Dr. Sara M. Bouraee, DPM, FACFAS

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Sara M. Bouraee, who serves patients in Williamsburg, Virginia.

A top professional in the field of podiatry, Dr. Bouraee is the Founder of Hampton Roads Foot and Ankle Specialists in Williamsburg, Virginia. Her vision is to become the provider of choice for quality podiatric surgical/medical services and recognized for extraordinary patient care experiences for acute and chronically injured patients and their families. 

The doctor’s areas of special interest include small joint replacement, ankle arthroscopy, endoscopic plantar fasciotomy, lower extremity fracture repair, minimally invasive procedures, hammertoe and bunion surgery, and flat foot reconstruction.

A native of Brooklyn, New York, she was influenced most in her life by her father who is a vascular surgeon. She earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, and then relocated to Philadelphia to complete her residency in podiatric surgery at the Drexel University College of Medicine at Hahnemann University Hospital.

Recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS), the doctor is board-certified in podiatric medicine, foot surgery, rear reconstructive surgery, and ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, which exists to offer podiatric physicians a comprehensive board qualification and certification process.

Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes.

On a more personal note, Dr. Bouraee continues to enjoy living and working in the Hampton Roads area because of the small-town feel and great weather. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, boating, and playing on the beach with her family.

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