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Dr. Najjar has over 8 years of experience treating foot and ankle pathologies.

Education and training

* New York College of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
* Mount Sinai hospital, Surgical Residency

Languages spoken

* English

* Tamil

Howard Frank, DPM is a highly experienced podiatrist in Brooklyn, New York City, with more than 30 years of specialized training. He provides comprehensive diagnosis and permanent solutions to common foot problems. He treats  a wide range of foot and ankle conditions in children, teens, and adults. His personalized care plans focus on restoring mobility, relieving pain, and improving overall quality of life.

Dr. Frank is known for his expertise in minimally invasive procedures for hammer toes, bunions, and heel pain—often allowing patients to return to work and normal activity the very next day. He also treats Achilles tendinitis, foot and ankle arthritis, neuromas, plantar fasciitis, and many other sources of foot and ankle discomfort. In addition, he provides skilled care for toenail concerns, including ingrown toenails and toenail fungus.

Using the latest advances in podiatric diagnostics and treatment, Dr. Frank offers custom orthotics, laser therapy, shockwave therapy, and an in office xray with immediate results.  He also provides lifestyle guidance, medication management, footwear recommendations,  preventive care to support long-term foot and ankle health, as well as minimally invasive options to allow someone to resume normal activity as soon as possible.

Patients with limited mobility, injuries, or chronic conditions rely on Dr. Frank for effective, compassionate, and results‑driven care. He welcomes both new and returning patients and is dedicated to helping each person get back on their feet with confidence.

Schedule a podiatry evaluation with Howard Frank, DPM, by calling the office or requesting an appointment online.

Dr. Shazia Amar is not just a foot doctor, NYC podiatrist Dr. Amar is a people person whose primary goal is to help patients get better. Upon meeting Dr. Amar, you are struck by her delightful personality. Well liked by patients and colleagues, she is a great listener. Her down to earth, warm and friendly attitude combined with a compassionate concern for her patient’s welfare quickly puts them at ease. Dr. Shazia Amar’s patients feel heard, safe and comfortable and are likely to discuss all kinds of things with her, not just their foot problems.

Despite her busy schedule, Dr. Shazia Amar makes each individual feel as if they are her only patient, even though they clearly are not. She’s a hard worker, but always makes herself available and prides herself in returning phone calls as soon as possible. A dedicated foot doctor, NYC ‘s Dr. Amar is very hands on, has an excellent bedside manner, and is known for taking special care of surgical patients to make sure that they are comfortable both before and after surgery.

Dr. Amar began her medical career doing research for a pathologist. A biochemistry and chemistry major in college, she considered becoming a pediatrician before she discovered podiatry and decided to become a foot doctor. NYC seemed the logical place to study and start her practice.

Shazia Amar was motivated to become a foot doctor in NYC when her grandmother visited became ill and was taken to the hospital. Her grandmother didn’t speak any English, and was understandably anxious about being sick so far from home. Dr. Amar was struck by the physician’s warmth and compassion, and his ability to quickly alleviate her grandmother’s concerns, despite the fact that they didn’t speak the same language.

Dr. Shazia Amar believes that being a doctor is not just about medical expertise because compassion and understanding are an integral part of the healing process.

When not taking care of patients, Dr. Amar enjoys cooking, traveling, jogging and working out at the gym. An avid movie buff, she loves action flicks and thrillers. She is looking forward to returning to her cardio-boxing class as time permits.

If foot pain is interfering with your ability to enjoy life, contact Dr. Amar to schedule an appointment in one of her Brooklyn offices.

Brooklyn Pain Doctors is a multi-specialty practice treating patients of all ages. We speak Ukranian, Uzbek and Russian languages. Since 2002, the practice has treated patients with a combination of traditional and alternative medicine. Founded and led by Roman Slavinskiy LAC, the highly experienced team specializes in pain management, neurology, podiatry, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.

The practice follows the gold standard of treatment, ensuring outstanding results for every patient. The staff and medical team participate in continuing education and assessments to provide cutting-edge therapies. The team also integrates Western and Eastern medicine practices. Among the staff at Brooklyn Pain Doctors are blind massage therapists, who can offer more focused massage therapy because of their enhanced ability to detect discomfort with their hands that a seeing individual may not.

Patients visit the practice for physical therapy, wound care, and relief from various sources of pain, including neck, back, joint, knee, foot, and shoulder pain. For patient convenience, the practice is wheelchair accessible and is open late on Tuesdays.

Call the Brooklyn Pain Doctors New York City office, or use the convenient online booking tool to schedule an appointment today.

Dr. Shazia Amar is not just a foot doctor, NYC podiatrist Dr. Amar is a people person whose primary goal is to help patients get better. Upon meeting Dr. Amar, you are struck by her delightful personality. Well liked by patients and colleagues, she is a great listener. Her down to earth, warm and friendly attitude combined with a compassionate concern for her patient’s welfare quickly puts them at ease. Dr. Shazia Amar’s patients feel heard, safe and comfortable and are likely to discuss all kinds of things with her, not just their foot problems.

