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Medical pedicure · Podiatry office

A medical pedicure, done safely in a podiatry office.

A medical pedicure gives you clean, comfortable, good-looking feet with the safety of a medical office. Sterile instruments are used, and your nails and skin are checked for problems along the way. It is ideal if you have diabetes, thick or fungal nails, corns and calluses, or would simply rather avoid a salon.

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Board-certified foot surgeon · FACFAS · Mount Sinai faculty · English, French, Hebrew & Spanish

Podiatrist examining a patient’s foot
Sterile instrumentsNails and skin checked

Information from the practice of Fabienne Rottenberg, DPM, board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and Clinical Instructor in Orthopedics at Mount Sinai. Updated . This page is general information, not a diagnosis.

Book a visit if…

  • Thick, hard-to-cut or fungal toenails
  • Corns and calluses that keep coming back
  • You have diabetes or circulation problems
  • You want a pedicure without salon infection risks

Call the office first if…

  • An open sore, blister or wound on the foot
  • Redness, swelling or drainage around a nail
  • A painful ingrown toenail
  • A dark spot or streak on a nail

What is included

What happens during a medical pedicure.

Nails are trimmed and thinned, corns and calluses are reduced, and the cuticles and skin are cleaned up, all with sterilized instruments. Along the way, nails and skin are checked for fungus, ingrown nails, warts and other problems, so they can be treated early.

  • Sterilized instruments for every patient
  • Nails and skin checked as part of the visit
  • Advice on keeping feet healthy between visits

Your options

Often combined with

A medical pedicure pairs well with treatment for these common problems.

Toenail fungus treatment

Laser and prescription treatment for fungal nails.

Keryflex nail restoration

A natural-looking nail over a damaged one.

Diabetic foot care

Safe nail and callus care as part of your diabetic foot plan.

Corn and callus care

Relief from painful pressure spots, and advice to stop them returning.

Dr. Fabienne Rottenberg

Who treats you

Dr. Fabienne Rottenberg, DPM, FACFAS

  • Done in a podiatry office, not a salon
  • Sterilized instruments for every patient
  • Board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Problems spotted early and treated in the same office

Telehealth available: some questions and follow-ups can be handled by video. Ask when you call.

Training, credentials and hospital affiliations

285 West End Ave at 73rd St · Mon–Thu, 9–5

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Clean, comfortable feet, done safely with sterile instruments.

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Questions patients ask

Medical Pedicure: common questions.

Your own answer depends on an in-person exam. Call the office if your question is not here.

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How is a medical pedicure different from a salon pedicure?

It is done in a medical office with sterilized instruments, and your nails and skin are checked for problems. The focus is health and comfort first, with clean, neat-looking feet as the result.

How much does a medical pedicure cost?

Call the office for current pricing. Medical pedicures are usually not covered by insurance, but treatment of a medical problem found during the visit may be.

Is it safe if I have diabetes?

Yes. It is one of the safest ways for people with diabetes to have nail and callus care, because it is done with sterile instruments by a foot care professional.

How often should I have one?

Many people come every 6 to 10 weeks, or before summer and special events. Your nails and skin will guide how often.

Related care

Other problems Dr. Rottenberg treats

Toenail Fungus & Laser

Toenail fungus treatment on Manhattan’s Upper West Side: laser, prescription medicine and Keryflex nail restoration from podiatrist Dr.

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Diabetic Foot & Wound Care

Diabetic foot exams, wound care for foot ulcers, and diabetic shoes on Manhattan’s Upper West Side from podiatrist Dr.

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Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown toenail treatment on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.

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Sources

Further reading from medical organizations

This page is general information, not a diagnosis. If you think you have an emergency, call 911.

Medical Pedicure · Upper West Side

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