Innjea Park, DPM, FACPM, AACFAS is a board-certified podiatrist and surgeon at Forward Foot & Ankle Associates in Staten Island and Midtown Manhattan, New York. Dr. Park also specializes in foot and ankle care, including diabetes-related issues, wound care, sports medicine, and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Park is trilingual in English, Korean, and Japanese. He believes that all patients should be treated with respect, honesty, and professionalism.

Dr. Park attended New York University and obtained his bachelor’s degree in economics and pre-med, with a minor in East Asian studies, concentrating on the Japanese language. He then received a master’s in biomedical science at the Graduate School of Biomedical Studies at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He earned his doctor of podiatric medicine degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, where he also co-founded and led the school’s Asian American Podiatric Student Association.

Upon graduation, Dr. Park continued to hone his skills during a three-year surgical residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, where he served as chief resident during his third year. During this residency, he obtained experience in areas including emergency medicine, foot trauma, pediatric podiatry, vascular surgery, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, and infectious diseases.

Dr. Park is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, and the New York State Podiatric Medical Association. He also has been published in professional medical journals.  

Taking good care of your feet is key to a long, healthy life with independence, according to Dr. Park. He, therefore, strives to give his patients personalized care so they can achieve optimal foot health. In his free time, Dr. Park enjoys spending time with his young son, exploring different cuisines with his family, playing basketball, and watching movies.

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.

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

Rockmore Foot and Ankle Specialists is a patient-centered podiatry practice with two offices in Summit and Hamilton, New Jersey. The foremost foot and ankle experts, led by Eric Rockmore, DPM, FACFAS, believe in teaming with their patients to ensure individual needs are always met. 

While the expert team is experienced in the full spectrum of foot and ankle care, they’re particularly well known for their outstanding results in the treatment of bunions, hammertoes, peripheral neuropathy, and fungal nails. 

The Rockmore Foot and Ankle Specialists team uses the latest cutting-edge approaches for both diagnosis and treatment. The practice uses computer-assisted data analysis to create custom orthotics. 

Although many foot and ankle conditions are treated with nonsurgical therapies, the team includes highly experienced and skilled foot and ankle surgeons who use the latest innovative minimally invasive surgery techniques to give patients faster recoveries.

The Rockmore Foot and Ankle Specialists team uses gentle techniques to treat a diverse range of patients, with the youngest patients being just three years old. 

Currently, the Rockmore Foot and Ankle Specialists team is seeing patients in their Summit and Hamilton offices. Call the nearest office or click online booking to arrange an appointment today. 

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

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.

Manhattan Podiatry Group provides comprehensive podiatry care for adults and children at its New York City offices located in Downtown Manhattan, Midtown Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Manalapan, New Jersey. Board-certified podiatrist and surgeon Mark Sharobeem, DPM, customizes treatment to provide each patient with the most advanced level of care..

The office features the latest technology and treatments for all podiatry needs. Patients benefit from advanced, minimally invasive foot and ankle surgeries and healing regenerative therapies for conditions such as bunions, heel pain, and neuromas. Other foot and ankle concerns Dr. Sharobeem treats include hammertoes, fractures, and ingrown toenails.

The caring staff provides every patient with a comfortable, high-quality experience and takes the time to address any questions or concerns. The goal at Manhattan Podiatry Group is to get patients back to their normal levels of activity and health as soon as possible.

Call Manhattan Podiatry Group or use the online booking feature to schedule a podiatry appointment today.

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.

Dr. Aamir Ahmed

---

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.

Prime Foot and Ankle Care, led by Nrupa Shah, DPM, proudly serves patients in South Brunswick Township and throughout Middlesex County, New Jersey, with compassionate, high-quality foot and ankle care. We understand how painful and disruptive foot and ankle problems can be, which is why we provide emergency appointments, Saturday hours, and clear, patient-focused communication to ensure every patient receives timely and attentive treatment.

Our practice offers complete podiatry services for patients of all ages, from children to seniors. We treat a wide range of conditions, including bunions, hammertoes, corns, calluses, warts, fungal nails, ingrown toenails, athlete’s foot, plantar fasciitis, heel pain, flat feet, ankle fractures, sprains, Achilles tendinitis, gout, neuropathy, and diabetic foot concerns. Pediatric patients also benefit from specialized care tailored to their growth and development, helping them remain active, healthy, and mobile.

At Prime Foot and Ankle Care, we combine conservative treatments with advanced surgical techniques, supported by modern in-office technology such as digital X-rays for fast and accurate diagnoses. This approach allows us to create personalized care plans that restore comfort, improve mobility, and promote long-term foot and ankle health.

Our multilingual staff speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Spanish, ensuring that patients from diverse backgrounds feel comfortable, understood, and supported throughout their treatment. By fostering a warm, inclusive, and patient-centered environment, we provide the highest level of podiatric care to every individual who walks through our doors.

Conveniently located at 1 Executive Drive in Monmouth Junction, South Brunswick Township, our office is just minutes away from Kendall Park, Dayton, Franklin Park, North Brunswick, Plainsboro, East Brunswick, Somerset, and Princeton.

Trusted throughout Central New Jersey, Prime Foot and Ankle Care is known for delivering skilled, reliable, and compassionate podiatry services. Whether you need treatment for a chronic condition, urgent care for an injury, or advanced surgical options, our team is here to help.

At Prime Foot and Ankle Care, patients receive more than medical treatment—they gain a trusted partner in their journey to healthier feet and ankles. Call us today or book your appointment online to take the first step toward pain-free living.

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.