New England Podiatry Brings Comprehensive Care to Greater Boston Area

Nestled in the heart of Chestnut Hill, New England Podiatry Associates (NEPA) has served the Boston area since 1984. More than three decades later, the four-physician practice—comprising Dr. Alan Green, Dr. Michael Hass, Dr. Stephen Tubridy and Dr. Ronald Etskovitz—is part of the Newton-Wellesley Hospital community with more than 20 board-certified specializations.

Patch: What is the New England Podiatry definition of success?

NEPA: Resolving the patient’s symptoms with quality, efficient, cost-effective care provided in a timely fashion. Emergency appointments are always available. All conditions of the foot and ankle are treated at New England Podiatry. Office-based x-rays available for patient convenience. State-of-the-art technology is available in our offices—laser, shock wave, 3D orthotic scanning, etc. Convenient locations. Excellent relationship with primary care physicians, other specialists and local hospitals for over 30 years.

Patch: Why podiatry?

NEPA: Medical and surgical treatment of all conditions of the foot, by specialists who only treat the foot.

Patch: What are the more often-seen conditions that the practice treats?

NEPA: Plantar fasciitis, fractures of all kinds, tendinitis, bursitis, flat feet, heel spurs, ingrown toenails, arthritic conditions of the foot and ankle, bunion deformities, hammertoe deformities, skin conditions of the foot, fungal toenails, infections, warts, puncture wounds. All are treated both medically and/or surgically.

Patch: How does New England Podiatry distinguish itself from area competition?

NEPA: Multiple convenient locations, with four quality, board-certified providers that provide efficient cost-effective care in a timely fashion. State-of-the-art technologies utilized, including laser nail treatment, shockwave for plantar fasciitis and digital scanning for custom orthotics.

Patch: What questions should a new patient ask when seeking a new podiatrist?

NEPA: What qualifications does the doctor have? Are they board certified and how much experience does he or she have treating the specific condition? Can the doctor provide examples of outcomes? Is the doctor’s primary referral source primary care physicians and/or other specialists?

Patch: What is the role of a podiatrist in community health?

NEPA: To be available to treat all conditions in a timely fashion both in our offices and at the hospital when necessary.

Patch: What three tips can you offer to Patch readers interested in maintaining or improving the health of their feet, ankles and lower extremities?

NEPA: Proper standard and athletic shoe gear. Evaluation for functional orthotics if foot pain persists. Seek podiatric medical attention immediately if you have pain that does not resolve quickly.

Patch: Tell us a little about your physicians and their backgrounds.

NEPA: Please see our website.

Patch: How has the practice’s incorporation of the Fungal Nail PinPointe Laser Program improved upon fungal treatment?

NEPA: Excellent results, over 70 percent success rate.

Patch: How can Patch readers contact New England Podiatry or otherwise learn more about the practice?

NEPA: Please see our website.

Photo courtesy of New England Podiatry Associates