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Foot surgery · Board certified

A board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, when surgery is the right answer.

Most foot problems never need an operation. When one does, you want a surgeon who tried the simpler options first, explains your choices plainly and follows you through recovery herself. Dr. Rottenberg is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is an attending in foot surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital.

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Board-certified foot surgeon · FACFAS · Mount Sinai faculty · English, French, Hebrew & Spanish

Foot and ankle examination
Board certifiedAmerican Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery

Information from the practice of Fabienne Rottenberg, DPM, board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and Clinical Instructor in Orthopedics at Mount Sinai. Updated . This page is general information, not a diagnosis.

Book a visit if…

  • Non-surgical care has not fixed the problem
  • You were told you need surgery and want a second opinion
  • You want to know if minimally invasive surgery is an option
  • A deformity is getting worse or limiting what you can do

Call the office first if…

  • You had surgery elsewhere and now have fever, spreading redness or drainage
  • You have sudden severe pain or swelling after surgery
  • You need surgery scheduled around travel or work
  • You have diabetes and a wound that is not healing

Surgery last, not first

You try the simpler options first.

Shoes, padding, orthotics, injections, laser therapy and time solve many foot problems. Dr. Rottenberg recommends surgery when those have not worked, or when waiting would make the problem harder to fix.

Before and after

What to expect if you do need surgery.

You get a clear explanation of the procedure, why it suits your foot, what recovery involves and how much time you will need off your feet, in writing. Dr. Rottenberg sees you herself after surgery, from the first check to your return to normal shoes.

Surgery is scheduled at a Mount Sinai facility or another appropriate surgical setting, depending on the procedure. Your insurance is checked before you book.

Your options

Foot surgery Dr. Rottenberg performs

Your options depend on the problem, your health and your goals.

Bunion surgery

Traditional and minimally invasive bunion correction.

Hammertoe correction

Straightening toes that are bent, painful or rubbing.

Plantar fascia surgery

For heel pain that has not responded to months of good care.

Morton’s neuroma surgery

Removing or releasing a painful nerve between the toes.

Permanent ingrown toenail correction

An in-office procedure for nails that keep growing in.

Second opinions

A review of a surgery you have been offered elsewhere.

Dr. Fabienne Rottenberg

Who treats you

Dr. Fabienne Rottenberg, DPM, FACFAS

  • Board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Attending in foot surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital
  • Clinical Instructor in Orthopedics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Foot and ankle fellowship at Shaare Zedek Medical Center

Telehealth available: some questions and follow-ups can be handled by video. Ask when you call.

Training, credentials and hospital affiliations

285 West End Ave at 73rd St · Mon–Thu, 9–5

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Find out whether you need surgery, which kind, and what recovery really involves.

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Questions patients ask

Foot & Ankle Surgeon: common questions.

Your own answer depends on an in-person exam. Call the office if your question is not here.

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What does “board-certified foot and ankle surgeon” mean?

It means the surgeon passed the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery examinations and a review of her own surgical cases. You can check any surgeon’s status on the ABFAS website.

Do you offer minimally invasive surgery?

Yes, for bunions when the bunion is suited to it. Dr. Rottenberg will tell you whether a minimally invasive or traditional approach suits your foot better.

Where is the surgery done?

At a Mount Sinai facility or another appropriate surgical setting, depending on the procedure. Many foot procedures are outpatient, so you go home the same day.

Can I get a second opinion?

Yes. Bring your imaging and the surgeon’s notes if you have them. A second opinion often confirms the plan, and sometimes shows a simpler option.

Will insurance cover my surgery?

Surgery that is medically necessary is often covered. The office checks your plan before surgery is scheduled.

Related care

Other problems Dr. Rottenberg treats

Bunions & Bunion Surgery

Bunion treatment and minimally invasive bunion surgery from board-certified foot surgeon Dr.

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Hammertoes

Hammertoe treatment on Manhattan’s Upper West Side: padding, shoes and orthotics first, and hammertoe correction surgery when needed, from board-certified foot surgeon Dr.

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Morton’s Neuroma & Neuropathy

Burning, tingling or numbness in the feet? Morton’s neuroma and neuropathy treatment on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, including Qutenza patches, injections, MLS laser and surgery when needed..

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Sources

Further reading from medical organizations

This page is general information, not a diagnosis. If you think you have an emergency, call 911.

Foot & Ankle Surgeon · Upper West Side

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