Aleksandr Emerel, DPM FACFAS
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Rotator Cuff Tear or Frozen Shoulder? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
Shoulder pain has a way of creeping into nearly every part of daily life. Simple movements — like reaching into a cabinet, fastening a seatbelt, getting dressed, or even finding a comfortable sleeping position — can suddenly become frustrating or downright painful....
Tips on How to Relieve Hip Pain While Sleeping
Sleep plays a vital role in healing, recovery, and overall well-being. Unfortunately, hip pain can make getting a full night’s rest feel nearly impossible. Tossing and turning to find a comfortable position, waking up from sharp or aching pain, or starting the morning...
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...
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.