Vito La Puma, DPM

Foot pain isn’t something to ignore. Podiatrists handle everything from stubborn heel spurs to ingrown nails—issues that, left untreated, can sideline even the most stubborn New Yorker. Midtown offices tend to cluster around transit hubs, and this one sits at 501 5th Ave Suite 1203, a few blocks from Bryant Park. That means it’s within stumbling distance of the NYPL’s lions, should you need a post-appointment distraction.

Podiatry isn’t just about bunions or athlete’s foot; it’s the kind of specialty that intersects with sports medicine, diabetes care, and even pediatric concerns. A restroom on-site is a small but practical detail—useful when you’re dealing with mobility issues or just the logistical chaos of Midtown. Fifth Avenue at this stretch is all glass-and-steel towers, the kind of address that assumes you’ll be in and out between meetings or errands.

Phone tags get lost; numbers don’t. For appointments or questions, the direct line is (212) 791-5700. No need to parse a website—just call, leave a message if it’s after hours, and move on with your day. Podiatry isn’t the sort of field that lends itself to walk-ins, but the process doesn’t have to be convoluted.

If you’re mapping it out, the building’s entrance is unmissable—though the suite number matters more than the marquee. Directions here. The 12th floor is high enough to dodge street noise but low enough that the elevator ride won’t test your patience.