Improving Your Step, One Foot at a Time.
Welcome to Elizabeth Youngewirth, DPM, PLLC, where we strive to provide the highest quality foot and ankle care to our patients in New York, NY. Our practice is committed to serving Inwood, Washington Heights, and the surrounding communities with compassionate and personalized care. We believe that patient education is essential to making informed decisions about your health, which is why we have developed a comprehensive website loaded with valuable information about podiatry and podiatric problems and treatments.
Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing individualized attention to each of our patients, ensuring that they receive the best possible care. We offer various services for ingrown toenails, bunion surgery, laser toenail fungus, heel pain laser treatment, custom orthotics, laser wart treatment, diabetic wound care, and more. Our goal is to help our patients achieve and maintain optimal foot and ankle health.
Our Services
At Elizabeth Youngewirth, DPM, PLLC, we offer a wide range of services to help our patients achieve and maintain optimal foot and ankle health. Here is a closer look at the services we provide:
- Ingrown Toenails: Ingrown toenails can cause pain, swelling, and even infection in the big toe. Our practice offers safe and effective treatment options for ingrown toenails, including removal and prevention techniques to help our patients avoid future problems.
- Bunion Surgery: Bunions are misaligned big toe joints that can become swollen and tender. If nonsurgical treatments are ineffective, we offer bunion surgery to realign the joint and relieve pain.
- Laser Toenail Fungus: Toenail fungus can cause discoloration, thickening, and other unpleasant symptoms. Our practice uses state-of-the-art laser technology to safely and effectively treat toenail fungus, without the need for medications or invasive procedures.
- Heel Pain Laser Treatment: Heel pain can be caused by a variety of conditions, including plantar fasciitis. Our practice offers laser treatment for heel pain, which can provide fast and effective relief without the need for medications or invasive procedures.
- Custom Orthotics: Custom orthotics are specialized devices that can help to correct foot and ankle alignment issues, providing relief from pain and preventing future problems. Our practice offers custom orthotics that are designed to fit each patient's unique needs.
- Laser Wart Treatment: Warts are benign growths that can appear on the feet and cause discomfort or embarrassment. Our practice uses laser technology to safely and effectively remove warts, without the need for invasive procedures or medications.
- Diabetic Wound Care: Diabetes can increase the risk of foot and ankle wounds that are slow to heal or become infected. Our practice provides specialized care for diabetic wounds, including wound cleaning, dressing changes, and monitoring to ensure proper healing.
Meet Our Team
Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care to each of our patients. Led by Dr. Elizabeth Youngewirth, our practice includes a team of qualified and experienced podiatrists, nurses, and support staff. We are committed to providing the highest level of care to our patients, and we take the time to get to know each patient as an individual.
Testimonials
We are proud of the relationships we have built with our patients and are grateful for the many positive reviews and testimonials we have received. Here are a few examples of what our patients have to say about their experiences with our practice:
- "The good doctor was very professional and helpful. I would highly recommend her." (Jimmy V)
- "Love this office, from the nurses to the doctor, very warm and welcoming. Always willing to help. And the wait isn't long, either!" (Tiffany L)
- "Very very good doctor, did not rush me out, very thorough, paid special attention to my issues. I never experienced one like her. Very happy I found this place. I even told her
Overall Experience
The reviews of Dr. Elizabeth Youngewirth and her office are mixed, with some patients having excellent experiences and others having negative ones.
Positive Aspects
Patients praise Dr. Youngewirth's kind, caring, and professional demeanor. They appreciate her patience in explaining their options and her attention to their individual needs. The staff is also commended for being friendly, professional, and efficient.
Negative Aspects
On the other hand, some patients have expressed dissatisfaction with the long wait times, feeling that the office is disorganized and unprofessional. They also report difficulties in getting through to the office on the phone or in getting their paperwork done in a timely manner.
Specific Issues
One patient mentions that the office had trouble responding to radiology about a prescribed test, which almost resulted in their MRI appointment being canceled. Another patient reports that the wait times are long, with some waits exceeding two hours.
Individual Experiences
Some patients have had excellent experiences with Dr. Youngewirth, praising her thoroughness and gentle care. Others have had disappointing experiences, with long wait times and a sense of disorganization.
