Our specialized treatments
Pediatric Podiatry
Specialized foot and ankle care for infants, toddlers, and teens.
Board-certified
Foot surgery, ABPS
20+ years
Private practice
4.96 ★ on ZocDoc
Top-rated podiatrist
Conservative
Patient-first care
Overview
Children’s feet grow and change rapidly, and many concerns are most effectively addressed when identified early. Dr. Melamed provides specialized pediatric podiatry care for infants, toddlers, and teens in a setting designed to be gentle and reassuring for both child and parent.
If your child is experiencing foot or ankle pain, or you’ve noticed changes in the way they walk, we invite you to contact our office to schedule a pediatric consultation.
When to seek care
Complaints of foot, heel, or ankle pain
Walking on the toes or with an unusual gait
Flat feet, in-toeing, or out-toeing
Frequent tripping or apparent clumsiness
Ingrown toenails or warts
Our treatment approach
Gentle, patient care that reassures both child and parent
Thorough assessment of your child's development
Conservative treatment wherever possible
Clear explanation of every finding
Parents kept fully informed throughout
Explore related services
Bunion Correction
Heel Pain Management
Ankle Sprain Rehabilitation
Diabetic Foot Care
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
A better life starts with healthy feet.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Scott Melamed, D.P.M. in Gramercy, NYC.
What our patients say
Verified reviews from our patients on ZocDoc.
Michael Taylor P.
★★★★★
I have found my podiatrist. He listened attentively, was quick and assured of his diagnosis. Wonderful first visit.
Larry S.
★★★★★
Dr. Melamud is a kind and excellent podiatrist. He is quick, through and quickly took care of my toe problem.
Rachelle U.
★★★★★
Great! Highly recommend! Hope I don’t need to go to a podiatrist in the future, but if I do I will definitely go back.