Belli Richard, DPM

ABOUT PRACTICE The goal of board-certified podiatrists Rolando Melendez, DPM, and Shweta Raina, DPM, at New York City Ankle & Foot, is to provide high-quality podiatry care and foot and ankle surgery to men, women, and families throughout New York City. They have two convenient locations in Jackson Heights and Woodside, Queens. The team at New York City Ankle & Foot proudly offers both conservative and surgical, patient-centered treatment. Patients can access foot and ankle surgery, orthopedics, and sports medicine, as well as diagnosis and treatment for a variety of common foot and ankle problems including ankle sprains, ankle instability, Achilles tendon ruptures, fractures, hammertoe, in-toeing, plantar fasciitis, arthritis, bunions, and flat feet. The team also provides same-day appointments for trauma patients and uses minimally invasive techniques, including arthroscopic surgery. Other common operations the team performs include diabetic limb salvage, flatfoot reconstruction surgery, foot and ankle fusion surgery, and foot and ankle reconstruction. The offices at New York City Ankle & Foot are warm and welcoming, and all of the providers speak English and Spanish fluently, serving Queens’ diverse population. Each of the exam rooms features state-of-the-art technology, including digital X-ray machines and diagnostic ultrasound equipment. Each new patient begins treatment with a thorough one-on-one consultation. After listening to each patients’ individual needs, health history, and goals for treatment, the team develops custom care plans that ease pain, promote mobility, and encourage a better quality of life. To access the best, most comprehensive podiatry care, partner with the team at New York City Ankle & Foot. Schedule a consultation by calling the office nearest you or using the online booking tool today.

Rock Positano is an orthopaedic surgeon at MSK specializing in musculoskeletal podiatry including the nonsurgical diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle.