General Practitioners

• Arthritis
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Bone spurs are a common complication of plantar fasciitis. These bony calcium growths on the bottom of the heel form where the plantar fascia pulls on the heel bone. Spurs don't usually cause pain themselves, but they are often a good indicator of the severity and age of the underlying problem.
• Family Practice
• Diabetic Foot Care
  Dr. Charles M. Lombardi created this practice in 1984. He is a graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Lombardi is the Chief of Foot Surgery and Podiatric Services at New York Hospital-Queens. He is board certified in foot and ankle surgery from the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Lombardi specializes in diabetic foot care and wound treatment as well as reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. Dr. Lombardi specializes in difficult and unusual cases including Ilizarov surgery and deformity correction.

Neurologists

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Radiologist

• X-Rays
• MRI
  Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows doctors to diagnose and sometimes treat joint injuries and disease through small incisions in the skin. It is often performed to confirm a diagnosis made after a physical examination and other imaging tests such as MRI, CT or X-rays.

Plastic Surgeons

• Plastic Surgery
  As the feet are a common area for wounds and other types of injuries, especially in patients with diabetes, certain plastic surgery techniques may be used to ensure proper closure of the wound and also restore the normal appearance and function of the foot. This keeps the foot looking and feeling healthy so that patients can continue to maintain an active lifestyle. It can also help to prevent complications such as infection or further injury.

Surgeons

• Orthopedics
  Dr. Larry M. Silver graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1991. He is a Diplomate and Fellow of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in reconstruction rearfoot surgery, and trained in foot and ankle surgery as well as orthopedics. He is Board Certified in foot and ankle surgery and specializes in diabetic foot care and wound care treatment. He is Board Certified by The American Board of Primary Podiatric Medicine and Orthopedics. He has served as an oral examiner for the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
• Arthroscopy
  We perform the latest surgical techniques, including arthroscopy, reconstructive procedures and trauma care, performed at New York Hospital-Queens and other local hospitals.
• Wound Care
• Ankle Surgery
  He has served on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, including as President of the organization which certifies podiatrists nationally in foot and ankle surgery. He continues to serve on the cognitive exam committee and the experience item writing committee of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is Board Certified by The American Board of Primary Podiatric Medicine.
• Bunion Surgery
  The practice is closely affiliated with several local hospitals, including New York Hospital-Queens, and specializes in trauma surgery as well as reconstructive surgery and arthroscopic surgery of the foot. This includes bunion surgery, hammertoe, and nerve surgery.
• Joint Replacement
  Total joint replacement involves removing the damaged bones and tissues and replacing them with synthetic materials to stimulate the natural behavior of the joint. While this is the most complex and advanced procedure, it is very successful and can last for several years. Less complex procedures include arthrodesis, arthroplasty, osteotomy, resection and synovectomy, which relieve pain by removing or repairing damaged joint materials.
• Arthritis Surgery
  Although there are many treatment options available to relieve arthritis pain, some people are so severely affected by this condition that their pain is unresponsive to conservative methods. Long-term, disabling arthritis pain may benefit from joint surgery to reduce pain and restore normal functioning. Joint surgery is typically used as a last resort treatment for arthritis.
• Bunions
  Treatment of bunions and hammertoes depends on the severity of the condition, but may range from changing shoes and applying ice to performing physical therapy and even surgery for severe cases. Surgery for bunions and hammertoes aims to relieve pain, inflammation, stiffness and physical deformity.
• Neurosurgery
• Arthroscopy
  Arthroscopy is not appropriate for every patient. Your doctor will discuss the options that are best for you.
• Reconstructive Surgery
  The surgery performed depends on the type and severity of the condition, but can restore function and stability to the foot, as well as relieve pain and restore a proper appearance. Surgery can involve any part of the foot and may involve tendon, bone, joint, tissue or skin repair. Screws, pins, wires and plates may be required to help the foot heal and ensure a full recovery. Reconstructive surgery can often be performed on an outpatient basis with minimally invasive techniques. Recovery time depends on the type of condition being treated.

