Dr. Jonathan Richards is a highly trained surgeon and podiatrist who is focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for his patients. An avid runner, his interest in athletics led him to seek a career that would enable him to assist people with the maintenance and improvement of their physical health. As such, he chose to pursue a career in podiatry with a particular focus on sports medicine.

Dr. Barry Herstik was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. After graduating from South Shore High School, he attended Binghamton University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in biology. He did his graduate work at the William M. Scholl College of Podiatry in Chicago, Illinois, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Next, Barry completed a two-year residency at Kern Hospital for Special Surgery in Warren, Michigan. During residency, he mastered his skills as a specialist in a variety of foot ailments, concentrating on foot surgery and diabetic foot care.

Bruce Lashley, D.P.M. is certified by The American Board of Podiatric surgery specializing in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of foot conditions. 

He graduated from The New York College of Podiatric Medicine and received a Doctorate Degree in Podiatry. Dr. Lashley did additional post doctorate training in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery with the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Sarah Richards completed her three-year residency in foot and ankle medicine and surgery at Hoboken University Medical Center in Hoboken, New Jersey. As a former dancer, she was drawn to the field as a means of rehabilitating performance-related injuries. Prior to her residency, she graduated at the top of her class from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio.

Jodene Shwer, DPM is a graduate of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. There, she received both the Paul R. Quintavalle, Sr., Memorial Faculty Award and the Stanley David, DPM '56 Award, which is awarded to students who demonstrated outstanding proficiency in the clinical sciences.

Dr. Ivan Herstik graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1987. He completed a two-year residency specialization in Foot surgery at Kern Hospital for Special Surgery, located in Warren, Michigan. Dr. Herstik has published articles on foot surgery and has lectured locally and nationally on the topic.