John E. Mancuso, D.P.M., FACFAS, FACFO - NEW YORK, NY

Dr. Mancuso graduated with his degree in Podiatric Medicine from New York College of Podiatric Medicine, in 1980. He then completed a residency in podiatric surgery at Northlake Community Hospital from 1980 - 1981. At the same time Dr. Mancuso also completed a rotating residency in the orthopedics department of Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, and of Children's Hospital, Northwestern University.

Dr. Mancuso specializes in all aspects of podiatry, including:

* General Podiatry
* Podiatric Medicine
* Foot Surgery and Rehabilitation
* Laser Surgery
* Sports Medicine
* ESWT: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy

Dr. Mancuso has obtained board certification in the following:

* Diplomate - American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Board Certified in Foot Surgery
* Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics, Board Certified in Foot Orthopedics
* Certified in Operative, Dermatologic, and Plastic Laser Surgery

Dr. Mancuso is affiliated with the following Podiatric Medical Organizations:

* Diplomate - American Board of Podiatric Surgery
* Fellow - American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
* Diplomate - American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics
* Fellow - American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics
* Fellow - International Society of Podiatric Laser Surgery
* Member - Academy of Podiatric Medicine
* Member - American of Podiatric medical Association
* Former Secretary / Treasurer and founding member, American Academy of Podiatric Laser Surgery
(since incorporated into International Society of Podiatric Laser Surgery)

Dr. Mancuso is affiliated with the following American Medical Association:

* Fellow - American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
* Certified in Dermatologic and Plastic Laser Surgery

Teaching/Administrative Positions:

* Peer Review Editor: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (JAPMA) 2006-Present
* Chief-of-Staff: Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Medical Arts Center Hospital New York, New York 1988 - 1993
* Director - Podiatric Surgical Residency Training Medical Arts Center Hospital New York, New York 1988 - 1993
* Vice-President - International Society of Podiatric Laser Surgery 1995 - 1996
* Residency Education Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, St. Clare's Hospital, New York, New York 1993 - 1997
* Adjunct Faculty New York College of Podiatric Medicine New York, New York 1989 - 1994
* Adjunct Faculty / Staff Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine Miami Shores, Florida 1989 - 1993
* Oral Examiner American Board of Podiatric Surgery 1995 - 1997
* American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Section on Podiatric Laser Surgery 1990 - 1994
* Vice President - American Academy of Podiatric Laser Surgery 1982 - 1983
* Membership Committee American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 1991 - 1994
* American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Committee on Surgical Techniques 1992 - 1996
* American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Committee on Evaluation of Minimal Incision Surgery 1993 - 1995
* Residency Education Podiatric Residency Program Cabrini Medical Center, New York, New York 1995 - 2008
* Course Instructor Continuing Medical Education Cadaver Workshop on Surgical Techniques New York College of Podiatric Medicine 1995

Hospital Affiliations:

* Beth Isreal Medical Center
New York, NY
Orthopedics/Podiatry
* Fifth Avenue Surgery Center
1049 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY

Dr. Mancuso has received numerous awards. He has presented lectures at many podiatric medical meetings. In addition he has written papers that have been submitted for publication.


Howard D. Zaiff, D.P.M., FACFAS
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Dr. Zaiff graduated with his degree in Podiatric Medicine from the New College of Podiatric Medicine, in 1985. He then completed a residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at New York College of Podiatric Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals and Institutions from 1985 - 1986.

Dr. Zaiff specializes in all aspects of podiatry, including:

* Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
* Sports Medicine
* Foot Surgery and Rehabilitation
* Laser Surgery
* Podopediatrics

Dr. Zaiff has obtained certification in the following:

* Diplomate - American Board of Podiatric Surgery
* Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery
* Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
* Diplomate/Fellow, International College of Podiatric Laser Surgery,
Dermatological and Plastic Laser Surgery