Empire Podiatry

Empire Podiatry: Podiatry and Sports Medicine in Midtown and Downtown, New York

Empire Podiatry is a podiatric clinic with two locations in New York, one in Midtown and one in Downtown. Its medical director is Dr. Stephanie Lubin, DPM, MS, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon and sports medicine specialist. The clinic treats patients of all ages and activity levels, and its approach focuses on addressing the cause of pain, not just the symptoms. Dr. Lubin speaks English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.

Areas of Care and Services

The clinic's activity is organized into several blocks of services and conditions:

• Sports Medicine: treatment of foot and ankle injuries, gait analysis, kinesiology taping, management of stress fractures and alignment. Injuries treated include ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, foot and ankle fractures, tendon injuries, hallux rigidus or "turf toe", Morton's neuroma, and running injuries.
• Custom Orthotics and Braces: custom-made insoles and braces for ankle, foot, knee, or back pain.
• Diabetic Foot: diabetic foot care and wound management.
• Neuropathy and Nerve Pain: evaluation and treatment plan for neuropathy.
• Child and Adolescent Foot: pediatric podiatric care.
• Foot and Ankle Surgery: minimally invasive surgery, including the Lapifuse® technique for bunions.
• Regenerative Medicine: non-invasive therapies aimed at reducing pain, repairing damaged tissue, and restoring mobility. Includes shockwave therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), red light therapy, stem cell therapy, fat pad fillers, and Botox® for sweaty feet.
• Other Conditions: bunions, hammertoes, heel pain, plantar fasciitis and heel spurs, foot and ankle injuries, skin conditions such as warts, athlete's foot and lumps, toenail injuries and infections (including laser for fungus), and wound management.

Diagnosis and Technology

The clinic uses diagnostic ultrasound and digital X-rays to accurately evaluate conditions of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. According to its presentation, these tools provide immediate and highly accurate information.

Lapifuse® Procedure for Bunions

Empire Podiatry performs Lapifuse® procedures with the goal of correcting the bunion and realigning the foot by treating the problem at its source. The clinic describes this technique as more than a cosmetic correction: it is presented as a precise realignment procedure.

Patient Care Approach

The clinic emphasizes explaining diagnoses in plain language, reviewing treatment options, and ensuring the patient understands the next steps. It also notes that it offers quick appointments, even next-day, for emergencies or routine issues. Dr. Lubin has been regularly featured on television programs to talk about podiatry and the importance of foot health.

Locations and Hours

Empire Podiatry has two offices in New York: one in Midtown and one in Downtown. The Midtown location is open Monday through Friday, with hours that vary by day. The Downtown location is open on Thursdays. Specific hours for each location are detailed in the locations section.

Locations and Offices

Midtown Office: 8 West 38th St Suite 503, New York, NY 10018

Downtown Office: 65 Broadway Suite 1004, New York, NY 10006