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.
Dr. Scott Cooper is a well-respected podiatrist serving patients throughout the New York City metro area, with an office conveniently located in downtown Brooklyn, NY. Board-certified by the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry, Dr. Cooper provides a comprehensive array of care options, including care for bunions, corns and calluses, diabetic foot ulcers, ingrown toenails and foot and toenail fungus. Skilled in all types of podiatric surgery including diabetic limb salvage and vascular surgery, Dr. Cooper is uniquely positioned to ensure every patient gets the best, safest and most appropriate care based on their specific needs.
As a leading podiatrist committed to providing the most advanced care for patients in the Greater New York City region, Dr. Cooper also offers custom orthotics designed to help each patient manage foot and gait issues and avoid damage to the foot and its structures. His practice was one of the first in the area to offer the innovative KeryFlex system, a simple cosmetic process that camouflages unattractive nails damaged by decay or trauma, restoring them to a natural appearance for greater confidence and improved quality of life.
After earning his bachelor's degree at Ottawa University in Kansas, Dr. Cooper graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, followed by additional advanced professional training at the University of Pennsylvania's Presbyterian Medical Center and Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. Today, he continues to advance his education and knowledge of podiatric diseases so patients can enjoy the widest array of top-quality care.
In addition to his private practice, Dr. Cooper maintains affiliations with the Englewood Hospital & Medical Center and The Brooklyn Hospital Medical Center. The office accepts all major insurance plans and welcomes new patients.
Bryan Makower, DPM, is board certified in foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS) and has experience in all aspects of podiatric medicine. He holds board certification from the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) in podiatric orthopedics and primary medicine. He is also board certified in wound care by the American Professional Wound Care Association as well as certified in hyperbaric medicine for advanced treatment of difficult wounds and limb salvage.
Dr. Makower brings more than 35 years of experience in podiatry, orthopedic surgery, limb salvage, and ankle reconstruction to Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry, located in Fort Greene, Flatbush, East Flatbush, Brownsville, and Bedford Stuyvesant, in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Makower grew up in various parts of Central Brooklyn, including Crown Heights, Fort Green, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens. After graduating from SUNY Binghamton he began his professional education at Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, where he earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). After completing a surgical residency program at one of the Harvard affiliated hospitals in Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. Makower returned home to begin his professional career in Central Brooklyn.
Outside of treating patients at Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry, Dr. Makower has served as the chief of podiatric medicine and surgery at The Brooklyn Hospital Center and The State University of New York Downstate Medical Center’s University Hospital of Brooklyn. There, he developed and ran the podiatric surgical and medical residency programs. Dr. Makower is also a full-time faculty member at Brooklyn One Health System. He currently holds staff privileges at Brooklyn One Health Systems, Beth Israel / Mt Sinai Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist, and The Brooklyn Hospital Center.
When Dr. Makower isn’t spending time with patients, you can find him participating in postgraduate training programs in pediatrics, orthopedics, diabetic foot care, podiatric surgery, and sports medicine at each of his Hospital affiliates.
Dr. Makower also is proud to have had the opportunity to participate in medical missions in Guyana and throughout the Caribbean Islands, bringing his skill and care to men women and children in need.
Dr. Makower believes in working on health-related issues as a team with the primary care physician, patient, family, and associated healthcare professionals. The office emphasizes patient education and communication to tailor treatment plans for each patient on an individual basis. He welcomes anyone seeking high-quality, convenient, compassionate podiatric care, to Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry.
Loretta Cacace, DPM, brings nearly half a decade of experience in podiatry and orthopedic surgery to Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry, serving patients throughoutFort Greene, Flatbush, East Flatbush, Brownsville, and Bedford Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Cacace began her professional education at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in neuroscience. After graduation, she decided to pursue a graduate degree and enrolled at Hunter College, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York, where she earned her master’s degree in public health.
After studying at Hunter College, Dr. Cacace enrolled at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in Harlem, New York. She excelled in the program and graduated with her Doctor of Podiatry (DPM) four years later.
As a member of the Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry team, Dr. Cacace specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of podiatric problems, including bunions, corns, diabetic foot problems, and foot pain. Dr. Cacace loves spending one-on-one time with her patients and takes care to answer their questions and alleviate their concerns.
