Aleksandr Emerel, DPM
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Management of Chronic Tendon Injuries
Tendons are tough, fibrous tissues that connect muscle to bone and play a critical role in our movement, from helping us swing a tennis racket to allowing us to lift groceries or climb the stairs. But for all their strength and flexibility, tendons are also...
Why Is My Thumb Twitching?
Thumb twitching, medically referred to as fasciculation, occurs when small muscles in the hand contract involuntarily. While it may feel like something serious is going on, the truth is that this twitching can be triggered by a wide range of causes, from not getting...
Nutrition for Bone and Joint Health
The foods you eat affect much more than just your weight and energy levels; they also play a significant role in your long-term bone and joint health. That’s why having a balanced diet is essential. But what does a “balanced diet” consist of? It should include an...
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.