A podiatrist is a physician and surgeon of the foot who has been medically trained to treat the foot and lower leg. This practice involves curing such problems as plantar fasciitis, heel pain, heel spur syndrome, bunion, and neuroma.

Dr. Elaine Shapiro believes in offering various modalities; i.e., preventive care, medical intervention and surgical treatment services. She specializes in orthotics.

Her practice began in 1980 and has grown because it is a reflection of a doctor constantly striving to provide the highest quality of health care in the field of podiatric medicine and surgery.