Ep. 37 - Foot and Ankle Specialty with Podiatrist Dr. Scott Hanauer

In this episode of the Beyond Physio Podcast, Dr. Dave Kwon of Next Level Physio invites Podiatrist Dr. Scott Hanauer of Garden State Pain & Orthopedics. They discuss Dr. Scott's introduction to Orthopedics and Podiatry, foot and ankle surgery, and the importance of Physical Therapy and post-op procedures. Foot and Ankle Specialist Scott Hanauer, DPM, believes excellent patient care is based on a foundation of compassion, trust, and expertise. At Garden State Pain & Orthopedics, he works with his patients throughout Clifton, West Orange, Edison, and Jersey City, New Jersey, to build relationships of mutual respect in order to help them return to what they love doing as safely and pain-free as possible. Dr. Hanauer is trained in sports-related injuries, including ankle arthroscopy, ankle ligament repair and reconstruction, fracture repair, Achilles tendonitis and tears, and tendon injury and cartilage restoration surgery. He also specializes in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, including ankle replacement, flat foot and cavus foot reconstruction, and ankle and midfoot fusions. Dr. Hanauer is also trained in advanced minimally invasive forefoot surgery, including bunion correction, hammertoe deformity correction, and arthritis. Dr. Hanauer completed his undergraduate education at the University of Maryland, earning his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiological Sciences. He earned his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine Degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City, where he graduated in the top 10 of his class with Cum Laude honors while receiving numerous scholarships and awards. Dr. Hanauer went on to complete his residency at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Northern Virginia.  During training, he served as Chief Resident. His training focused on complex surgical reconstruction of the foot and ankle. He is active in research and is an author of a number of publications and posters in peer-reviewed journals and national conferences. As an attending physician, he continues to play an active role in the training and education of residents. Dr. Hanauer is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, an associate member of the Board of American Foot & Ankle Surgeons, and a member of the New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society. He is from Livingston, New Jersey. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, golf, NYC sports, and spending time with his wife Jessica, family, friends, and his dog, Finn.      To find out more about Dr. Hanauer visit: gardenstatepain.com Dr. Scott's Instagram: @footankledr Garden State Pain & Orthopedics: @gardenstatepainortho Don't forget to check out our Instagram: @beyondphysiopodcast Learn more about Dr. Dave and Next Level Physio: nlphysio.com