Dr. Cacace welcomes any man or woman seeking high-quality podiatric care in the Prospect Heights, Flatbush, East Flatbush, and Brownsville areas of Brooklyn, New York, to Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry.
Foot and Ankle Specialist Scott Hanauer, DPM, believes excellent patient care is based on a foundation of compassion, trust, and expertise. At Garden State Pain & Orthopedics, he works with his patients throughout Clifton, West Orange, Edison, and Jersey City, New Jersey, to build relationships of mutual respect in order to help them return to what they love doing as safely and pain-free as possible.
Dr. Hanauer is trained in sports-related injuries, including ankle arthroscopy, ankle ligament repair and reconstruction, fracture repair, Achilles tendonitis and tears, and tendon injury and cartilage restoration surgery. He also specializes in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, including ankle replacement, flat foot and cavus foot reconstruction, and ankle and midfoot fusions. Dr. Hanauer is also trained in advanced minimally invasive forefoot surgery, including bunion correction, hammertoe deformity correction, and arthritis.
Dr. Hanauer completed his undergraduate education at the University of Maryland, earning his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiological Sciences. He earned his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine Degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City, where he graduated in the top 10 of his class with Cum Laude honors while receiving numerous scholarships and awards. Dr. Hanauer went on to complete his residency at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Northern Virginia.
During training, he served as Chief Resident. His training focused on complex surgical reconstruction of the foot and ankle. He is active in research and is an author of a number of publications and posters in peer-reviewed journals and national conferences. As an attending physician, he continues to play an active role in the training and education of residents.
Dr. Hanauer is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, an associate member of the board of American Foot & Ankle Surgeons, and a member of the New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society. He is from Livingston, New Jersey. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, golf, NYC sports, and spending time with his wife Jessica, family, friends, and his dog, Finn.
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Maurice Betesh, DPM, is a podiatrist and the proud founder of Podiatry Healthcare Associates. Dr. Betesh understands how challenging it is to get around New York City with foot and ankle issues, so he set up three office locations in Brooklyn at Midwood, Clinton Hills, and Marine Park, to make podiatric care accessible to adults and children from his local community.
Dr. Betesh is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and board-qualified in foot surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He specializes in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Betesh graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City with honors in 2016. He went on to complete a three-year residency in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and diabetic foot and wound care at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York City.
At Podiatry Healthcare Associates, Dr. Betesh works closely with patients to provide them with the most appropriate treatment options for their condition. His goal is to get his patients on their feet and back to normal as swiftly and safely as possible. He focuses on conservative, non-surgical treatments; however, if surgery is required, he’s a highly skilled surgeon and strives to make the experience as pleasant as he can for his patient.
Podiatry Healthcare Associates welcomes patients for a multitude of reasons. Dr. Betesh provides pain relief for heel pain and ankle sprains, treats infections such as ingrown toenails and nail fungus, offers ongoing support for diabetic foot care, and supplies custom orthotics. He also uses extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), an innovative, non-surgical treatment for tendinitis and plantar fasciitis.
Podiatric health is essential to your overall well-being. Partner with Podiatry Healthcare Associates today to keep yourself on the move and pain-free. Call or book online to schedule your appointment.
Dr. Brian Dawson, DPM is one of the best foot & ankle surgeons, specializing in the treatment of sports injuries, dance medicine, and biomechanics of the foot and ankle in Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY.
Dr. Dawson completed his residency at the New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, where he received extensive training in both podiatric and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Dawson went on to pursue a fellowship in trauma and sports medicine with world renowned AO orthopedic surgeons in Germany.
As an avid runner, rower and marathoner himself, Dr. Dawson is uniquely positioned to understand the needs and concerns of athletes. Dr. Dawson is dedicated to incorporating a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. His unique approach utilizes alternative exercise programs and innovative therapies to speed the recovery process safely to get you back on your feet with minimal downtime.
Loretta Cacace, DPM, brings nearly half a decade of experience in podiatry and orthopedic surgery to Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry, serving patients throughoutFort Greene, Flatbush, East Flatbush, Brownsville, and Bedford Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Cacace began her professional education at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in neuroscience. After graduation, she decided to pursue a graduate degree and enrolled at Hunter College, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York, where she earned her master’s degree in public health.
