Advanced Podiatry of Huntington
76 East Main Street, Suite 3
Huntington, NY 11743
631-427-3678
76 East Main Street
Huntington, NY 11743
The podiatrists at Advanced Podiatry of Huntington treat foot and ankle problems such as heel pain, diabetic foot care, bunions and shockwave therapy in Huntington, NY.
Our Staff
Dr. Francisco Lago,
D.P.M, AACFAS
Dr. Lago did a three year foot and ankle surgical residency at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers in New York. He served as Chief Resident his last year. Currently he is a member of the medical staff at Stamford Hospital, St. John's Hospital & Mary Immaculate Hospital.
Dr. Lago is a teaching faculty member of the Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers (Brooklyn/Queens Division) Podiatric Residency Program. He achieved his board qualification status with the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in 2002.
Dr. Lago speaks fluent Spanish & Portuguese. He is an active member of the Queens County Podiatric Society, New York State Podiatric Medical Association, American Podiatric Medical Association, and an Associate of the American College of Foot & ankle Surgeons.
All our professionals at Advanced Podiatry of Huntington maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry.
Pedram Hendizadeh, D.P.M.
Dr. Hendizadeh earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Connecticut, Storrs. He graduated as an Honors Scholar. He then attended the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in Manhattan to earn his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine Degree. Dr. Hendizadeh then completed a 2 year surgical residency program at Kern Hospital and Medical Center in Warren, Michigan. He has a special interest in Heel Pain, Pediatric Conditions, and Dermatologic Conditions. He has extensive training for reconstructive surgery and limb salvage. Dr. Hendizadeh is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery
POST-DOCTORAL TRAINING:
6/98 - 6/00 Kern Hospital and Medical Center, Warren, Michigan
- Two Year Podiatric Surgical Residency.
- Rotations in Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Pathology, Radiology, & Anesthesiology
- Overseas Surgical Exchange Program, London, England
- Comprehensive training in lower extremity diabetic treatment
- Certified in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PM Lexis Passed 6/98 Passed Board Qualification Exam 6/00
- Board Certified in Foot Surgery by ABPS 8/04
- FAFCAS, Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
EDUCATION:
9/94 - 6/98 New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York, New York
- Degree: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- Graduated in top twenty percent
- NBPME Parts I and II passed
8/90 - 5/94 University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cell Biology
- University of Connecticut Honors Scholar
- Graduated cum laude
CERTIFICATIONS:
1/07 Neurotherm, Radiofrequency for Plantar Fasciitis and Interdigital Neuromas
10/05 International Aesthetic Foot Society, Certified Member
1/05 Universal Ultrasound, Certified Ultrasongrapher for Foot and Ankle
11/02 United Shockwave Theapies, certified in Shockwave Therapy
for Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendinitis
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:
01/07-current
Treasurer, Fairfield County Podiatric Medical Association
1/05-12/06
Secretary, Fairfield County Podiatric Medical Association
7/00-Current
Member, Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association
7/00-Current
Member, American Podiatric Medical Association
8/04-Current
Member, Fellow of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES:
Current Active Surgical, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT
Current Active Surgical, Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT
Current Active Surgical, Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT
Current Active Surgical, Healthsouth Surgery Center, Bridgeport, CT
Current Active Surgical, Tully Surgery Center, Stamford, CT
Current Active Surgical, Hillside Surgicare, Hollis, NY
INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE/LECTURES:
7/98-6/00 Kern Hospital Resident Lecture Series
- Building a Podopediactric Practice
- Ankle Fractures
- Lower Extremity Anatomy
- Geriatric Hallux Abducto Valgus Deformity
- Management of Clubfoot Deformity
5/00 Civic/Kern Resident Alumni Association, 2000 CHRAA Surgical Seminar
- Management of Diabetic Infection with Charcot Complication
10/98 Grace Hospital-Detroit, MI
- Diabetes Connection-Risk Management of the Diabetic Foot
- Management of Foot Infections in the Diabetic Patient
RESEARCH/PUBLICATIONS:
00 Reviewed by JAPMA:
“Homocystiene Levels: A new marker for Peripheral Vascular Disease.”
98 Submitted for Publication:
“Pressure Reduction in the Diabetic Foot.”
96 Publication:
“Peripheral Vasospastic Conditions of the Raynaud Type,”
Podiatric Medical Review. Volume 2 Issue 2, Fall 96.
92-94 Research Assistant to Dr. Challa V. Kumar at University of
Connecticut Department of Chemistry, Thesis written on “The
Study of DNA Probes binding with Calf Thymus DNA.” Ran experiments
using HPLC, GC, Fluorescence and Absorption Spectrometry.
