Dr. Zaiff is a highly respected New York-based Podiatrist. He has been providing his patients with the most advanced foot care treatments and the latest surgical procedures for twenty-five years. He is an expert in podiatric medicine and surgery, laser surgery, and the medical management of foot diseases. He specializes in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery; podopediatrics; the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of foot and ankle conditions; diabetic foot care; sports related injuries; and general foot care treatment.

Podiatry specialty services includes: Reconstructive foot and ankle surgery; Diabetic wound care; Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) for Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Spurs and Achilles Tendonitis; and Sports Medicine.

Dr. Zaiff is leading the way to deliver the most effective foot care treatments and exceptional surgical services. His practice was the first podiatric center in New York City to receive accreditation as an office-based surgical facility by the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). The JCAHO accredits, certifies, and independently monitors more than 17,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. This certification signifies  excellence in the level of patient quality care and a commitment to meet medical performance standards. As an outpatient, Office Based Surgery center we adhere to medical compliances, outstanding patient care, and the offering of valuable information.

Dr. Zaiff is a Board Certified Podiatrist and holds a degree in Podiatric Medicine from the New College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed a residency in Podiatric Medicine and Foot Surgery at New York College of Podiatric Medicine, and Affiliated Hospitals and Institutions.

His distinguished credentials include: Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery; Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons; Fellow, International College of Podiatric Laser Surgery; Member, American Podiatric Medical Association; Member, New York State Podiatric Medical Association; Member, American Academy of Podiatric Medicine; Member, American Association of Hospital Podiatrists.

Dr. Landsman graduated with a doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, in 1987. He then completed a residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at Michigan Osteopathic Medical Center from 1987 - 1988. At the same time Dr. Landsman also completed a rotating residency in podiatric surgery from Botsford General Hospital.

Dr. Landsman specializes in all aspects of podiatric medicine, including:

• Podiatric Medicine
• Foot and Ankle Surgery and Rehabilitation
• Laser Surgery
• Sports Medicine
• Podopediatrics
  

Dr. Landsman has obtained board certification in the following:

• Diplomate - American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Board Certified in Foot Surgery
• Orthopedics - Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Orthopedics
• Fellow, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
• Diplomate, International College of Podiatric Laser Surgery
  

Dr. Landsman is affiliated with the following Podiatric Medical Organizations:

• Diplomate - American Board of Podiatric Surgery
• Diplomate - American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics
• Fellow - American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
• Fellow, American College of Foot Orthopedists
• International College of Podiatric Laser Surgery
• American Podiatric Medical Association
• New York State Podiatric Medical Association
• Staff Physician - Detroit International Marathon, 1987, 1988
• Staff Physician, Cleveland Revco Marathon, 1985, 1986
  

Dr. Landsman is affiliated with the following American Medical Association:

• Fellow - American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

Teaching/Administrative Positions:

• Credentials Committee American Board of Podiatric Surgery
• Oral Examiner, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
• Associate Director, Residency Education Medical Arts Center Hospital New York, New York
• Executive Officer and Chairman, Ethics and Grievance Committee, International Society of Podiatric Laser Surgery
• Adjunct Faculty New York College of Podiatric Medicine
  

Hospital Affiliations:

• Fifth Avenue Surgery Center

Dr. Abramow graduated with his degree in Podiatric Medicine from the College of Podiatric Medicine, in 1980. He then completed his surgical residency at West Haven Veterans Administration Medical Center, a Yale Medical School Teaching Hospital..

Dr. Abramow specializes in all aspects of podiatry, including:

• Podiatric Medicine
• Foot Surgery and Rehabilitation
• Laser Surgery
• Sports Medicine

Dr. Abramow has obtained certification in the following:

• Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
• Board Certified in Foot Surgery
• Orthopedics - Board Certified in Foot Orthopedics
• Certified Diplomate/Fellow, International College of Podiatric Laser Surgery Dermatological and Plastic Laser Surgery

Dr. Abramow is affiliated with the following Podiatric Medical Organizations:

• Diplomate - American Board of Podiatric Surgery
• Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Fellow - American College of Foot Surgeons
• Fellow - International Collage of Podiatric Laser Surgery
• Member - American Association of Hospital Podiatrists
• Member - American Academy of Podiatric Medicine
• Member - American Podiatric Medical Association

Dr. Abramow is affiliated with the following American Medical Associations:

• Fellow, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
• Certified in Dermatological and Plastic Laser Surgery, Jewish Hospital, University of Cincinnati

Teaching/Administrative Positions:

• Adjunct Faculty, Division of Post-Doctorate Education, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York, NY 1989 - Present
• American College of Foot Surgeons. The Section on Podiatric Laser Surgery 1991 - Present
• Co-Director, Podiatric Surgical Residency Training, Medical Arts Center Hospital, New York, NY 1989 - 1993
• Vice - President - American Academy of Podiatry Laser Surgery 1982 - 1983

Dr. Jay Bhuta

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.

