Dr. Gene S. Mirkin

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(4.9 out of 5 based on 157 Ratings)
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Annapolis, MD
(4.9 out of 5 based on 85 Ratings)
129 Lubrano Drive Suite 303
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 410-266-7575
Fax: 410-266-7366

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Dr. Gene S. Mirkin is President of Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC and has served as Chief of the Podiatry Subsection at Holy Cross Hospital and the Podiatry Section of The Surgery Center of Maryland. He was on the Executive Board and a member of the Maryland Podiatric Medical Association, and has served the State Medical Society as Treasurer and Secretary. He is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association. He is on the staff at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. Dr. Mirkin is double Board Certified, in Foot Surgery, as a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and, in Podiatric Medicine, by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Mirkin has published several articles and chapters in books, is a contributing writer to Podiatry Today, and has been a frequent guest on several local and satellite radio and television shows. He has lectured to athletes and other podiatrists and physicians. He enjoys treating athletes, having held a number of running world records as a child. Sports medicine, dermatology, and reconstructive surgery are his practice specialties, including the use of lasers for the treatment of skin and nail disorders.

Awards/Honors:

Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Podiatrist Award, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016

Washingtonian Top Sports Doc, 2019

America’s Most Influential Podiatrists/VIP DPMs 2017, PM News, June, 2017.

Certifications/Appointments

Medical Director, Foot & Ankle Surgery Center/Kensington Surgery Center Kensington, Maryland, 1993 – 2019

Chairman, Podiatry Section, Surgery Center of Maryland Silver Spring, Maryland, 2001 – 2008

Chairman, Podiatry Subsection, Holy Cross Hospital Silver Spring, Maryland, 1999 – 2002

Board Certified, Foot Surgery. American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery, 1995 – present. Re-certified, 2014

Board Certified Foot and Ankle Orthopedics.  American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics. 1993 – present. Re-certified, 2013

Fellow, American Society of Podiatric Surgeons. 2011 – present.

Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Podiatric Medicine. 1993 – present.

Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. 1995 – 2008.

Clinical Advisor, American Running and Fitness Association. 1991 – present.

Publications

1. Hao XP, Yim J, Freedman D, Siddiqui S, Levine D, Tritto M, Saffo G, Isaac A, Mirkin G. PAS stain based histological classification and severity grading of toenail onychomycosis. Medical Mycology In press 2019 doi: 10.1093/mmy/myz075 Corresponding author

2. Hao XP, Yim J, Qi C, Mirkin G. Soft tissue chondroma, a case report. JAPMA 2019 Nov;109(6):451-454. doi: 10.7547/18-047 Corresponding author

3. Hao XP, Mirkin G, Baglio R. Recurrent familial digital fibrokeratoma, A case report. JFAS 2019;58:1036-1039 doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2019.01.010

4. Hao XP, Levine D, Yim J, Qi C, Firestone L, Beiser I, Leone E, Woelffer E, Mirkin G. Schwannoma of Foot and Ankle: Seven Case Reports and Literature Review. Anticancer Research 2019;39:5185-5194 Corresponding author

5. Hao XP, Yim J, Chang S, Schwartz E, Rubenstein S, Friske C, Masternick E, Shamim S, Mirkin G. Acral lentiginous melanoma of foot and ankle: Seven case reports. Anticancer Research 2019;39:6175–6185 Corresponding author

6. Madden C , Spector A , Siddiqui S , Mirkin G , Yim J , Hao X . Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans on Adult Toes: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Anticancer Res. 2019 Apr;39(4):2105-2111. doi: 10.21873/anticanres.13323.

7. Hao X, Mirkin Joon Yim. Mycosis fungoides palmaris et plantaris on the plantar aspect of the left foot, A case report. Am J of Surgical Case Report. In Review 2020.

8. Mo Esmaili, Michael Tritto, Gary G Procop, Sarwat Siddiqui, Gene Mirkin, Xingpei Hao. Neglected Tropical Mycetoma on the Foot in the United State: Two Case Reports and Literature Review. JAPMA In Review 2020 Corresponding author

9. Jason Birkel, Gene Mirkin, Xingpei Hao. An Intradermal Spindle Cell Lipoma on the Plantar Hallux in a Patient with Scleroderma and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A Case Report. Am J Surg. In view 2020.

