Lawrence

Lawrence Jacowitz, DPM

Education and training

Podiatric Surgery Residency – Coney Island Hospital
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) – New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Bachelor of Science (BS) – Long Island University, Richard L Conolly College of Liberal Arts and Science

Professional interests

Foot surgery
Wound care
Diabetic foot care
Pediatric foot care
Teaching Family Practice Residents

A little about me

I am a husband, father, and grandfather who relishes participating in my family activities. I enjoy hiking, swimming and golfing.

Why I love my job

I love my job because of the experience of treating patients for the past forty nine years and seeing their relief of pain, their ability to walk without discomfort, and healing from difficult wounds.

Professional certifications or affiliations

Pi Delta National Honor Podiatric Society Gamma Chapter New York College of Podiatric Medicine 

The Podiatrist of the Year New York State Podiatric Medical Association

Delegate for New York State Podiatric Medical Association (12 years)

President Mid Hudson Division for New York State Podiatric Medical Association (8 years)

Medical staff surgery Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley Westchester Medical Center

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor Family Medicine New York College Osteopathic Medicine

Professional Experience and Accomplishments

Dr. Jacowitz was in private practice for over 24 years before joining the Institute for Family Health helping patients who do not have access to medical care for the past 25 years.