DR. ELIZABET PERAJ
Dr. Elizabet Peraj received her medical degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. She completed a three-year surgical residency at St. Barnabas Hospital, where she served as chief resident, published research in peer- reviewed journals, and received extensive training in foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Peraj trained in a highly trauma focused area. Her training specialized in foot, reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery.
As a result of her training, Dr. Peraj is highly skilled in the proper diagnosis and treatment of muscle, tendon, ligament, and bone disorders of the foot and ankle. These include: heel and rearfoot pain, plantar fasciitis and arch pain, forefoot pain, achilles tendonitis, haglund’s deformity, retrocalcaneal bursitis, ankle sprains, metatarsal issues, neuromas, bunion deformities, arthritis of the 1st MPJ or 1st MPJ dysfunction , fractures of the foot and ankle, pes planus (flat foot), cavus foot, sesamoid injuries, tendonitis and tendinosis of the foot and ankle, midtarsal and ankle joint osteoarthritis, gout, nail disorders, pediatric foot disorders, diabetic foot care, and ulcers amongst many others.
Dr. Peraj favors conservative care as the front line of treatment for most foot and ankle conditions. She believes surgical correction is an option when all treatments have been exhausted. She believes in proper care for each patient to help improve their quality of life. Compassion, transparency and her love for the job help cultivate positive results for her patients.