Dr Nicholas G Argerakis

Dr. Nicholas G. Argerakis is a top-rated Podiatrist in NY

Dr. Nicholas G. Argerakis is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He is Board Certified by the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons and is Board Qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

EDUCATION

• New York College of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, May 2009
• Muhlenberg College, B.A., Business Administration, B.S. Biology, May 2004

INTERNSHIP

• Lincoln Hospital / Metropolitan Hospital, Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, July 2009 – June 2010

RESIDENCY

• New York College of Podiatric Medicine, Lincoln Hospital, Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, Chief Resident, 2011 – 2012

FELLOWSHIP

• Well Foot, Ankle & Orthopedic Institute, Advanced Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery, August 2012 – July 2013
• Bako Pathology Laboratory, Dermatopathology, June 2012

APPOINTMENTS

• Trustee, Board Member, New York State Podiatric Medical Association, June 2018 – Present
• Clinical Defense Expert, Office of Professional Discipline, NY State Education Department, September 2016 – Present
• Attending Medical Staff, Department of Orthopedic Surgery/Podiatry, Lenox Hill Hospital, September 2015 – Present
• Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, August 2013 – Present
• President, Alumni Association, New York College of Podiatric Medicine,  July 2013 – Present
• Attending Medical Staff, Department of Surgery/Podiatry Lincoln Hospital, November 2013 – Present

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

• American Board of Podiatric Medicine, Board Certified, November 2016
• State of New York, Licensed Podiatrist, January 2013
• American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Board Qualified, May 2012
• American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy Certified, November 2011

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Abstract Presentation Scholarship Award, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, 2010, 2011
• Pi Mu Delta Podiatric Service Society, 2009
• APMA Educational Foundation Scholarship, 2008
• The Maimonides Award for Academic Excellence and Community Service, 2007
• The President’s Scholarship Award, 2005

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

• Feuerstein, CA, Weil L Jr., Weil S. Sr., Klein EE, Argerakis, NG, Fleischer AE, Joint Manipulation Under Anesthesia for Arthrofibrosis Following Hallux Valgus Surgery, Journal Foot Ankle Surgery, January 2016
• Argerakis NG, Positano RG, Positano RC, Boccio AK, Adler RS, Saboeiro GR, Dines JS, Ultrasound Diagnosis in Patients with Heel Pain, Journal of  American Podiatric Medical Association, March 2015
• Feuerstein, CA, Weil L Jr., Weil S. Sr., Klein EE, Fleischer AE, Argerakis, NG, Static Versus Dynamic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for Detection of Plantar Plate Pathology, Foot Ankle Spec. 2014
• Argerakis, NG, Weil L, Jr., Weil LS Sr., Anagnostopoulos D, Feuerstein CA, Klein EE, Boccio AK, The Radiographic Effects of the Scarf Bunionectomy on Rearfoot Alignment. Foot Ankle Spec. 2014
• Feuerstein, CA, Weil L Jr., Weil S. Sr., Klein EE, Argerakis, NG, Akram U, The Calcaneal Scarf Osteotomy:  Surgical Correction of the Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity and Radiographic Results, Foot Ankle Spec., 2013
• Kwok-Oleksy C, Berenji M, Argerakis NG, Trepal M, Wallack MK, Subungual Melanoma of the Great Toe in a Hispanic Male Patient with Downs Syndrome: A Case Reprt and Review of the Literature. Journal Foot Ankle Surg. 2012

ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS

• Incidence of Plantar Plate Tears and Associated Anatomic Variations of the Second Metatarsophalangeal Joint:  A Cadaveric Study, Abstract Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Annual Symposium, 2013
• The Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Planter Plate, Abstract Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Annual Symposium, 2013
• Radiographic and Functional Results of the Calcaneal Scarf Osteotomy for Management of Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity, Abstract Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Annual Symposium, 2013
• The Use of PRP in Combination with ESWT for Achilles Tendinopathy, Abstract Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Annual Symposium, 2013
• Bone Marrow Edema in Plantar Fasciitis:  A Preliminary Analysis, Abstract Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Annual Symposium, 2013
• Association Between Weight Bearing Radiographs and Weight Bearing 3D Computed Tomography, Abstract Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Annual Symposium, 2013
• Outcomes of First Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) Joint Manipulation for Arthrofibrosis, Abstract Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Annual Symposium, 2013
• Restoration of the Windlass Mechanism via Lateral Release for Hallux Valgus Surgery, Abstract Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Annual Symposium, 2011
• Fusion of the First Metatarsal to the Distal Phalanx by Autogenous Bone Graft and External Fixation, Abstract Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Annual Symposium, 2011
• Surgical Removal of Foreign Body Projectile from Gun Shot Wound to the Foot, Abstract Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Annual Symposium, 2011
• Deltoid Reconstruction in Acquired Adult Flatfoot, Abstract Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Annual Symposium, 2010

LECTURES/COURSES INSTRUCTED

• Lecture:  Austin vs Scarf Bunionectomy:  Which is Better?  NY 17 Annual Clinical Conference, January 2017
• Lecture:  Pathway to Board Certification, NY 17 Annual Clinical Conference, January 2017
• Instructor:  Midshaft Bunionectomies – Podiatric Cadaver Surgery Course, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, 2016
• Lecture:  The New and Evolving Plantar Plate:  What We Know Now About 2nd MTP Instability.  Annual Quebec Podiatry Conference, Montreal, 2015
• Instructor:  Dorsal Approach Plantar Plate Repair Technique, Arthrex Residents Cadaver Lab/New York College of Podiatric Medicine, 2015
• Lecture:  New Approaches to the Management of Plantar Plate Tears, NY 15 Annual Clinical Conference, 2015
• Instructor:  Dorsal Approach Plantar Plate Repair Technique, Arthrex Attendings Cadaver Lab/New York State Annual Clinical Conference, 2013
• Lecture:  Dorsal Approach to Plantar Plate Repair.  Orthopedic Hospital, Brazil, 2013
• Lecture:  Dorsal Approach to Plantar Plate Repair.  2nd Annual National Foot and Ankle Fellowship Meeting, 2013
• Lecture:  Principles of Plantar Plate Repair.  New York College of Podiatric Medicine Resident’s Board Review, 2013
• Lecture:  Bunion Surgery:  Are We Choosing the Correct Procedure?  Grand Rounds:  Illinois Masonic Residency Program, 2012
• Lecture:  Principles of Nerve Healing in Foot and Ankle Surgery.  New York College of Podiatric Medicine Surgery, 2011

CERTIFICATION COURSES

• A.O. North America, Podiatric Surgery Advanced Course, 2011
• A.O. North America, Podiatric Surgery Basic Course, 2010
• The Podiatry Institute, Rearfoot & Ankle Reconstructive Surgery Court, 2010
• American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, Flatfoot Reconstruction Cadaver Court, 2010

Last updated on December 22, 2021

Last updated on December 22, 2021

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