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5 Best Podiatrists in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Bunion surgery and a stubborn ingrown toenail don't call for the same podiatrist in New York, and picking the wrong specialty focus can mean a second appointment you didn't need. Between them, the practices below have logged 1,687 Google reviews, and four of the five sit at a 4.9 or a perfect 5.0, so the real decision here is which one's scope actually matches your foot problem.

Short answer: Gotham Footcare and Podiatry - Downtown tops this list at 4.9 stars across 740 reviews, running surgery, physical therapy, and imaging out of one Downtown office. If you're weighing bunion surgery specifically, Manhattan Foot Specialists markets that procedure by name and holds a perfect 5.0 across 116 reviews, while Dr. Nelya Lobkova stands out for custom orthotics and non-surgical nail restoration. Expect a standard visit to run in the low hundreds of dollars before insurance.
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Podiatrists in New York, matched to what you actually need treated

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Gotham Footcare and Podiatry - Downtown 4.9 ★ 740 Full-scope care: surgery, sports medicine, imaging View ›
2 TD Podiatrist - William St 4.9 ★ 475 Walk-in care for sprains, fungal infections, and trauma View ›
3 Foot Doctor of New York 5.0 ★ 199 Ingrown toenails and fast in-office fixes View ›
4 Dr. Nelya Lobkova, DPM 4.8 ★ 157 Custom orthotics and non-surgical nail restoration View ›
5 Manhattan Foot Specialists 5.0 ★ 116 Bunion surgery specifically View ›
5 Best Podiatrists in New York (2026)

Podiatrists ranked by scope and results

Gotham Footcare and Podiatry - Downtown logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Gotham Footcare and Podiatry - Downtown

4.9740 Google reviews

Gotham Footcare and Podiatry runs a Downtown Manhattan office covering an unusually wide clinical scope: minimally invasive bunion surgery, hammertoe correction, Lapiplasty, Morton's neuroma treatment, and diabetic foot care, alongside its own physical therapy and imaging services. The practice's site lists dozens of named conditions from plantar fasciitis to tarsal tunnel syndrome, and its team includes multiple named doctors patients request directly. This breadth means a patient can move from diagnosis through surgery to post-op PT without switching practices.

What people praise

  • Reviewers name specific doctors, including Dr. Chow and Dr. Trueman, for thorough diagnosis and treatment explanations
  • In-house physical therapy sessions credited with tangible pain reduction after just a few visits
  • Front desk and clinical support staff (Aimee, Juanita) repeatedly praised by name
  • Patients describe X-rays reviewed and explained on the same visit, no separate imaging trip needed

Worth knowing

  • A larger, multi-doctor practice, so continuity with one specific doctor isn't guaranteed
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume740 · 96th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The deepest review base and the widest clinical scope on this page, from sports injuries to surgery to imaging, make it the strongest default if you're not yet sure exactly what your foot needs.

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233 Broadway Rm 1775, New York, NY 10007

TD Podiatrist - William St logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

TD Podiatrist - William St

4.9475 Google reviews

TD Podiatrist runs several Manhattan locations, including this William Street office, positioned around walk-in, same-day treatment for ankle sprains, foot and ankle trauma, diabetic foot and wound care, and fungal or ingrown toenails. Its own site emphasizes accepting most insurance providers and getting patients seen fast rather than by appointment weeks out. Reviewers name Dr. Danilova and Dr. Raman for handling acute injuries and short in-office procedures.

What people praise

  • Patients with a sudden ankle injury describe being seen the same day with X-rays and MRI reviewed thoroughly
  • A short in-office procedure for foot pain earned praise for being handled kindly and without a long wait
  • Multiple reviewers specifically value the walk-in model over needing to schedule ahead
  • Front desk staff (Wendy, Jennifer) called out for a warm, informative first visit

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer described a booking mix-up and a last-minute cancellation, worth confirming your slot the day before
  • A patient arriving in a wheelchair flagged the entrance as difficult to navigate
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume475 · 89th
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: If your problem is acute (a sprain, an injury, a sudden infection) rather than a planned procedure, this practice's walk-in model is built for exactly that.

Website+1212-933-9023 Directions

Street Level, 156 William St Ste 103, New York, NY 10038

Foot Doctor of New York logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Foot Doctor of New York

5.0199 Google reviews

Foot Doctor of New York centers on Dr. Raphael Lilker, board certified in podiatric medicine and board qualified in foot and ankle surgery, treating bunions, hammertoes, sesamoiditis, neuromas, and stress fractures from a TriBeCa office. The practice also specializes in reconstructive and cosmetic foot surgery for both adult and pediatric patients. Reviews describe both conservative treatment and in-office surgical fixes handled in a single visit.

What people praise

  • A perfect 5.0 average, tied for the top rating on this page
  • One reviewer describes a 32-year ingrown toenail problem resolved painlessly in a single visit
  • Multiple patients mention wait times under 5 minutes
  • The office and waiting area are repeatedly described as clean and welcoming

Worth knowing

  • A single location, less convenient if you're not near Lower Manhattan
  • Several of the strongest reviews date back a few years rather than this year
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume199 · 82nd
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: For a specific, contained problem like an ingrown nail or a fast in-office surgical fix, the reviews here read as some of the most satisfied patients on this page.

