Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Studied as an undergraduate at St.John's University and New York Institute of Technology between 1982-1988 Received Doctor of Podiatry degree from NYCPM in 1993 Post doctorate residency NYCPM and affiliated hospitals Coney Island Hospital and Our Lady of Mercy Hospital July 1993-June 1995 Surgical residency St.Barnabas Hospital July 1995-June 1996 From July 1996 to December 2014 private practice July 2013-December 2020 worked at Flushing Podiatry Group Started working Glendale Podiatry November 2019
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.
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 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.
Sameep Chandrani, DPM, FACFAS, is a board-certified podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon at Mercer Foot and Ankle Center, LLC, in Hamilton, New Jersey. At the heart of his practice is a genuine commitment to putting patients first — his expertise in biomechanics, foot and ankle injuries, acute and chronic pathologies, sports medicine, pediatrics, ankle arthroscopy, pedal plastic surgery, and wound care allows him to offer truly personalized, comprehensive care to every patient he sees.
Dr. Chandrani earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology with cum laude honors from the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, New Jersey. He went on to receive his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed a demanding three-year surgical residency at the Department of Veterans Affairs – New Jersey Healthcare System in East Orange, New Jersey — a program he finished as Chief Resident in his final year.
He is proud to be affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health – Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Campus
Dr. Chandrani is double board - certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is an fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery and a member of both the American Podiatric Medical Association and the New Jersey Podiatric Medical Association.
Beyond the office, Dr. Chandrani is deeply invested in his community — whether joining local running clubs, participating in sporting events, or volunteering at medical fairs. He has a heartfelt dedication to medical missions and serving underserved populations.
When he's not working, Dr. Chandrani cherishes time with his wife, two children, family, and friends. You'll likely find him on the tennis court, planning his next trip, talking football, or in the middle of a woodworking project.
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.
Dr. Mariola Rivera attended undergraduate school at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. She went to medical school with a Doctor in Podiatric Medicine degree from New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Her post-graduate surgical training was completed at Bellevue Hospital, a number one trauma center in New York city.
Dr. Rivera received an challenging training in medicine and surgery from patients from all over the world. Dr. Rivera has services New York city and Westchester patients and athletes after obtaining her residency training. Dr. Rivera is a board certified physician and Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric medicine. She is also member of The American Podiatric Medical Association and New York State Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Rivera is part of the medical staff of White Plains Hospital, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York city. She is also on staff at Gramercy surgical Center and Surgical Specialty Center of Westchester. Dr. Rivera has an interest in the cosmetic appearance of foot conditions and mantains active training on the latest trends of treatments and surgeries. Dr. Rivera is fully bilingual. Dr. Rivera is the founder of Aesthetic Podiatry and Sports Medicine.
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. Mariola Rivera attended undergraduate school at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. She went to medical school with a Doctor in Podiatric Medicine degree from New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Her post-graduate surgical training was completed at Bellevue Hospital, a number one trauma center in New York city.
Dr. Rivera received an challenging training in medicine and surgery from patients from all over the world. Dr. Rivera has services New York city and Westchester patients and athletes after obtaining her residency training. Dr. Rivera is a board certified physician and Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric medicine. She is also member of The American Podiatric Medical Association and New York State Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Rivera is part of the medical staff of White Plains Hospital, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York city. She is also on staff at Gramercy surgical Center and Surgical Specialty Center of Westchester. Dr. Rivera has an interest in the cosmetic appearance of foot conditions and mantains active training on the latest trends of treatments and surgeries. Dr. Rivera is fully bilingual. Dr. Rivera is the founder of Aesthetic Podiatry and Sports Medicine.
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.
Skilled podiatrist Bruni Leka, DPM, is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and an associate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. As the owner of Foot and Ankle Excellence in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dr. Leka is dedicated to providing compassionate and thorough care for the full spectrum of foot and ankle problems.
After earning a Bachelor of Science in biology with honors from Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Leka went on to Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, where she earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. She completed a three-year surgical residency at Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia. Her residency training focused on acute and chronic wounds, inpatient and outpatient conservative and surgical care, and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgeries.
Dr. Leka sees a wide range of patients, from young children to mature adults, at her brand-new, handicap-accessible office. She offers on-site digital X-rays, SureFit™ diabetic shoes, and the KeryFlex® professional nail restoration system at Foot and Ankle Excellence.
From diabetic foot care to treatments for plantar fasciitis and Morton’s neuroma, Dr. Leka provides comprehensive foot and ankle care for patients of all ages. For compassionate and high-quality foot care in the Greater Philadelphia area, call Foot and Ankle Excellence or book an appointment online today.
Stephanie Varghese, DPM, is a board-certified surgeon at Montgomery Podiatry, located in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania. She specializes in dermatology and minimally invasive surgery.