After studying at Hunter College, Dr. Cacace enrolled at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in Harlem, New York. She excelled in the program and graduated with her Doctor of Podiatry (DPM) four years later.
As a member of the Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry team, Dr. Cacace specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of podiatric problems, including bunions, corns, diabetic foot problems, and foot pain. Dr. Cacace loves spending one-on-one time with her patients and takes care to answer their questions and alleviate their concerns.
Dr. Cacace welcomes any man or woman seeking high-quality podiatric care in the Prospect Heights, Flatbush, East Flatbush, and Brownsville areas of Brooklyn, New York, to Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry.
Bryan Makower, DPM, is board certified in foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS) and has experience in all aspects of podiatric medicine. He holds board certification from the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) in podiatric orthopedics and primary medicine. He is also board certified in wound care by the American Professional Wound Care Association as well as certified in hyperbaric medicine for advanced treatment of difficult wounds and limb salvage.
Dr. Makower brings more than 35 years of experience in podiatry, orthopedic surgery, limb salvage, and ankle reconstruction to Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry, located in Fort Greene, Flatbush, East Flatbush, Brownsville, and Bedford Stuyvesant, in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Makower grew up in various parts of Central Brooklyn, including Crown Heights, Fort Green, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens. After graduating from SUNY Binghamton he began his professional education at Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, where he earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). After completing a surgical residency program at one of the Harvard affiliated hospitals in Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. Makower returned home to begin his professional career in Central Brooklyn.
Outside of treating patients at Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry, Dr. Makower has served as the chief of podiatric medicine and surgery at The Brooklyn Hospital Center and The State University of New York Downstate Medical Center’s University Hospital of Brooklyn. There, he developed and ran the podiatric surgical and medical residency programs. Dr. Makower is also a full-time faculty member at Brooklyn One Health System. He currently holds staff privileges at Brooklyn One Health Systems, Beth Israel / Mt Sinai Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist, and The Brooklyn Hospital Center.
When Dr. Makower isn’t spending time with patients, you can find him participating in postgraduate training programs in pediatrics, orthopedics, diabetic foot care, podiatric surgery, and sports medicine at each of his Hospital affiliates.
Dr. Makower also is proud to have had the opportunity to participate in medical missions in Guyana and throughout the Caribbean Islands, bringing his skill and care to men women and children in need.
Dr. Makower believes in working on health-related issues as a team with the primary care physician, patient, family, and associated healthcare professionals. The office emphasizes patient education and communication to tailor treatment plans for each patient on an individual basis. He welcomes anyone seeking high-quality, convenient, compassionate podiatric care, to Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry.
Matthew F. Wachtler, DPM, FACFAS, is a skilled podiatrist at Cedar Grove Foot & Ankle Specialists. He provides comprehensive foot and ankle care to patients in Cedar Grove, New Jersey. Dr. Wachtler graduated from Rowan University with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He then went on to receive his medical degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine.
After completing his medical education, Dr. Wachtler was trained in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery at Morristown Medical Center of the Atlantic Health System. During his residency, he was elected chief resident and was extensively trained in both clinical and surgical complex foot and ankle pathologies. He specializes in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery, sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, wound care, runners’ pathologies, diabetic foot care, and all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery. Dr. Wachtler is board certified in foot surgery and is a diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Dr. Wachtler also serves as the secretary for the Eastern Division of the New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society and is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Wachtler is currently on staff at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, as well as Overlook Medical Center in Summit, New Jersey. He stays up-to-date on new techniques and procedures and has contributed to the field through multiple lectures, research projects, and publications. Dr. Wachtler is also proud to be voted Best Podiatrist in “Best of Essex 2018, 2019, 2021, & 2022.”
We are grateful that you have chosen our office for your foot care needs and we will do our best to provide you with the highest quality care in a warm and friendly environment. Your foot condition will be explained in detail and you will be given treatment options so you can decide what is best for you.
Our practice is dedicated to providing quality foot and ankle care to patients of all ages. We believe that prompt diagnosis, early intervention, and prevention are essential for the care and treatment of your feet. We provide a full range of podiatric medical care including both conservative and surgical therapies. Dr. Schmirer has been in practice in Park Slope for over 30 years, and since his retirement, he passed Park Slope Podiatry to the esteemed Dr. Michael Nagelberg. They place their confidence in him because our practice strives to provide superior foot and ankle care to our patients. We work closely with our referring doctors to ensure the most effective and safe treatment plan.
