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Dr. John Mostafa
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
2050 State Route 27 Suite 101 North Brunswick NJ, 08902About
John Mostafa, DPM, FACFAS, is a podiatrist and reconstructive foot and ankle surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at Brick Foot & Ankle Center in Brick Township, New Jersey. According to his website, “he believes that the practice of medicine and surgery involves lifelong learning. His goal is to use his knowledge, surgical skills, and great expertise to relieve pain and restore function for each patient.” As a podiatrist, he specializes in the diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. As a foot and ankle surgeon, he deals with the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of disorders of the foot and ankle.
Education and Training
Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine DPM 2011
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Dr. John Mostafa's Expert Contributions
Infected area under foot - wart?
It does look like a wart, however I would not use a nail clipper to remove the skin, instead use a puma stone to gently remove the dead skin. If it is infected you may need oral antibiotics. READ MORE
I have a mole on my feet?
I also recommend a biopsy for any new asymmetric lesions. It may be benign but a biopsy would confirm for sure. READ MORE
How long does an ankle surgery take?
It really depends on the specific type of procedure and the surgeon performing the surgery, there are a lot of factors that dictate the length of surgery. It can range from 1 to 4 hours depending on what is being performed. Hope this helps! READ MORE
What causes bad heel pain?
There are many causes of heel pain however the most common cause is "plantar fasciitis", make sure you are wearing supportive shoes and stretch your achilles tendon. READ MORE
Tailors bunion
From the illustration it looks like you have a Tailor's Bunion however radiographic (x-ray) analysis would be the next appropriate step. READ MORE
My ankles are swollen?
Depends do you have a history of venous stasis or are your legs always swollen? But swollen ankles can indicate many things and variables. Better to have a full evaluation and examination to determine the cause. READ MORE
Broken toe?
Listen to your body does not bear weight on the painful site bc it can affect the alignment, so dial back your activity. READ MORE
Planters wart?
New to be seen and biopsied. READ MORE
Ingrown toenail?
Not good you are developing a granuloma and need to seek treatment by a certified podiatrist. READ MORE
Why do my feet hurt when I wear flats or heels?
Depending on your foot type, whether you have a flat foot or a high arch, shoes play a very important role in foot pain. I would definitely avoid flats as they provide very little support around your foot and give you no shock absorption when walking, they also put your plantar fascia in a poor position. I would definitely choose a lace up running sneaker. The sneakers I recommend are New Balance, Brooks or Asics. My sneakers of choice are the Brooks Ghosts or Glycerin. You cannot go wrong with any of those options. Thanks and hope that helps. READ MORE
Can anyone get athlete's foot?
Foot Fungus aka Tinea Pedia aka Athlete's Foot is extremely common and can come from anywhere. Fungus lives in the lining of our shoes and all it takes is the right environment such as a moist, dark and hot, which describes the exact environment in your shoes. So for now start treating all your shoes with anti-fungal powder OTC and use Lamisil spray OTC, make sure you do not use any antifungal creams as this can add moisture and make it worse. READ MORE
Why are my feet so crooked?
Most foot deformities and problems are hereditary unfortunately and many are difficult to treat later in life and often require surgery. However at the very least I would recommend orthotics for your feet and put in your shoes/sneakers this can slow down the progression of your problems, however will not reverse any issues already present. Hope this helps. READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Fellowships
- Harvard Medical School 2015
Fellowships
- Harvard Medical School
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Dr. John Mostafa's Practice location
Brick Foot & Ankle Center
292 HERBERTSVILLE RD -BRICK, NJ 08724Get Direction
Robert Zannella
2050 State Route 27 Suite 101 -North Brunswick, NJ 08902Get Direction
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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. John Mostafa, who serves patients in New Jersey.
Dr. Mostafa, a board-certified podiatrist, practices at New Jersey Foot and Ankle Associates, LLC in North Brunswick, New Jersey, which he joined in 2014. There, he treats all foot and ankle conditions in patients of all ages, as well as foot and ankle reconstruction after traumatic injury.
The doctor also provides his services at Brick Foot & Ankle Center in Brick Township, New Jersey. His scope of practice includes a broad spectrum of conditions such as total ankle replacements, foot and ankle trauma, severe flat foot deformities, lateral ankle ligament reconstruction and ankle arthroscopy, Charcot reconstruction, diabetic limb salvage, as well as minimally invasive surgical techniques in high-risk patients. What’s more, he is uniquely qualified to detect the early stages of diseases that exhibit warning signs in the lower extremities, such as diabetes, arthritis, and cardiovascular disease, as well as can manage foot conditions that may pose an ongoing threat to a patient’s overall health.
On the subject of his academic background, Dr. Mostafa earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Pennsylvania College Of Podiatric Medicine in 2011. He then went on to complete his training at Mount Auburn Hospital, a Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which is one of the most prestigious reconstructive foot & ankle surgery programs in the country.
While at Mount Auburn, he received an academic appointment and was named a Clinical Fellow of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. During his training, he received extensive surgical training in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of foot and ankle pathology with a focus on sports medicine and total joint replacement.
A Fellow in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Dr. Mostafa is double board-certified in foot and reconstructive rearfoot & ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, whose mission is to protect and improve the health and welfare of the public by the advancement of the art and science of podiatric surgery.
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.
Compassionate and dedicated to all of his patients, the distinguishing feature of Dr. Mostafa’s practice is a personalized approach to each patient. He believes that the practice of medicine and surgery involves lifelong learning. His goal is to use his knowledge, surgical skills, and great expertise to relieve pain and restore function for each patient.
On a more personal note, Dr. Mostafa considers himself to be a family guy. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family at his wife’s family-run farm, the Joie de Vie Farm. Every weekend, they visit the animals, have family dinners on the property, and just enjoy the beauty. It is their little escape from reality.
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