NEW FROM PODIATRY AFFILIATES:
Improve Foot Function, Reduce Pain and Increase Mobility with Pressure Mapping
Podiatry Affiliates is pleased to announce that we now offer computerized gait analysis using the F-Scan® in-shoe pressure measurement system! This state-of-the-art system allows us to “see inside the shoe”, giving us a better understanding of how a person’s foot interacts with their footwear, and helping us provide the best, most advanced care in the area.
The average person takes thousands of steps every day, generating a force equal to several hundred tons on the bottoms of their feet. Everyone walks a little bit differently, distributing this force in their own unique way. For some people, the distribution of force is very uneven. This creates areas of highly concentrated pressure that can cause pain in the foot itself, and can also cause misalignments that lead to pain throughout the lower body.
People with diabetes have an increased risk for developing pressure ulcers, which increase the likelihood of an eventual amputation. Ulcers occur when sustained pressure in a specific area causes tissue to break down – they are literally wounds that develop “from the inside out”. Offloading, or redistributing pressure from these areas is an important part of preventing and healing pressure ulcers.
The F-Scan system helps us find and address the root cause of these problems by clearly quantifying areas of high pressure in a color-coded display. It also provides us with timing and gait parameters we can use to develop optimal treatments for each individual. We can easily share a patient’s test results with them, making it easier to explain diagnoses and treatments.
Virtually everyone can benefit from an F-Scan exam – including athletes looking to improve their performance; diabetics dealing with neuropathy; and anyone suffering from foot, knee, hip or lower back pain.
Want to learn more? Contact our office and to see whether an F-Scan exam could benefit you or someone you know. Or, visit us on the web at http://www.podiatryaffiliates.com.
Podiatry Affiliates is committed to improving the health and well-being of people in our community with the most advanced medical technology. Contact us today to make an appointment and see how we can help you.
Dr. Kenneth Goldstein was elected to the Sweet Home High School Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame during an induction ceremony in Buffalo, NY on November 4, 2011. Dr. Goldstein was recognized for his contribution to podiatric education as well as many years of service to charitable organizations and providing pro-bono services to Friends of the Night People.
July 2011
We are pleased to announce that Carl J. Hoeger, D.P.M. has joined our practice
Dr Hoeger attended Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prior to embarking on his medical training, he graduated from Villanova University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a BS degree in Biology and then lived and worked in East Asia for six years.
Dr. Hoeger graduated from a 3-year podiatry residence program at Sisters Hospital, Buffalo, New York. He completed that program as Chief Podiatry Resident.
We welcome Dr. Hoeger to our office. Patients may call to arrange an appointment at any convenient time.
(From left to right: Dr. Carrel, Dr. Fitzpatrick, Dr. Goldstein, Dr. Perelstein & Dr. Davidson)
Podiatry Affiliates, P.C. of Amherst, N.Y., were pleased to be able to donate to the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo for their fundraising campaign. Our donation is based on the accumulated mileage on selected spinning and treadmill machines at the Center’s Fitness Facility.
“This is an excellent way to promote fitness and give back to our community,” says David M. Davidson, D.P.M., Vice-President of Podiatry Affiliates and Immediate Past President of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine.
Podiatry Affiliates has been serving Western New York with excellence and tradition for over 40 years. The doctors and staff look forward to continuing that long- term relationship, of not only of foot care, but giving back to the community.
August 2010
Podiatry Affiliates Establishes the Newest Chapter of 'Save a Leg, Save a Life'
Save a Leg, Save a Life is a national organization dedicated to an interdisciplinary team approach for the purpose of better outcomes for patients with peripheral arterial disease, Diabetes Mellitus and other high risk diseases. The local chapter has been formed with The Vascular Interventional Associates Group, The Center for Wound Care at St. Joseph’s Hospital, The Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine at Erie County Medical Center, The Visiting Nurses Association and other specialists in vascular surgery, infectious disease and primary care medicine.
Dr Davidson presented the incoming president of The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine the gavel. Dr Davidson was president of the Academy for the past year.
June 2010
Dr Davidson Contributed a Chapter to an Important New Sports Medicine Book: Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine
This important new book is co-edited by AAPSM Past-President Matt Werd, DPM, FACSM and E. Leslie Knight, PhD, FACSM, and contains 350 pages of evidence-based recommendations, written by 32 AAPSM members, Fellows, and past-presidents.
The intent of this book is to provide a comprehensive resource on athletic footwear and orthoses for the entire sports medicine team from all backgrounds and training, including physicians (MD, DO, DPM, DC), athletic trainers (ATC), physical therapists (PT, DPT), researchers (MA, PhD), massage therapists (LMT), and all other professionals who are involved in sports medicine and the evaluation and treatment of the athlete.
