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Podiatric Medicine: Your Partner in Patient Care. David J. Sands, DPM, FACFAS 560 Northern Blvd, Suite 206 Great Neck, NY 11021. Education and Training. Four years undergraduate degree ( S.U.N.Y. Binghamton, Class of 1989 ) Four years in podiatric medical school
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Podiatric Medicine: Your Partner in Patient Care David J. Sands, DPM, FACFAS 560 Northern Blvd, Suite 206 Great Neck, NY 11021
Education and Training • Four years undergraduate degree (S.U.N.Y. Binghamton, Class of 1989) • Four years in podiatric medical school (New York College of Podiatric Medicine, Class of 1996) • 3 years of residency (Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical Centers (Formerly, The Catholic Medical Centers of Brooklyn and Queens), 1996 - 1999)
Scope of Practice/Specializations • State of New York: Scope of practice covers: • Any condition of the foot, below the ankle • Specialization in • Wound Care • Reconstructive Surgery • Biomechanics, Orthotics
Trauma Diabetic Care Dermatology Sports Medicine Arthritis Biomechanics/ Surgical Interventions Partnering in Patient Care
Trauma • Foot and Ankle Fractures • Soft Tissue Trauma (lacerations, nail injuries) • Strains/Sprains • ER On-call
Diabetic Care • Multi-disciplinary Care • Diabetic Education and Preventive Care • Wound Care • Inpatient and Outpatient Diabetic Foot Care • Medicare Diabetic Shoe Programs • Footwear Recommendations
Dermatology • Onychomycosis – Topical and Oral Treatments • Bacterial/Fungal Infections (Athlete’s Foot) • Cysts, Warts, Blisters • Corns/Calluses • Nails – Ingrown, etc.
Sports Medicine • Coordinating care of athletes from “weekend warriors” to serious athletes in training (high school, college and professional) • Kids to Adults • Walking/Running • Footwear Recommendations • Orthotics, Shoe Inserts
Arthritis • Coordinating Patient Treatments • Conservative Care: Orthotics, Shoe Modifications, Physical Therapy • Surgical Care: Joint Fusions, Joint Replacement, Joint Implantation
Biomechanics • Forefoot Pain and Injury • Stress Fractures and Injuries • Neuromas • Bursitis • Capsulitis • Leg Pain and Cramps Muscular vs. Vascular
Biomechanics • Rearfoot Pain and Injury • Heel Pain – Multiple treatment options Plantar Fasciitis, Orthotics, Physical Therapy, Surgery • Achilles Tendonitis
Surgical Interventions • Bone Deformities and Conditions • Bunions • Hammertoes • Tumors • Neuromas/Soft Tissue Lesions • Ingrown Nails
David J. Sands, DPM • Hospital Affiliations: • North Shore/LIJ Health Systems • Mary Immaculate, Jamaica • St. John’s Queens (Elmhurst) • New Island Hospital • Insurances Accepted: Medicare, 1199, Americhoice, Anthem, Atlantis, BCBS, Careplus, Cigna, Elderplan, Empire Plan (out of network), Fidelis, GHI, Healthnet, Healthplus, HIP, Horizon, Humana, Magnacare, Oxford, PHCS, United, Vytra, Worker’s Compensation • Name of contact person (Hilary) • 516-482-8826 • Email: footmail@sandspodiatry.com • Web: www.sandspodiatry.com • Member of the APMA since 1999