Expert podiatrist, Stephanie Carter-Robin, DPM, brings more than 25 years of experience in integrative podiatric medicine to her self-titled, New York City-based practice, serving men, women, and families in Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, and throughout the area of Queens. 

Dr. Carter-Robin began her professional pursuits at the University of Louisiana at Monroe in Monroe, Louisiana where she earned her Bachelor of Science. Following graduation, Dr. Carter-Robin moved to New York and enrolled at the New York College of Podiatric  Medicine in New York, New York. She excelled in the program and obtained her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine four years later. 

Dr. Carter-Robin subsequently completed a residency in podiatric primary care as well as a residency in podiatric surgery, both while serving at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals in New York City. She’s board-certified in podiatric medicine, podiatric surgery, and the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot wounds. 

Since entering private practice, Dr. Carter-Robin has served in various positions, including Chief of Podiatry at the Brooklyn Hospital Center in Brooklyn, New York. At her practice, Dr. Carter-Robin loves spending one-on-one time with her patients and understanding their unique concerns. She regularly develops custom treatment plans and can address a wide variety of issues, including bunions, hammertoe, heel pain, nail disorders, plantar fasciitis, skin conditions, and sports injuries. Dr. Carter-Robin also specializes in the integrative treatment of diabetic foot problems. 

When she isn’t meeting with patients or developing custom treatment plans, Dr. Carter-Robin works to augment her professional skills and education. She also holds hospital privileges at The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Maimonides Medical Center, and Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, all in Brooklyn.

Dr. Carter-Robin welcomes any man, woman, or family seeking comprehensive podiatric care to her self-titled practice in Jackson Heights, Queens, today.

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Board-certified podiatrist, Rolando Melendez, DPM brings more than a decade of experience in podiatry and foot and ankle surgery to New York City Ankle & Foot. He serves men, women, and families at two convenient locations in Jackson Heights and Woodside Queens. 

Dr. Melendez began his professional education at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in industrial microbiology. He subsequently moved to the United States and enrolled at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, where he earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. 

Following graduation, Dr. Melendez accepted a residency position at Millcreek Community Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania. As a resident, Dr. Melendez trained extensively in all aspects of foot and ankle medicine and surgery. He also completed a Master’s Degree in medical education at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Before entering private practice, Dr. Melendez also served as a medical volunteer in Latin America on various mission trips. 

Dr. Melendez has comprehensive knowledge and specialized training in all aspects of pediatric and adult lower extremity conditions. He specializes in reconstructive and trauma surgery of the foot and ankle as well as diabetic limb salvage. Thanks to the invisible stitch technique, Dr. Melendez can perform treatment with minimal scarring. 

Dr. Melendez holds hospital privileges at New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Wyckoff Heights Hospital, and Gramercy Surgery Center-Queens. He’s fluent in English and Spanish and loves engaging with his patients to form lasting relationships. Professionally, Dr. Melendez believes in clear and honest communication and mutual respect.

He welcomes any man, woman, or family seeking improved podiatric health to New York City Ankle & Foot today. 

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Board-certified podiatrist Shweta Raina, DPM, brings considerable experience in podiatric medicine and orthopedic surgery to New York City Ankle & Foot. She is currently seeing patients at two locations in Jackson Heights and Woodside, Queens. 

Dr. Raina graduated from the prestigious four-year podiatric residency at New York Presbyterian-Queens in Flushing, New York. 

Dr. Raina is board certified by The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery. She also holds an Advanced Ankle Surgery Certificate. She is a member of AO Trauma.

Dr. Raina specializes in advanced reconstructive surgical techniques for sports injuries, fractures, arthritis, and limb deformities, such as:

-Bunionectomy and hammertoe surgery.

-Flat foot and cavus foot reconstruction surgery.

-Ligament and tendon augmentation/repair procedures such as Achilles tendon repair and chronic ankle instability repair.

-Foot and ankle fracture surgery.

-Diabetic limb salvage.

Dr. Raina supervises the monthly trauma conference at Jamaica Hospital. She also holds privileges at New York Presbyterian-Queens and Flushing Hospital Medical Center.

Dr. Raina has a warm and friendly demeanor. She believes in taking a “whole-body” approach to each patient’s unique history and medical conditions, as well as their age and lifestyle before developing a treatment plan. Dr. Raina always sets aside time to spend with each individual and discusses all options for treatment before moving forward.

She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Hindi.

Dr. Raina welcomes any man, woman, or family seeking improved podiatric health to New York City Ankle & Foot today.  