We specialize in numerous areas of podiatric medicine including diabetic foot care and education, sports injuries, fracture care, nail conditions, heel and arch pain, bunion and hammer toes, orthotics and diabetic shoes. We spend quality time with each patient to better understand their foot care needs and to recommend the best course of treatment. We are happy to help with any foot problem, big or small. Appointments are often made within 24-48 hours of your request and we do our best to see emergencies the same day. If you are experiencing foot or ankle pain we welcome you to our office.
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.
Loretta Cacace, DPM, brings nearly half a decade of experience in podiatry and orthopedic surgery to Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry, serving patients throughoutFort Greene, Flatbush, East Flatbush, Brownsville, and Bedford Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Cacace began her professional education at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in neuroscience. After graduation, she decided to pursue a graduate degree and enrolled at Hunter College, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York, where she earned her master’s degree in public health.
After studying at Hunter College, Dr. Cacace enrolled at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in Harlem, New York. She excelled in the program and graduated with her Doctor of Podiatry (DPM) four years later.
As a member of the Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry team, Dr. Cacace specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of podiatric problems, including bunions, corns, diabetic foot problems, and foot pain. Dr. Cacace loves spending one-on-one time with her patients and takes care to answer their questions and alleviate their concerns.
Dr. Cacace welcomes any man or woman seeking high-quality podiatric care in the Prospect Heights, Flatbush, East Flatbush, and Brownsville areas of Brooklyn, New York, to Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry.
Bryan Makower, DPM, is board certified in foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS) and has experience in all aspects of podiatric medicine. He holds board certification from the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) in podiatric orthopedics and primary medicine. He is also board certified in wound care by the American Professional Wound Care Association as well as certified in hyperbaric medicine for advanced treatment of difficult wounds and limb salvage.
Dr. Makower brings more than 35 years of experience in podiatry, orthopedic surgery, limb salvage, and ankle reconstruction to Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry, located in Fort Greene, Flatbush, East Flatbush, Brownsville, and Bedford Stuyvesant, in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Makower grew up in various parts of Central Brooklyn, including Crown Heights, Fort Green, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens. After graduating from SUNY Binghamton he began his professional education at Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, where he earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). After completing a surgical residency program at one of the Harvard affiliated hospitals in Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. Makower returned home to begin his professional career in Central Brooklyn.
Outside of treating patients at Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry, Dr. Makower has served as the chief of podiatric medicine and surgery at The Brooklyn Hospital Center and The State University of New York Downstate Medical Center’s University Hospital of Brooklyn. There, he developed and ran the podiatric surgical and medical residency programs. Dr. Makower is also a full-time faculty member at Brooklyn One Health System. He currently holds staff privileges at Brooklyn One Health Systems, Beth Israel / Mt Sinai Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist, and The Brooklyn Hospital Center.
When Dr. Makower isn’t spending time with patients, you can find him participating in postgraduate training programs in pediatrics, orthopedics, diabetic foot care, podiatric surgery, and sports medicine at each of his Hospital affiliates.
Dr. Makower also is proud to have had the opportunity to participate in medical missions in Guyana and throughout the Caribbean Islands, bringing his skill and care to men women and children in need.
Dr. Makower believes in working on health-related issues as a team with the primary care physician, patient, family, and associated healthcare professionals. The office emphasizes patient education and communication to tailor treatment plans for each patient on an individual basis. He welcomes anyone seeking high-quality, convenient, compassionate podiatric care, to Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry.
Carl Jean, DPM, FACFAS from The Foot Specialty Practice in the Kings County of Brooklyn, New York, has been practicing podiatry since 2000. He always knew he wanted to be a doctor but chose podiatry due to the vast opportunities that this specialty afforded.
Unlike many other medical specialties, podiatrists are trained in a region of the body and not just a system. As a doctor and surgeon, Dr. Jean is able to treat various conditions of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg.
