Overview
The Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Center is a boutique private practice founded by Dr. Hummira H. Abawi, DPM, dedicated to overall patient well-being and foot health. With a personalized approach, the practice blends cutting-edge surgical techniques with compassionate care to deliver exceptional outcomes for both children and adults. Dr. Abawi is a foot and ankle surgeon who brings advanced expertise and innovation to her patients. She also serves on the Maryland Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, where she helps shape the future of podiatric care across the state. Her clinical expertise spans sports injuries, ankle and foot arthritis, bunions, hammertoes, flatfoot reconstruction, Charcot deformity, and advanced diabetic wound care. She is recognized as one of the first surgeons on the East Coast to perform minimally invasive bunion and hammertoe surgery and has fellowship training in pediatric congenital deformities, including clubfoot and flatfoot, making her uniquely qualified to treat both adult and pediatric complex cases. Dr. Abawi is affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center and leads her Columbia-based private practice, where she provides comprehensive services ranging from custom orthotics and fracture management to advanced wound healing therapies and state-of-the-art minimally invasive corrective surgery. Widely respected for her expertise and compassionate care, Dr. Abawi accepts a broad range of insurance plans. She is committed to helping patients restore function, relieve pain, and return to the activities they love with confidence.
Dr. Abawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Arch. Her top areas of expertise are Clubfoot, Bunions, Claw Foot, and Hammer Toe.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
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- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
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- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Erika Schwartz is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Schwartz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Arch. Her top areas of expertise are Claw Foot, Clubfoot, Hammer Toe, and High Arch. Dr. Schwartz is currently accepting new patients.
Carla Ribeiro-Bachtell is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Ribeiro-Bachtell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Arch. Her top areas of expertise are High Arch, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Ribeiro-Bachtell is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- BunionsDr. Abawi isAdvanced. Learn about Bunions.
- Claw FootDr. Abawi isAdvanced. Learn about Claw Foot.
- ClubfootDr. Abawi isAdvanced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Experienced
- Athlete's FootDr. Abawi isExperienced. Learn about Athlete's Foot.
- Corns and CallusesDr. Abawi isExperienced. Learn about Corns and Calluses.
- FibromatosisDr. Abawi isExperienced. Learn about Fibromatosis.
- Flat FeetDr. Abawi isExperienced. Learn about Flat Feet.
- Foot DropDr. Abawi isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Fungal Nail InfectionDr. Abawi isExperienced. Learn about Fungal Nail Infection.