Staff

Podiatric Staff

The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff’s training, professional credentials and work experience.

dr gary evans

Gary S. Evans, D.P.M.

New York City, NY Podiatrist

Dr. Gary Evans is an NYU graduate. He graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1983. Following extensive surgical training, he went into and remains in private practice. Dr. Evans specializes in all phases of Podiatry including Podiatric Medicine, Corrective Foot Surgery, and Sports Medicine. He is board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics, and is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Hospital Affiliations

  • New York Downtown Hospital
  • Gramercy Park Surgical Center

James Korponay, D.P.M.

New York City and Whitestone, NY Podiatrist

Dr. Korponay graduated magna cum laude from The New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed a podiatric surgical residency program. He is board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics, and is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

  • Board Certified in Foot Surgery, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
  • Board Certified in Podiatric Orthopedics
  • Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
  • Fellow, American Professional Wound Care Association
  • Member, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
  • Member, American Podiatric Medical Association
  • Member, New York State Podiatric Medical Association
  • Member, American Diabetes Association

Hospital Affiliations

  • North Shore University Hospital – Manhasset
  • Gramercy Park Surgery Center

Caren Schumer, D.P.M.

Whitestone, NY Podiatrist

After receiving her degree from Cornell University, Dr. Schumer graduated magna cum laude from The New York College of Podiatric Medicine then continued on to complete her residency in foot surgery. Dr. Schumer is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in foot surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics. She is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and is currently on staff at North Shore University Hospital-Manhasset.

  • Board Certified in Foot Surgery, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
  • Board Certified in Podiatric Orthopedics
  • Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
  • Member, American Podiatric Medical Association
  • Member, New York State Podiatric Medical Association

Hospital Affiliations

  • North Shore University Hospital – Manhasset
Asimina Balaskonis

Dr. Asima Balaskonis, D.P.M.

  • Graduated NYCPM 2008
  • Past Chief Resident Mt. Vernon Hospital, NY
  • Board certified with American board of podiatric medicine
  • Board qualified with American board of podiatric surgery
  • Member: APMA, ABPS, and NYSPMA

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250 W. 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
 (212) 279-0086
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Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
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Whitestone, NY 11357
 (718) 767-2828
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