• 80 Maiden Ln #905A New York, NY 10038
  • 41 Clark Street Brooklyn, NY 11201

Welcome to Downtown Physicians

DR. Aakruti Bhalja, DPM was raised in New Jersey and attended Rutgers University. She completed her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, nutrition and psychology. Throughout college, she was involved in volunteering at local hospitals, nursing homes and traveled overseas to participate in service work. She then received her doctorate from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, where she gained extensive knowledge of all aspects of the lower extremity. During her time there, she was involved in a service trip to Kolkata, India which served the local underprivileged diabetic population.

Board-Certified
Podiatric Foot Surgeon

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SERVICES

We are obsessed with providing the highest level of service. Every step of your experience at Downtown Physicians will be with attention, care, and empathy. We pride ourselves on our patient-centered approach. Due to our central location, access to the office is easy with multiple modes of transportation including subway, car, ferry, LIRR, and PATH. Booking appointments is easy via our online portal, ZocDoc, or by phone. Patient records are accessible online.

Dr. Aakruti Bhalja is a Board-Certified Podiatric Foot Surgeon at Downtown Physicians. Having trained with some of the top surgeons in America, she can offer advanced minimally invasive treatments for foot problems such as Bunions, Hammertoes, Corns, and Flat Foot. Due to her expertise, many podiatry residents in training scrub into her cases to learn her techniques. She provides lectures for various medical staff including doctors, physical therapists, chiropractors, and residents, on various topics on the diseases of the foot and surgical techniques.

TRAINING & MEMBERSHIPS

  • Bachelor’s Degree from Rutgers University
  • Doctorate Degree from New York College of Podiatric Medicine
  • Member of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery

DIAGNOSES TREATED

  • Bunions
  • Ingrown Toenail Surgery
  • Hammertoes and Corns
  • Cheilectomy
  • Plantar Warts
  • Neuroma Surgery
  • Ankle Pain
  • Corn Removal Surgery
  • Achilles Tendon
  • Orthotics
  • Ingrown Toenails
  • Cosmetic Foot Surgery
  • Toe Pain
  • Plantar Fascia Surgery
  • Achilles Tendon Surgery
  • Flat Foot Surgery
  • Heel Spur Surgery
  • Hammer Toe Surgery
  • Bunion Surgery
  • ★★★★★

    High quality service. Dr Bhalja is very professional and knowledgeable. She is very courteous and was able to obtain my results promptly. She knew exactly what treatment is needed and addressed all my questions and concerns.
  • ★★★★★

    I’ve been treated by Dr. Bhalja of Downtown Podiatry Physicians over the years. The practice dealt with my Plantar Fasciitis and ankle issues as well as arch/heel problems. It’s close to Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan so the location is perfect. In every instance the Dr. was thorough in my examination and correctly assessed the location/cause of the pain I experienced- P. Badami.
  • ★★★★★

    High quality service. Dr Bhalja is very professional and knowledgeable. She is very courteous and was able to obtain my results promptly. She knew exactly what treatment is needed and addressed all my questions and concerns.
  • ★★★★★

    High quality service. Dr Bhalja is very professional and knowledgeable. She is very courteous and was able to obtain my results promptly. She knew exactly what treatment is needed and addressed all my questions and concerns.
  • ★★★★★

    High quality service. Dr Bhalja is very professional and knowledgeable. She is very courteous and was able to obtain my results promptly. She knew exactly what treatment is needed and addressed all my questions and concerns.
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