Richard T. Braver, D.P.M., FACFAS

Richard T. Braver, D.P.M., FACFAS, graduated from American University in Washington, DC and the Dr. W.M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, IL. He completed his residency training at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals and Institutions in New York City.

Dr. Braver underwent fellowship training in the Chicago area sponsored by the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. While at American University he ran varsity cross county and track (3:51/1500 meters) and was later sponsored for competitions by the University of Chicago Track Club.

Dr. Braver has also interned with the physical therapists at the New York City Ballet and the Department of Biomechanics of the United States Olympic Committee Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Braver has been a consultant/wear tester for several of the major athletic shoe companies.

Currently he is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Runner’s World Magazine and has served on the Board of Editorial Advisors for Podiatry Today Magazine. He is on the staff at Hackensack University Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Hospital Medical Center, both in Northern New Jersey. He is Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is also Board Certified in Foot Orthopedics by the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Braver frequently lectures on subjects including sport injuries, running analysis, orthotics as well as foot and ankle surgery. At present he is the team podiatric physician for the NJ Jackals professional baseball team, Fairleigh Dickinson University and Montclair State University sports teams and clinical instructor for the William Paterson University Athletic Trainers curriculum. In the past he has served as team podiatrist for the NJ Gladiators Professional Arena Football team, the Imperials Professional Soccer team and Seton Hall University sports teams.

Currently he is President Division 12 of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Braver maintains his private practice in Englewood, Fair Lawn and Riverdale, New Jersey. Dr. Braver can be reached at (201) 569-7672 or by e-mail DRRUN@AOL.COM.

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