Dr. Shazia Amar, DPM

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Dr. Amar began her medical career doing research for a pathologist. A biochemistry and chemistry major in college, she considered becoming a pediatrician before she discovered podiatry and decided to become a foot doctor. Dr. Amar completed medical school and obtained her medical degree from New York College of Podiatric Medicine. After obtaining her Medical Degree Dr. Amar completed her podiatry surgery residency with New York Methodist Hospital. Following her residency, she undertook her fellowship with Long Island University. Dr. Amar is certified Podiatry Board Certified in Surgery foot and ankle and maintains membership with the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics. Dr. Amar currently practices with Artisan Podiatry, P.C and is affiliated with Brooklyn Hospital Center, Maimonides Medical Center, New York Community Hospital of Brooklyn and NewYork-Presbyterian and Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Within Artisan Podiatry, she works as a Foot and Ankle Specialist and Surgeon. Dr. Amar has specialized training through her education. A podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM) specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. Podiatrists treat common foot conditions including bunions, hammertoe, plantar fasciitis, and neuroma, as well as injuries to the foot and ankle, such as sprains and stress fractures. Dr. Shazia Amar believes that being a doctor is not just about medical expertise because compassion and understanding are an integral part of the healing process. When not taking care of patients, Dr. Amar enjoys cooking, traveling, jogging, and working out at the gym. A movie buff, she loves action films and thrillers.

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