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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.
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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, 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, 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, BS, DPM, AACFAS, is a skilled foot and ankle surgeon at Foot & Ankle Premier Specialists, with locations in Hoboken, Jersey City, Bayonne, 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.
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, 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, 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, BS, DPM, AACFAS, is a skilled foot and ankle surgeon at Foot & Ankle Premier Specialists, with locations in Hoboken, Jersey City, Bayonne, 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.
At Colon and Rectal Surgery of Manhattan, Dr. Steven Brandeis is a leading provider of colon and rectal surgeries for residents of New York City, NY. At the practice, he helps patients dealing with colorectal cancer, hemorrhoids, pilonidal cysts, Crohn’s disease, colitis, diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and many other conditions which affect the lower gastrointestinal tract.
Dr. Brandeis graduated from the New York University Medical School in 1975 and completed his residency at NYU in 1980. He then went on to complete a fellowship at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Colorectal Surgery in 1981. He then returned to offer Colon and Rectal Surgery to the NYU community. He was board certified in General, Colon, and Rectal Surgery in 1982 and was recertified in 1991.
Dr. Brandeis is committed to providing his patients with the highest quality of care and works to ensure that each visit is thorough, professional, and comfortable. He understands that reaching out to a doctor for many of these issues can be a little uncomfortable but dedicates himself to providing relief and treatment for an array of conditions. He has academic appointments at NYU and does most of the surgery there.
Both Dr. Brandeis and the entire staff of Colon and Rectal Surgery of Manhattan welcome all new patients to the practice, where most major forms of medical insurance are accepted.
Medical Director, Total Urology Care of NY Urological Surgeon/Trans-Vaginal Surgeon
Dr. Kavaler is the Medical Director of Total Urology Care of NY. Dr. Kavaler is double board certified in both Urology (men and women) and Uro-Gynecology, also known as Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive surgeon. She is one of the preeminent experts in female urological disorders.
Arguably the most recognized and consulted female urologist in New York City, she modestly accepts several Top Doctor awards each year. She is the author of, A Seat on the Aisle, Please! The essential guide to urinary tract problems including urinary tract infections, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, interstitial cystitis, and menopause. Her clinical and research efforts focus mainly on disorders of the female pelvic organs. She is the first Uro-Gynecologist in Manhattan to offer Molecular PCR testing for UTI. She is one of the few urologists in the country still using the vaginal approach for prolapse surgery. Vaginal versus robotic surgery is far less traumatic on the body and typically patients go home the same day. She has been in practice for over 20 years and has dedicated her career to the study and treatment of female urological disorders such as organ prolapse, chronic urinary tract infections, various kinds of incontinence, pelvic floor prolapse, interstitial cystitis and pelvic pain. She welcomes patients to her office at Total Urology Care of New York serving the areas of New York, New York.
Dr. Kavaler is a graduate of the State University of New York at Brooklyn Medical School, where she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society. She completed her general surgery residency at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Kavaler is one of only 500 woman urologists in practice in the U.S. After four years of Urology at the same institution, Dr. Kavaler concluded a post-graduate fellowship in Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery and Urodynamics at the University of California-Los Angeles under the tutelage of Dr. Shlomo Raz. A Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology at Weil Cornell Medical Center, she is one of the preceptors in the Voiding Dysfunction Fellowship at New York Hospital.
Dr. Kavaler and her colleagues at Total Urology Care of New York work to ensure that all patients receive the care and services they need while being treated with the utmost respect. She prides herself not only on providing the most up-to-date, evidence-based medical care but also in her ability to develop meaningful relationships with each and every patient.
Dr. Kavaler is currently accepting new patients. She and the practice welcome most major forms of insurance.
Dr. Patel is double Board Certified in both Plastic Surgery and General Surgery. Dr. Patel is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) which is a highly esteemed organization dedicated to raise the standards of surgical practice and to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient.
Dr. Patel is affiliated with fully accredited hospitals in New York City in both Queens and Manhattan, including New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Mount Sinai Hospital Queens, and New York Presbyterian Queens. She has expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. The patient’s needs and well-being are her primary motivation. Patients have described her as warm, compassionate, and caring.
Dr. Patel trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in breast and microvascular reconstructive surgery. She obtained exceptional training under the leadership of world renowned micro surgeons at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Throughout her career, Dr. Patel has presented at major national and international meetings. She has many publications including medical chapters and abstracts.
Dr. Patel’s undergraduate training took place at the highly prestigious, competitive accelerated BS/MD Program – Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education in New York City. She obtained her medical degree from SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine. She is fully trained and board certified in General Surgery from The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
As a female plastic surgeon, Dr. Patel strives to provide patients with a warm, comfortable atmosphere. She is committed to providing highly personalized attention to all her patients. She is keenly attuned to the aesthetic concerns of her patients and specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast, and body. Dr. Patel’s goal is to help you look beautiful at every age and achieve the best natural result. This requires a gifted eye for what is beautiful, a vivid imagination, and experience. Dr. Patel is completely focused on the patient and emphasizes education, patient safety, comfort, confidentiality, wellness, and most importantly your goals.
