The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine

The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine At The Center of Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine, we believe pain shouldn’t prevent you from doing what you love. Levy, Dr. Nadia F. Levy, Dr. Diane M.

The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine offers busy New Yorkers convenient and comprehensive podiatric health care to get them back on their feet fast. We are dedicated to providing the most excellent podiatric medical care, delivered with compassion and concern for you, the patient. Our podiatric practice specializes in general foot and ankle care, sports medicine, orthopedic foot condi

tions, diabetic foot and wound care, geriatric foot care, fractures, and foot surgery. We are dedicated to providing busy New Yorkers with podiatric care that’s accessible, with prompt diagnosis and treatment plans that are tailored to your individual needs and lifestyle. Our highly trained team of podiatrists, Dr. Jonathan M. Castro, Dr. Josef Geldwert, and Dr. Katherine Lai, offer a full spectrum of comprehensive foot health care for the entire family, treating all types of acute and chronic conditions, including flat feet, bunions, heel pain/plantar fasciitis, neuromas, arthritis, Achilles tendon issues, hammertoes, fungal toenails, corns, calluses, warts, ankle sprains, gout, metatarsalgia and more. We know that our patients are very busy people and that’s why at our mid-town Manhattan location we strive to make your podiatric care experience as convenient and efficient as possible. Early morning and evening appointments are available, and we accept a wide variety of HMOs, PPOs, and other health plans. We hope you’ll turn to us for all your foot and ankle health needs. We’ll get to the root of the problem quickly and help you get back on your feet and be the very best you can be, pain-free.

For runners, fall is all about marathon prep. As you work in your miles and ramp up your efforts, be sure not to ignore ...
08/20/2025

For runners, fall is all about marathon prep. As you work in your miles and ramp up your efforts, be sure not to ignore shin splints or any pain in the ball of your foot! They're the early "red flags" of overuse injuries, and believe us: you don't want to see what comes next. Listen to your body, and if you need extra guidance, take a look at our blog: https://tinyurl.com/y9hj4wsw

Level up your "everything shower" routine! That luxurious, multi-step self-care ritual shouldn't stop at your ankles. Tr...
08/13/2025

Level up your "everything shower" routine! That luxurious, multi-step self-care ritual shouldn't stop at your ankles. True head-to-toe wellness includes your feet. Add a gentle exfoliation with a pumice stone and finish with a deep, hydrating foot cream. It's the perfect final step to feeling truly refreshed and restored: www.podiatrysportsmed.com

Athletes are all about pushing limits, and that drive doesn’t stop with a diabetes diagnosis. But managing diabetes whil...
08/06/2025

Athletes are all about pushing limits, and that drive doesn’t stop with a diabetes diagnosis. But managing diabetes while training comes with unique challenges that can impact performance and recovery. Our blog post breaks down the most common concerns athletes with diabetes face to help you train safely: https://tinyurl.com/yffy2u9j

Pickleball is a fantastic way to stay active and social, but the quick sprints, sudden stops, and lateral movements can ...
07/30/2025

Pickleball is a fantastic way to stay active and social, but the quick sprints, sudden stops, and lateral movements can take a serious toll on your feet. The Center for Podiatric Care & Sports Medicine explains one way we help players step past pain: Shockwave Therapy! https://tinyurl.com/4esmnbcb

Squeezing in every last bit of summer court time? Be warned: the quick lateral movements common to racket sports are tou...
07/30/2025

Squeezing in every last bit of summer court time? Be warned: the quick lateral movements common to racket sports are tough on your feet! If you're feeling new pain in the ball of your foot or ankle instability, take a look at our blog for a quick guide to hurting less (and winning more!) : https://tinyurl.com/2pajruup

You’re jogging, and jogging, and halfway in, you feel this intense pain in your shins. What’s going on here? Yikes- it’s...
07/16/2025

