Under the direction of expert podiatrist Velimir Petkov, DPM, the team at Premier Podiatry offers cutting-edge foot and ankle solutions. This state-of-the-art Clifton, New Jersey podiatry practice is conveniently located on Clifton Ave.Dr. Petkov has an extensive background in innovative treatments, which began with the best training. He graduated from Chicago's top podiatry program, the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He then finished his residency at the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in New York, focusing on foot surgery, sports medicine, diabetic wound care and limb salvage. Dr. Petkov has 10 years of post-surgical experience treating thousands of New Jersey residents.Dr. Petkov is experienced in some of the most advanced minimally invasive procedures for plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis. In his modern, family-friendly podiatry office, he offers regenerative therapies such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and K-Laser therapy. Cryotherapy is also available for the treatment of plantar warts.Patients of Dr. Petkov appreciate his willingness to spend time with them during appointments and educate them about their foot conditions. While Dr. Petkov can diagnose and treat an array of ailments related to the lower extremities, he has special interests in sports medicine, wound care, and pediatric podiatry.This state-of-the-art practice is home to some of the most advanced diagnostic technologies including a high frequency digital x-ray and high-resolution diagnostic ultrasound imaging. 3D custom molded orthotics are available to patients. Revolutionary technology also allows Dr. Petkov to produce same-day custom-fit orthotics that mold directly to a patient's foot in under 5 minutes. Dr. Petkov is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Hammer Toe, Athlete's Foot, and Fungal Nail Infection.

Yi Guo is a Podiatric Surgeon in Bronx, New York. Dr. Guo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, and Flat Feet.

Dae Yong Lee, DPM, is Assistant Director, Podiatric Medical Education at Montefiore Einstein and Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Surgery at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Lee has a clinical focus in the conservative and surgical management of foot disorders, with a focus on limb salvage, diabetic foot care, and foot and ankle wound management. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Athlete's Foot, Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, and Ingrown Toenail.

Melinda S. Sharkey, MD, is an Attending Orthopedic Surgeon at Montefiore. She specializes in the operative and nonoperative treatment of general pediatric and adolescent musculoskeletal problems, including traumatic injuries, as well as congenital and developmental disorders. Her practice particularly focuses on the surgical treatment of bone deformities, foot deformities, limb length discrepancies, and metabolic bone diseases. Dr. Sharkey received her Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry in 1999 at Wellesley College. In 2004, she received her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Sharkey completed an internship in General Surgery and a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of California San Francisco from 2004 to 2009. She then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Sharkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. Her top areas of expertise are Blount Disease, Clubfoot, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.

Alexa J. Karkenny, MD, is an attending physician in the pediatric division of orthopedic surgery and Clinical Instructor at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Karkenny’s clinical interest is in the treatment of pediatric and adolescent musculoskeletal problems. She has particular focus on neuromuscular diseases affecting the extremities and the spine, complex pediatric and adolescent hip disorders, bone deformities, limb length discrepancies, scoliosis and traumatic injuries. Dr. Karkenny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. Her top areas of expertise are Clubfoot, Lordosis, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.

Eric D. Fornari, MD, is Co-Director of the Division of Pediatric Orthopedics at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein. He is the Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, as well as the Well-Being Officer for the department. Dr. Fornari is also Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Pediatrics at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Fornari is an orthopedic surgeon with a specialty in pediatric orthopedics. His clinical focus is on pediatric and adolescent hip disorders and sports medicine. He is passionate about patient care, clinical research and the advancement of the field of pediatric orthopedic surgery. Dr. Fornari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Osteonecrosis, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), and Spinal Fusion.

Denise Levy is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Levy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. Her top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Athlete's Foot, Hammer Toe, Ingrown Toenail, and Leg or Foot Amputation.

Kamal S. Farha, DPM, is an attending physician at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Farha’s clinical focus is on specialized conservative and surgical treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle, with an emphasis on limb salvage and wound healing. Dr. Farha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Athlete's Foot, Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, and Fibromatosis.

Steven Levy is a Podiatric Surgeon in Oradell, New Jersey. Dr. Levy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, and Ledderhose Disease.

Scott Ellis is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Bunions, Hammer Toe, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Jonathan Deland is a Podiatric Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Deland is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Freiberg's Disease, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Constantine Demetracopoulos is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Demetracopoulos is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Matthew Conti is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Conti has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Bunions, Metatarsus Adductus, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Osteotomy.

Shashonna Dupree is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Dupree has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. Her top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Athlete's Foot, Corns and Calluses, and Flat Feet.

Stewart Kamen is a Podiatric Surgeon in Bronxville, New York. Dr. Kamen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Metatarsalgia, Ingrown Toenail, Flat Feet, and Fungal Nail Infection.

Praveen Kumrah is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Kumrah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Fungal Nail Infection, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease.

Bijou Dennis is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Mount Vernon, New York. Dr. Dennis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. Her top areas of expertise are Ingrown Toenail, Bunions, Bursitis of the Heel, and Ledderhose Disease.

John Debello is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Debello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Synovitis, Tendinitis, and Flat Feet.

Jian Zhang is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are High Arch, Hammer Toe, Bunions, and Fungal Nail Infection.

Geoffrey Phillips is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Phillips is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Kohler Disease, and Hip Replacement.