AboutSands

Podiatric Medicine: Your Partner in Patient Care: 

Podiatric Medicine: Your Partner in Patient Care David J. Sands, DPM, FACFAS 560 Northern Blvd, Suite 206 Great Neck, NY 11021

Education and Training: 

Education and Training Four years undergraduate degree (S.U.N.Y. Binghamton, Class of 1989) Four years in podiatric medical school (New York College of Podiatric Medicine, Class of 1996) 3 years of residency (Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical Centers (Formerly, The Catholic Medical Centers of Brooklyn and Queens), 1996 - 1999)

Scope of Practice/Specializations: 

Scope of Practice/Specializations State of New York: Scope of practice covers: Any condition of the foot, below the ankle Specialization in Wound Care Reconstructive Surgery Biomechanics, Orthotics

Partnering in Patient Care: 

Partnering in Patient Care Trauma Diabetic Care Dermatology Sports Medicine Arthritis Biomechanics/ Surgical Interventions

Trauma: 

Trauma Foot and Ankle Fractures Soft Tissue Trauma (lacerations, nail injuries) Strains/Sprains ER On-call

Diabetic Care: 

Diabetic Care Multi-disciplinary Care Diabetic Education and Preventive Care Wound Care Inpatient and Outpatient Diabetic Foot Care Medicare Diabetic Shoe Programs Footwear Recommendations

Dermatology: 

Dermatology Onychomycosis – Topical and Oral Treatments Bacterial/Fungal Infections (Athlete’s Foot) Cysts, Warts, Blisters Corns/Calluses Nails – Ingrown, etc.

Sports Medicine: 

Sports Medicine Coordinating care of athletes from “weekend warriors” to serious athletes in training (high school, college and professional) Kids to Adults Walking/Running Footwear Recommendations Orthotics, Shoe Inserts

Arthritis: 

Arthritis Coordinating Patient Treatments Conservative Care: Orthotics, Shoe Modifications, Physical Therapy Surgical Care: Joint Fusions, Joint Replacement, Joint Implantation

Biomechanics: 

Biomechanics Forefoot Pain and Injury Stress Fractures and Injuries Neuromas Bursitis Capsulitis Leg Pain and Cramps Muscular vs. Vascular

Biomechanics: 

Biomechanics Rearfoot Pain and Injury Heel Pain – Multiple treatment options Plantar Fasciitis, Orthotics, Physical Therapy, Surgery Achilles Tendonitis

Surgical Interventions: 

Surgical Interventions Bone Deformities and Conditions Bunions Hammertoes Tumors Neuromas/Soft Tissue Lesions Ingrown Nails

David J. Sands, DPM: 

David J. Sands, DPM Hospital Affiliations: North Shore/LIJ Health Systems Mary Immaculate, Jamaica St. John’s Queens (Elmhurst) New Island Hospital Insurances Accepted: Medicare, 1199, Americhoice, Anthem, Atlantis, BCBS, Careplus, Cigna, Elderplan, Empire Plan (out of network), Fidelis, GHI, Healthnet, Healthplus, HIP, Horizon, Humana, Magnacare, Oxford, PHCS, United, Vytra, Worker’s Compensation Name of contact person (Hilary) 516-482-8826 Email: footmail@sandspodiatry.com Web: www.sandspodiatry.com Member of the APMA since 1999