Great news for kids: OSSIOfiber® Metal-Free Compression Screws and Trimmable Fixation Nails are now FDA cleared for various bone fractures in children (ages 2-12) and adolescents (ages 12-21). Read More
Dr. Charles Kurtzer is a founding partner of the FOOT group. Dr. Kurtzer graduated from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco in 1982. Prior to attending CCPM, he received his BA from Rutgers College in microbiology and his MS in biology from Seton Hall University. After completing his residency in podiatric surgery at St. Michael’s Medical Center in Newark, NJ he entered private practice with his father, Dr. Morris Kurtzer forming the Suburban Podiatry Group. Dr. Kurtzer is a Diplomate (board certified) of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. Dr. Kurtzer is a member of the Board of Trustees of the American Physicians Fellowship for Medicine in Israel (APF) and is on the Executive Committee of B’nai Shalom is West Orange, NJ. Dr. Kurtzer has authored scientific articles and is a noted lecturer on Diabetic Foot Management and on Disaster Preparedness in Israel. Professionally, Dr. Kurtzer is proud to continue the traditions of general podiatry as well as providing management of diabetic foot wounds, sports injuries and surgical care with the latest techniques. Dr. Kurtzer shares his life with his wife Judy and children Sarah and Aaron.
OSSIOfiber® Certified Surgeon
An OSSIOfiber® certified surgeon has performed a minimum number of procedures using OSSIOfiber® implants. Additionally, Certified surgeons must maintain their use of OSSIOfiber® implants on a monthly basis or be an OSSIOfiber® certified surgeon trainer.
Location
315 E. Northfield Rd. Suite 1B Livingston, NJ 07039(973) 992-0002
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