Podiatrists

• Ankle Sprain
  Patients with diabetes are at an increased risk for developing problems with their feet. In fact, more than half of all diabetics lose sensation in their feet over time as a result of nerve or blood vessel damage, which can lead to unknowing injuries. Diabetes also slows healing and weakens the immune system, turning even the smallest injury into a serious problem. Minor foot and ankle injuries such as a blister or ingrown toenail can lead to infection, tissue death and more.
• Bunions Problems
  Bunions and hammertoes are common conditions that cause physical deformities in the feet as a result of muscle disorders, injury, arthritis, abnormal walking habits or other factors. A bunion is an abnormal bony bump that develops at the base of the big toe, leading to swelling and pain. Hammertoes refers to a crooked, deviated or contracted toe, as well as an abnormal "v"-shaped bending of the little toes.
• Diabetic Foot Care
  This podiatric office started in 1984 as a single doctor practice.  Since that time, it has grown into a four doctor practice that treats a full spectrum of podiatric problems.  The practice performs services that range from routine foot care and diabetic foot care, to care of difficult and chronic wounds, as well as ankle surgery and reconstructive forefoot and rearfoot surgery.
• Flat Feet
  One in four adults in the US has flat feet or fallen arches, which may occur as a congenital condition or be acquired with age. The foot may be flat all the time or may lose its arch when the person stands. Most children are born with flatfoot, but develop an arch as they grow. Patients that maintain this condition may experience...
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• Hammertoes
  Patients with these conditions often have trouble walking, especially when wearing shoes. Bunions and hammertoes usually worsen over time, making successful treatment essential to relieving symptoms.
• Heel Spurs
  Risk factors for developing plantar fasciitis, heel spurs and other types of heel pain include overuse during exercise, standing or walking for many hours a day, having naturally tight calf muscles, wearing shoes with high heels, and having flat feet or very high arches.
• Heel Pain
• Ingrown Toenails
• Pediatric Foot Care
  There are many treatment options available for pediatric foot problems. The best treatment for your child will depend on his or her individual condition, but may include stretching exercises, casting, orthotics and surgery. Many children can successfully overcome their foot problems and may play sports and continue to grow unaffected. Parents should bring their child to see a doctor at the first sign of foot problems in order to prevent the condition from causing permanent damage.
• Plantar Fasciitis
  There is a ligament along the bottom of the foot called the plantar fascia that stretches from the heel to the base of the toes. If the ligament is forced to stretch beyond its limit, it may become inflamed and result in heel pain. This condition is called plantar fasciitis. Patients often complain of discomfort in the heel, the arch of the foot, or the back of the leg when walking. The pain is usually worst when getting up after sitting or lying down for a while.
• Podiatric Deformities
  Many babies are born with foot deformities that occur as a result of birth trauma, developmental abnormalities and other factors, causing abnormal positioning and turning of the feet and/or toes. While many of these conditions are not painful, they can affect a child's development and ability to walk and require prompt, effective treatment.
• Podiatric Surgery
  Disorders of the foot develop from a wide range of causes, many of which can be treated with reconstructive foot surgery. Reconstructive surgery can help repair birth defects, diseases, injuries and other foot problems that can benefit patients' medical and aesthetic needs. When more conservative treatment methods fail or are not an option, reconstructive surgery is often effective in treating many foot disorders.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  For some patients it is then possible to treat the problem using this approach or with a combination of arthroscopic and "open" surgery. Sports injuries are often repairable with arthroscopy. Tendon tears in the knee are frequently repaired in this way. Other potentially treatable injuries include torn cartilage or ligaments, inflamed joint lining, carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff tears, and loose bone or cartilage.
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy
• Flatfoot Correction
• Heel Pain
• Back Pain
• Physical Therapy
  Treatment for flatfoot often begins with conservative lifestyle changes such as changing shoes, wearing orthotic devices and taking anti-inflammatory mediation to relieve pain. Applying ice to the foot and performing physical therapy exercises are also usually helpful for many patients. In severe cases, or those that do not respond to conservative treatments, surgery may be needed to relieve symptoms and correct the problem. Surgery for flatfoot may involve removing or reshaping a bone or bone spur, or fusing one or more of the bones in the foot together.