AWARDS AND HONORS:
- NYCPM Presidential Scholarship Award 97-98
- J.T. Tai Foundation Scholarship recipient 97-98
- NYCPM Academic Scholarship recipient 94-95, 95-96, 96-97, & 97-98
- American Podiatric Medical Association Fund for Podiatric Medical
- Education Scholarship recipient 96-97, 97-98
- Order of Omega National Honors Society
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
8/98 Maccabee Games-West Bloomfield, MI
- Volunteer for various teen events
10/98 America Diabetes Association-Detroit, MI
- Foot Screening
4/99 March of Dimes-Detroit, MI
- Medical Team
6/99 HAP Greenfield Village/Henry Ford Museum- Dearborn, MI
- Diabetic Foot Screening and Patient education
STUDENT LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:
7/97-6/98 Treasurer, NYCPM class of 98
8/96-6/98 Student Liaison, NYCPM Academic Scholarship Committee
6/96-6/97 Business Editor, Podiatric Medical Review, The official student
Journal of NYCPM
7/96-6/97 Treasurer, NYCPM Student Council
7/95-7/96 Vice President, NYCPM class of 98
2/96-11/96 Student Liaison, Academic Climate Study Committee
7/95-6/96 Assistant Business Editor, Podiatric Medical Review
11/95-3/96 Chairman, Formal Committee
1/93-1/94 Vice President, Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity
STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
7/97 Volunteer at the Baja Project for Crippled Children, Mexico
5/97 Volunteer at the 1997 Annual Chase Corporate Challenge Marathon at
Central Park in New York
2/97 Volunteer at the 1997 New York Clinical Conference and Exhibition
11/96 Volunteer at the New York City Marathon
9/95-6/98 Student Chapter of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
7/95-6/98 American Society of Podiatric Dermatology
8/96-6/98 NYCPM Sports Medicine Club
Sahar Movtady, DPM
Dr. Sahar Movtady graduated from Hofstra University in New York with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She then attended New York College of Podiatric Medicine where she graduated with a degree in Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.
Dr. Movtady did a two year foot and ankle surgical residency at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. She was trained in wound care management and limb salvage, diabetic foot care, and forefoot surgery.
Alan Weisman, DPM, CWS, DABPOPPM
Dr. Alan Weisman has a special interest in wound care and is Board Certified by the American Academy of Wound Management. He recognizes the importance of conservative and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle, as well as the early diagnosis of skin disorders. He is also Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine.
Dr. Weisman began his training at St. Clare's Hospital in Manhattan. There, he completed a medical internship followed by a forefoot surgery residency.Following his training in New York, Dr. Weisman furthered his education as a resident in rear foot and ankle surgery at St. Luke's Hospital in Pennsylvania. After a year of reconstructive podiatric trauma, limb salvage, and emergency surgical cases, along with rotations in vascular surgery, plastic surgery, and orthopedics, Dr. Weisman continued his training in the only accredited podiatric dermatology fellowship in the country. His training involved diagnosing and treating all skin disorders with an emphasis on lower extremity pathology.
Dr. Weisman's warm personality and use of humor make him a favorite among patients and staff. He demonstrates a genuine compassion for people and maintains high moral and ethical standards.
In his spare time, Dr. Weisman enjoys playing piano and saxophone. He is also fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Weisman welcomes the opportunity to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle disorders, as well as lower extremity skin disorders with area physicians. New patients are welcome and most insurance plans are honored. Physicians and community members are invited to contact the office for additional information or to schedule an evaluation.
Evan A. Vieira, DPM
EDUCATION 
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NEW YORK COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE, New York, NY
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (2008) -
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, Syracuse, NY
Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology and Genetics (2004)
CERTIFICATIONS
- Board Eligible for American Board of Podiatric Surgery
RESIDENCY
- NSUH-LIJ MEDICAL CENTER, New Hyde Park & Manhasset, NY
TRAINING
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Chief Resident, Year 3
Completed training in the Wound Care Center and Hyperbaric Oxygen Center.
Performed reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and diabetic limb salvage.
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Residency Years 1-3: FRANKLIN HOSPITAL, Valley Stream, NY
Trained in all areas of Ambulatory and Elective Surgery.
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Residency Year 2: NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, E. Meadow, NY
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Trauma Rotation under Charles Rutolo, MD.
- Residency Years 1-2: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY DEPT OF ATHLETICS, Bronx, NYCompleted training in all aspects of Sports Medicine.
LICENSURE
New York State Licensed Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
AFFILIATIONS
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- New York State Podiatric Medical Association
- Nassau County Podiatric Medical Association
- Resident Member, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
LANGUAGES
English and Medical Spanish