As a collegiate lacrosse player injured in her final year, Dr. Varghese first found her love for podiatric medicine. She understands loving your sport and enjoys getting athletes properly rehabbed and back to their activities.
After receiving her Bachelor’s degree at Austin College in Sherman, Texas, she went on to earn her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. During her time at Temple, Dr. Varghese participated in several dermatology research projects and developed a love for diagnosing and treating skin disease, soft tissue tumors/masses, fungal infections, and wounds. She then went on to complete three years of extensive surgical training with an added certification in rearfoot reconstructive surgery at Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, Pennsylvania, where she was chief resident in her final year. She also completed a mini-fellowship in dermatopathology.
Dr. Varghese is also on staff at Holy Redeemer Hospital.
Montgomery Podiatry in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, has been serving the greater Philadelphia region since 1988 and exists to deliver advanced, effective, and compassionate care to improve the podiatric health and well-being of our patients. The experienced team treats community members of all ages, offering expert diagnosis and a holistic approach to treatment for symptoms ranging from painful ingrown toenails to tendon rupture.
Patients at Montgomery Podiatry can expect the most advanced, innovative treatments for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, warts, Achilles tendonitis, athlete’s foot, ingrown toenails, toenail fungus, and foot fractures.
The team excels in managing structural foot problems like bunions, flat feet, and hammertoes, nerve problems like neuromas and diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and joint pain caused by arthritis and gout. People with long-term conditions like diabetes benefit from Montgomery Podiatry’s expert diabetic foot care and wound care for diabetic ulcers.
Conservative treatments the Montgomery Podiatry team offers include custom orthotics, regenerative medicine techniques like amniotic injections for healthy tissue growth and for treatment of sports injury, Swift® low-dose microwave therapy for plantar warts, and the Onyfix® nail correction system for ingrown toenails. Montgomery Podiatry’s highly skilled foot and ankle surgeons also perform minimally invasive surgery where required.
Dr. Stephanie Varghese is extensively trained and experienced in surgical procedures, with a focus on rearfoot and minimally invasive procedures. She also specializes in podiatric dermatological cases.
Montgomery Podiatry welcomes runners and other athletes to the practice. Their sports fellowship-trained marathon runner, Ira Meyers, DPM, is an expert in running biomechanics and gait analysis, helping athletes train and compete injury-free.
To learn more about the wide-ranging, high-quality services available at Montgomery Podiatry, call the office in Huntingdon Valley or book an appointment online today.
Ira Meyers, DPM, is one of the skilled podiatrists practicing at Montgomery Podiatry, located in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Meyers received his Bachelor of Science in biology in 1982 from The College of William and Mary and his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from The Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine (now Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine) in 1987. He completed his residency in podiatric surgery at The Osteopathic Medical Center of Philadelphia. Dr. Meyers became board certified in podiatric surgery in 1993 and completed a fellowship in podiatric sports medicine in 1989.
As an avid runner with an accomplished list of accolades, Dr. Meyers specializes in treating running injuries. A winner of many races, including the Philadelphia and Long Island marathons, Dr. Meyers has had the opportunity to work with many runners of all levels, including Olympians.
Dr. Meyers practices all phases of podiatry. He is currently on staff at Holy Redeemer Hospital.
Dr. Janet Isaiah, DPM, is a foot and ankle surgeon at Montgomery Podiatry, located in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania. She provides advanced and compassionate foot and ankle care to patients in the Greater Philadelphia area. Dr. Isaiah received her Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University and went on to earn her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. She completed a 3-year comprehensive lower extremity residency training at Jefferson Health – Northeast.
Dr. Isaiah is deeply committed to treating every patient with the same attention, respect, and care she would want her own family to receive. She has also participated in international medical missions, providing essential foot and ankle care to underserved communities—an experience that continues to shape her thoughtful and empathetic approach to medicine.
Outside of work, Janet enjoys traveling—especially exploring different cultures and cuisines, listening to gospel music, and spending as much quality time as possible with her family.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Isaiah and the team at Montgomery Podiatry, please call the office or request an appointment online today.
Gina Khoury Hood, DPM, is one of the skilled podiatrists at Montgomery Podiatry, located in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania.
She received her Bachelor of Arts from The Catholic University of America in 1994 and earned her degree in podiatric medicine from The Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in 2000. She then completed a surgical residency program at St. Agnes Medical Center in South Philadelphia in 2002.
Dr. Khoury Hood has a special interest in diabetic care and wound care. She holds a membership in The American Professional Wound Care Association and thrives on the ever-evolving and modernizing of techniques to treat chronic wounds.
As a fitness enthusiast, Dr. Khoury Hood also has an interest in exercise and sports-related traumas and injuries. With two small children of her own, she is happy to treat children of all ages with ailments such as ingrown nails, plantar warts, and biomechanical pathologies.
Dr. Khoury Hood is on staff at Holy Redeemer Hospital.
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