Practice statement
The Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Jersey serves patients from throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut with locations in Scotch Plains and Union, NJ. The gifted podiatrists provide a wide variety of services including treatments for plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammertoes, corns, warts, ingrown toenails, heel pain, gout, heel spurs, athlete’s foot, ankle injuries, neuroma, sports injuries, and poor circulation.
The doctors, including Dr. Obinna Mgbako, Dr. Krupa Patel, Dr. Chudi Mgbako, Dr. Yu-Ching Terence Chi, and Dr. Lara Kozin are licensed and certified in podiatric medicine and foot and ankle surgery. They work together to provide the highest quality of podiatric patient care. Their ultimate goal is to help their patients to recover and return to pain-free active lives. The practice philosophy is to practice continuous learning so that patients benefit from advanced podiatric practices and equipment as well as unequivocal knowledge and expertise.
New patients are currently welcomed at both practice locations of the Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Jersey. Most major forms of insurance are accepted.
Specialties
Podiatrist
10 Providers at 2 locations
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Dr. Krupa Patel, DPM
Podiatrist
2265 South Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
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Dr. Obinna Mgbako, DPM
Podiatrist
440 Chestnut Street
2nd Floor
Union, NJ 07083
Dr. Obinna Mgbako, DPM
Podiatrist
2265 South Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
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Dr. Chudi Mgbako, DPM
Podiatrist
440 Chestnut Street
2nd Floor
Union, NJ 07083
Dr. Chudi Mgbako, DPM
Podiatrist
2265 South Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
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Dr. Yu-Ching Chi, DPM
Podiatrist
2265 South Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Dr. Lara Kozin, DPM
Podiatrist
440 Chestnut Street
2nd Floor
Union, NJ 07083
Dr. Lara Kozin, DPM
Podiatrist
2265 South Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Reviews
Exelente
Excellent surgeon. Solved a 2 year foot ordeal. Experienced, intelligent , friendly simply the best. No need to look any further for a podiatrist . Dr Patel is the only choice.
Friendly staff and Dr Patel is an excellent doctor. Detailed work and good communication skills to explain any issues with the patient’s health
My experience with Dr. Lara was very good. She is patient, listen to what you have to say . You can ask any question . She is very smart, friendly and is a good listener. She solves your problems.
Dr.patel is great!
Smart, great listener, did a great job explaining medical issues, and personable. I cannot remember being more impressed with a physician during a first visit.
The doctor treats his patients with dignity and offers the best of care.
Dr. Patel listened to my foot problems, explained what was the cause of my pain and alleviated the pain my tailor bunion was causing. Because of my upcoming Knee replacement, my cortisone injection into my foot for the pain from a bone spur was postponed until post op. Nail care was performed by the doctor because I am unable to do it. I think Dr. Patel is a most empathetic and skilled podiatrist!!
Exceptional doctor
Dr. Chudi is awesome! He was my mom's doctor and surgeon. She was 78 when she had surgery on her foot. He was so good with her and my mom was very with it! She took a long time to heal being a diabetic and he never lost faith in the healing process. I am a diabetic also and have no issues but I go every 6 months for a check up just be sure everything is okay. He is an excellent doctor and I highly recommend him!
Dr Obbina Mgbako is EXCELLENT in his care giving. Always listen to your issues and is on point on what need to be done. He has an awesome personality!!! Thank you and your team for all you do. Keep up the excellent work.
Great Experience
Excellent care.
I love Mgbako . He’s so patient and explains everything to you . He isn’t rushing through the appointment and definitely explains it all in detail . Staff is professional and nice .
Very helpful and knowledgeable. Pleasant character.
Dr. Mgbako is a very likable, easy to talk to, very personable and knowledgeable podiatrist who met with me as my usual podiatrist was away due to a family emergency. Dr. Mgbako was helping me with prescription shoe inserts (orthotics) and said that many people are unhappy with their orthotics for one simple reason: they immediately wear them all day. Any difference in previously worn shoe insoles or heel height or outsole means that the foot, calf, thigh, hip and spine need to adjust and move slightly differently. That means engaging some muscles not previously used. After an eight hour shift on your feet in new shoes or new orthotics, your muscles are going to complain! Dr. Mgbako suggested that I wear the insoles for 1hr the first day then increase their use by one additional hour each day. I’m set to return in a month to see how I am faring with the insoles. I may need a different insole for heels but one step at a time! (Ouch!) I felt Dr. Mgbako treated me with respect and intelligence. I learned something without feeling stupid. I would absolutely recommend this practice as I have felt that each part of this practice, from the incredibly efficient and personable reception staff, to the nurses, technicians, radiology specialists and podiatrists, you just can’t go wrong! I’m beginning to feel like family with this wonderful group of genuinely talented and warm people. I recommend Dr. Mgbako completely and have recommended Dr. Patel. I’m truly challenged by whom to see on my follow-up!! They’re both excellent, as are their support staff. In today’s medical atmosphere, I find it rather rare to find depth of skill and humanity in so many in one practice group. See them! Your feet will thank you!!
Like coming to the foot doctor
Keep up the good work
The doctor is very knowledgeable of his work.
Dr. Mgbako is a excellent professional who care about his patients. I would recommend him to anyone.
Checked on a foot in pain. Resolved.
Very satisfied
Dr. Patel is always informative and thorough about my foot issues.
Wonderful “bedside”manner…………………………took his time,explained everything to me along with options!
Very professional right to the I feel great being in the care of Dr Kozin and her sraff
Dr Chi is good at taking care of my feet. He always listens to me and is gentle and efficient.
Dr. Mgbako is very knowledgeable, professional and takes time listening to your reason for the visit. He is an extremely experienced and caring doctor.
Dr. Patel is the best!! She explains and answers all questions in a way that a patient can understand! Extremely professional, patient, and chill!!!! I highly recommend!!!
The doctor was very knowledgeable. He Answered all of my questions thoroughly. He was Very pleasant. I would highly recommend him.
I came in with a broken ankle that had been set in an emergency room. Dr. Obinna Mgbako removed the temporary cast and examined the break. He explained what had to be done and an estimate of timing. Since 1st step is to heal the skin to prevent infection he treated the damaged area, draining the blister and dressing it with anti notice to assist in the healing process. He was gentle throughout the whole process and answered all my questions before placing it in a hard boot. He wanted to examine it in 2 days. He will redress it at that time and plan for a date in 3 weeks when it is healed. He also explained it might be a little longer if it heals slower. He truly appeared to be concerned about my injury, my questions, my pain level and to include my primary Dr. to be sure he knew what the situation was. I feel confident in his treatment of the injury to return me to the ability to walk again.
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