Aleksandr Emerel, DPM FACFAS
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Sciatica vs. Herniated Discs: Understanding the Difference
If you are struggling with lower back pain that radiates down your leg, you might have hit the internet searching for answers, only to find the terms “sciatica” and “herniated disc” discussed frequently. This is because both conditions can cause debilitating back...
Why Do My Feet Hurt When I Wake Up in the Morning?
You open your eyes, stretch, and sit up, ready to start the day. But the moment your feet hit the floor, a sharp or aching pain shoots through your heels, arches, or the balls of your feet. Morning should feel refreshing, yet instead, you find yourself hobbling to the...
How Long Does Achilles Tendonitis Take To Heal?
Are you a fitness enthusiast or a dedicated athlete who has suddenly been sidelined by a nagging, persistent pain in your calf and ankle? That sharp or aching sensation that flares up during or after activity could be the result of Achilles tendonitis. The Achilles...
SPECIALTIES
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Foot & Ankle Surgery
- Lower Extremity Trauma
- Ankle Arthroplasty
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Undergraduate — Marist College
- DPM — Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
- Residency — New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, PMSR/RRA (Chief Resident)
- Fellowship — Broadlawns Medical Center Foot & Ankle Reconstruction and Trauma
CERTIFICATION
- American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Board-Certified in Foot and Reconstructive/Rearfoot Ankle Surgery
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)
- Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association (PPMA)
- American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
INTERESTING FACTS
Dr. Emerel took an early interest in Foot & Ankle when he participated in Division I Track & Field/Cross Country at Marist College. During his time as a podiatry student and resident, he completed many competitive races including Philadelphia Marathon and Broad Street Run. After residency, he completed advanced training in complex lower extremity traumatic fractures and ankle arthroplasty/implant at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Emerel was born in Moscow, Russia and is fluent in Russian.