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Dr. Steven Wells, DPM

Physical Therapy, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Integrative Medicine
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Favor Foot Ankle Leg & Wound Center 2045 State Route 35, South Amboy, NJ 08879
(929) 207-4669

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Brief Intro

Steven Wells, DPM, PhD has been in practice since 1997 offering the finest general podiatric care with specialties in limb salvage, diabetic foot reconstruction surgery, podopediatrics, sports medicine, wound care, regenerative medicine, arthritic problems, and aesthetics.Dr. Wells began his postsecondary education at Lehman College in New York City before earning his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1997. After an internship in 1998 at St. Clare Hospital, Dr. Wells completed a residency at Interfaith Medical Center in 1999 and a Fellowship at SUNY Downstate in 2000. Additionally, in 2017, Dr. Wells received a PhD in Philosophy from Newburgh College.Dr. Wells is Board Certified and licensed to practice Podiatry in both New York and New Jersey, with hospital affiliations at Brookdale Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian, and Richmond University Medical Center. He is both well respected and active in the podiatric community, with memberships in the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), the New Jersey Podiatric Medical Association, the American Board of Lower Extremity Surgery, the American Diabetes Association, the National Alliance of Woundcare and Ostomy, and the Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing.Dr. Wells is also a former clinical assistant professor in the Department of orthopedics at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, and an international lecturer and Surgeon of the Diabetic Foot and Lower Extremity Medicine. Dr. Wells is active in doing annual dynamic diabetes education seminars and screenings in several islands of the Caribbean including Jamaica, Belize, Carriacou, Petite Martinique, and Grenada. He is the founder and CEO of the Diabetic Foot Centre Group which is responsible for educating and training physicians, nurses, and health care providers on how to develop multidisciplinary foot centers for the purpose of Decreasing Lower extremity amputations for diabetes.Being fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Wells makes all patients in his Edison, NJ practice feel welcome, while utilizing his impressive training and 23 years of experience to successfully treat a wide variety of podiatric needs.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

SUNY Downstate Medical Center

RESIDENCY

Interfaith Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

New York College of Podiatric Medicine - 1997

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Favor Foot Ankle Leg & Wound Center
2045 State Route 35, South Amboy, NJ 08879
Mon:8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue:8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed:8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu:8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri:8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sat:9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Podiatry
Foot & Ankle Surgery
Pediatric Sports Medicine
Integrative Medicine
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Regenerative Medicine
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Physical Therapy
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Pediatric Rheumatology

Conditions Addressed

Atheletes Foot
Diabetic Foot Care
Achilles Tears (Acute and Chronic)
Toenail Fungus
Ingrown Nails
Plantar Warts
Calluses
Foot Pain
Ankle And Other Foot Joints
Foot Sprains
Plantar Fasciitis
Foot Arthritis
Bunions
Athlete's Foot
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Pain
Ankle Sprains
Ankle Arthritis
Foot and Ankle Fractures
Bunions
Juvenile Bunions
Corns
Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Flat Feet (Flatfoot)
Fungus
Toe and Forefoot Fractures
Ankle Fractures
Geriatric Foot Care
Hammertoes
Heel Pain
Heel Spurs
Lymphedema
Neuroma
Pediatric Foot Conditions
Sports injury
Venous Ulcer
Wound Care
Clubfoot (Talipes Equino Varus) Congenital
Avascular Necrosis
Diabetes
Diabetic Vascular Disease
PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease)
Venous Leg Ulceration
Spider Veins
Sports Injuries of the Hand/Wrist
Foot Orthotics
Custom Orthotics and Braces
Wounds
Post-Operative Wounds
Ankle
Ankle Dislocations
Ankle Instability
Ankle Trauma
Acute Ankle Sprain
Bone Tumors of Foot, Ankle and Lower leg
Crush Injuries to the Ankle and Foot
Foot & Ankle arthroscopy
Arthritis
Joint Arthritis
Tailors Bunion
Gangrene
Tendinitis
Heel Deformities
Calcaneus (heel) Fractures
Treatment for Nail Fungus
Nail Fungus
Sweaty Feet
Cavus Feet (High Arched Foot)
Chronic Ankle Sprain
Chronic Inflammation
Leg Swelling
Swelling
Rhumatoid Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Morton's Neuroma
ACL Injuries
ACL Tears
Cartilage Defect
Cartilage Tear
Knee Cartilage Lesions
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Meniscal Tears
Meniscus Injuries
Dislocations
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Stress Fractures
Tibia Stress Fractures
Severs Disease / Calcaneal Apophysitis
Metatarsus Adductus (C-shaped foot)
Bow Legs
In-toeing (Pigeon Toed)
Knock Knees
Developmental Disabilities

Procedures Performed

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
Diabetic Foot Care
Fungal Nail Laser Therapy
Physical Therapy
Durable Medical Equipment
Wound Care Treatment
Wound Care
Podiatric Care
Podiatric Dermatology
Plantar Wart Removal
Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries
Diabetic Limb Salvage
Diabetic foot surgery
Diagnostic and Clinical Evaluations
Limb Salvage
Posttraumatic Limb Salvage
Swift Therapy
Laser for Fungus Toenails
Laser Fingernail Fungus Treatment
Plantar Plate Repair
Orthotics
Foot Orthotics
Custom Orthotics
Custom Made Orthotics
Pre-Prosthetic Surgery
Prosthesis
Hyperbaric Medicine
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Heel Pain Treatment
Ingrown Toenail Removal
Permanent Removal of Ingrown Toenails
Ankle Fusion
Minimally Invasive Ankle Surgery
Foot & Ankle Reconstruction
Ankle Stabilization
Ankle Joint Arthroscopy (Ankle Scope)
Foot Care
Foot Fusions
Foot Reconstruction
Foot Trauma
Geriatric Foot Care
Forefoot Reconstructive Surgery
Drop Foot Surgery
Vascular Testing
Vascular Access Screening & Management
Spider Vein Treatment
Spider Veins Removal
Orthopedic Medical Evaluation
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Injury Management
Sports Medicine
Sports Performance
Wound care center
Wound debridement
Wound reconstruction
Wound Repair
Leg Bypass with Vein or Prosthetic Graft
Grafts and Nerve Therapy
Muscle and Tissue Grafting
Tenex (Percutaneous Tenotomy)
PRP
PRP/Stem Cell Therapy
PRP Treatment
PRP joint injections
PRP Injections
Medical Spa
Achilles Repair
Achilles Surgery
Surgical Repair of Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Surgical Treatment for Ankle Arthritis
3-D Bunionectomy
Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Meritain Health
Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare
Hamaspik Choice
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Tricare
Palmetto GBA
MagnaCare
Molina Healthcare
Clover Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
CDPHP
Humana
Medicare
AmeriGroup
Oscar Health Insurance
HealthFirst (NY)
EmblemHealth
VillageCareMax
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
MetroPlus Health Plan
Aetna Better Health

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