10. Guest Clinical Editor Q&A: Prescribing Orthoses For Bunions, Hammertoe and Achilles Tendinosis. Podiatry Today, August, 2015:Vol. 28, Issue 8.

11. Washington Post Health & Science: Ten little things that can get hurt …and what you can do to protect them. July 22, 2014.

12. Guest Clinical Editor Q&A: Current Insights On The Benefits Of Custom Orthoses and AFOs. Podiatry Today, February 2014; Vol. 27, Issue 2.

13. Guest Clinical Editor Q&A: Orthotic Prescriptions. Podiatry Today, August, 2013; Vol. 26, Issue 8.

14. Berlin, SJ, Mirkin, GS, Tubridy, SP: Tumors of the Heel. Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. 7:2 (April, 1990).

15. Mirkin, GS and Mirkin GB: The Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries That Are Due to Errors in Training. The Journal of Current Podiatric Medicine, 1988; 5:10-14.

 

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Languages

  • English

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Dr. Gene Mirkin received his BS degree, in Biology, from Guilford College, in Greensboro, NC. Dr. Mirkin received his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine, from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine.

He completed his residency at Bon Secours Hospital in Baltimore, MD. His training also included rotations at Francis Scott Key Medical Center (a Johns Hopkins Institution), Maryland General Hospital, and Good Samaritan Hospital.

Dr. Mirkin is board-certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He holds a second board certification, in Foot and Ankle Orthopedics, from the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and American Society of Podiatric Surgeons.

  1. Annapolis, MD
    (4.9 out of 5 based on 85 Ratings)
    129 Lubrano Drive Suite 303
    Annapolis, MD 21401
    Phone: 410-266-7575
    Fax: 410-266-7366

    Dr. Gene S. Mirkin's hours at Annapolis, MD:
    Mon8:30am - 4:30pm
    Tue8:30am - 4:30pm
    Thu8:30am - 1:00pm

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  1. A very satisfied patient.

  2. Dr Mirkin is wonderful, easy going, caring and explains everything so you can understand, gives you options Do not want to see anyone else

  3. All is well.

  4. Excellent experience.

  5. Dr. Mirkin has always taken great care of me since my 1st visit and I am sure/happy every time/visit that I see him!!!

  6. Dr. Mirkin is an exceptionally smart, talented and caring professional. He is a credit to the medical profession.

  7. I already recommended doctor to another person with a similar problem.

  8. Dr. Mirkin and his assistant, Nichole, couldn't have been more professional and welcoming. Dr. Mirkin explained my problems so that I thoroughly understood them.

  9. Fantastic experience, Doctor was very professional, helpful and friendly. Certainly would refer to my Family and friends .

  10. Dr Mirkin is engaged, personable and certainly an expert in the field. I have strongly recommended him in the past and will do so again if asked.

  11. As I have said many times before via your surveys, I have been a patient of Dr. Mirkin for many years; I know him as a very knowledgeable, competent and kind doctor.

  12. Thanks for keeping me on my feet!

  13. Dr. Mirkin is awesome — But you probably knew that already!

  14. Dr. Mirkin is always friendly, attentive, and highly professional.

  15. Due to this discussion with Dr. Mirkin, I will need to have foot surgery as soon as it can be scheduled in. I am very happy with Dr. Mirkin and his staff for their excellent service and medical knowledge.

  16. Staff very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional

  17. There is always such a positive atmosphere at the front desk and in the exam room that I feel at ease.

  18. Caring, personable doctor, listened and answered my specific questions clearly. Stated options

  19. Outstanding bedside manner, care plan, concern for patient's condition. My mom (the patient) loved him!

  20. Dr. Mirkin is one of the best Doctors I have .Explains everything. He is very professional and cares.

  21. This was my first visit to a Podiatrist. Dr. Gene Merkin and his assistant Everly were very kind and took the time to examine my feet thoroughly and provided very good care. I recommend this doctor's office to anyone who needs it. [...]

  22. Dr. Mirkin is the best!

  23. I was a patient of Dr. Mirkin's father years ago, and find that the family tradition of truly caring about the patient is continuing. Thank you for a very good experience.

  24. Dr. Gene Mirkin is a gem. He has helped me through many years with my foot ailments. He always makes sure I understand how he's going to treat me and pays attention to my concerns. I recommend him to everyone!