April 2010 We are Pleased to Announce Dr Edward Fitzpatrick has officially joined Our Practice
Dr. Edward Fitzpatrick originates from Louisville, Kentucky and received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1993 from Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. He received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio in 2002 and was listed on the Dean’s List on four separate occasions and named a PICA scholar in 2001.
Following podiatric medical school, Dr. Fitzpatrick completed a three year surgical residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. His training focused on surgical care of the foot and ankle, diabetic foot management, diabetic limb salvage and wound care management. During his third year, he was honored by being selected to serve as chief resident.
Dr. Edward Fitzpatrick
During his training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center he was selected to serve as a faculty member at Harvard Medical School as a Clinical Fellow and took part in the training of future medical school students. Dr. Fitzpatrick assisted in four separate clinical trials in research on diabetic foot infections and wound care management. He is a contributing author to “The Diabetic Series: Answer Book” published in 2004.
Following residency, Dr. Fitzpatrick relocated to Springfield, Virginia, where he practiced podiatric medicine and surgery with the Kaiser Permanente Group from 2005-2009. He was on staff at Inova Fairfax Hospital and assisted in the training of the current residents.
Dr. Fitzpatrick relocated to Buffalo, New York in 2008 and became a partner with Podiatry Affiliates in 2010. He is currently affiliated with the Kaleida Healthcare System and Catholic Health Care System with staff positions at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Sisters of Charity Hospital, Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Buffalo General Hospital and Bertrand Chaffee Hospital. He has also been appointed Clinical Instructor of Family Medicine at the State University of New York at the University of Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Fitzpatrick is also:
Member, American Podiatric Medical Association.
Associate, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Board Qualified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Member, American Academy Podiatric Practice Management
May 12
What You Need to Know About Diabetes
Preventing and Treating Foot Problems in the Diabetic Panel Discussion - Open Question and Answer Session
February 1
Dr Davidson lecturing to Western New York Vascular Society - "The Team Approach to Amputation Prevention: The Biomechanics of the Diabetic Foot"
January 19
Dr Davidson will be lecturing at the New York Podiatry Clinical Conference in New York City: Speaking on "Surgery in the Athlete – Anything to be Afraid Of?"
November 16
Dr Davidson lectured at the 8th Annual High Risk Diabetic Foot Conference in Phoenix, Arizona: Speaking on "Surgical Options for Limb Salvage"
November 15
Dr Jeffrey Carrel will be appearing at the American Diabetes Association Diabetes Forum: Speaking on ”Taking Care of Your Feet for a Lifetime”
November 10
Dr. David Davidson will be in Rochester, New York appearing at Visiting Nurses Association: Speaking on ”Off-Loading the Diabetic Foot Wound”
October 28
Dr. David Davidson will be appearing at the Save a Leg, Save a Life Foundation: Speaking on ”The Impact of Systemic Disease in Wound Care”
October 13
Dr. David Davidson will be in Elmira New York: Speaking on ”Evidenced Based Wound Healing”
September 22
Dr Perelstein will be appearing at the SUNY Research Foundation Health & Wellness Fair
August 5
Dr David Davidson: Grand Rounds, ECMC Dept of Internal Medicine - Speaking on Differential Dx of Chronic Wounds
July 20
Family Practice Grand Rounds: Complications of the Diabetic Foot
July 7
Speaking on Advanced Wound Modalities in Victor, NY
June 20
Dr. Kenneth Goldstein lectures at North Tonawanda Senior Citizens Center: Speaking on Treatment of Common Foot Disorders
May 18, 2011
Dr Kenneth Goldstein lectures at Niagara Falls Memorial Family Medicine: Speaking on Injection Techniques
May 7, 2011 Dr David Davidson - Women’s Health Symposium- Buffalo, NY - Venous Hypertension and Lymphedema: "Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Resultant Chronic Wounds"
March 15, 2011
Dr. Kenneth Goldstein - Lecture Program - Summit Medical Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Medicine: "Diagnosis and Management of Achilles Tendonitis"
March 10, 2011
Dr David Davidson - Grand Rounds - Department of Internal Medicine, Buffalo General Hospital - "New Technologies in the Treatment of Chronic Wounds"
December 16
The Top Ten Athletic Injuries – David Davidson, DPM
December 8
Dr Perelestein lectures at the Schofield Residence – a public Lecture on “Heel pain: Causes and Treatment”
November 18, 2010
1st MPJ Arthritis – Kenneth Goldstein, DPM
October 16, 2010
Dr. Davidson lecturing at the Peripheral Vascular Disease Fall Symposium sponsored by The VIA Group on “New Technologies in The Treatment of Chronic Wounds”
September 23
Injection Techniques for Foot & Ankle – Kenneth Goldstein, DPM, lectures to University of Buffalo Family Practice Residents
September 2-4
Dr Davidson lecturing at The Save a Limb, Save a Life Foundation National Conference, Orlando, Florida
September 1
Dr Goldstein lectures to Niagara Falls Family Practice Residents on the topic of “Heel Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment”
August 26, 2010
Differential Diagnosis of Chronic Wounds – David Davidson, DPM, lectures to University of Buffalo Family Practice Residents
August 12, 2010
Understanding Biomechanics – David Perelstein, DPM, lectures to University of Buffalo Family Practice Residents
July 29, 2010
Differential Diagnosis of Heel Pain – Jeffrey Carrel, DPM, lectures to University of Buffalo Family Practice Residents
May 25, 2010
Dr. David Davidson will be lecturing to the Elmira, NY medical community on May 25th. The title will be "Advancing the Standard of Care in Treating Diabetic Foot Ulcers"
May 22, 2010
Dr. David Davidson will be lecturing at the VIA Women’s Health Symposium on The Female Athlete.
