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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.
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Alan Berman, DPM, FACFAS, is a podiatrist at Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group. He provides comprehensive foot and ankle care to patients at the practice’s locations in Mount Kisco, Fishkill, Newburgh, and Carmel, New York, and Danbury, Connecticut.
Dr. Berman earned his medical degree in 1984 from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and has served Putnam County residents in his private podiatry practice for over 25 years.
He is a member in good standing of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Berman is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. This dual board certification allows Dr. Berman's patients to comfortably choose either surgical care or state-of-the-art non-surgical care. Additionally, Dr. Berman is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and he is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Dr. Berman has medical and surgical privileges at both Putnam Hospital Center and Danbury Hospital, he is on the surgical staff at Orthopaedic & Specialty Surgery Center in Danbury, and he is the Podiatric medical provider at the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen at Putnam Hospital.
Dr. Berman earned his medical degree in 1984 from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, and he served Putnam County residents in his private podiatry practice for 25 years from 1985-2010 before joining Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group in 2011.
Dr. Berman is the author of numerous articles for local newspapers and magazines on foot-related health issues. He was the founding director of Podiatry at Monsey Family Medical Center from 1992-1994.
Dr. Berman has an advanced specialty in bunion treatment and achieved A Center of Excellence for the Lapiplasty 3D Bunion correction, and he offers comprehensive foot and wound care for diabetic patients.
He was awarded top doctor from NY Top Docs, a division of USA Top Docs, in 2024.
When not involved with his passion for providing quality podiatric care, Dr. Berman enjoys spending time with family and friends, and he is an avid golfer.
Dr. Umeer Sheikh DPM is a well-trained podiatrist here at Ankle & Foot Specialist of NJ. After graduating & earning Summa Cum Laude honors from St. John's University (NY); he went on to earn a DPM degree at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Following this, Dr. Sheikh completed his residency training at Jersey Shore University Medical Center (a Level 2 Adult & Pediatric Trauma center). He is currently board qualified by the American Board of Podiatry Surgery and is a member of American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons. He is adept in the field of podiatric medicine, adult & pediatric foot care, diabetic limb salvage, wound healing, sports medicine, foot & ankle surgery, and trauma.
Dr. Sheikh places an emphasis on understanding & education with regards to the patient's concerns & symptoms. He believes that each & every patient should be given the time/effort/respect that they deserve. He is always flexible with regards to patient circumstances while also giving the utmost importance to evidence-based medicine/practice. In his free time- Dr. Sheikh enjoys board games, sports & outdoor activities, as well as eating at different restaurants around the NY-NJ area.
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.
Alan Berman, DPM, FACFAS, is a podiatrist at Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group. He provides comprehensive foot and ankle care to patients at the practice’s locations in Mount Kisco, Fishkill, Newburgh, and Carmel, New York, and Danbury, Connecticut.
Dr. Berman earned his medical degree in 1984 from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and has served Putnam County residents in his private podiatry practice for over 25 years.
He is a member in good standing of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Berman is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. This dual board certification allows Dr. Berman's patients to comfortably choose either surgical care or state-of-the-art non-surgical care. Additionally, Dr. Berman is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and he is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Dr. Berman has medical and surgical privileges at both Putnam Hospital Center and Danbury Hospital, he is on the surgical staff at Orthopaedic & Specialty Surgery Center in Danbury, and he is the Podiatric medical provider at the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen at Putnam Hospital.
Dr. Berman earned his medical degree in 1984 from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, and he served Putnam County residents in his private podiatry practice for 25 years from 1985-2010 before joining Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group in 2011.
Dr. Berman is the author of numerous articles for local newspapers and magazines on foot-related health issues. He was the founding director of Podiatry at Monsey Family Medical Center from 1992-1994.
Dr. Berman has an advanced specialty in bunion treatment and achieved A Center of Excellence for the Lapiplasty 3D Bunion correction, and he offers comprehensive foot and wound care for diabetic patients.
He was awarded top doctor from NY Top Docs, a division of USA Top Docs, in 2024.