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291 Broadway #810, New York, NY 10007

Dr. Nelya Lobkova, DPM logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Dr. Nelya Lobkova, DPM

4.8157 Google reviews

Dr. Nelya Lobkova runs Step Up Footcare in TriBeCa, board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, treating foot pain, ankle injuries, toenail disorders, and biomechanical conditions using conservative and minimally invasive techniques. She's also a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner and treats running, biking, skiing, and dance-related injuries as a sports medicine podiatrist. Her practice specializes in Onyfix, a non-surgical nail restoration treatment named directly in patient reviews.

What people praise

  • A patient with over a year of unresolved toenail issues describes a full recovery through her Onyfix-based treatment
  • Custom orthotic inserts credited by name with resolving chronic foot pain, not just masking it
  • Reviewers describe X-rays reviewed side by side with a clear explanation of every treatment option
  • Multiple patients mention insurance coverage explained clearly for each option offered

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer noted a longer wait on a busy day, though the delay was communicated
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume157 · 75th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: If orthotics or a nail restoration procedure is specifically what you're comparison-shopping for, her specialism and the reviews describing it are the clearest match here.

Website+1212-606-4065 Directions

291 Broadway Rm 810 8th Floor, New York, NY 10007

Manhattan Foot Specialists | Bunion Surgery Experts | Best Podiatrists in NYC logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Manhattan Foot Specialists | Bunion Surgery Experts | Best Podiatrists in NYC

5.0116 Google reviews

Manhattan Foot Specialists runs multiple New York locations, including this Financial District office, and markets itself directly around minimally invasive, no-scar bunion and hammertoe surgery performed by board-certified physicians. Its site lists an extensive range of surgical procedures, from Achilles tendon repair to neuroma surgery, alongside conservative options like orthotics and plantar fasciitis treatment. Reviewers consistently name Dr. Patel for pre-surgical consultations and follow-up care.

What people praise

  • A perfect 5.0 average with the tightest rating spread on this page, just one review below five stars
  • Multiple reviewers describe Dr. Patel taking time to fully explain a diagnosis before any procedure
  • Patients repeatedly mention feeling comfortable and unrushed during consultations
  • Several reviewers have returned for multiple visits over the years and remain satisfied each time

Worth knowing

  • Smallest review count on this page, so the sample is thinner than some of the others here
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume116 · 68th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: If bunion surgery is what you searched for, this is the practice built specifically around that procedure, and the consultation-focused reviews back it up.

Website+1646-518-1861 Directions

80 Maiden Ln #1204F, New York, NY 10038

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score

Rating is each practice’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many patients have actually reviewed them, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a perfect score built on a handful of reviews doesn’t automatically outrank one backed by hundreds. Recency checks how current the review activity still is. No practice can pay to change any of these numbers.

What does a podiatrist visit cost in New York?

None of these five practices publish a fixed visit fee on their sites, and podiatric costs shift a lot depending on whether you’re using insurance, and whether the visit is a routine exam, imaging, or a procedure like bunion surgery. Ask directly about your coverage and any cash-pay rate before booking.

Podiatrists serving New York

These five practices cluster around Lower Manhattan, the Financial District, TriBeCa, and the Lower East Side, with Manhattan Foot Specialists also running offices in Midtown, Union Square, and Park Slope. If you’re searching “podiatrist near me” from further uptown or in Brooklyn, a couple of these practices already have a second location closer to you.

What to ask before you book

  • Do you treat my specific condition (bunions, sprains, nail issues, orthotics) as a regular part of your practice?
  • If I need surgery, is it done in-office or at a surgical center?
  • Do you accept my insurance, and what’s the cash rate for a standard visit?
  • Can I get a same-day or walk-in appointment for an acute injury?
  • Will I see the same doctor throughout treatment, including any follow-up?
  • Do you offer custom orthotics or non-surgical alternatives before recommending a procedure?

Frequently asked questions

How do I know which podiatrist to pick for my specific problem?

Match the practice’s stated scope to your issue. A sudden sprain or infection fits a walk-in practice; a planned procedure like bunion surgery fits a practice that specifically lists that surgery; a chronic nail or orthotics issue fits a practice with a named specialism in that area. All five practices here list their specific services on their own sites.

Do all podiatrists perform surgery?

No. Some practices on this page emphasize walk-in, non-surgical care for everyday issues like sprains and fungal infections, while others specifically market surgical procedures like bunion correction. Ask directly whether surgery is something the practice performs in-house or refers out.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these practices?

We pulled real Google Business Profile data for podiatry practices serving New York, then ranked by rating, review volume, and how current the review activity is. Every figure on this page comes from that public record.

How often is this updated?

We refreshed this list in July 2026 and revisit it periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Do I need a referral to see a podiatrist in New York?

Most insurance plans let you book directly with a podiatrist without a referral, but some HMO-style plans still require one, so check your specific coverage first.

The bottom line

Gotham Footcare and Podiatry is the safest default given its review depth and the sheer range of conditions it treats under one roof. But if you already know your problem, from bunion surgery to a stubborn nail, match it to the practice built specifically around that scope rather than defaulting to the biggest name.

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