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For patients who have chronic pain that makes it difficult to work or enjoy activities, leading podiatrist Rafael Tabari, DPM is known for finding relief. His practice of Signature Footcare located conveniently across from the number 7 train at 103-08 Roosevelt Avenue, Corona in Queens, and also at 69-20 Main Street, Flushing in Queens, New York makes it very convenient for patients coming from Murray Hill, Jackson Heights, Maspeth,  Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, and the Bronx.   

Dr. Tabari finished his undergraduate studies at the University of Maryland and after earning his doctor of podiatric medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. Tabari excelled throughout his internship at St. Barnabas Hospital. Dr. Tabari completed his education through a residency at Good Samaritan Hospital.  

Dr. Tabari strives to treat foot pain symptoms as well as the source of the pain. He specializes in diagnosing and treating children and adults' foot conditions such as arthritis of foot and ankle, athlete's foot, broken toe, broken foot, broken ankle, bunions, bunionectomy, corns and calluses, foot pain, foot ulcer and wounds, fungal nails, hammertoe, heel pain, heel spur, ingrown toenail, Morton's neuroma, nail problems, orthodics, foot ulcers, hammertoes, plantar warts, stiff big toe joint, swollen feet, tendon injuries, toe, foot and ankle fractures; plantar fasciitis, varicose veins, bursitis, sport and dance injuries, foot and ankle nerve pain, and sweaty feet.  Dr. Tabari also specializes in cosmetic foot surgery, diabetic foot care, and children's foot disorders.  The caring team at Signature Footcare can be reached at (718) 285-9337.

Eric Abrams, DPM, and the team at Foot & Ankle Affiliates treat the full range of foot and ankle conditions in two convenient locations, Eatontown and Toms River, New Jersey. The staff understands the pain and frustration that comes with a foot or ankle injury or deformity. They go out of their way to ensure that each patient feels welcome and comfortable throughout their time in the office. 

Every patient can count on a one-on-one interaction with Dr. Abrams, whose approach to medicine is to carefully listen to each patient’s needs and lifestyle concerns, and then to work together with them to formulate a treatment plan that fits their injury or condition, meets their goals, and works well with their lifestyle.

At Foot & Ankle Affiliates, the expert providers often diagnose and treat sports injuries, whether the injury happened during competitive sports or during a leisurely walk. Though they treat every type of condition, from simple calluses to complex fractures and deformities, the team frequently help patients with problems such as Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, hammertoes, and bunions. They also offer comprehensive diabetic foot care, teaching routine self-care practices, as well as providing ongoing treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.

In order to provide the outstanding quality of the care that patients receive at Foot & Ankle Affiliates, the team combines highly personalized service with today’s latest technology, ensuring that each patient receives exceptional care. 

Innovative therapies like extracorporeal pulse activation technology (EPAT®), a quick procedure that accelerates healing and relieves heel pain are offered to their patients. Patients can also get effective treatment for a common but hard-to-treat condition, fungal toenail infections, with the gentle and pain-free Q-Clear™ laser.

The team welcomes new and existing patients at both locations. To schedule an appointment, please call the Eatontown Office: 732-819-5803 or Tom's River Office: 732-819-5805

Eric Abrams, DPM, and the team at Foot & Ankle Affiliates treat the full range of foot and ankle conditions in two convenient locations, Eatontown and Toms River, New Jersey. The staff understands the pain and frustration that comes with a foot or ankle injury or deformity. They go out of their way to ensure that each patient feels welcome and comfortable throughout their time in the office. 

Every patient can count on a one-on-one interaction with Dr. Abrams, whose approach to medicine is to carefully listen to each patient’s needs and lifestyle concerns, and then to work together with them to formulate a treatment plan that fits their injury or condition, meets their goals, and works well with their lifestyle.

At Foot & Ankle Affiliates, the expert providers often diagnose and treat sports injuries, whether the injury happened during competitive sports or during a leisurely walk. Though they treat every type of condition, from simple calluses to complex fractures and deformities, the team frequently help patients with problems such as Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, hammertoes, and bunions. They also offer comprehensive diabetic foot care, teaching routine self-care practices, as well as providing ongoing treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.

In order to provide the outstanding quality of the care that patients receive at Foot & Ankle Affiliates, the team combines highly personalized service with today’s latest technology, ensuring that each patient receives exceptional care. 

Innovative therapies like extracorporeal pulse activation technology (EPAT®), a quick procedure that accelerates healing and relieves heel pain are offered to their patients. Patients can also get effective treatment for a common but hard-to-treat condition, fungal toenail infections, with the gentle and pain-free Q-Clear™ laser.

The team welcomes new and existing patients at both locations. To schedule an appointment, please call the Eatontown Office: 732-819-5803 or Tom's River Office: 732-819-5805