When not involved with his passion for providing quality podiatric care, Dr. Berman enjoys spending time with family and friends, and he is an avid golfer.
Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, we aim to deliver high-quality care that utilizes the most recent advancements in podiatric care. This includes both surgical and conservative foot and ankle care.
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.
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.
Dr. Callahan obtained her Bachelors Degree in Athletic Therapy from Canadas acclaimed Concordia University Upon graduation she was recruited by the New York College of Podiatric Medicine Dr Callahan completed her externships at the Veterans Hospitals of Los Angeles and Loma Linda Her first year of residency training included primary podiatric medicine and orthopedics at the Catholic Medical Centers of Brooklyn and Queens Dr Callahan went on to study surgery at the Wyckoff Heights Medical center an affiliate of the Cornell Weil Medical School
Dr Callahan is one of a handful of Podiatrists in New York State to be certified by both the American Board of Primary Podiatric Medicine and Orthopedics as well as the American Board of Podiatric Surgery She also holds the titles of Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery as well as a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Dr. Callahan obtained her Bachelors Degree in Athletic Therapy from Canadas acclaimed Concordia University Upon graduation she was recruited by the New York College of Podiatric Medicine Dr Callahan completed her externships at the Veterans Hospitals of Los Angeles and Loma Linda Her first year of residency training included primary podiatric medicine and orthopedics at the Catholic Medical Centers of Brooklyn and Queens Dr Callahan went on to study surgery at the Wyckoff Heights Medical center an affiliate of the Cornell Weil Medical School
Dr Callahan is one of a handful of Podiatrists in New York State to be certified by both the American Board of Primary Podiatric Medicine and Orthopedics as well as the American Board of Podiatric Surgery She also holds the titles of Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery as well as a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Dr. Callahan obtained her Bachelors Degree in Athletic Therapy from Canadas acclaimed Concordia University Upon graduation she was recruited by the New York College of Podiatric Medicine Dr Callahan completed her externships at the Veterans Hospitals of Los Angeles and Loma Linda Her first year of residency training included primary podiatric medicine and orthopedics at the Catholic Medical Centers of Brooklyn and Queens Dr Callahan went on to study surgery at the Wyckoff Heights Medical center an affiliate of the Cornell Weil Medical School
Dr Callahan is one of a handful of Podiatrists in New York State to be certified by both the American Board of Primary Podiatric Medicine and Orthopedics as well as the American Board of Podiatric Surgery She also holds the titles of Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery as well as a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Dr. Kevin L. Ray, brings over 17 years of experience and a dedication to excellence to his podiatry practice. He is committed to providing personalized care to his patients in the diverse community of Queens, NY.
Dr. Ray began his educational journey at South Carolina State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He then completed his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 2002.
He further honed his surgical skills through residencies at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania Medical Center and Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital, focusing on foot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Ray is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He has a special interest in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, heel pain, diabetic wound care, and sports medicine. He has affiliations with New York Presbyterian and Mount Sinai Hospital
Dr. Stephanie Hochman is a skilled podiatrist with over 20 years of experience providing personalized care for patients of all ages. She focuses on tailoring treatments to each patient lifestyle and needs, ensuring the best outcomes for foot and ankle health.
Dr. Hochman earned her Bachelor degree in Biological Sciences from Cornell University and her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from Temple University. She completed her residency at the University of Pennsylvania-Presbyterian Medical Center, serving as Chief Resident, with additional surgical training at Englewood Hospital.
Her clinical interests include sports medicine, diabetic foot care, wound care, and maintaining patient independence. She also provides second opinions for surgical care.
Dr. Kevin L. Ray, brings over 17 years of experience and a dedication to excellence to his podiatry practice. He is committed to providing personalized care to his patients in the diverse community of Queens, NY.
Dr. Ray began his educational journey at South Carolina State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He then completed his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 2002.
He further honed his surgical skills through residencies at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania Medical Center and Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital, focusing on foot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Ray is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He has a special interest in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, heel pain, diabetic wound care, and sports medicine. He has affiliations with New York Presbyterian and Mount Sinai Hospital
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