Dr. Glenn A. Davison, DPM, FACFAS

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Glenn A. Davison, who serves patients in New Jersey.

Well-respected podiatrist Dr. Davison remains dedicated to getting to the root of one’s foot or ankle problem. He practices alongside Dr. Zachary T. Hart, DPM at Advanced Podiatry with offices in Union, New Jersey & Manhattan, New York. 

Advanced Podiatry specializes in general foot care, fractures, and foot surgery. The doctor-duo know how hectic life can be and they are committed to making their practice and care convenient and accessible.

Active in the podiatric community, Dr. Davidson is a past President of the Eastern Division of the New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society where he helped institute the Shoes for the Homeless program, which is still helping thousands of people today. He served as the Clinical Director of the Foot Care Program at the Family Health Care Center of Union Hospital, and as an Assistant Director to the Surgical Residency Program there as well.

A provider of medical and surgical podiatric foot care for over 20 years, he is certified to administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the treatment of chronic non-healing wounds. He is also certified in ESWT (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy) to treat heel pain, trained in the use of arthroscopic surgical techniques for the foot and ankle, as well as trained in the use of PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) for the healing of tendon and soft tissue injuries.

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after he earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1990. He then went on to complete his residency in podiatric surgery at Union Hospital.

Following his training, he became board-certified through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, which strives to protect and improve the health and welfare of the public by advancing the art and science of foot and ankle surgery. He also attained fellowship status with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS). 

Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes. 

A prominent professional, Dr. Davison has published numerous articles on foot health-related topics in scientific journals and authored a chapter in the wound care textbook, Modern Wound Management. In addition, he has published articles in local newspapers, provided various television and radio interviews, and often lectures to the medical community.

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