Dr. Fred DeLucia sworn in as Honorary Police Surgeon of the New York City Police Department
Ankle Surgeon in NYC Swearing-In Ceremony for Dr. DeLucia as Honorary Police Surgeon of the New York City Police Department by Commissioner William Bratton and Police Chief James O’Neil. This photo was taken one day prior to the retirement of the long career of Commissioner Bratton and the induction of Police Chief O’Neil to the post of the new police commissioner of the NYPD. Dr....
Ensuring Children’s Health
Ankle Surgeon in NYC April is National Foot Health Awareness Month and the New York State Podiatric Medical Association’s (NYSPMA) 1,200 doctor-members are focused on educating parents regarding the importance of having healthy feet and shoes that fit properly. Since sports can play a key role in children’s activities, parents and other caregivers should be aware of the injuries...
Foot and Ankle Surgeons of New York FAA
FAASNY provides Long Island and New York City area with the best surgical and non-surgical treatments for the foot and ankle. FAASNY was established in Lake Success, NY by Dr. Fred DeLucia and Dr. Joseph Alencherry, who both have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the lower leg and foot. They are also surgically trained in advanced reconstructive...
Staying Active to Age Gracefully
Healthy Aging As the great wave of baby boomers enters their sixties, old definitions of what it means to be a “senior” don’t fit this dynamic group. This is the generation that embraced aerobics in the ‘80s, home gyms in the ‘90s and personal trainers in Y2K! So being fit and staying fit is an important component of the boomer’s identity. According to the U.S. National Center for Health...
Melanoma Symptoms Frequently Diagnosed by Podiatrists
Melanoma When members of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA) were surveyed on whether they had ever discovered melanoma or skin cancer during a routine foot examination, 75% of the foot specialist respondents answered positively. Survival rates are dramatically lower when melanoma is found on the foot since it often goes unnoticed until the patient is having a serious...