicine, incorporating advanced biologic and regenerative therapies when appropriate for sports injuries and conditions affecting the tendons, ligaments, fascia, and joints. Her goal is to promote healing, restore function, and help patients return to an active lifestyle.

With a background in dance and a personal practice of Pilates, Dr. Rivera has a unique understanding of movement, balance, flexibility, alignment, and lower-extremity biomechanics. She understands the different demands placed on the feet by tennis, golf, basketball, soccer, running, dance, and other athletic activities. Her approach considers not only the injury itself, but also biomechanics, training, footwear, performance goals, and injury prevention.

Dr. Rivera also has a special interest in footwear and shoe design, combining her knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, function, and aesthetics to explore how footwear can enhance comfort, performance, and foot health.

Dr. Rivera is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the New York State Podiatric Medical Association. She is affiliated with the medical staff at Northern Westchester Hospital, part of Northwell Health, and Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City.

Dr. Rivera is fully bilingual in English and Spanish and is committed to providing individualized care that combines medicine, surgery, regenerative treatments, sports medicine, biomechanics, and aesthetics to help patients move, perform, and feel their best.

 

Lisa Shah, DPM, is a board-certified podiatric surgeon at Aesthetic Podiatry & Sports Medicine Center in White Plains and Purchase, New York. 

Dr. Shah attended Syracuse University for her undergraduate education. After graduating with her degree, she went on to complete her doctorate in podiatric medicine at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She received her post-graduate training through a dual-residency program in podiatric medicine and surgery at Cabrini Medical Center. 

During her final year of residency, Dr. Shah was a chief surgical resident. She had extensive training in all aspects of podiatry. 

While serving patients at Aesthetic Podiatry & Sports Medicine Center, she is currently on staff at Gramercy Surgery Center and Mount Sinai Beth Israel. In addition, she enjoys giving back to the local community by participating in health clinics sponsored by The Gujarati Association of Connecticut. 

Dr. Shah is a member of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association as well as the American Podiatric Medical Association. Passionate about continuing education, she maintains ongoing training to keep on top of the newest innovations and trends in podiatric care. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Shah takes great pride in ensuring that her patients’ needs are met with compassion and understanding. 

In her free time, Dr. Shah enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She also loves to go on long hikes and play golf.

Dr. Botros is a board certified podiatrist, certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Botros is from Jersey City, NJ . She attended Rutgers University where she received a Bachelors of Science degree and then went on to attend the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. After receiving her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine, she went on to complete a surgical residency at RWJ/Barnabas Healthcare System in Livingston, NJ where she became chief resident. Dr. Botros has been trained to treat all aspects of Podiatric medicine. She especially focuses on Sports Medicine, Diabetic foot health, Wound care, and Pediatrics.