Rachel Reece, DPM, MPH
Newark
Summary
Experienced Board-Certified Podiatric Physician specializing in patient-centered foot and ankle care across multidisciplinary outpatient and skilled nursing settings. Expertise in wound care, preventive management, and biomechanical evaluation. Skilled in managing high-volume patient populations and collaborating with clinical teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attending Podiatrist
Perry Avenue Family Medical Center
Bronxville
02.2026 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive outpatient podiatric care, managing acute and chronic foot and ankle conditions in a high-volume, multispecialty setting
- Evaluate and treat diabetic foot complications, musculoskeletal disorders, and dermatologic conditions
- Perform in-office procedures including nail and callus debridement, ingrown toenail management, and minor surgical interventions
- Conduct biomechanical assessments to diagnose gait abnormalities and guide conservative treatment plans
- Collaborate with primary care providers and specialists to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care
- Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment options, and preventive strategies to improve adherence and outcomes
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant EMR documentation while managing a high-volume patient panel
- Contribute to efficient clinic workflows and team-based care models to enhance patient access and performance
Attending Podiatrist
The MedServ Group
New Jersey
12.2024 - Current
- Provide on-site podiatric care to geriatric and medically complex patients in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities
- Perform routine and high-risk foot care including nail debridement, callus care, and management of at-risk patients with diabetes and vascular disease
- Identified and managed lower extremity wounds and pressure-related conditions, facilitating early intervention and promoting limb preservation
- Conduct comprehensive lower extremity evaluations to detect infection, ischemia, and neuropathy
- Coordinated care with nursing staff and providers, ensuring continuity and timely follow-up for optimal patient outcomes
- Document in compliance with Medicare guidelines, including appropriate CPT coding, modifiers, and qualifying conditions
- Manage care across multiple facilities, demonstrating efficiency, adaptability, and strong time management
- Educated patients and caregivers on preventive foot care and risk reduction strategies, enhancing understanding and compliance
Associate Podiatrist
Advance Foot Care, LLC
Irvington
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Perform diabetic foot evaluations and provide prophylactic care for high risk patients.
- Diagnose foot ailments such as tumors, ulcers, fractures, skin or nail diseases, and congenital or acquired deformities such as weak feet and foot imbalance.
- Specialized in wound care and neuropathy treatments for diabetic patients.
- Perform in-office injections, minor surgical and non-invasive podiatric treatments.
- Provide necessary durable medical equipment, including orthotics, diabetic, and orthopedic shoes, custom and OTC braces, and night splints in an effort to promote mobility.
- Manage soft tissue conditions, including neuromas and plantar fasciitis.
- Diagnose and treat dermatological conditions, such as dermatitis, verrucas, onychomycosis, and tinea pedis.
- Use innovative methods to treat conditions such as corns, calluses, bunions, heel spurs, ingrown toenails, arch problems, shortened tendons, cysts, bone disorders, and abscesses.
- Delivered care to patients in Irvington, NJ
Attending Podiatrist
Essen Medical Associates
New York
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Conduct diabetic foot evaluations and deliver prophylactic care to high-risk patients, reducing incidence of complications.
- Diagnose foot ailments such as tumors, ulcers, fractures, skin or nail diseases, and congenital or acquired deformity such as weak feet and foot imbalance.
- Specialized in wound care and neuropathy treatments for diabetic patients.
- Perform in-office injections, minor surgical and non-invasive treatments.
- Provide necessary durable medical equipment, including orthotics, diabetic, and orthopedic shoes, custom and OTC braces, and night splints in an effort to promote mobility.
- Address soft tissue conditions, including neuromas and plantar fasciitis, to enhance patient comfort and mobility.
- Diagnose and treat dermatological conditions, such as dermatitis, verrucas, onychomycosis, and tinea pedis.
- Implement innovative treatment methods for conditions such as corns, calluses, bunions, and heel spurs, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- New York, NY
Associate Podiatrist
P. Kumrah Podiatry P.C.
New York
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Conducted diabetic foot evaluations and delivered prophylactic care to reduce complications in high-risk patients.
- Diagnosed and treated dermatological conditions, including dermatitis, verrucas, and tinea pedis, enhancing patient comfort and health.
- Managed podiatric conditions, including corns, calluses, bunions, and ingrown toenails, improving patient mobility and quality of life.
- Designed corrective orthotics and strappings to correct and/or improve deformities.
- Provided care in both the clinic and house call setting.
- New York, NY
Associate Podiatrist
Sprain Brook Podiatry
White Plains
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Diagnosed foot ailments such as tumors, ulcers, fractures, skin or nail diseases, and congenital or acquired deformities.
