Michal Waldman, DPM

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Michal Waldman, who serves patients in Tampa, Florida.

Recognized as a caring and compassionate podiatrist, Dr. Waldman sees patients at North Tampa Foot Care. She is trained in all areas of podiatric medicine and surgery, including but not limited to pedal dermatology, biomechanics and sports medicine, routine podiatry care, diabetic foot care, infectious disease, pediatrics, basic and advance biological wound care therapies, pain management, mesenchymal stem cell and amniotic fluid injections, peripheral neuropathy, and limb salvage. 

“Too many people assume that because they’re getting older or they’ve had an injury that they can’t continue what they wanted to do, whether it’s running, playing sports or just moving around. About 90% of the time, that’s just not true. When we take care of your foot and ankle pain, we’re giving you back a lifetime of enjoyment” expressed the doctor.

Located in Tampa, Florida, North Tampa Foot Care is a podiatric medical and surgical practice aimed at improving both personal foot care as well as overall health. Dr. Waldman is committed to providing scientific information and medical guidance to all those who desire good health.

“Your feet are the foundation of your body. When you are experiencing problems with your feet, it affects your well-being. These problems can make it difficult to manage all aspects of your life in a healthy and productive way and seeing a podiatrist could be the right answer. Dr. Michal Waldman understands this and makes a commitment to your better foot health. She has worked with patients with all types of medical issues including, but not limited to, peripheral neuropathy, gout, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, injuries, incessant pain, bunions, hammertoes, and much more” as stated on her website. 

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Waldman completed her undergraduate education at Brandeis University and went on to attend Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, where she graduated at the top of her class. 

She completed her surgical residency at the DVA New York Harbor Healthcare System, affiliated with New York University School of Medicine, where she served as Chief Medical and Surgical Resident. 

Passionate about her profession, she is board-certified through the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, which exists to offer podiatric physicians a comprehensive board qualification and certification process.

Among her professional affiliations, Dr. Waldman is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine, the Council for Nail Disorders, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and the American Podiatric Medical Association.

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. 

An authority in her field, Dr. Waldman continues to serve as a leader in non-surgical treatments for foot and ankle pain and often lectures to undergraduate students, medical students, and residents at universities and hospitals throughout the country. 

On a more personal note, she grew up in the Tampa Bay area. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband Daniel, son Jonathan, and dog Abe.

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