Meet Jeffrey Gewirtz DPM

Dr. Gewirtz is currently serving as the Medical Director of Curalta Health. Dr. Gewirtz received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 2001 after graduating from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He was inducted as a member of the Pi Delta national honor society upon graduation. His post-doctoral training was done at NYU Downtown Hospital, now called NY Presbyterian Lower Manhattan, where he completed a 3-year surgical residency. He served as Chief Surgical Resident for which he received an award for his leadership. In addition to his medical and surgical training at NYU Downtown Hospital, Dr. Gewirtz did extensive training at the Diabetic Foot and Ankle Center at The Hospital for Joint Diseases. Here, he trained extensively in diabetic wound care and limb salvage using advanced techniques. He received his B.A. from the University of Rochester in 1997.

Dr. Gewirtz maintains appointments at The Valley Hospital, HUMC at Pascack Valley, Hackensack University Medical Center and Surgicare of Oradell. Previously he was on staff at Beth Israel Medical Center where he was the Associate Residency Director. He is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is currently a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the New Jersey State Podiatric Medical Society.

Dr. Gewirtz is trained in some of the most advanced medical procedures available today. He performs and trains others on Tenex for tendinitis and fasciitis, platelet-rich plasma, laser treatments, arthroscopy for minimally invasive ankle and foot injuries as well as advanced training in new surgical techniques and fixation devices and wound grafting of skin substitutes. He routinely attends conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on current medical trends and reads journals to stay on top of new science and treatments.

Dr. Gewirtz has given lectures at New York Presbyterian Hospital, NYU, and Beth Israel Medical Center in the past on topics ranging from general foot care to diabetes. He treats patients of all ages including infants as well as seniors who are housebound.

He is a resident of River Edge, where he enjoys an active lifestyle and spending time with his two daughters and wife, and dog. His hobbies include bike riding and working on his cars in his spare time.