Dr. Patel is the Director of Microsurgery and an Attending Physician in the Division of Plastic Surgery at Maimonides Medical Center.
Dr. Patel is the New York and New Jersey affiliate of Breast Oasis. Breast Oasis is a charitable organization dedicated to helping women and making a drastic difference in their lives. Breast Oasis collects gently used bras and distributes them to women in shelters throughout NYC.
Hilla Steinberg MD PLLC is a patient-centered boutique ophthalmology practice located in the heart of the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Patients can expect high-quality personalized attention and care at the private practice of board-certified ophthalmologist surgeon Hilla Steinberg, MD.
Dr. Steinberg combines comprehensive eye care with aesthetic medicine to help her patients look, feel, and see their best. At Hilla Steinberg MD PLLC, she takes the time to get to know her patients, addressing medical and surgical eye care needs.
The board-certified ophthalmologist uses state-of-the-art technology and equipment to track eye health and diagnose eye conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eyes, and blepharitis. Hilla Steinberg MD PLLC also provides expert retina care and diabetic eye care.
With her vast knowledge and experience of facial and ocular anatomy and symmetry, Dr. Steinberg enhances appearance using aesthetic tools like Botox®, facial fillers, and laser resurfacing. She also has Latisse® to thicken and lengthen eyelashes and Kybella® injections to get rid of the pocket of fat under the chin.
Hilla Steinberg MD PLLC provides the finest medical and surgical eye care. Call the office or schedule an appointment online today.
“Quick, professional and courteous service from the staff. Dr. Steinberg is amazing. She listens to your concerns and addresses them while taking time to explain her findings and the prescribed course of action. Enthusiastically recommended! Thank you Dr. Steinberg. - Henry E.”
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Lael Forbes, MD
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Lael E. Forbes, MD, FACS, FASMBS is a fellowship-trained laparoscopic general surgeon, bariatric surgeon, and a medical weight management specialist practicing at New York Hernia Center, which has locations on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City, Secaucus, New Jersey, and Greenwich, Connecticut.
Dr. Forbes received her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She then completed her general surgery training at St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospital Center and completed fellowship training in advanced laparoscopic surgery at the world-renowned European Institute of Telesurgery (IRCAD) in Strasbourg, France. Following her training, she was recruited to University at Buffalo, where she co-founded and directed the UB Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.
Dr. Forbes specializes in laparoscopic hernia repairs, gallbladder removals, and anti-reflux surgery, and bariatric surgery. She is well-versed in the latest robotic techniques, including the Da Vinci surgical platform.
Dr. Forbes is board-certified and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as many medical societies, including the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons (ASMBS), American Medical Association, and the Association for Academic Surgery.
In addition to authoring book chapters, she has published research articles in prestigious journals and has both lectured and presented her research at national conferences.
Dr. Daniel Rosen is a leading provider of hernia surgery in Brooklyn, the Upper East Side, and the surrounding Metro area of New York City as well as in Secaucus, New Jersey, and Darien, Connecticut. At the New York Hernia Center, Dr. Rosen is expertly trained to provide surgical options for numerous types of hernias, including inguinal hernias, hiatal hernias, umbilical/belly button hernias and more. In addition, Dr. Rosen offers laparoscopic surgery treatment for conditions such as gallstones, appendicitis, acid reflux, and other surgical diseases.
Dr. Rosen graduated from Cornell University and obtained his Medical Degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. After general surgery training, he went on to complete a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery at the New York Presbyterian Hospital’s Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell campuses. He is truly committed to providing minimally invasive surgical options to all his patients because of the proven benefits of quicker healing, less pain, and reduced scarring.
As a bariatric surgeon, Dr. Rosen provides surgical options to treat obesity including the LapBand system, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, and revisional bariatric procedures.
Voted most compassionate doctor by Vitals, Dr. Rosen is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of surgical care and works to provide his patients with a professional and warm experience.
Dr. Elliott H. Rose is board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery serving patients on a national and international level. Dr. Rose’s reputation in burn reconstruction and reanimation of the paralyzed face attracts patients from all over the world. Patients come to Dr. Rose because he is a leader in the field of Bell's Palsy Surgery, Facial Paralysis Surgery, Burn Reconstructive Surgery, and other types of aesthetic plastic surgery.
Dr. Rose's practice, The Aesthetic Surgery Center, is located in the Upper East Side of New York City. Dr. Rose earned his medical degree at the University of Texas, Galveston where he finished first in his class. He went on to complete at General Surgery Residency at UCLA Medical Center; a Plastic Surgery Residency at Stanford University Medical Center; and a Microsurgery Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.
