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If you are looking for a Board Certified Podiatrist in Northern or Southern Dutchess County, we welcome you to our practice.

Dr. John L. Zboinski and Dr. Richard H. Frankel are licensed podiatrists and believe their patients deserve to have the information needed to make good choices about their foot and ankle care. Our goal is to educate each patient and begin a relevant treatment program with the highest quality of care available. We know you have many options when choosing us.  We will work together to find the answers that will comfort you and bring you relief for whatever your foot or ankle disorder.

We take pride in providing you with a comfortable office experience. Our qualified staff is friendly and will ensure a pleasant visit. Our main office is conveniently located in the Medical Arts Building on the Northern Dutchess Hospital Campus at 91 Montgomery Street in Rhinebeck, NY.  Our location has ample parking, wheelchair accessibility, and easy access to our front door.

Dr. Zboinski and Dr. Frankel have privileges at to Northern Dutchess Hospital and Vassar Brothers Medical Center.  In addition, our doctors treat patients at the Wound Care Centers of Northern Dutchess Hospital, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, and Sharon Hospital.

We offer same day visits for acute injuries such as sprains/strains, contusions, fractures, etc.  We have on-site x-rays so you won’t have to wait for hours in an emergency room.  Most insurances are accepted. We welcome patients with Workers’ Compensation and No-Fault injuries, including evaluations for out of work/out of school or return to work/return to school.

We are here to serve our community heroes: veterans, police officers, firefighters and all first responders.

We invite you to call our office with any questions or concerns you may have.



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  • John Zboinski
    DPM, FACFAS

    Dr. Zboinski is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He has privileges at Northern Dutchess Hospital and Vassar Brothers Medical Center. 

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  • Richard H. Frankel
    DPM, FACFAS

    Dr. Frankel is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is also Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

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  • Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)

    What Is PTTD?The posterior tibial tendon serves as one of the major supporting structures of the foot, helping it to function while walking. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is a condition caused by changes in the tendon, impairing its ability to support the arch. This results in flattening ...

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  • Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)

    Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as a stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation, or, rarely, a cyst. Because there are several potential ...

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  • Flexible Flatfoot

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  • Ganglion Cyst

    What Is a Ganglion Cyst? A ganglion cyst is a sac filled with a jellylike fluid that originates from a tendon sheath or joint capsule. The word “ganglion” means “knot” and is used to describe the knot-like mass or lump that forms below the surface of the skin.   Ganglion cysts are among ...

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  • Webbed Toes

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  • Weak Ankles

    Weak ankles may be a result of previous ankle injuries, but in some cases they are a congenital (at birth) condition. The ankles are sore, and “give way” easily while standing, walking, or doing other activities. When an ankle is injured, it may take a few weeks to many months to fully heal. Often, ...

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  • Varicose Veins

    Varicose veins are usually due to improperly functioning valves within the veins. The veins typically appear prominent or look "raised."  The condition can cause swelling of the legs, ankles, and feet. The skin may become discolored due to leakage of blood into the surrounding tissues, and ulcers may ...

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  • Turf Toe

    What is Turf Toe? Turf toe is a sprain of the big toe joint resulting from injury during sports activities. The injury usually results from excessive upward bending of the big toe joint. The condition can be caused from either jamming the toe, or repetitive injury when pushing off repeatedly when running ...

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  • Toe Walking

    Toe walking, a condition in which a person walks on the toes or ball of the foot, is most often seen in young children learning to walk. A child who does not outgrow toe walking in early childhood should be evaluated by a foot and ankle surgeon. Toe walking may be idiopathic (habitual) or it can be caused ...

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  • Toe and Metatarsal Fractures (Broken Toes)

    The structure of the foot is complex, consisting of bones, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. Of the 26 bones in the foot, 19 are toe bones (phalanges) and metatarsal bones (the long bones in the midfoot). Fractures of the toe and metatarsal bones are common and require evaluation by a specialist. ...

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