Jay Mermelstein, DPM, DABMP, a Podiatrist in Private Practice

Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Jay Mermelstein, who serves patients in Mount Vernon, New York & East Windsor, New Jersey. 

Dr. Mermelstein is a board-certified podiatrist who has been in practice since 1988. He maintains two offices, one in Mount Vernon, New York and the other in East Windsor, New Jersey. There, he specializes in treating podiatric medical conditions of the foot and ankle using the most current and state-of-the-art equipment and treatment practices. He also integrates quality of care with communication and compassion, as well as emphasizes patient education in medical conditions and proper footwear. His goal is to provide the highest quality of foot care.

Dr. Mermelstein is also affiliated with Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital in Mount Vernon, New York. Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is a 176-bed, community-based teaching hospital that has been serving the medical needs of the community and region since its founding in 1891.

Dr. Mermelstein earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1988. He then went on to complete his residency at the same College in 1989. Dr. Mermelstein also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. 

Dr. Mermelstein is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the New York State Podiatric Medical Association. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine. Furthermore, Dr. Mermelstein is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM). The ABPM exists to offer podiatric physicians a comprehensive board qualification and certification process in podiatric medicine and orthopedics.

Podiatry or podiatric medicine is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower extremity. Podiatrists treat a variety of foot and ankle ailments, including calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, and arch problems. They also treat foot and leg problems associated with diabetes and other diseases. 

Dr. Mermelstein is married with two children. He is an avid animal lover and has four dogs of his own.

Learn More about Dr. Jay Mermelstein:

Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/3105000-Jay-Mermelstein-Podiatrist-Foot-and-Ankle-Specialist or through his private practice, https://www.drjaymermelstein.com/staff.html

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