Heel & arch pain
Morning heel pain, plantar fascia symptoms, or persistent arch discomfort.
Learn where to startTrusted Upper West Side podiatrist
When foot or ankle pain makes walking, working, exercise, or everyday life harder, get a careful evaluation from board-certified podiatrist Dr. Fabienne Rottenberg. You will leave with clearer answers, understandable options, and a practical plan for moving more comfortably.
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Dr. RottenbergDPM · Upper West SideStart with what you feel
You do not need a diagnosis to choose the right first visit.
Morning heel pain, plantar fascia symptoms, or persistent arch discomfort.
Learn where to startPain after a fall, twist, workout, or change in activity.
Learn where to startProminent joints, bent toes, pressure, or shoes that no longer fit comfortably.
Learn where to startA painful spot on the sole that may be a wart, callus, or another skin condition.
Learn where to startIngrown, painful, thick, discolored, or damaged toenails.
Learn where to startRecurring activity pain, gait concerns, or questions about custom support.
Learn where to startPreventive diabetic foot care, skin breakdown, or a wound that needs attention.
Learn where to startBurning, tingling, numbness, or pain around the ball of the foot.
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Board-certified Upper West Side podiatrist
Dr. Fabienne Rottenberg is a podiatric physician and foot surgeon serving Manhattan’s Upper West Side. She is a Clinical Instructor in Orthopedics and is affiliated with hospitals across the Mount Sinai Health System.
Her role is to help patients understand the problem before deciding on treatment—whether the appropriate path is conservative care, an in-office option, surgery, or coordination with another specialist.
Fast scheduling guidance
Tell the team what hurts, when it began, and whether there was a recent injury.
What patients can expect
Your visit is designed to replace uncertainty with an evaluation, understandable options, and a plan that fits your needs.
Similar symptoms can have different causes. Dr. Rottenberg starts by listening, examining, and clarifying what needs attention.
Understand what may be happening, what the choices are, and what each next step is designed to accomplish.
Conservative care, in-office treatment, surgery, or referral is considered according to the evaluation—not selected from a menu.
Trusted by Manhattan patients
Public reviews repeatedly describe an attentive, thorough examination rather than a rushed visit.
Recurring public-review themePatients often mention clear explanations, direct answers, and knowing what would happen next.
Recurring public-review themeFeedback highlights a practical approach and conservative care when it is appropriate.
Recurring public-review themeReview themes are paraphrased from public feedback and do not promise a particular result.
Plan your visit with confidence
These answers help set expectations. The office can clarify availability, coverage, and appointment details.
Contact the office
No. Many foot and ankle problems can feel similar. Start with the main symptom and when it began; the diagnosis and treatment plan follow an in-person evaluation.
Mount Sinai currently lists Dr. Rottenberg as accepting new patients. Call the office to confirm availability for your concern and preferred appointment time.
Participation and coverage can vary by exact plan and by service. Call with the full plan name shown on your card before booking. A carrier name alone is not a guarantee of coverage.
Bring a photo ID, insurance information, a medication list, any relevant imaging or records you already have, and the shoes or orthotics connected to the problem when applicable.
A consultation is not a surgery booking. Dr. Rottenberg evaluates the problem and discusses appropriate options, including conservative care and surgery when indicated.
No. Online messages are not monitored for emergencies. If you believe you are having a medical emergency, call 911 or seek emergency care.
Podiatrist at 285 West End Avenue
Upper West Side appointments
Call the office or review the short appointment-request form to prepare for scheduling.