John Shields, DPM

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Dr. John Shields is a Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon in New York, NY with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of foot and ankle disorders. As a Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon, John Shields, DPM performs foot and ankle diagnostic imaging, pain and mobility assessment, foot and ankle surgery, and treatment of acute foot and ankle injuries and disorders. Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery is a medical specialty centered on the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of a variety of foot and ankle conditions that affect people of every age. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeons include sprains, broken bones, complications arising from diabetes and poor circulation, abnormal growth, nerve pain, hammertoe, arthritis, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, neuroma, athlete's foot, skin disorders, athletic injuries, congenital birth defects, and infection. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeons include x-ray, MRI, and CT diagnostic imaging, foot and ankle surgery, pain and mobility assessment, patient education, in-office pain relief of minor foot and ankle disorders, and referrals to physical therapists or other specialists as needed.