GRAMERCY PARK PODIATRY
380 2nd Avenue
Suite 303
New York, NY 10010
(212) 995-1500
MIDTOWN PODIATRY
250 West 49th Street
Suite 502
New York, NY 10019
(212) 757-8266
The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.
- Dr. John Doolan
- Dr. Paul Betschart
- Dr. Lisa Shah
- Dr. Joseph Larsen
- Dr. Barlizo
- Dr. Adam Cirlincione
- Heather Spillane
- Alexandra Cruz
- Betty Reyes
- Ivelisse DeJesus
- DPM at N.Y. College of Podiatric Medicine
Dr. Doolan attended undergraduate school at Binghamton University in New York, where he received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology. He went on to graduate with a DPM from The New York College of Podiatric Medicine, followed by 5 years of residency training, finishing at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn.
Dr. Doolan is extensively trained in reconstructive foot surgery, including arthroscopic, endoscopic, and external fixation techniques.
Dr. Doolan is currently on staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Beth Isreal Medical Center, Interfaith Medical Center, and Gramercy Park Surgery Center where he is the Clinical Podiatric Supervisor and on site residency director. He also practices at the St. Vincents Wound Healing Center, a multi-specialty facility dedicated to wound healing and limb salvage.
Dr. Doolan is board certified in foot surgery, by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS). Dr. Doolan is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Podiatric Medical Association. In addition, he serves on the executive Board of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association.
Dr. Doolan actively supports charity work through regular participation in medical missions. Since 2002, he has performed hundreds of surgeries and medical consultations for the impoverished people of the Philippines. Below are some pictures from the most recent medical mission.
- DPMat N.Y. College of Podiatric Medicine
- M.S. at Barry University
Certifications
- DABPS
- DDABPOPPM
- FACFAS
- ADA
Paul Betschart, DPM received his undergraduate training at the State University of New York at Albany. He went on to obtain a Masters degree from Barry University. He completed his medical studies at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, where he was included in the Phi Delta honor society. Post graduate training at the residency and fellowship level were completed at Cabrini Medical Center in Manhattan.
Dr. Betschart received extensive training in reconstructive foot surgery and diabetic limb salvage. He continues to update his knowledge through continuing medical education.
Dr. Betschart is Board Certified by both the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Dr. Betschart’s Philosophy is to approach most problems from a non-surgical standpoint before proceeding to invasive techniques. Restoration of optimal function is the ultimate goal of every treatment plan.
Dr. Shah attended undergraduate school at Syracuse University in New York. She went on to graduate with a DPM from The Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, followed by residency training at Cabrini Medical Center in NYC, where she was Chief Resident.
Dr. Shah is extensively trained in all aspects of foot surgery and wound care.
Dr. Shah is currently on staff at Cabrini Medical Center, Gramercy Surgical Center, and Surgicare Ambulatory Surgery Center of New York.
Dr. Shah is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, The American Podiatric Medical Association, and The New York State Podiatric Medical Association.
Joseph Larsen, D.P.M., D.A.B.P.S attended undergraduate school at Hofstra University in New York. He received a Science Bachelor Degree in Biology. He then went on to the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, followed by a two year residency in foot surgery. Dr. Larsen received a DPM degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and finished his two year residency at the VA Medical Center in Northport, New York where he was Chief Resident.
Dr. Larsen is extensively trained in all aspects of foot surgery, including Endoscopic and Arthroscopic procedures, Diabetic reconstructive foot surgery and is certified in Extracorpal Shockwave Therapy. He also has had extensive training with diabetic ulcers, wound healing and limb salvage procedures.
Dr. Larsen is a board certified Foot Surgeon by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is an active member and Diplomat of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is also an active member of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Larsen is on staff at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Northshore University Hospital, St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn and Gramercy Park Surgical Center.
Dr. Barlizo
Dr. Sharon R. Barlizo is a board certified podiatric physician, certified also in Pedorthics, Hyperbaric Medicine, Neurosensory Nerve/Muscle Testing and Ossatron. She is a graduate of Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and holds a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Exercise Science and a specialization in Athletic Therapy from Concordia University. She received her Primary Podiatric Medicine Residency training at New York Methodist Hospital and completed her Podiatric Surgical training at Cabrini Medical Center. Dr Barlizo is affiliated with Gramercy Surgery Center, Metropolitan and Lincoln Hospital. She is the Director of Wound Care at the Foot Clinics of New York and serves as medical advisor to Aetrex Worldwide/foot.com. Currently she is an assistant professor with full-time faculty status at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and adjunct faculty at University of Quebec in Trois-Rivieres, where she teaches Wound Care, Dermatology and Rheumatology. Her research interests are in Wound Care and Diabetes. Dr. Barlizo is a member of FAMI, the Filipino American Medical Incorporated group which is comprised of doctors, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists and other volunteers involved in providing free medical and surgical care, traveling to the Philippines serving the underprivileged and indigent population.
Dr. Adam Cirlincione completed his undergraduate studies at Binghamton University in New York. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at The New York College of Podiatric Medicine where he was one of the top students in his class earning high honors. Dr. Cirlincione then completed one year of Primary Podiatric residency training at Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens and then on to the highly regarded Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh for three years of intensive surgical training in all aspects of foot, ankle, and lower leg surgery. While at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital he was chief resident and was a student of some of the most highly regarded foot and ankle surgeons in the country. To complete his training Dr. Cirlincione spent time with multiple orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons in Europe prior to going into private practice.
Dr. Cirlincione is currently Board Certified by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He routinely lectures to residents and fellow podiatrists and is the author of numerous published articles. His interests include reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and trauma of the foot and ankle. Dr. Cirlincione now practices in Glen Cove & Bay Ridge, NY and most recently Teaneck, New Jersey.
Heather Spillane, L.Ac. , M.S.
Heather Spillane provides high-quality caring consultation, evaluation and treatment, treating the whole patient not just the disease. Heather’s integrative care utilizes the benefits of western and eastern medicine to provide a complete balance treatment.
Ms. Spillane received her Master of Science at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. She is highly trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine including Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Meditation, Exercise, and Diet. She has been expanding her interests to area of health labeled autoimmune diseases, such as Diabetes, Uveitis, Anterior Lateral Sclerosis, Sickle Cell Anemia.
Heather has been in the healing profession since 1992 working at Long Island Jewish Medical Center as a counselor and Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center as a researcher specializing in emotional disorders. While pursuing a Ph.D. from Queens College she left to redirect her energies toward Traditional Oriental Medicine. Heather was one of the first responders to 9/11 treating victims and rescue workers. She joined up with Acupuncture With-Out Borders to help those victims of the Katrina Disaster.
Staff
Alexandra Cruz - Podiatry Assisitant
Ivelisse DeJesus - Patient Liasion
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