May 15, 2010
Dr. David Perelstein will participate in the Schofield Residence Health & Wellness Fair on May 15.
May 5, 2010
Dr. David Davidson will be lecturing to the Rochester, NY medical community on May 5th. The title will be "Advancing the Standard of Care in Treating Diabetic Foot Ulcers"
March 30, 2010 Dr Jeffrey Carrel will be lecturing at The American Diabetes Association Diabetes Extravaganza on “Diabetic Foot Care for 2010” in Buffalo, NY
March 22, 2010 Dr Goldstein will be lecturing to Amherst Pediatrics on the topic of ‘Management of Children's Foot Deformities’
March 11, 2010 Dr Goldstein will be lecturing to WNY Family Medicine Residents on the topic of ‘Heel Pain’
January 13, 2010 Dr Davidson will be lecturing to Rehabilitation Residents on the topic of ‘The Relationship of Foot Function to Low Back Pain’
October 24, 2009
Seminar: Peripheral Vascular Disease: Intervention & Beyond Dr. Davidson will be lecturing on "Peripheral Vascular Disease: Intervention & Beyond". Dr. Davidson will also be lecturing on “Lower Extremity Wounds: Differential Diagnosis & Treatment”.
August 12, 2009
Buffalo, NY Dr. Davidson lectures on “When Wounds Won’t Heal: New Technologies of Care” at the Body Worlds Exhibit, Buffalo Science Center.
July 29, 2009
Buffalo, NY Dr. Carrel featured on The Rusk Report on WKBW 1520AM at 6:30AM
July 23, 2009
Buffalo, NY Dr. Davidson lectures on “New Technologies in Treatment of Chronic Wounds” to the Medical Staff of Buffalo Psychological Center
July 13, 2009
Buffalo, NY Dr. Davidson lectures on “General Concepts of Wound Care” to Medical Staff People, Inc.
June 6, 2009
Buffalo, NY Dr. Davidson lectures at the Vascular Interventional Associates Spring Symposium
on Women’s Health at the Buffalo Marriott on “Venous Disease and Wound
Care Management for Venous Ulcers”
May 27, 2009
Buffalo, NY Dr. Davidson lectures to the staff of People, Inc. on “New
Technologies in Wound Care”
May 16, 2009
Buffalo, NY Dr. Goldstein featured on The Rusk Report on WKBW 1520AM at 6:30AM
May 6, 2009
Buffalo, NY Dr. Davidson lectures to Staff Builders Home Health Care on "New Technologies in Wound Care"
March 25, 2009
Buffalo, NY Dr. Goldstein lectures to the Niagara Falls Memorial Family Medicine Residents on Heel Pain
March 28, 2009
Millennium Hotel, New York, NY Dr. Carrel lectures to the public regarding the American Diabetes Association “Alert Program” “Saving Your Feet…Why Feet as so Vulnerable in Diabetics”
January, 2009
New York, NY Dr. Carrel lectures at the New York State Podiatric Medical Association on “Nerve Compression Syndromes of the Foot and Ankle - Medial and Surgical Management”
January, 2009
New York, NY Dr. Carrel lectures at the New York State Podiatric Medical Association on “Considerations of the Painful Heel - When it isn't Fasciitis”
January 23, 2009
New York, NY Dr. Davidson lectures at the New York State Podiatric Medical Association on “New Technologies in Wound Care”
November 20, 2008
Buffalo, NY Dr. Davidson presents to the Visiting Nurses Association on New Technologies in Wound Care
November 19, 2008
Niagara Falls, NY Dr. Goldstein lectures to Family Medicine Residents at Niagara Falls Hospital on Heel Pain
November 11, 2008
Buffalo, NY Dr. Carrel will serve as moderator for the American Diabetes Association of Western New York for the Diabetes Forum
November 7-9, 2008
Philadelphia, PA Dr. Davidson presents at Temple University’s Weekend of Sports Medicine on “1st MPJ Pathology in the Athlete”
November 2-4, 2008
Amherst, NY Dr. Perelstein presents at the Schofeld Health Fair
November 1, 2008
Buffalo, NY Dr. Goldstein appears on WKBW Radio 1520AM on "The Rusk Report" 6:30 AM to discuss New Surgical Techniques as well as a Digital Scanner for Orthotics
September 26, 2008