Despite her busy schedule, Dr. Shazia Amar makes each individual feel as if they are her only patient, even though they clearly are not. She’s a hard worker, but always makes herself available and prides herself in returning phone calls as soon as possible. A dedicated foot doctor, NYC ‘s Dr. Amar is very hands on, has an excellent bedside manner, and is known for taking special care of surgical patients to make sure that they are comfortable both before and after surgery.

Dr. Amar began her medical career doing research for a pathologist. A biochemistry and chemistry major in college, she considered becoming a pediatrician before she discovered podiatry and decided to become a foot doctor. NYC seemed the logical place to study and start her practice.

Shazia Amar was motivated to become a foot doctor in NYC when her grandmother visited became ill and was taken to the hospital. Her grandmother didn’t speak any English, and was understandably anxious about being sick so far from home. Dr. Amar was struck by the physician’s warmth and compassion, and his ability to quickly alleviate her grandmother’s concerns, despite the fact that they didn’t speak the same language.

Dr. Shazia Amar believes that being a doctor is not just about medical expertise because compassion and understanding are an integral part of the healing process.

When not taking care of patients, Dr. Amar enjoys cooking, traveling, jogging and working out at the gym. An avid movie buff, she loves action flicks and thrillers. She is looking forward to returning to her cardio-boxing class as time permits.

If foot pain is interfering with your ability to enjoy life, contact Dr. Amar to schedule an appointment in one of her Brooklyn offices.

Dr. Najjar has over 8 years of experience treating foot and ankle pathologies.

Education and training

* New York College of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
* Mount Sinai hospital, Surgical Residency

Languages spoken

* English

* Tamil

At The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC), we believe healthcare should be accessible, compassionate, and centered around you. With locations in Red Hook, Brooklyn, and Arverne, Far Rockaway, and Jamaica, Queens, our experienced team provides comprehensive services designed to support the whole person and improve long-term health outcomes.

For nearly 40 years, we have proudly served the communities of Southeast Queens and Red Hook, Brooklyn, providing high-quality, community-based healthcare for generations of families. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are committed to expanding access to coordinated, patient-centered care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. 

At JPAFHC, we deliver integrated, whole-person care that combines medical, behavioral, dental, and supportive services under one healthcare network. Our care model focuses on prevention, early intervention, chronic disease management, and wellness while building strong relationships with the communities we serve.

We are committed to providing culturally responsive care rooted in compassion, dignity, equity, and respect.

We provide a wide range of primary and preventive care services at JPAFHC, including routine checkups and physicals, as well as specialized care such as chronic disease management. We also provide women's health and family planning services, pediatric care, and dental and oral health services for the whole family. Patients also have access to behavioral health, podiatry, and pharmacy services at JPAFHC, and telehealth appointments are available to help make patient care more accessible. 

Whether you are managing a chronic condition, prioritizing preventive care, seeking behavioral health support, or navigating important life changes, our team works alongside you to develop a personalized care plan that supports your physical, emotional, and social well-being.

At JPAFHC, we are proud to be part of the communities we serve and remain committed to helping individuals and families live healthier lives for years to come.

Call 718-945-7150 or book online to schedule an appointment, consultation, or telehealth visit. 

Innjea Park, DPM, is a highly experienced podiatrist with years of training, serving patients in the New York area, including Murray Hill, Midtown East, Financial District, and Staten Island. He specializes in foot and ankle care, and has a particular interest in the areas of diabetic foot care, wound care, and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Park speaks English, Korean, and Japanese fluently.

Dr. Park’s goal is to give patients exactly what they need, using the most optimal and effective treatments possible. Patients are never pushed into having unnecessary treatments, and Dr. Park strives to truly get to the bottom of the problem before starting treatment. Dr. Park always works with patients to fully understand their pain and other symptoms so he can customize the best treatment possible.

Dr. Park earned his undergraduate degree at New York University in New York, and then went on to earn his master’s degree at The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark. Dr. Park earned his doctor of podiatric medicine degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.

Following his graduation, Dr. Park completed a three-year podiatric surgery residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and was chief resident in his third year of training. Dr. Park is currently an associate attending physician at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center and is affiliated with Gramercy Surgery Center in New York.

Dr. Park’s extensive podiatric education, training, and experience combine to give him the skills he needs for podiatry care of all types, from routine care to advanced surgery.

Use online booking to schedule now, or call the office anytime to arrange an appointment with Dr. Park.

Dr. Shazia Amar is not just a foot doctor, NYC podiatrist Dr. Amar is a people person whose primary goal is to help patients get better. Upon meeting Dr. Amar, you are struck by her delightful personality. Well liked by patients and colleagues, she is a great listener. Her down to earth, warm and friendly attitude combined with a compassionate concern for her patient’s welfare quickly puts them at ease. Dr. Shazia Amar’s patients feel heard, safe and comfortable and are likely to discuss all kinds of things with her, not just their foot problems.

Despite her busy schedule, Dr. Shazia Amar makes each individual feel as if they are her only patient, even though they clearly are not. She’s a hard worker, but always makes herself available and prides herself in returning phone calls as soon as possible. A dedicated foot doctor, NYC ‘s Dr. Amar is very hands on, has an excellent bedside manner, and is known for taking special care of surgical patients to make sure that they are comfortable both before and after surgery.

