Dr. Katherine M. Chen, DPM

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Katherine M. Chen, who serves patients throughout the State of New Jersey.

Dr. Chen is a highly trained podiatrist at Northeast Podiatry Group with offices throughout the state of New Jersey, including Englewood, Teaneck, and Rockleigh. Her specialities include foot and ankle trauma, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, ankle arthroscopy, diabetic foot care, joint replacement surgery, and sports medicine.

Professionally, she is affiliated with Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, Holy Name Medical Center, Metropolitan Surgery Center, Jewish Home at Rockleigh, Regent Care Center, Care One, and Woodcrest Center.

Before embarking on her professional journey, Dr. Chen graduated Cum Laude with her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. She completed a three-year residency at one of the most renowned podiatric surgical programs in the country – the University of medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – specializing in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery ranging from trauma to reconstructive procedures, including major diabetic reconstructions.

Passionate about providing the best possible care to her patients, she is board-qualified in foot and ankle surgery. She is also an Associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (AACFAS), as well as a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society.

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.

Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Chen’s hobbies include listening to music, playing baseball, snowboarding, and finding new places to eat. She is fluent in several languages, including English, Chinese, and Spanish. 

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