- Diagnosed and treated dermatological conditions, such as dermatitis, verrucas, and tinea pedis.
- Utilized innovative treatment methods for conditions including corns, calluses, bunions, heel spurs, ingrown toenails, arch problems, shortened tendons, cysts, bone disorders, and abscesses to enhance patient comfort and mobility.
- Treated soft tissue conditions, including neuromas and plantar fasciitis, resulting in reduced pain and improved patient functionality.
- Developed corrective orthotics, plaster casts, and strappings to address and correct deformities, improving patient outcomes.
- Delivered care in the clinic and during house calls.
- White Plains, NY
Chief Resident
Saint Joseph's Medical Center
Yonkers
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed surgical patients during service; ensured adherence to clinical protocols, coordinated operating room logistics, and facilitated communication between attendings and residents.
- Supported podiatry team by advising on case assignments, overseeing surgical bookings, and leading hospital rounds to enhance patient care.
- Managed the appropriate use of consultation services and provided guidance in discharge planning, and complicated social situations.
- Oversaw residency education by organizing lectures and webinars, leading journal clubs, assigning presentation topics, and supervising rotating students.
- Yonkers, NY
Podiatry Resident
SJMC Center For Advanced Wound Care & Hyperbarics
Yonkers
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Executed diabetic foot ulcer care and limb salvage using biological dressings, debridement, and skin grafts to enhance patient outcomes.
- Evaluated healing capacity of lower extremity wounds in patients with multiple comorbidities through laboratory studies, radiology, and vascular assessments.
- Oversaw operations of hyperbaric oxygen chambers to support patient treatment plans.
- Yonkers, NY
Podiatry Resident
Stein Center Specialty Clinic
Yonkers
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Outpatient clinical experience with over 1000 surgical, dermatological, orthopedic, and wound care pathology patient encounters.
- Mastery of podiatric in-office procedures including not limited to steroid injections, nail avulsions, wound debridement, laceration repairs, trauma management, and pre- and post-operative evaluation.
- Treat pediatric podiatric conditions, with focus on biomechanical examination and flexible casting techniques.
- Practice management skills, such as patient intake, preparing patient history notes for overseeing physicians, facilitating patient exams, medical billing and coding.
- Yonkers, NY
Podiatry Resident
Saint Joseph's Medical Center
Yonkers
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Ambulatory surgery experience and inpatient care with over 500 1st and 2nd assist cases in elective and inpatient foot surgery.
- Performed reconstructive forefoot, limb salvage and wound care on lower extremities.
- Management of inpatient pathologies, including but not limited to lower extremity infections, osteomyelitis, and diabetic complications.
- Reviewed tests and screenings to develop effective treatment plans for patients; used innovative ways to treat podiatric conditions.
- Coordinated care with other specialists when podiatric symptoms indicate additional health disorders such as diabetes, arthritis or kidney disease.
- Experience in high-paced hospital environments, operation rooms and patient clinics.
- Proficient in emergency room consults and trauma management.
- Yonkers, NY
Education
Master of Public Health - Health Care Management
Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
New York, NY01-2020
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine -
New York College Of Podiatric Medicine
New York, NY05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Trinity College
Hartford, CT05-2009
Skills
- Diabetic foot care
- Wound management
- Limb salvage techniques
- Orthotic prescription
- Biomechanical assessment
- Vascular assessment
- Neuropathy treatment
- In-office procedures
- CPT coding
- EMR documentation
- Care coordination
- Patient education
Certification
- Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
- New York Podiatry License, N007079
- New Jersey Podiatry License, 25MD00382800
- DEA License in New York and New Jersey
- CDS License in New Jersey
Timeline
Attending Podiatrist
Perry Avenue Family Medical Center
02.2026 - Current
Attending Podiatrist
The MedServ Group
12.2024 - Current
Associate Podiatrist
Advance Foot Care, LLC
07.2024 - 03.2025
Attending Podiatrist
Essen Medical Associates
04.2021 - 06.2024
Associate Podiatrist
P. Kumrah Podiatry P.C.
08.2020 - 04.2021
Associate Podiatrist
Sprain Brook Podiatry
04.2020 - 03.2021
Chief Resident
Saint Joseph's Medical Center
07.2019 - 06.2020
Podiatry Resident
SJMC Center For Advanced Wound Care & Hyperbarics
01.2018 - 06.2020
Podiatry Resident
Stein Center Specialty Clinic
07.2017 - 06.2020
Podiatry Resident
Saint Joseph's Medical Center
07.2017 - 06.2020
Master of Public Health - Health Care Management
Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine -
New York College Of Podiatric Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Trinity College