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Podiatric foot surgeon

Dr. Marisa Giustiniano, DPM — Downtown Podiatry Physicians

Board-certified podiatric foot surgeon with expertise in forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery including Lapiplasty and minimally invasive bunionectomy.

Portrait of Dr. Marisa Giustiniano

Dr. Marisa Giustiniano, DPM, known as "Dr. G," is a highly skilled podiatric surgeon who graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.

With a passion for providing exceptional foot and ankle care, Dr. G completed her surgical residency training at Long Island Jewish/North Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health, where she served as the chief resident in her final year.

During her residency, she gained extensive training in elective forefoot, rearfoot and ankle surgery, specializing in advanced procedures such as the Lapiplasty bunionectomy, minimally invasive bunionectomy, and arthroscopic surgery.

Her expertise in these innovative techniques allows her to offer patients the most effective and least invasive treatment options available.

Education and training

  • Bachelor of Science, James Madison University
  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, New York College of Podiatric Medicine
  • Long Island Jewish/North Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health

Certifications

  • Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM)
  • Diplomate, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS)

Clinical focus

  • Sports Medicine & Active Lifestyle injuries
  • Foot and Ankle surgery
  • Bunion and Hammertoe correction
  • Tendon, ligament and cartilage injuries
  • Minimally invasive foot surgery
  • Regenerative Medicine (PRP, Stem Cells)
  • Arthritis and Joint preservation
  • Fracture and trauma care

Affiliations

  • APMA, NYSPMA

Languages spoken

  • English

Financing options

  • We accept all major insurance plans, including: United Healthcare, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, GHI, 1199 and Empire Plan.
  • We accept credit cards and cash. We do not accept checks.
  • We do not accept HMO plans, Medicaid or Medicare.