Dr. Junior King, D.P.M.
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
596 Pennsylvania Ave 994 New York Avenue NY, 11203About
Junior R. King, BSc (Hons), DPM, is a podiatrist (foot and ankle surgeon) who diagnoses and treats patients at North Island Podiatry Associates in Brooklyn, NY. He formed the clinic to expand on the treatment of lower extremity complications and to offer high-quality podiatric care to the community. Dr. King has an impressive professional journey that spans twelve years and his areas of expertise cover surgery for lower extremity complications. Prior to his current endeavors, he worked in Europe with Doctors without Borders (Doctors Without Borders (Médecins sans frontières)). As a podiatrist, he specializes in the diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity.
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Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine 2005
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American Board of Podiatric Medicine
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I have flat feet and running is becoming painful. What should I do?
Please get molded for custom orthotics. One can also try to make sure you are wearing the appropriate running shoes, new balance, asics, sacouny, and brooks are the ones usually used. READ MORE
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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Junior R. King, who serves patients in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. King is a dedicated board-certified podiatrist who can be found on staff at North Island Podiatry Associates. He is working to expand on the treatment of lower extremity complications.
In regards to his educational background, Dr. King earned his bachelor’s degree from Claflin University in South Carolina, where he graduated with honours in Biology/Chemistry. He then went on to obtain his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. Upon graduation, he completed his surgical residency in foot and ankle surgery at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, New York.
Following his training, the doctor explored new horizons and left the United States for Europe, where he worked with the organization Doctors without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres). The experience he gained there placed a different dimension on procedures for the foot and ankle.
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.
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