Based on this understanding, Dr. Jean can treat various skin problems, bone and joint problems, certain types of painful nerve conditions, and other soft tissue abnormalities. He also treats biomechanical problems that occur as a result of different types of pathologic foot and ankle conditions. Dr. Jean practices both podiatric medicine and podiatric foot & ankle surgery.
Dr. Jean is considered by his peers to be a talented and skilled surgeon. However, he takes pride mostly in his personable approach to patient care. He believes having a great bedside manner allows for open communication with his patients. He feels that the atmosphere in his office is that of a family-type of environment.
Dr. Jean spends the necessary time to ensure that patients understand their problems and/or conditions. He also prioritizes the discussion of various conservative and surgical treatment options that may be available. Dr. Jean feels it is very important to be up front and honest with his patients, just as he would be with any family member.
Dr. Jean has worked with The Foot Specialty Practice since 2008. He assumed the position as principal owner in 2010. Dr. Jean currently works with Dr. Roxann Clarke, DPM.
Dr. Jean has a great zeal for life. He loves to travel. He keeps himself busy playing sports such as basketball and soccer, and he also likes to run. Most of all, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and son.
Dr. Jean is proud to say that he practices podiatry because he loves it. He actually feels that he was meant to do this. He feels that podiatry allows him the privilege to improve peoples lives in a meaningful way.
Bryan Makower, DPM, is board certified in foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS) and has experience in all aspects of podiatric medicine. He holds board certification from the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) in podiatric orthopedics and primary medicine. He is also board certified in wound care by the American Professional Wound Care Association as well as certified in hyperbaric medicine for advanced treatment of difficult wounds and limb salvage.
Dr. Makower brings more than 35 years of experience in podiatry, orthopedic surgery, limb salvage, and ankle reconstruction to Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry, located in Fort Greene, Flatbush, East Flatbush, Brownsville, and Bedford Stuyvesant, in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Makower grew up in various parts of Central Brooklyn, including Crown Heights, Fort Green, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens. After graduating from SUNY Binghamton he began his professional education at Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, where he earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). After completing a surgical residency program at one of the Harvard affiliated hospitals in Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. Makower returned home to begin his professional career in Central Brooklyn.
Outside of treating patients at Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry, Dr. Makower has served as the chief of podiatric medicine and surgery at The Brooklyn Hospital Center and The State University of New York Downstate Medical Center’s University Hospital of Brooklyn. There, he developed and ran the podiatric surgical and medical residency programs. Dr. Makower is also a full-time faculty member at Brooklyn One Health System. He currently holds staff privileges at Brooklyn One Health Systems, Beth Israel / Mt Sinai Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist, and The Brooklyn Hospital Center.
When Dr. Makower isn’t spending time with patients, you can find him participating in postgraduate training programs in pediatrics, orthopedics, diabetic foot care, podiatric surgery, and sports medicine at each of his Hospital affiliates.
Dr. Makower also is proud to have had the opportunity to participate in medical missions in Guyana and throughout the Caribbean Islands, bringing his skill and care to men women and children in need.
Dr. Makower believes in working on health-related issues as a team with the primary care physician, patient, family, and associated healthcare professionals. The office emphasizes patient education and communication to tailor treatment plans for each patient on an individual basis. He welcomes anyone seeking high-quality, convenient, compassionate podiatric care, to Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry.
Loretta Cacace, DPM, brings nearly half a decade of experience in podiatry and orthopedic surgery to Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry, serving patients throughoutFort Greene, Flatbush, East Flatbush, Brownsville, and Bedford Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Cacace began her professional education at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in neuroscience. After graduation, she decided to pursue a graduate degree and enrolled at Hunter College, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York, where she earned her master’s degree in public health.
After studying at Hunter College, Dr. Cacace enrolled at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in Harlem, New York. She excelled in the program and graduated with her Doctor of Podiatry (DPM) four years later.
As a member of the Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry team, Dr. Cacace specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of podiatric problems, including bunions, corns, diabetic foot problems, and foot pain. Dr. Cacace loves spending one-on-one time with her patients and takes care to answer their questions and alleviate their concerns.
Dr. Cacace welcomes any man or woman seeking high-quality podiatric care in the Prospect Heights, Flatbush, East Flatbush, and Brownsville areas of Brooklyn, New York, to Downstate Foot & Ankle Podiatry.
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