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.
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.
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.
At the practice of Michael J. Brunetti, DPM, PC, our experienced team offers conservative and non-surgical treatments to help patients in the Greater New York City Area remedy all aspects of podiatric medicine including heel pain, tendon pain, ingrown nails, warts, flat feet, tendon injuries and other common podiatric conditions. Dr. Brunetti is the leading provider of podiatric services in the New York City Area.
In addition, our practice also specializes in the physical rehabilitation of the foot and ankle. Our team combines physical therapy with podiatric medicine to offer lasting relief from many common podiatric concerns, including Achilles tendonitis, neuromas, sports injuries, ankle sprains, tendon injuries, plantar fasciitis, and much more. Our therapists take great pride in the fact that our emphasis is solely on the foot and ankle.
Our staff will set up a comprehensive rehabilitation plan that is specific for your condition and apply all means of therapy including laser, ultrasound, soft-tissue mobilization and all theraputic exercises to restore movement and health.
Our therapists work one-on-one, person to person until you are fully recovered. All of our patients receive the individual treatment they need to return to their normal activites.
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Expert podiatrist, Stephanie Carter-Robin, DPM, brings more than 25 years of experience in integrative podiatric medicine to her self-titled, New York City-based practice, serving men, women, and families in Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, and throughout the area of Queens.
Dr. Carter-Robin began her professional pursuits at the University of Louisiana at Monroe in Monroe, Louisiana where she earned her Bachelor of Science. Following graduation, Dr. Carter-Robin moved to New York and enrolled at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York, New York. She excelled in the program and obtained her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine four years later.
Dr. Carter-Robin subsequently completed a residency in podiatric primary care as well as a residency in podiatric surgery, both while serving at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals in New York City. She’s board-certified in podiatric medicine, podiatric surgery, and the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot wounds.
Since entering private practice, Dr. Carter-Robin has served in various positions, including Chief of Podiatry at the Brooklyn Hospital Center in Brooklyn, New York. At her practice, Dr. Carter-Robin loves spending one-on-one time with her patients and understanding their unique concerns. She regularly develops custom treatment plans and can address a wide variety of issues, including bunions, hammertoe, heel pain, nail disorders, plantar fasciitis, skin conditions, and sports injuries. Dr. Carter-Robin also specializes in the integrative treatment of diabetic foot problems.
When she isn’t meeting with patients or developing custom treatment plans, Dr. Carter-Robin works to augment her professional skills and education. She also holds hospital privileges at The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Maimonides Medical Center, and Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, all in Brooklyn.
Dr. Carter-Robin welcomes any man, woman, or family seeking comprehensive podiatric care to her self-titled practice in Jackson Heights, Queens, 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.
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.
Dr. Kyle Yi is a fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon who specializes in trauma and reconstructive surgery. He is proud to serve patients at Foot & Ankle Premier Specialists, with locations in Hoboken, Jersey City, Bayonne, West New York, Ridgefield & Bloomfield, NJ.
He graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and continued his education at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA, where he obtained his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM).
Dr. Yi then began his surgical training at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. He was selected to serve as Chief Resident during his final year and graduated with credentials from the Council of Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) to perform reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery. In addition to surgery, he also received training in sports medicine, arthroscopy, plastic surgery, wound care and general foot care.
To further his surgical training, he spent an additional year completing a fellowship, accredited by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), in trauma and reconstructive surgery at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Yi received extensive training with cutting edge technology including total ankle replacements and use of custom 3D implants in foot and ankle surgery.
Throughout his training, Dr Yi has authored and co-authored articles and research publications focusing on ankle fractures, ankle instability, and diabetic neuropathy, with his most recent regarding a total calcaneus replacement with a custom 3D printed metallic implant.
When he is not serving patients, Dr. Yi enjoys cooking, traveling, golfing, watching TV/movies and spending time with his friends and family.
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.
Jonathan Shalot, DPM, FACFAS, is a skilled foot and ankle surgeon at Foot & Ankle Premier Specialists, with locations in Hoboken, Jersey City, Bayonne, West New York, Ridgefield, & Bloomfield, NJ.
Dr. Shalot graduated from Long Island's distinguished Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, in May of 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and a Minor in Chemistry. He obtained his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from The New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City.
During his time in podiatry school, Dr. Shalot served as president of the Student Chapter of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and as president of the NYCPM Student Organization. He completed a three-year Foot and Ankle Surgery residency program at the prestigious Montefiore Medical Center, affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. He was elected Chief Resident during his last year. Dr. Shalot graduated with honors from the program in May 2023, specializing in forefoot surgery, rearfoot surgery, trauma, and ankle surgery.
During his time at NYCPM and Montefiore, Dr. Shalot has authored and co-authored articles and research publications, most focusing on his interest in the Role of anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) repairs in Chronic Ankle Instability.
Dr. Shalot is certified in CPR and also served as a lifeguard. His interests include sports medicine, biomechanics of the foot and ankle, treating athletes, and assessing patients for orthotic therapy. He enjoys playing the guitar, working out, and swimming in his spare time.
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. Aisha Chaudhry is from Selinsgrove, PA. She graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and attained her medical degree from Temple University. She completed her surgical residency from Cooper University Hospital. She sits on the Board of Visitors at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and is an Assistant Professor. She also is active in medical student and resident teaching.
Dr. Chaudhry practices comprehensive Podiatric medicine and surgery. She is an active member of the American Podiatric Medical Association. She holds board certifications in the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) and American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry (ABMSP).
Dr. Chaudhry is a resident of Bensalem, PA with her husband and four children.
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