Richard Lesser, DPM

Foot and Ankle Specialist and Surgeon

Announcing Dr. Lesser’s Retirement After 43 Years of Service

After 43 dedicated years as a podiatrist serving the Howell, NJ community, Dr. Lesser has announced his retirement. We invite you to read his heartfelt retirement letter here.
Dr. Richard Lesser
Moving forward Dr. Anup Patel and Dr. Amit Shah and their associates Dr. Vani Manchanda and Dr. Michael Masi will be taking over to continuing providing exceptional podiatric care. You can learn more about them here.
Dr. Anup Patel, Podiatrist
Dr. Amit Shah, Podiatrist
Dr Vani Manchanda - Podiatrist at Howell, NJ
Dr. Richard Lesser
Richard Lesser, DPMMedical Director of Family Foot Health Center, The Heel Pain Center & All Sports Podiatry Center
Dr. Richard Lesser is a podiatrist treating patients in the area of Howell, NJ since 1981. He is board certified by ACFAS. Dr. Lesser is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society, the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons,& the American Academy of Dermatology. He is affiliated with Monmouth Medical-Southern Campus. Dr. Lesser studied podiatry at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. He completed his Residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Broad Street Hospital & Medical Center. Patients entrust their foot care to Dr. Lesser because of his success in treating heel pain, pediatric foot deformation, foot and ankle injuries, toenail problems, diabetic foot issues, and many other conditions.
EXPERIENCE
Board Certified in Foot Surgery
1/2007-1/2013 Kimball Medical Center
Chairman, Department of Podiatry – Lakewood, NJ
Clinical Assistant Professor(Adjunct)-Temple University’s School of Podiatric Medicine
1981-Current Family Foot Health Center, P.C
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:
Privileges – Monmouth Medical Center – Southern Campus
Privileges – Surgical Institute – Neptune, NJ
PRIVATE PRACTICE:
Established for 42 years – Howell, NJ
EDUCATION:
1976-1980 Temple University of Podiatric Med. Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) – Philadelphia, PA
1972-1976 Fairleigh Dickinson University B.S. Biology – Madison, NJ
RESIDENCY:
Podiatric Medical & Surgical Residency- Philadelphia, PA
Broad Street Hosp. Med Center
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Podiatric Medical Association
Awarded 25 years continuous membership, NJPMS
Fellow- American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeon
Diplomat- American Board of Podiatric Surgery
New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society
American Society of Podiatric Dermatology
American Diabetes Association
Associate of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
CERTIFICATES/LICENSURES:
Licensed State of New Jersey
9/2006 Certified in Cryosurgery/Cryoalgesia
8/2012 Recertified in Foot Surgery
8/2003 Recertified in Foot Surgery
8/1994 Certified in Foot Surgery
5/1985 Certified in Laser Surgery
COMMITTEES:
1/2007-1/2013 Executive Committee – Kimball Medical Center
1/2007-1/2013 – Invasive Procedure Committee – KMC
1/2007-Nominations Committee – KMC
9/2004 – 9/2007-Physician Quality Council – KMC
8/2001-8/2007 Infection Control Committee – KMC
2007-2013-OR Advisory Comittee – KMC