New York’s Most Experienced & Caring Foot Surgery Team

Dr. Stuart Mogul

Board-Certified Foot & Ankle Surgeon | Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Dr. Stuart J. Mogul is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon with over three decades of experience specializing in advanced forefoot reconstruction and minimally invasive surgical correction. His philosophy is straightforward: deliver modern, evidence-based procedures with efficient recovery and results that are both structurally precise and aesthetically refined.

Dr. Mogul has been in private practice in Manhattan since 1985 and serves as an Attending Surgeon in the Department of Orthopedics at Lenox Hill Hospital and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital. He also operates at Midtown Surgery Center in New York City.

He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed postgraduate surgical training at Foot Clinics of New York. He remains board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Dr. Mogul is the inventor of U.S. Patent #7,182,766 (Surgical Osteotomy Guide) and author of Perfect Feet. He has volunteered internationally treating congenital foot deformities in Jalapa, Nicaragua.

He is a trusted media expert, contributing to The New York Times, WebMD, Fox News, ABC News, and appearing twice on The View.

Languages spoken: English and Spanish.

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See Dr. Mogul featured on The View.

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Dr. Brad Schaeffer

Dr. Brad Schaeffer

Board-Certified Foot & Ankle Surgeon | Reconstructive & Aesthetic Foot Specialist

Dr. Brad Schaeffer is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon recognized for combining reconstructive expertise with aesthetic precision. His approach blends advanced surgical techniques, regenerative medicine, and personalized care to help patients regain comfort, mobility, and confidence.

Dr. Schaeffer completed a comprehensive three-year Foot & Ankle Reconstructive Surgical Residency at Hoboken University Medical Center and earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He remains board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and continues ongoing training in minimally invasive and reconstructive procedures.

Dr. Schaeffer is widely known as a co-star of TLC’s My Feet Are Killing Me, where he brings compassionate, high-level podiatric care to patients facing complex foot conditions. His television work reflects the same meticulous attention to detail and patient-first philosophy that define his clinical practice.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Schaeffer prioritizes physical fitness and mental discipline, believing surgical excellence begins with preparation and focus.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re considering bunion surgery, seeking expert guidance, or want a personalized treatment plan, Dr. Mogul and Dr. Schaeffer are here to help.

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