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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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

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.