Our Doctors in Melville, Briarwood NY. Also Serving Jamaica, Huntington Station, Dix Hills and Queens, NY.
Geoffrey Epstein, D.P.M.
Education
- New York College of Podiatric Medicine
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Cum Laude
- Licensed Podiatrist, New York State
- State University of New York at Binghamton
- Bachelor of Arts Degree
Professional Experience
- Private Practice
- 84-75 Main Street, Briarwood, NY 11435
- 801 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747
- Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens, Inc.
- Podiatric Surgical Residency Program (PSR-24)
- Chief Podiatric Surgical Resident
Licensure
- New York State
Board Certification
- Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
- Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Center / St. Joseph’s Hospital – Flushing, NY
- New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens – Flushing, NY
- North Shore University Hospital at Plainview & Syosset – Plainview, NY and Syosset, NY
- Long Island Surgicenter, Melville, NY
Teaching Appointments
- Adjunct Faculty – New York College of Podiatric Medicine
- Former, Extern Director – St. Joseph’s Hospital / Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Center
Continuing Education
- Ankle Arthroscopy Seminar and Training Course
- Presented by Midwest Podiatry and Harvard Hospital Winter Park, Colorado – February
- Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy Training Course
- Coordinated, Participated and Completed Didactic and Cadaveric Training Presented by St. Joseph’s Hospital
Flushing
- Coordinated, Participated and Completed Didactic and Cadaveric Training Presented by St. Joseph’s Hospital
- Complications of Reconstructive Foot Surgery and Infection Management
- Charleston, South Carolina – June
- Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Leg
- Atlanta, Georgia – April
Certificates, Honors, & Activities
- Graduated Cum Laude
- Pi Delta, National Podiatric Honor Society
- New York Division of the ACFS Scholarship Award
- Rotational Excellence Award, NYCPM Orthopedics Rotation
- Secretary, Class of 1993, Sophomore, Junior & Senior Years
- Associate Editor-In-Chief, Yearbook
Memberships
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- New York State Podiatric Medical Association
Matthew J. Tavroff, D.P.M.
Education
- New York College of Podiatric Medicine
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Cum Laude
- Licensed Podiatrist, New York State
- State University of New York at Binghamton
- Bachelor of Arts Degree
Professional Experience
- Private Practice
- 84-75 Main Street, Briarwood, NY 11435
- 801 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747
- Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens, Inc.
- Podiatric Surgical Residency Program (PSR-24)
- Chief Podiatric Surgical Resident
Licensure
- New York State
Board Certification
- Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
- Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Center / St. Joseph’s Hospital – Flushing, NY
- New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens – Flushing, NY
- North Shore University Hospital at Plainview & Syosset – Plainview, NY and Syosset, NY
- Long Island Surgicenter, Melville, NY
Continuing Education
- Ankle Arthroscopy Seminar and Training Course
- Presented by Midwest Podiatry and Harvard Hospital Winter Park, Colorado
- Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy Training Course
- Coordinated, Participated and Completed Didactic and Cadaveric Training Presented by St. Joseph’s Hospital
Flushing, NY
- Coordinated, Participated and Completed Didactic and Cadaveric Training Presented by St. Joseph’s Hospital
- Complications of Reconstructive Foot Surgery and Infection Management
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Hallux Valgus and Reconstructive Foot Surgery
- Bethesda, MD
Certificates, Honors, & Activities
- Honor Roll-New York College of Podiatric Medicine
- Pi Delta, National Podiatric Honor Society
- Volunteer, New York City Marathon
- Volunteer, March of Dimes Walkathon
- American College of Foot Surgeons, Student Chapter
- Champion, NYCPM Golf Tournament
Memberships
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- New York State Podiatric Medical Association
Stuart B. Leon, D.P.M.
Education
- New York College of Podiatric Medicine
- Graduated Pi Delta, National Podiatric Honor Fraternity
- Recipient of Academic Achievement Scholarship
- Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Lower Extremity Anatomy, and Pathology
- Organized NYCPM Golf Tournament
- University of Delaware, Newark, DE
- Bachelor of Arts
- Major: Philosophy; Minor: Biology
- Dean’s List
- Vice President: Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity
Professional Experience
- Private Practice
- 84-75 Main Street, Briarwood, NY 11435
- 801 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747
- Edgewater Medical Center PSR-24, two-year residency – Chicago, IL
- Chief Resident
- Assisted and performed in over 1200 surgical procedures
Licensure
- New York State
Board Certification
- Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
August 2003
Hospital Affiliations
- Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens, Attending Podiatric Physician
- Isabella Nursing Home – Bronx, NY
- Dry Harbor Nursing Home – Queens, NY
- Long Island Surgicenter – Melville, NY
Research and Publications
- “Talar Neck Fractures: A review of the Literature” – published in The Podiatric Medical Review
- The Rocker Insole and the Apex Ambulator Shoe in the Relief of Forefoot Pressure: Personally conducted study utilizing computerized gait analysis in the evaluation of forefoot pressure in new insoles and orthopedic shoes
Related Experience
- Associate Editor: The Podiatric Medical Review
- Medical Volunteer: New York City Marathon, New York, NY
- Emergency Room Volunteer: Riverside Hospital, Wilmington, DE
Continuing Education
- Midwest Podiatry Seminar – Chicago, IL
- Update ’98 in Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Super Seminar – Las Vegas, NV
Memberships
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- New York State Podiatric Medical Association
Our Staff
Odalis – Briarwood Office
Tatiana F. – Briarwood Office
Tatiana and Odalis – Briarwood Office
Christine – Melville Office
Jade – Melville Office
Christine and Jade – Mellville Office
Denise – Melville Office