Dr. Rose was voted by his peers as the Best Plastic Surgeon in New York City for "Corrective Facial Surgery” and has been consistently listed in the "New York Magazine Best Doctors" and "Castle Connolly America’s Top Doctors.” Dr. Rose is the author of a major plastic surgery textbook, Aesthetic Facial Restoration, published by Lippincott-Raven. Dr. Rose has also appeared on ABC’s “20/20” and “Good Morning America”, NBC’s “Today Show”, “Entertainment Tonight”, Fox News Network, as well as numerous local news segments in NYC.
“I am grateful that Dr. Rose was able to see me and take care of me with such short notice. He addressed my concerns and took care of me immediately which made me feel a huge sense of relief to be in the hands of such a professional Doctor. Nancy was also very sweet and caring and made me feel at ease with my sitiation. I would definitely recommend Dr. Rose!”
Dr. Faith A. Menken is a surgeon serving patients in the Upper East Side neighborhood of New York. She provides surgical treatment for a variety of different conditions in her practice, including:
Hernias
Breast cancer
Lipomas
Pilonidal cysts
She also offers wound care, excision of skin lesions, and lymph node biopsy or excision.
Dr. Menken received her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University. After graduating from medical school, she completed an internship at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She completed her residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell Campus. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and she has been practicing medicine for more than 20 years.
Dr. Menken accepts many different types of insurance for the convenience of her patients. Patients who are interested in making an appointment with Dr. Menken should contact her office.
T. Cristina Sardinha, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified surgeon on the team at Progressive Surgical Care, an exceptional surgery practice with locations in Manhasset Hills in New Hyde Park and the Lindenwood area in Howard Beach, New York. She specializes in general surgery and colorectal surgery.
Dr. Sardinha was born, raised, educated, and trained in Brazil. She earned her medical degree from Bahian School of Medicine and Public Health and completed residencies in general and trauma surgery at the University of Sao Paulo, including working under the leadership of internationally renowned colorectal surgeon Dr. Angelita Habr-Gama.
Dr. Sardinha eventually relocated to the United States and completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic campus in Florida and a general surgery chief residency at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens, New York. She returned to the Cleveland Clinic in Florida for a clinical fellowship in colorectal surgery under the leadership of Dr. Steven Wexner.
With more than 20 years of experience as a surgeon, Dr. Sardinha is highly regarded in her field. She’s certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, has authored numerous publications, and frequently speaks at international surgical conferences.
She is president-elect for the New York Surgical Society and will be the second female president ever in the oldest, most prestigious surgical organization in the country. She’s admired by her peers, is the doctor’s doctor, and has won numerous awards for surgical education.
She has been elected voluntary attending surgeon of the year at Long Island Jewish Medical Center two times. She is most proud of the “Straight from the Heart” award given to her as the most compassionate surgeon at LIJMC.
Dr. Sardinha treasures family time and is grateful for the love of her patients. Her greatest accomplishment is being the mother to her son Lucas.
Marc E. Sher, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified general surgeon and colorectal surgeon on a team of providers at Progressive Surgical Care in Manhasset Hills, in New Hyde Park, in the Lindenwood area and Howard Beach, New York. Dr. Sher’s passion is surgery and particularly, colon and rectal surgery.
He served as president of the most prestigious surgical society in the country, “The New York Surgical Society” as well as the New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. His group offers specialized care in the treatment of general and colorectal surgical issues in Nassau and Queens county.
Dr. Sher is a New York City native who was born in Brooklyn and raised in Oceanside. He left New York to complete his undergraduate education at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts and returned to earn his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1990.
He completed an internship and his chief residency at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens in 1995 and finished his training with a clinical fellowship in colorectal surgery under the supervision of Dr. Steven Wexner at the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, campus of the prestigious Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Sher is highly respected both nationally and internationally, with certifications by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He is an experienced laparoscopic surgeon performing in the top percentile of New York State. He’s also an active researcher in his field, authoring numerous articles, book chapters in respected publications such as “Annals of Surgery” and “Diseases of the Colon and Rectum.”
Dr. Sher is the leader and originator of the ever expanding practice, Progressive Surgical Care, which he solely formed in 1999. He is the acting surgical director of the Quad A New York State approved facility in New Hyde Park, New York.
He continues to train and mentor surgeons across the globe and is one of the pioneers of laparoscopic colon surgery. He performs more laparoscopic procedures on gallbladders and colons than most surgeons in New York State.
He is most proud of his relationship with his patients, always treating them like family and there is nothing more precious to him than his wife Cristina and son Lucas.
I have been practicing vascular surgery for more than 30 years. Since 2001 I have limited my practice to the treatment of venous and lymphatic disease.This has enabled me to focus my attention on the breaking newer techniques available in treating this subset of patients, thereby allowing me to provide the highest quality of service to my patients.
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, 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.
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