Gary S. Saphire DPM, FACFAS
Podiatry
At Parkway Podiatry in Brooklyn, New York, Gary Saphire, DPM, offers his patients top-tier care for their feet and ankles, along with the education they need to make the right podiatric decisions.
Industry: Health Services
Affiliations:
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery
American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review
Board Certified
Board Certified
National Board of Podiatric Examiners
Board Certified
Board Certified
New York State Podiatric Medical Association
New York Academy of Sciences
American Diabetes Association
Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Member
Member
Columbia Presbyterian
Fellow
Fellow
American Podiatric Medical Association
Member
Member
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Fellow
Fellow
Press Releases By Gary S. Saphire DPM, FACFAS
Apr 28, 2022
Dr. Gary S. Saphire DPM
Dr. Gary S. Saphire earned his doctorate of podiatric medicine at Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, cum laude in 1978 and completed his residency at Coney
Career Accomplisments
Medical Evaluation Officer – Medical Reserves Corps; New York City Department of Health
Surgical Mentor – Division of Podiatry, Department of Surgery – The Brooklyn Hospital Center
Judge – New York City Science Fair
Malpractice Panel – New York State Supreme Court
Ambulatory Surgery Committee – Community Hospital
Ambulatory Surgery Committee – Community Hospital
Academic Committee, Residency Training Program – Community Hospital
Credentials Committee – The Brooklyn Hospital Center
Antibiotic Usage Committee – Caledonian Hospital
Utilization Review Committee – Caledonian Hospital
About:
As a board-certified podiatrist with years of experience serving people with a wide range of foot and ankle ailments, he helps his patients in the Bensonhurst and Gravesend neighborhoods get the treatments, exercises, shoes, and education they need to walk with comfort and confidence. Dr. Saphire attended the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, Illinois. He then completed his residency at Coney Island Hospital, where he served as the chief resident in podiatry for a year. He also studied flat feet surgical skills and diabetic foot and ankle surgery. Today, Dr. Saphire is board-certified in foot and ankle surgery, as well as quality assurance and utilization review. He’s a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association. He uses the latest procedures to treat his patients’ foot and ankle challenges, including OssaTron® shockwave therapy and arthroscopic procedures. Dr. Saphire shares his expertise not just with his patients, but with the surrounding community and the medical field. Dr. Saphire has lectured on several topics, including foot and ankle trauma, Achilles tendon repair, and plastic surgery techniques for the feet. He’s also a published author on multiple arthroscopic issues and has served as the Director of Foot & Ankle Surgery at both the Brooklyn Hospital Center and Caledonian Hospital.
Industry: Health Services
Current Organization: Parkway Podiatry
Specialty: Podiatry
Honors & Awards: Lecturer
Affiliations: American Board of Podiatric Surgery, American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review, National Board of Podiatric Examiners, New York State Podiatric Medical Association, New York Academy of Sciences, American Diabetes Association, Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian, American Podiatric Medical Association, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons,
Family: Spouse, Grace, Children, Erika and Emily
Website: https://www.parkwaypodiatry.com/
Career
(2012 - 2013)
Brooklyn Endoscopy & Ambulatory Surgery Center Podiatry Residency of Brooklyn
On-site Residency Director
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(2005 Present)
New York Methodist Hospital
Assistant Attending; Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(2004 - 2006)
House of Delegates, NYSPMA
Delegate
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1997 - 1998)
Presidents’ Council, NYSPMA
Chairman
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1996 - 1998)
Kings Division, NYSPMA
President
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1996 - 1998)
Kings Division, NYSPMA
Past President
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1996 - 1998)
New York College of Podiatric Medicine; The Division of Graduate Medical Education
Adjunct Faculty
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1996 - 1997)
Presidents’ Council, NYSPMA
Vice Chairman
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1995 - 1996)
Presidents’ Council, NYSPMA
Secretary Treasurer
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1994 - 2005)
The Long Island College Hospital
Assistant Attending, Division of Podiatry
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1994 - 1999)
Caledonian Campus
Attending; Division of Podiatry
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1994 - 1999)
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
Director, Podiatric Education
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1994 - 1998)
Lutheran Medical Center
Assistant Attending; Division of Podiatry
Brookyln, New York, United States of America
(1994 - 1996)
Kings Division, NYSPMA
Vice President
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1992 - 1995)
Kings Division, NYSPMA
Secretary
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1991 - 1994)
The Brooklyn Hospital; Center Podiatry Residency Program
Associate Director
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1991 - 1994)
The Brooklyn Hospital; Center Podiatry Residency Program
Associate Director
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1990 - 1994)
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
Chief, Podiatric Surgery
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1990 - 1992)
Kings Division, NYSPMA
Treasurer
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1988 - 1989)
The BULLETIN, Kings Division, NYSPMA
Editor
Brookyln, New York, United States of America
(1987 - 1998)
Kings Division, NYSPMA
Executive Board
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1986 - 1999)
Caledonian Hospital
Chief, Division of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1986 - 1999)
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
Attending
Brookyln, New York, United States of America
(1985 - 2005)
Community Hospital
Podiatry Staff
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1985 Present)
Podiatry Residency of Brooklyn
Faculty
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1981 - 1999)
Coney Island Hospital; Continuing Education in Podiatric Medicine
Registrar and Lecturer
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1979 - 1986)
Caledonian Hospital
Assistant Attending, Division of Podiatry
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1979 - 1981)
Coney Island Hospital; Podiatry Residency Program
Coordinator of Residency
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
(1979 - 1980)
W.M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Adjunct Faculty
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Published Works
(1989)
Arthroscopy of the Ankle and Foot: The Bulletin, Kings Division, NYSPMA
(1986)
Arthroscopy: The Bulletin, Kings Division, NYSPMA
(1982)
Vascular Disease, Podiatric Care of Diabetic or Ischemic Foot Ed. S.A. Friedman: MD Boston
Professional honors and awards
(2007)
Lecturer
Foundation for Podiatric Medicine Trauma
(2007)
Lecturer
Foundation for Podiatric Medicine Fracture Healing
(2007)
Lecturer
Foundation for Podiatric Medicine Biomechanics
Workshop Panelist
1998 – 2006 - NYSPMA Preparation for Oral Board Examinations
(2001)
Workshop Director
NYSPMA Ankle Arthroscopy – Dry Lab
(2000)
Workshop Director
NYSPMA Ankle Arthroscopy – Wet Lab
Lecturer
1989 – Present - The Kings Division Board Certification Review Course: Tendon Achilles Repair; Ankle Traumatology; Tendon Transfers; Basic Ankle Arthroscopy
( 1979)
Education Level: Residency
Institute Name: Coney Island Hospital
Location: United States of America
( 1978)
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Education Level: M.D.
Institute Name: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Location: United States of America
2000
President - Kings Division of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association
Assuring ethical practice of podiatric medicine and surgery in Brooklyn, NY
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
2003
Instructor of piping
The Pipes and Drums of the Atlantic Watch
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
2020
Commissioner, Historic Preservation - Red Bank, NJ
Dr. Saphire s
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Vital Statistics
Gender
Place of Birth
Brookyln, New York,United States of America
Marital Status
Married
Ancestry
Irish
Marriage
Grace
2 Children
Erika and Emily