Dr. Shazia Amar, DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot & Ankle Surgery
1435 86th St Suite 2 Brooklyn NY, 11228About
Shazia Amar, DPM, is a podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at her private practice, Artisan Podiatry PC, in Brooklyn, NY. Furthermore, she has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including Brooklyn Hospital Center, Maimonides Medical Center, New York Community Hospital of Brooklyn and NewYork-Presbyterian and Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. As a podiatrist, she has dedicated training and unique experience in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions that affect the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. Moreover, Dr. Amar has an impressive professional journey that spans thirteen years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in all facets of foot and ankle surgery and podiatric medicine. Throughout her many years of experience, she has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of his practice as evidenced by her sterling record. Hence, she ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of her work. Dr. Amar commenced her medical journey as a research pathologist. Equipped with a biochemistry and chemistry college degree, she considered becoming a pediatrician before discovering podiatry and deciding to become a foot doctor.
Education and Training
NY Coll of Podiatric Medicine DPM 2002
Long Island University MS Biochemistry 1998
New York University BA Biochemistry 1997
Board Certification
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
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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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