Portrait: Steven Sheskier

Steven C. Sheskier

MD, MS, RN
Professional Focus Dr. Steven Sheskier is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Sheskier's medical interests include foot and ankle fractures, Achilles tendon injuries, ligament tears, ankle arthroscopy, and complex revision surgery. Dr. Sheskier has been performing total ankle replacements for over a decade and is active in the developing field of biologic treatment of joint arthritis and tendon problems, including stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma.

Dr. Sheskier first became a Nurse Practitioner at the State University of New York and quickly learned that his passion was in foot and ankle surgery. He went on to earn his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, where he graduated with honors. He completed an internship in General Surgery at Roosevelt Hospital and a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. He continued his training with a fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at the University of Texas in Dallas.

Dr. Sheskier is the founder of the Diabetic Foot & Ankle Center at NYU Langone Health, where he also currently serves as an Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon. He also serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He is on the peer-review board for Gotham City Orthopedics and is a consultant for other organizations related to his specialty. Prior to his current appointments, he was the head team physician for the New York Rivetters, a professional women's hockey team, and before that, he was the lead consulting physician for the New York Rangers hockey team.

Dr. Sheskier's research focuses on ankle replacements, fractures, and arthritis of the foot and ankle. He has studied and written over 35 research publications, been the key presenter on two national scientific exhibits regarding arthroplasty for hallux rigidus and a clinical study on ankle laxity, and has given over 50 presentations on foot and ankle disorders globally to orthopedic residents as part of their training program. Dr. Sheskier is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and an active member of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.

Member Feedback:
"Dr. Sheskier was most informative, easy to talk to and most importantly made the medical interpretation of my situation understandable. He gave me sound advice. I learned a great deal about my medical condition. He gave me different options and even showed me medical equipment I may need should I follow one of his suggestions. He also explained the importance of the recommended surgery and why I should consider it. I appreciated the chance to speak with him very much."
Conditions
Achilles tendinitis
Achilles tendon rupture
Ankle arthritis
Ankle instability
Ankle sprain
Ankle tendinitis
Anterior talofibular ligament injury ( ATFL )
Avascular necrosis of talus
Bunions
Calcaneal neuritis
Dactylitis
Dancer's fracture
Diabetic foot care
Digital mucous cyst
Flatfoot
Foot deformity
Foot fracture
Haglund's deformity
Hallux rigidus
Hallux valgus
Heel pain
Heel spur syndrome
Medial calcaneal nerve entrapment
Metatarsalgia
Morton's neuroma
Osteochondritis dissecans ( OCD )
Peroneal tendinosis
Pes planus
Plantar fasciitis
Posterior tendonitis
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction ( PTTD )
Sesamoiditis
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Procedures
Achilles tendon rupture surgery
Ankle arthroplasty
Ankle arthroscopy
Ankle replacement
Bone grafting
Bone stimulator
Bunionoplasty
Calcaneal nerve release
Cartilage transplant to ankle joint
Cheilectomy
Chondroplasty
Compartment pressure measurement test
Debridement
Distraction arthroplasty
Exostectomy
Extracorporeal shock wave treatment ( ESWT )
Fifth metatarsal fracture surgery
Flatfoot surgery
Flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer ( FHL )
Hyaluronic acid injections
Osteoarticular transfer system (OATS)
Plantar fascia injections
Plantar plate repair surgery
Platelet rich plasma ( PRP )
Reconstruction of foot deformities
Revision surgery of foot and ankle
Stem cell injections
Stress testing of foot and ankle
Synvisc injections
Tarsal tunnel release
University of Texas Medical School | Foot and Ankle Surgery
Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center | Orthopedic Surgery
Residency
St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital | General Surgery
Internship
Baylor College of Medicine
Medical School
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliation
NYU Langone Health
Place of Work
Foot and Ankle Specialist and Orthopedic Surgeon | NYU Langone Health | Hospital Based | Current
Assistant Clinical Professor | Department of Orthopedic Surgery | NYU Grossman School of Medicine | Academic | Current
Languages
English
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