Heel & arch pain
Morning heel pain, plantar fascia symptoms, or persistent arch discomfort.
About heel & arch painPodiatrist · Upper West Side, Manhattan
Heel pain, bunions, plantar warts, toenail problems and foot injuries, treated by Dr. Fabienne Rottenberg, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon who teaches at Mount Sinai. You get a clear diagnosis, simple options first, and surgery only when you need it.
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Dr. RottenbergDPM · Upper West SideStart with what you feel
You do not need a diagnosis to choose the right first visit.
Morning heel pain, plantar fascia symptoms, or persistent arch discomfort.
About heel & arch painPain after a fall, a twist, a stubbed toe or a workout.
About sprains & fracturesA painful bump at the big toe, or shoes that no longer fit. Including minimally invasive surgery.
About bunions & bunion surgeryA painful spot on the sole. SWIFT treatment with no cutting and no dressing.
About plantar wartsThick, yellow or crumbly nails. Laser treatment and Keryflex nail restoration.
About toenail fungusA nail edge digging in, red or infected. Usually treated the same visit.
About ingrown toenailsRecurring activity pain, gait concerns, or questions about custom support.
About custom orthoticsPreventive diabetic foot care, skin breakdown, or a wound that needs attention.
About diabetic foot & wound careBurning, tingling, numbness, or pain around the ball of the foot.
About neuroma & nerve painScroll to see more concerns
Treatments in the office

Board-certified Upper West Side podiatrist
Dr. Fabienne Rottenberg is a podiatric physician and foot surgeon serving Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Trained at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, with a foot and ankle fellowship at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, she is a Clinical Instructor in Orthopedics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, and Mount Sinai Queens.
Her role is to help patients understand the problem before deciding on treatment—whether the appropriate path is conservative care, an in-office option, surgery, or coordination with another specialist.
Fast scheduling guidance
Tell the team what hurts, when it began, and whether there was a recent injury.
What patients can expect
Your visit is designed to replace uncertainty with an evaluation, understandable options, and a plan that fits your needs.
Similar symptoms can have different causes. Dr. Rottenberg starts by listening, examining, and clarifying what needs attention.
Understand what may be happening, what the choices are, and what each next step is designed to accomplish.
Conservative care, in-office treatment, surgery, or referral is considered according to the evaluation—not selected from a menu.
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Plan your visit with confidence
These answers help set expectations. The office can clarify availability, coverage, and appointment details.
Contact the office
No. Many foot and ankle problems can feel similar. Start with the main symptom and when it began; the diagnosis and treatment plan follow an in-person evaluation.
Mount Sinai currently lists Dr. Rottenberg as accepting new patients. Call the office to confirm availability for your concern and preferred appointment time.
Participation and coverage can vary by exact plan and by service. Call with the full plan name shown on your card before booking. A carrier name alone is not a guarantee of coverage.
Bring a photo ID, insurance information, a medication list, any relevant imaging or records you already have, and the shoes or orthotics connected to the problem when applicable.
Yes. Some questions and follow-up visits can be handled by video. New foot problems usually need an in-person exam first. Ask when you call.
A consultation is not a surgery booking. Dr. Rottenberg evaluates the problem and discusses appropriate options, including conservative care and surgery when indicated.
No. Online messages are not monitored for emergencies. If you believe you are having a medical emergency, call 911 or seek emergency care.
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Upper West Side appointments
Call the office or review the short appointment-request form to prepare for scheduling.