Joseph D. Ruffo, DPM

Joseph D. Ruffo, DPM Joseph D. Ruffo, DPM has the credentials and expertise to treat all of your foot and ankle concerns. Most insurances accepted.

Comprehensive foot care from sport injuries, pediatrics, diabetic care and nail infections to flat feet and foot discomfort.

Corns and calluses are areas of thick, hardened skin that form when the feet are exposed to repeated pressure or rubbing...
04/21/2026

Corns and calluses are areas of thick, hardened skin that form when the feet are exposed to repeated pressure or rubbing. Calluses are usually larger, spread out, and often less painful, while corns are smaller and more focused. A corn has a hard center, or core, that pushes into the deeper layers...

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Chronic tophaceous gout is an advanced form of gout that develops when uric acid builds up in the body. The result is ha...
04/14/2026

Chronic tophaceous gout is an advanced form of gout that develops when uric acid builds up in the body. The result is hard deposits, called tophi, that form around joints and soft tissues. Uric acid is a natural waste product, but high levels can lead to crystal formation that triggers...

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Diabetic limb salvage is a set of treatments aimed at preventing limb loss in people with severe foot complications from...
04/07/2026

Diabetic limb salvage is a set of treatments aimed at preventing limb loss in people with severe foot complications from diabetes. It is often necessary due to conditions such as a severe form of peripheral artery disease, foot ulcers, or gangrene caused by poor circulation and nerve damage. Risk...

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Extensor tendinopathy is a musculoskeletal condition involving irritation or inflammation of the extensor tendons that r...
03/24/2026

Extensor tendinopathy is a musculoskeletal condition involving irritation or inflammation of the extensor tendons that run along the top of the foot and help lift the toes during walking. This condition may develop when these tendons experience repetitive strain or excessive pressure. Causes can...

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Heel bursitis causes pain at the back of the heel. It occurs when a small fluid-filled sac, called a bursa, becomes infl...
03/10/2026

Heel bursitis causes pain at the back of the heel. It occurs when a small fluid-filled sac, called a bursa, becomes inflamed. The bursa, which sits between the Achilles tendon and the heel bone, helps reduce friction as the foot moves. When repetitive stress, tight calf muscles, poorly fitting...

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Poor circulation is a concern for people with diabetes because narrowed blood vessels reduce oxygen flow to the feet. Wh...
03/03/2026

Poor circulation is a concern for people with diabetes because narrowed blood vessels reduce oxygen flow to the feet. When tissues lack blood, small pressure areas can break into open sores called foot ulcers, often on the ball of the foot or under the big toe. These wounds may not hurt when nerve...

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46 Little East Neck Road
Babylon, NY
11702

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Monday 9:30am - 1:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm

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