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Manhattan Podiatry Associates, P.C. provides expert care, diagnosis, and treatment of ankle and foot disorders for children, adults, and seniors. Dr. Steven P. Abramow and Dr. John E. Mancuso began Manhattan Podiatry Associates, P.C. in 1981. The practice has grown steadily, as have both doctor's credentials and achievements.
Our practicing philosophy is defined by providing a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan for every patient. Our two conveniently located offices are equipped with the latest technology.
Our facility:
The doctors at Manhattan Podiatry Associates, PC perform most procedures at their private, free-standing, state-of-the-art facility, located in the same building as where office consultations are held. The operating room not only meets the standard for New York state registration but is also accredited according to the high standards of the Joint Commission.
Private facility:
Our facility, Gramercy Podiatric Surgical Suites, P.C. Located at 133 east 54th street has been designed with the utmost concern for patient safety and comfort. In addition to our private rooms, our office is equipped with state of the art surgical facilities. Our operating room is registered by New York State and is accredited by the Gold standards and an additional accreditation; The Joint Commission. Having been built to the highest of standards, our physical facility provides a comfortable and safe environment for your procedure without the crowds and risks of a hospital environment. All of our staff, from our medical assistants to our board-certified anesthesiologists have been expertly trained to ensure that you receive exceptional care.
Anesthesia:
Many are curious about the type of sedation that will be used for their surgical procedure. Working exclusively with board-certified anesthesiologists the doctors of Manhattan Podiatry Associates, PC, and associates carefully consider the best type of anesthesia for each patient. The doctors of Manhattan Podiatry Associates, PC typically use local anesthetic either alone or in combination with (Twilight Anesthesia) for their surgical procedures. This is safer and far superior to general anesthesia. This extremely safe anesthesia is given through an IV and is administered by a board cert anesthesiologists on site.
It is the mission of our staff and podiatric surgeons to passionately pursue the health and well-being of our patients by providing the highest quality medical and surgical care in a safe, effective and efficient manner utilizing our culture of exceptional service and state of the art technology.
To this end, it is our goal to operate this organization in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and to ensure availability of necessary facilities, supplies, nursing, administrative and clerical staff with the technical expertise to meet the needs of our patients so they can achieve and maintain a state of both physical and mental wellness.
You gain confidence when you are in the hands of a competent surgeon who performs the same type of surgical procedure over and over again. Strength in numbers should make you feel more comfortable with your choice of surgeon.
While there are many different types of surgical foot procedures performed, the most common are surgical repair of Bunions and Hammertoes. On an annual basis, the foot surgeons at Manhattan Podiatry Associates, P.C. perform approximately 500 bunionectomies and over 1000 hammertoe repairs. In their 35 years of practice, the doctors have performed approximately 10,000 bunionectomies and over 20,000 hammertoe surgical repairs.
For the patient, when it comes to picking a foot surgeon, experience and specialization should enter into the decision making process. Choosing the foot surgeons at Manhattan Podiatry Associates, P.C. allows you the satisfaction and security that you are receiving the highest quality of care. While there are many didactically well trained surgeons, experience is often the intangible element that results in excellent outcomes.
That is why there is, Strength in Numbers.
In an effort to minimize out-of-pocket expense, we accept and participate in most managed care and insurance plans. If you have a question about your insurance, or if your plan is not listed below, please call our expert staff. We have a trained full-time insurance coordinator to assist every patient with insurance forms and questions.
"...the office and exam rooms are clean, the front desk people are always courteous and welcoming and the nurses are super efficient and friendly."
"I'm happy to say that I think my foot problems are behind me and I have Dr. Shapiro and his wonderful staff to thank for that."
"Every appointment the staff was on time and there was no need to wait, which is wonderful when you need to leave work to make a mid-day appt."
"I found Dr. Abramow to be friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and forthcoming about everything involved in my surgery. I would recommend him to a friend..."
"He was incredibly friendly and communicative -- answered all my questions and luckily was able to quickly diagnose my ailment. "
"The doctor took his time and was very good at explaining what was causing the pain in my foot. I would definitely recommend Dr. Landsman to my family and friends!"
