Erato Giokas, DPM

Podiatrist

Dr. Erato Giokas is a Podiatrist in Morristown, NJ with special training and skill in treating disorders and injuries of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. As a Podiatrist, Erato Giokas, DPM performs diagnostic imaging of the foot, pain and mobility assessment, and treatment of acute foot injuries and disorders. Podiatry is a medical specialty that deals with disorders and dysfunction of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Podiatrists 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 Podiatrists 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.

A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon

Dr. Erato Giokas is an Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Morristown, NJ with special training and skill in treating all disorders of the foot and ankle, both surgical and non-surgical. As an Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Erato Giokas, DPM performs treatments for arthritis, ankle joints, hindfoot, midfoot, and forefoot joints. Foot and Ankle Surgery is a sub-specialty of orthopedics and podiatry that focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders of the foot and ankle. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons include malleolar fractures, tibial pilon fractures, calcaneus fractures, navicular and midfoot injuries and metatarsal and phalangeal fractures; arthritis care (primarily surgical) of the ankle joint, hindfoot, midfoot, and forefoot; congenital and acquired deformities like adult acquired flatfoot, non-neuromuscular foot deformity, diabetic foot disorders, hallux valgus; as well as common pediatric foot and ankle conditions like clubfoot and tarsal coalitions. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons include orthotics, physical therapy, NSAID and DMARDs prescription, bunionectomies, fusion of joint spaces, and surgical reconstruction.

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, foot and ankle surgeons deal with adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine foot and ankle, and children's foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.

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  Medical School

  New York College of Podiatric Medicine

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  Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (BSBME)

  New Jersey Institute of Technology

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  Biomedical Engineering - Master of Science (MS)

  New Jersey Institute of Technology

Dr. Giokas graduated from the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, New Jersey, with a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in biomedical engineering. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City, graduating at the top of her class.

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  Member of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine

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  Member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons