Rachana Purohit , DPM, FACFAS
Podiatric Surgeon
- Ankle
- Foot
Languages Spoken:English (American), Gujarati, Hindi,
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Rachana Purohit, DPM, FACFAS
Podiatric Surgeon
- Ankle
- Foot
Languages Spoken:English (American), Gujarati, Hindi,
Rachana Purohit, DPM, FACFAS, is the Podiatry Section Chief of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and specializes in a wide range of foot, and ankle conditions, trauma and sports-related injuries, along with elective foot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Purohit became interested in podiatry because it allows her to treat a wide range of conditions and diseases of the feet and ankles. A compassionate physician who respects patients’ needs, she understands the importance of considering the whole patient when treating minor or complicated health concerns. Because of her in-depth knowledge and commitment to improving patients’ quality of life, Dr. Purohit is adept at selecting treatment that considers patients’ activities and ensures they experience the best possible outcomes. She says, “I am dedicated to providing comprehensive care to each patient while tailoring treatment to meet his or her unique needs.”
Dr. Purohit is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. She is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the New Jersey Society of Podiatric Medicine.
When she is not working with her patients, Dr. Purohit enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends.
Hospital Affiliations
Hospital Affiliations
- Overlook Hospital Summit , NJ
Education & Certifications
Education
- DPM NYCPM, NY, NY
- BA Rutgers University, , NJ
Residency
- Podiatry Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital , Binghamton NY
Fellowship
- Clincal Fellowship Sinai Hospital, Baltimore MD
Certification
- FACFAS
Procedures
Foot & Ankle
- Arthroscopy of the ankles
- Bunion, hammertoe and forefoot reconstruction
- Fracture care
- Joint fusions / arthrodesis
- Osteotomy
- Reconstruction/replacement
- Tendon transfers
Conditions
Foot & Ankle
- Accessory navicular
- Achilles ruptures
- Achilles tendonitis
- Ankle and foot arthritic conditions
- Ankle instability
- Ankle pain
- Ankle sprain
- Bunions
- Calluses and corns
- Cavus foot
- Cyst/mass
- Diabetic foot problems
- Diabetic ulcers
- Flatfoot
- Foot and ankle fractures
- Haglund’s syndrome
- Hallux rigidus
- Hammertoe
- Heel spur
- Ingrown nails
- Lisfranc and midfoot injuries
- Metatarsalgia
- Muscle Strain
- Neuroma
- Os Trigonum
- Osteochondral lesion of the ankle
- Peripheral nerve conditions
- Peroneal tendon injuries
- Plantar fasciitis
- Plantar warts
- Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
- Rheumatoid foot
- Sesamoiditis
- Severs apophysitis
- Shin splints
- Stress fractures
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome
- Tendon tear
- Tibia and fibula fractures
- Toenail fungus
AETNA®
- Choice Plans
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Advantage
- Open Access
- POS
- PPO
We are not in network with Aetna New Jersey Savings Plus Individual EPO Plan, Aetna Aexcel Plan, or APCN NNJ (Aetna Premier Care Network Northern New Jersey ). We are not a participating facility for imaging and lab services with the Aetna Medicare Prime plan.
AMERIHEALTH®
- EPO
- HMO
- Open Access
- Open Access Plus
- POS
- PPO
We are not in network with AmeriHealth Local Value Plans and NJ Tier-1 Advantage Plans.
ATLANTIC HEALTH
- PPO
CIGNA GREAT-WEST HEALTHCARE®
- HMO
- PPO
CIGNA®
- Cigna Health Plan (CHP)
- HMO
- Network Open Access
- PPO
HORIZON BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (BCBS) BARNABAS EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN
- Direct Access
- OMNIA
HORIZON BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (BCBS) NOVARTIS - SEE SUMMIT AND SAVE
For Invited Novartis Employees Or Covered Dependents Only.
HORIZON® BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (BCBS) NEW JERSEY
- Advantage
- BC out-of-state PPO plans
- EPO
- HMO
- Horizon Blue Medicare Advantage
- OMNIA
- POS
- PPO
MAGNACARE™
- PPO
MEDICARE
- Railroad Medicare
- Traditional Medicare
MULTIPLAN
- PPO
- TPA
OSCAR
- EPO
- Oscar NJ Individual & Family Plans
- Oscar NJ PPO Plan
QUALCARE, INC.
- HMO
- PPO
- TPA
UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.®
- AARP Medicare Advantage
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Advantage
- Navigate
- New York State Health Insurance Plan (NYSHIP)
- POS
- PPO
- TPA