Dr. Amar began her medical career doing research for a pathologist. A biochemistry and chemistry major in college, she considered becoming a pediatrician before she discovered podiatry and decided to become a foot doctor. NYC seemed the logical place to study and start her practice.

Shazia Amar was motivated to become a foot doctor in NYC when her grandmother visited became ill and was taken to the hospital. Her grandmother didn’t speak any English, and was understandably anxious about being sick so far from home. Dr. Amar was struck by the physician’s warmth and compassion, and his ability to quickly alleviate her grandmother’s concerns, despite the fact that they didn’t speak the same language.

Dr. Shazia Amar believes that being a doctor is not just about medical expertise because compassion and understanding are an integral part of the healing process.

When not taking care of patients, Dr. Amar enjoys cooking, traveling, jogging and working out at the gym. An avid movie buff, she loves action flicks and thrillers. She is looking forward to returning to her cardio-boxing class as time permits.

If foot pain is interfering with your ability to enjoy life, contact Dr. Amar to schedule an appointment in one of her Brooklyn offices.

Dr. Teddy Efkarpides received his BA degree from Queens College in 1983 and his medical degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1987.

He has been serving the community for over 30 years, is board certified in foot surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Board-certified podiatric surgeon Joel Segalman, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAO, has treated people of all ages at his private practice, Performance Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC, since 1991. He welcomes new and returning patients at two convenient locations in Waterbury and Newtown, Connecticut. 

After receiving his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago, Dr. Segalman completed his Harvard affiliated residency at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and a Fellow of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM).

While Dr. Segalman treats the full range of foot and ankle problems, he’s an expert in orthotics. He uses state-of-the-art laser treatment, laser treatment, EPAT®, Shockwave, and amnion and chorion membrane injections for foot and ankle problems. His special interest is sports medicine, an area where he has gained exceptional knowledge and experience.

Dr. Segalman was previously the consulting podiatrist for the New York Knicks. One aspect of his experience with the team was published in Lower Extremity Review, a national medical magazine. 

He was honored to be selected as the team podiatrist of the New York City Football Club, a major league soccer team (MLS) and has been part of the club since its inception and the team’s winning of the MLS Cup during the 2021 season. Dr. Segalman has also served as an attending podiatrist for the Boston Marathon since 1990.

Dr. Segalman brings his experience, knowledge and qualifications to you, the patient, having worked with some of the world's best Athletes, Musicians and Actors from around the world.

He is affiliated with Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut, and three hospitals in Waterbury, Connecticut: the Waterbury Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital, and Naugatuck Valley Surgical Center (NVSC).

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Stephen Lazaroff, DPM, FACFAS, at Performance Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC, with two convenient locations in Waterbury and Newtown, Connecticut, treats children, teens, and adults with every type of foot and ankle problem. He has extensive training in diagnostics, limb preservation, and reconstruction of the forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle.

Dr. Lazaroff graduated Cum Laude from American University (AU) in Washington, DC, earning a Bachelor of Science in biology before receiving his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

He went on to complete a three-year residency at the Yale New Haven Medical Center Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program (PMSR/RRA) in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Lazaroff is board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery.

During his residency, Dr. Lazaroff co-authored a textbook chapter about the surgical management of the neuropathic foot, presented his work at regional conferences, and attended the Orthofix® external fixator course.  He was also part of the multidisciplinary limb preservation clinic, which included podiatric surgery, interventional cardiology, and vascular surgery.

Dr. Lazaroff was trained by some of the most well-known foot and ankle surgeons in the country. He’s honored to receive the post of Section Chief for Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut.

As a native of North Haven, Connecticut, Dr. Lazaroff is thrilled to be home again, providing podiatric care to members of the community.

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Specializing in foot and ankle surgery. With extensive training in foot and ankle reconstruction, Dr. Paternina is proud to serve patients at Foot & Ankle Premier Specialists, with locations Hoboken, Jersey City, Bayonne, West New York, Ridgefield, & Bloomfield, NJ.

After graduating in 2008 from Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City, New Jersey, with a  Bachelor of Science in biology, Dr. Paternina enrolled in Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. In 2014, she graduated in the top 5% of her class and completed her residency at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, a Level II trauma center. 

During her time as a resident, Dr. Paternina received comprehensive training in reconstructive surgery of complex foot and ankle deformities, including foot and ankle joint replacement, flatfoot, trauma, limb salvage, and advanced training techniques in treating difficult wounds. Her surgical abilities were so impressive that she earned the title of chief resident during her final year.

In addition to her surgical abilities, Dr. Paternina’s areas of expertise include pediatrics, sports medicine, arthroscopy, cartilage transplantation, plastic surgery, dermatology, and general foot care. She is passionate about education and has devoted her time to lectures and medical studies, both nationally and internationally. With a deep respect for medical missions that help underserved communities, Dr. Paternina often donates her time and expertise to various nonprofit endeavors. She is also affiliated with Meridian Healthcare System. 

When she is not working with her patients, Dr. Paternina enjoys traveling to new places, cycling, Zumba, kayaking, watching movies, and spending time with her family.