Buffalo, NY Dr. Davidson presents to Kaleida Health System professional staff on “New Technologies in Wound Care”
September 19, 2008
Buffalo, NY Dr. Davidson presents at “Shuffle off to Buffalo” conference on Implant Surgery
July, 2008 Buffalo, NY Dr. Carrel will be interviewed on the Brian Rusk radio show on station WKBW. The subject will be: Podiatric Surgery and Diabetic Foot Concerns
July 17, 2008 Buffalo, NY Dr. Goldstein lecturing to Kaleida Health System Family Medicine Residents on Heel Pain
July 16, 2008 Buffalo, NY Dr. Goldstein lecturing to the Family Medicine Residents of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Bunion Surgery
May, 2008 Kaleida Health System Family Medicine Residents
Buffalo, NY Dr. Kenneth Goldstein lecturing on Evaluation and Management of Heel Pain - Part II. Dr. Goldstein will also be lecturing on Injection Techniques of the Foot
May 14, 2008 Niagara Falls, NY Dr. Goldstein lecturing to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) Family Medicine Residents on Injection Techniques
April 11-12, 2008 Miami, FL Dr. David Davidson lecturing at Barry University on First Metatarso-Phalangeal Joint Pathologies in Sports Medicine
Winter 2008 Chicago, IL Dr. Jeffrey Carrel participates in the AAPSM (American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine) Footgear Evaluation Committee meeting in Chicago, Illinois to evaluate running, walking and other sport shoes.
March 12, 2008
Buffalo, NY Dr. David Davidson lecturing to the Primary Medicine group at Buffalo General Hospital on New Technologies
January 31, 2008 Summit Medical PT & Athletic Trainers
Wheatfield, NY Dr. Goldstein lecturing on the On-Field Evaluation of Athletic Foot Injuries
January 25, 2008
New York State Clinical Conference (NYSPMA)
New York, NY Dr. Davidson lecturing on Surgical Considerations for the Athlete
January 24, 2008
Kaleida Health System Family Medicine Residents
Buffalo, NY Dr. Goldstein lecturing on the Evaluation and Management of Heel Pain
January 24, 2008
Buffalo, NY Dr. Davidson will be the main speaker at the Buffalo Academy
of Medicine, speaking on new technologies in wound care
January 10, 2008
Orlando, FL Dr. David Davidson will be a featured presenter
at the Florida Science & Management Symposium on first ray pathology
January 1, 2008 Dr. Jeffrey Carrel will begin serving on the Sponsorship
Committee and General Tour Committee of the local chapter of The American
Diabetes Association. He will also serve as moderator for a public
forum on diabetes with a panel of local healthcare providers.
January 2008
Summit Wellness Facility
Wheatfield, NY Dr. David Perelstein will be lecturing on heel pain and plantar
fasciitis, as well as tendonitis and stress fractures
December 2007
Millard Fillmore Hospital
Buffalo, NY Dr. David Davidson will be a featured speaker at the Internal
Medicine Grand Rounds
November 17, 2007
Allen Hall University
Buffalo, NY Dr. Kenneth Goldstein has been appointed to serve on the Medical Panel for Erie
County Women's Wellness Committee Seminar
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Podiatry Affiliates is pleased to announce that we now offer computerized gait analysis using the F-Scan® in-shoe pressure measurement system! This state-of-the-art system allows us to “see inside the shoe”, giving us a better understanding of how a person’s foot interacts with their footwear, and helping us provide the best, most advanced care in the area.
The F-Scan system helps us find and address the root cause of these problems by clearly quantifying areas of high pressure in a color-coded display. It also provides us with timing and gait parameters we can use to develop optimal treatments for each individual. We can easily share a patient’s test results with them, making it easier to explain diagnoses and treatments. 
