Your Tenafly Podiatrist for Foot & Ankle Care
A foot problem finds you at the worst moments: the walk to the bus, the stairs at the office, the last miles of a weekend ride. This is a doubly board-certified solo practice built around real schedules, with evening and Saturday hours, where every visit starts with a careful exam and ends with a plan you actually understand.
285 County Rd, Tenafly, NJ 07670
Foot & Ankle Conditions We Treat in Tenafly
From everyday aches to problems that need a procedure, most foot and ankle care can be handled right here in Tenafly, without a long drive into New York City.
Heel & Arch Pain
Plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, Achilles tendinitis, flat feet
Learn more →Toe & Nail Problems
Bunions, hammertoes, ingrown toenails, fungal nails
Learn more →Diabetic Foot Care
Foot exams, wound care, neuropathy, ulcer prevention
Learn more →Sports & Ankle Injuries
Ankle sprains, stress fractures, tendon injuries, shin splints
Learn more →Skin & Wound Concerns
Warts, corns, calluses, athlete's foot, slow-healing wounds
Learn more →Nerve & Joint Pain
Neuromas, neuropathy, arthritis, gout
Learn more →A Tenafly Foot Doctor Who Diagnoses First, Operates Last
Two credentials shape how this practice works. Dr. Galant is board certified by both the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, so the full range of care is on the table: the medical judgment to treat conservatively, and the surgical training to correct a problem when it truly calls for correction.
In practice, most problems never get near an operating room. Better footwear, targeted stretching, custom orthotics, and brief in-office procedures resolve the majority of what walks in the door. When surgery is the right answer, you'll hear why, what the alternatives would cost you in time and comfort, and what recovery honestly involves, so the decision stays yours.
- Double board certification: certified in both podiatric medicine and podiatric surgery, so recommendations aren't limited by training.
- All ages, one office: pediatric through geriatric care, from a child's first ingrown toenail to diabetic foot exams.
- Hours that fit a commute: evening appointments Tuesday and Thursday, plus Saturday mornings, so care doesn't cost you a workday.
One local office
On 285 County Rd in Tenafly. Call (201) 568-2100 and you talk to the actual office, not a call center.
When to See a Podiatrist in Tenafly
Foot problems are easy to postpone when the workweek runs long, which is exactly how a six-week problem becomes a six-month one. You don't need to be limping to justify a visit. If any of these describe you, it's time:
- The first steps of the morning, or the walk from the train, are something you brace for
- Pain returns every time you push your mileage, whether running or riding
- You've quietly retired shoes because of a bump, a crooked toe, or a nail
- A nail, corn, callus, or wart keeps coming back no matter what you try at home
- You have diabetes and anything new has appeared on your foot, however minor
Need urgent or emergency podiatry care in Tenafly? Call promptly for sudden severe pain, inability to bear weight, spreading redness or drainage, fever with a foot problem, black or blue skin changes, an open sore that isn't healing, or any new wound if you have diabetes or poor circulation. These problems get harder to treat with every day of waiting. Call (201) 568-2100 and say it's urgent.
Foot Care for the Way Tenafly Lives
Feet in Bergen County work hard. They log morning miles on the trails of the Tenafly Nature Center, ride the Route 9W cycling corridor to the George Washington Bridge, walk the downtown shops off Washington Street, and stand through long commuter days that start and end at the bus stop into the city.
Dr. Galant treats patients from across the area: Tenafly, Cresskill, Demarest, and Closter, plus neighbors in Englewood and Bergenfield. Whatever your feet do all day, whether that's marathon training on 9W or keeping up with grandkids, the goal is the same: keep you on them, comfortably.
Your First Podiatry Visit: What to Expect
The office is on 285 County Rd in central Tenafly, just off Route 9W, with free parking at the door. The visit itself has three parts:
Tell your story
Where it hurts, when it started, what makes it better or worse, and what you've already tried. Bring your everyday shoes; the wear pattern often says more than an X-ray.
Get examined
Dr. Galant examines the skin, nails, joints, tendons, circulation, and sensation, and watches how you stand and walk. Imaging is used when it would change the plan, not by default.
Leave with a plan
A clear diagnosis, treatment options from simplest to most involved, and honest expectations about timelines. Many treatments start the same day.
First Time Seeing a Foot Doctor? Start Here.
Everything worth knowing before your first appointment at our Tenafly office: what to bring, how insurance verification works, and how the evening and Saturday hours let you be seen without rearranging your week.
Podiatry Covered by Your Insurance
Most medical plans cover podiatry when the visit is medically necessary: foot pain, injuries, infections, wounds, and diabetic foot care. Diabetic foot exams are among the best-covered services in podiatry, including under Medicare.
Here's how to proceed: call (201) 568-2100 with your insurance card in hand, and the office verifies your podiatry benefits before you book: your copay, whether your plan needs a referral, and how it handles items like custom orthotics. You'll know where you stand before you're in the exam room, not when a statement arrives.
Verify your benefits in one call
Have your card ready and call (201) 568-2100. The office checks your coverage and answers cost questions on the same call, including self-pay pricing if you're uninsured.
Call (201) 568-2100 →Foot & Ankle Health Articles
Practical guides written for patients, answering the questions people actually ask in the exam room.
Why Your Heel Hurts Most in the Morning
That stabbing first-step pain has a specific cause, and it's one of the most fixable problems in podiatry.
Read the article →
The Complete Diabetic Foot Care Guide
The daily habits, footwear rules, and warning signs that keep small problems small.
Read the article →
Ankle Sprain Grades: What 1, 2, and 3 Actually Mean
'Just a sprain' covers everything from two weeks of tape to a torn ligament. The grade matters.
Read the article →Book a Podiatry Appointment in Tenafly
Send the form and the office will contact you to confirm a time. If the problem involves a wound, an infection, an injury, or diabetes, skip the form and call (201) 568-2100 so you can be seen sooner.
- Requests are reviewed during business hours
- You're not booked until the office confirms with you
- Insurance questions can be answered on the same call
Tenafly Podiatry FAQs
Do I need a referral to see a podiatrist in Tenafly?
Usually not. Most patients call and book directly. A few plans, mainly HMOs, do want a referral from your primary care doctor first, and the office can check that requirement with you when you call, so you don't find out at the front desk.
How do I know if my foot pain is serious enough for an appointment?
A useful rule: if pain changes how you walk, keeps coming back, limits your shoes or activities, or hasn't improved after a couple of weeks of rest and sensible footwear, it's worth an evaluation. Anything involving an open sore, spreading redness, or diabetes should be seen promptly.
What happens at a first podiatry visit?
Dr. Galant starts with your story (where it hurts, when it started, what makes it better or worse), then examines the foot and ankle, and often watches how you stand and walk. If imaging would change the plan, it's discussed before anything is done. You leave with a diagnosis (or a clear plan to reach one) and treatment options explained in plain language.
Do you treat children as well as adults?
Yes. Dr. Galant treats patients from pediatric through geriatric, and kids bring their own set of problems: heel pain from growth plates, ingrown toenails from cleats, plantar warts from locker rooms, and flat feet that parents worry about. School athletes can often use the evening or Saturday hours so treatment doesn't cost them class time.
Where is the office located?
The office is at 285 County Rd, Tenafly, NJ 07670, in central Tenafly just off Route 9W. Evening hours on Tuesday and Thursday plus Saturday mornings make it workable for commuters and busy families. Call (201) 568-2100 for directions or to book.
Ready to get your feet looked at?
Call the office or request an appointment online. If you're not sure whether your symptoms need a podiatrist, call and describe what's happening. The team can help you decide.