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Dr. Behrooz Mandanipour, DPM

Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot & Ankle Surgery

Dr. Behrooz Mandanipour is a podiatrist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Mandanipour is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Mandanipour diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet. The feet are key body parts that give a person stability, absorb shock, allow for walking and standing and are necessary for overall well-being. So, the feet need expert care. Podiatrists can specialize in surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics.
25 years Experience
Dr. Behrooz Mandanipour, DPM
  • Manhattan, NY
  • New York college of Podaitric Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

What is the fastest way to fix heel pain?

Depending on cause of the pain, treatments vary. Some heel pain are caused by inflammation at the heel area and respond to proper shoes, stretching and anti-inflammatory meds. READ MORE
Depending on cause of the pain, treatments vary. Some heel pain are caused by inflammation at the heel area and respond to proper shoes, stretching and anti-inflammatory meds. some require injections. How ever, it is best to be diagnosed properly for cause of the pain.

Can running cause heel pain?

Any overuse could cause heel pain.You may want to try calf stretches before the run and make sure you have proper sneakers.

What is the best treatment for a broken toe?

The broken toe would have to be X-Rayed to make sure there is no displacement and the bones are in the proper position. And then it will be decided the best treatment. Which sometimes READ MORE
The broken toe would have to be X-Rayed to make sure there is no displacement and the bones are in the proper position. And then it will be decided the best treatment. Which sometimes can just be body splinting of the toe, if the fractured pieces are properly aligned.

What to avoid with heel spur?

Non-supportive shoes and Flat shoes usually causes the most pain. You would have to make sure you routinely stretch to avoid reoccurrence of pain.

Can topical medications help swollen ankle?

In some occasions, yes. You will have to be evaluated by a healthcare professional.

What is the best way to heal a heel spur?

Proper stretches, icing, proper shoes but it should be evaluated by a healthcare professional. There are other conditions that can cause heel pain besides heel spurs.

Can hammertoe be fixed with surgery?

Yes, most hammertoe can be fixed.

Is it possible to correct my ankles?

I'm not able to see how the feet and ankle are positioned through the attached photos but if their pronated, it is possible that we would be able to make you custom shoe Orthotics READ MORE
I'm not able to see how the feet and ankle are positioned through the attached photos but if their pronated, it is possible that we would be able to make you custom shoe Orthotics to help position your ankles better in the shoes.

When can I walk after hammertoe surgery?

Depending on the procedure selected, most patients are able to resume some walking within a few days with a surgical or post-operative shoe. In my practice, most my patients are READ MORE
Depending on the procedure selected, most patients are able to resume some walking within a few days with a surgical or post-operative shoe. In my practice, most my patients are placed back into sneaker after 3 weeks, and a normal shoe within 5-8 weeks after surgery.

Can hammer toes come back after surgery?

The possibility does exist but we try to select procedures depending on the position of the foot and the foot type to decrease the reoccurrence of the condition. Over my 20 years READ MORE
The possibility does exist but we try to select procedures depending on the position of the foot and the foot type to decrease the reoccurrence of the condition. Over my 20 years of practice, i've had one or two cases that had to be revised.