Neal Blitz, DPM, FACFAS

Board Certified Podiatrist

Dr. Neal Blitz is a Podiatrist and Foot & Ankle Surgeon who runs private practices in New York City and in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Blitz is “The Bunion King®” and is the creator of the Bunionplasty® Procedure (plastic surgery for bunions) which has revolutionized bunion surgery. He has over 17 years of podiatric experience and specializes in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Blitz received his DPM from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, then completed a residency focused on Elective & Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery at the Swedish Medical Center, and was awarded an AO Trauma fellowship in Dresden, Germany, focused on trauma and reconstructive techniques. He is board certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery and is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS).

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How to

Tell if Your Foot Is Broken

Your foot contains about 26 bones, many of which are prone to injury. You can break a toe if you kick something, you can break your heel if you jump from a certain height and land on your feet, and you can also break oth...

How to

Crack Your Ankle

Sometimes, when you stretch a certain way, you may notice a popping or cracking noise in your joints. If you have ankle pain and soreness, stretching so that your ankle deliberately cracks can sometimes give you the reli...

What Is Trench Foot? Home Remedies, Causes, & More

Medically-verified ways to cure immersion foot at homeTrench foot, also called immersion foot, develops when your feet are exposed to cold, unsanitary water for long periods of time—many hours or days in a row. Trench ...

How to

Treat Athlete's Foot

Experts agree that athlete's foot can often be treated at home with over-the-counter remedies. It's caused by a fungus that can infect the skin and thrives in wet, warm places. If you notice a scaly rash that itches or b...

How to Massage Your Own Feet

Treat your feet to an orthopedic rub at home If your feet are feeling stiff and sore, giving yourself a foot massage is a fast and easy way to get relief. And you don't have to be a professional massage therapist—even ...

How to

Treat a Foot Stress Fracture

A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone caused by repetitive force or stress. They often result from overuse of the bone. Stress fractures can cause significant discomfort, especially in areas of weight-bearing use,...

How to

Treat a Broken Ankle

Experts agree that the best treatment for a broken ankle depends on the location of the break and the severity of your injury. A broken bone can be really painful, but you can manage your discomfort with first aid, medic...

How to

Treat Pain at the Top of the Foot

Ouch! Foot pain is the worst. Unlike say a finger or a hand injury, with foot pain you still have to keep walking around and using your foot as you go about your day. If you have pain on top of your foot, like from a foo...

How to

Stretch the Arch of Your Foot

If you’re on your feet all day or if you’re wearing shoes without good support, you may feel pain in your arch muscles on the bottoms of your feet. Luckily, there are many easy stretches you can try at home that don'...

How to

Recover From a Foot Injury

Experts agree that you need to rest an injured foot to help it heal, especially if it's swollen. Unfortunately, it's really easy to injure your foot, and even a minor foot injury can temporarily limit your mobility. Rese...

Foot Fractures: Treatment, Symptoms & More

What to do if you fracture your footA fracture is a break in your bone or the surrounding cartilage, and the severity of a foot fracture can range from what is called a "hairline" or "stress" fracture to a full break acr...