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Through active listening and thoughtful questioning I try to provide quality compassionate care that takes the patient's life circumstances into account to create a treatment plan that has the greatest chance for success. For those that require surgery I trained at one of the elite surgical programs in the country and have continued to increase my education for the benefit of those I serve. I have lectured and published extensively on reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle and continue to be active in resident education. I take the privilege of being able to provide care to others very seriously, and consider it an honor when one of our patients refers one of their friends or family to us demonstrating their confidence in us.

Steven Quan, DPM, is a board-certified wound specialist physician serving patients at Associated Foot Specialist in Hudson Massachusetts. As a podiatry specialist, Dr. Quan has received comprehensive training in foot and ankle surgery, wound management of the lower extremity, trauma, and sports medicine.

Dr. Quan was born and raised in Massachusetts. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Worcester Polytechnic Institute before pursuing his doctorate at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Quan then completed his residency at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he was selected as the chief resident.

Dr. Quan is board-qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and provides patients with both surgical and nonsurgical options to help them stand strong and proud. Dr. Quan is passionate about helping his patients achieve and maintain optimal foot and ankle health. 

During his free time, Dr. Quan enjoys recreational hiking and cold-press juicing.

Anthony Tickner, DPM, is a podiatrist and founder of Associated Foot Specialis in Holden, Massachusetts. Dr. Tickner is an experienced and compassionate professional dedicated to delivering the best possible care to his patients and the community. 

Dr. Tickner received his podiatric medical degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed advanced wound healing training at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. 

He studied biometabolism and chemical processes at Binghamton University and earned a Bachelor of Science in biology and chemistry from SUNY Brockport.

Dr. Tickner’s innovative techniques have resulted in groundbreaking results. He’s expanded the potential of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery, advanced wound healing and offloading, diabetic foot care, biomechanical as well as gait abnormalities, and neuromuscular diseases.

Dr. Tickner is affiliated with several medical facilities, including Marlborough Hospital and Saint Vincent Hospital. He enjoys teaching and goes out of his way to listen to his patients.

Jacob Bolling, DPM, is a skilled podiatrist and foot and ankle specialist on the team at Scheffel Foot Center. He welcomes new patients in the Worcester, Massachusetts, area and looks forward to helping them overcome foot and ankle problems. 

Dr. Bolling started his podiatric journey by injuring his ankle while playing high school football. This experience and his subsequent treatment sparked his interest in the anatomy of the foot and ankle. After achieving his Bachelor of Science degree at Marist College and Master of Science at Quinnipiac University, Jacob went on to Rosalind Franklin University: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago for the training of his future. 

After four years, he earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree and went on to his surgical residency at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA, for three years. There, he learned from a myriad of podiatric and orthopedic surgeons and gained major insights into wound care for the lower extremities. Currently, he is Foot Surgery Qualified by ABFAS and is working towards obtaining his certification status. 

Dr. Bolling’s passion lies in comforting his patients and seeking solutions to their foot and ankle problems. Whether it’s to continue on daily walks or getting back into full activity for sports, Dr. Bolling is on your side to get you back into what you want to do.

John A. Scheffel earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the California School of Podiatric Medicine, and completed a reconstructive foot and ankle residency at Forest Park Hospital in St Louis, MO. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University in Boston.

He is board certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is a member of the Massachusetts Podiatric Medical Society. His clinical interests include reconstructive forefoot and rearfoot surgery, diabetic foot complications, and diagnosing and finding the most appropriate solutions for complex foot problems.

Welcome to Prime Foot and Ankle Care, LLC located in Lowell, MA. Dr. Paul Georges was born in the state of Massachusetts. After high school, He attended Worcester State University where he earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemistry.  Following his undergraduate degree, Dr. Georges earned his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, he then completed a three-year Podiatric Medical and Surgical Residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, where he received extensive training in foot and ankle surgery, sports medicine, pediatric foot care, diabetic wound care and limb salvage.

Dr. Georges is committed to providing high-quality podiatric care to patients of all ages in Lowell and its neighboring communities, including Chelmsford, Dracut, Tewksbury, Westford, Billerica, and Tyngsboro.

At Prime Foot and Ankle Care, Dr. Georges specializes in foot surgery as well as management and treatment of different conditions affecting the feet and ankles, including Bunions, Hammertoes, Diabetic Foot Care, Diseases of the Nails and Skin, Geriatric Foot Care, Heel Pain, Sports Injuries, Ingrown Toenails, Flatfeet, and Pediatric Foot Care.

Dr. Georges has assumed Dr. John Clarity’s practice after his retirement in 2017. Dr. Clarity had provided outstanding care for over 37 years to patients in the Lowell area and its surrounding communities. At Prime Foot and Ankle Care, our goal is to continue providing outstanding and compassionate podiatric care to our patients and their family members in a comfortable and friendly setting.

As a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association as well as the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and many other podiatric organizations, Dr. Georges is dedicated to staying updated with the latest in Foot and Ankle Care. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoys Skiing, fishing and traveling.

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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