Dr. Aakruti Bhalja

Dr. Aakruti Bhalja is a Board-Certified Podiatrist and highly qualified foot and ankle surgeon. Having trained with some of the top surgeons in America, she can offer advanced and minimally invasive treatments for foot problems such as Bunions, Hammertoes, flat feet and trauma. She uses her expertise to provide specialized training in surgical techniques for podiatric residents. She also lectures to various medical professionals including doctors, physical therapists, chiropractors, and residents, on various topics such as conservative and surgical treatments and techniques for the foot and ankle. She has worked in NJ and NYC and is extremely well-respected and highly rated in her specialty.

 

She was raised in New Jersey and attended Rutgers University. She completed her bachelor's degree in biological sciences, nutrition, and psychology. She then received her doctorate from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, where she gained extensive knowledge of all aspects of the lower extremity. During her time there, she was involved in a service trip to Kolkata, India with Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity, where she served the local underprivileged diabetic population.

 

Dr. Bhalja completed her residency at the Department of Veterans Affairs in East Orange, NJ in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, specializing in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery. During her residency, she was involved in a multitude of seminars focused on foot and ankle trauma, reconstruction, and surgery and graduated as Chief Resident.

 

She is certified in internal fixation techniques and foot and ankle arthroscopy as well as the innovative new technique for 3-D bunion correction. Dr. Bhalja is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. She is highly approachable and will always greet you with a smile!