Dr. Howard Osterman Featured on NBC News
Dr. Osterman discusses the dangers of long term high heel wear on NBC News
Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC podiatrist Howard Osterman, DPM (Silver Spring- Fenton & Washington DC 1775 K Street), was recently featured in an NBC News segment on the pain and discomfort caused by wearing high heels. Dr. Osterman said heels “put pressure on the nerves and cause burning and pain, especially with long-term wear.” The segment discussed a new shoe designer focused on creating more foot-friendly heels in hopes of easing the pain. To watch the entire segment, please click here.
Dr. Howard Osterman is board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) in foot surgery. He is also a Fellow at the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. He graduated Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, PA with a degree in Biology. He then attended the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine where he earned his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine. After graduation from podiatry school, Dr. Osterman completed his two-year podiatric surgical residency at the Loretto Hospital Residency Program in Chicago, IL. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, member of the APMA, and past President and current Board Member of the District of Columbia Podiatric Medicine Association. You can also spot Dr. Osterman, Team Podiatrist for the Washington Wizards and Mystics, on the basketball court assisting professional athletes. Washingtonian Magazine recently recognized him as a Top Podiatrist and Sports Medicine Professional. He is also one of Yelp’s top rated podiatric physicians and received Special Recognition on Angie’s List of preferred providers. He recently opened a new office in Chevy Chase in the Barlow Building, marking FASMA’s 22nd location.
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