You’re jogging, and jogging, and halfway in, you feel this intense pain in your shins. What’s going on here? Yikes- it’s most likely the dreaded shin splints. Talk about a cardio-crusher. But do we at The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine have a solution? You bet w do: https://tinyurl.com/3ds8tw7w

We don’t mean to get on your nerves, but if your foot nerves are out of whack, it could warrant a much-needed trip to th...
07/11/2025

We don’t mean to get on your nerves, but if your foot nerves are out of whack, it could warrant a much-needed trip to the podiatrist. If you can’t feel your feet, are experiencing numbness and tingling, or all the above, you could have Morton’s neuroma, or a wider, systemic issue causing peripheral neuropathy. Learn more about how we can help with your nerve problems: https://tinyurl.com/55x2e6ne

Wishing you a day of barbecues, laughter, friends, and family. Happy 4th of July!
07/04/2025

Wishing you a day of barbecues, laughter, friends, and family. Happy 4th of July!

New Blog Post - Stretch smart for your sport! The Center for Podiatric Care & Sports Medicine shares essential warm-up a...
06/25/2025

New Blog Post - Stretch smart for your sport! The Center for Podiatric Care & Sports Medicine shares essential warm-up and cool-down moves to help prevent foot and ankle injuries: https://tinyurl.com/352tech2

The internet is lighting up with mentions of Sara Jessica Parker in "And Just Like That..." More specifically, people ar...
06/18/2025

The internet is lighting up with mentions of Sara Jessica Parker in "And Just Like That..." More specifically, people are discussing her sandals!

She picked a good pair, and we're glad to see arch support in the spotlight. That said, the best shoe recommendations come from foot and ankle experts, not TV classics. For better Steps in the City, get in touch with us! https://tinyurl.com/3nrkxwxd

You need your Achilles tendon for pretty much everything, so anything that weakens it spells serious trouble! Learn how ...
06/11/2025

You need your Achilles tendon for pretty much everything, so anything that weakens it spells serious trouble! Learn how to spot the signs, take early action, and prevent more serious injuries with some tips from our latest blog: https://tinyurl.com/39kue4n3

Hurting heels? Aching arches? Don't wait for it to get worse, and don't think the pain will vanish on its own! To get mo...
06/04/2025

Hurting heels? Aching arches? Don't wait for it to get worse, and don't think the pain will vanish on its own! To get moving, get active, and get past whatever's bothering you, contact us today: https://tinyurl.com/3nrkxwxd

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120 E. 56th Street, Suite 1150
New York, NY
10022

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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At The Center of Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine, we believe pain shouldn’t prevent you from doing what you love. We are dedicated to providing the most excellent podiatric medical care, delivered with compassion and concern for you, the patient. Our podiatric practice specializes in general foot and ankle care, sports medicine, orthopedic foot conditions, diabetic foot and wound care, geriatric foot care, fractures and foot surgery. We are dedicated to providing busy New Yorkers with podiatric care that’s accessible, with prompt diagnosis and treatment plans that are tailored to your individual needs and lifestyle. Our highly trained team of podiatrists, Dr. Jonathan M. Levy, Dr. Nadia F. Levy, Dr. Diane M. Castro, Dr. Josef Geldwert, Dr. Katherine Lai and Dr. Vera Malezhik offer a full spectrum of comprehensive foot health care for the entire family, treating all types of acute and chronic conditions, including: flat feet, bunions, heel pain/plantar fasciitis, neuromas, arthritis, Achilles tendon issues, hammertoes, fungal toenails, corns, calluses, warts, ankle sprains, gout, metatarsalgia and more. We know that our patients are very busy people and that’s why at our mid-town Manhattan location we strive to make your podiatric care experience as convenient and efficient as possible. Early morning and evening appointments are available, and we accept a wide variety of HMO’s, PPO’s and other health plans. We hope you’ll turn to us for all your foot and ankle health needs. We’ll get to the root of the problem quickly and help you get back on your feet and being the very best you can be, pain-free.