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July 10, 2007 -- Foot disorders are among the most widespread and
neglected health problems affecting people in this country, according
to the American Podiatric Medical Association.
At Kimball Medical Center, a new team of foot and ankle specialists
have joined the hospital staff, offering the community expert care
for a host of foot-related disorders.
Ankur Dharia, D.P.M., Gerald Mauriello Jr., D.P.M., M.A., and Manooj
Prasad, D.P.M., of The Garden State Foot and Ankle Group all completed
the podiatric surgical residency program at Saint Vincent Catholic
Medical Center in New York City and earned their doctoral degrees
at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City.
Additionally, Dr. Mauriello holds a master’s degree in health
education from the Columbia University, Teachers College, New York.
The human foot is a complex structure containing about one-fourth
of all the bones in the body, as well as muscles, nerves, ligaments
and blood vessels, and is designed to give us balance and mobility.
Podiatry is a highly specialized field that is dedicated to ensuring
these complex structures are able to stand up to years of wear and
tear.
Dr. Mauriello specializes in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery,
pediatric foot and ankle medicine and surgery, arthroscopic foot
and ankle surgery and foot and ankle trauma. He also has a special
interest in diabetic foot care and limb salvage.
Areas of interest for Dr. Dharia include foot and ankle trauma,
cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of the foot, forefoot
surgery to correct bunions, hammertoes and neuromas and public health
education. Dr. Prasad specializes in wound care and limb salvage,
sports medicine and foot and ankle trauma.
To learn more about Garden State Foot and Ankle Group or for a
referral to a Kimball Medical Center podiatrist, call 888-SBHS-123
(888-724-7123).
CONTACT: Kathleen Horan
Public Relations and Marketing
732-557-3909
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