BIOGRAPHY

GEORGE C. TRACHTENBERG, D.P.M.

Dr. George C. Trachtenberg received his D.P.M. degree in 1977 from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. Since June 1977, he has maintained a successful private practice, which began in Sheldon, Iowa and is currently in Vestal, New York. Dr. Trachtenberg’s practice, which includes foot surgery and disorders, focuses on video/computerized gait analysis for postural and musculoskeletal disorders. His biomechanical expertise and his state-of-the-art gait-analysis lab attract athletes, dancers, and patients with knee, hip, and back conditions, related to gait abnormalities.

Since receiving his degree, Dr. Trachtenberg has had extensive attendance at continuing education seminars. He has lectured at various symposiums and served as consultant to practitioners.

His Findings have been published in:

  • Podiatry Management

  • Podiatric Products – Business Management Solutions for Podiatric Professionals

  • Biomechanics

  • Podiatry Today

CURRICULUM VITAE

GEORGE C. TRACHTENBERG, D.P.M.
400 Plaza Drive, Suite B
Vestal, New York 13850
Phone: 607-798-8069
Website:
www.georgetrachtenberg.com

EDUCATION

1977 Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine DPM
1973 C.W. Post/Long Island University MS Biology
1972 Wagner College BS Biology


POST DOCTORAL TRAINING

1977 – 1978 R.N. Lepird, D.P.M Preceptor-Associated Podiatric Surgery, Estherville, IA


PRACTICE LICENSES

1. Maine POD 1045

2. New York N3049

3. Pennsylvania SC-002788-L (Inactive)

4. Iowa 337A (Inactive)


SPECIALTY BOARDS AND ORGANIZATIONS

1. Diplomat American Board of Podiatric Surgery

2. Fellow American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

3. Member American Podiatric Medical Association

4. Member New York State Podiatric Medical Association

5. Member Southern Tier Division New York State Podiatric Medical Association

6. Past Member Iowa Podiatry Society

7. Pedorthic Footwear Association (Medical Member)


CURRENT STATUS

Maintaining a successful private practice since June 1977. Practice includes disorders and surgery of the foot, currently with specialty focus on video and computerized gait analysis for postural and musculoskeletal disorders.


HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

1981 – Present Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY
Active Staff, Department of Surgery Podiatry Section
1981 – Present United Health Services Hospitals, Binghamton, NY
 Courtesy Staff, Department of Podiatry
1980 Sioux Center Community Hospital, Sioux Center, IA
1978 – 1980 Community Memorial Hospital, Sheldon, IA
1977 – 1978 Spirit Lake Hospital, Spirit Lake, IA
1977 – 1978 Holy Family Hospital, Estherville, IA


PUBLICATIONS

2005Enhanced Foot Function and Gait Analysis Using the 3Box Approach with F-Scan®. Tekscan Educational Monograph
2005 Using F-Scan® to Evaluate Orthotic Prescriptions, Orthoses, and Orthotic Labs. Tekscan Educational Monograph
2005Using F-Scan® With or Without “Test Orthoses” for Orthotic Prescription Writing. Tekscan Educational Monograph
2005 Using Video to Complement F-Scan® Data. Tekscan Educational Monograph


SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2006Featured lecturer, “Clinical Evaluation of In-Shoe Pressure Analysis for Evaluating Pathology and Orthoses”, “Representation of the Force Curve & the Center of Force Trajectory” and “Integration of F-Scan® into Your Practice”, with Tekscan, Inc. for the F-Scan Educational Seminar & Workshop in New York, NY on October 14-15, 2006.
2006Invited lecturer, “Clinical Evaluation of In-Shoe Pressure and Force (F-Scan®) Analysis for Evaluating Pathology and Orthoses” and workshop “Patient Evaluation and In-Shoe Pressure and Force (F-Scan®) Data Clinical Interpretation” at the New York State Podiatric Medical Association’s 2006 Podiatric Clinical Conference in New York, NY on January 20-21, 2006.
2005Featured lecturer, “Clinical Value of F-Scan® Analysis for Evaluating Foot and Gait Related Pathologies & Orthoses”; “Integration of F-Scan Into Your Clinical Practice”; and Clinical workshop with Tekscan, Inc. for the F-Scan Educational Seminar & Workshop in Ottawa, ON Canada on December 3-4, 2005.
2005Invited lecturer, ”Practice Management, Fee-for-Service Practice Including Technological Modalities Such as F-Scan® Into Your Practice”; “Utilizing In-Shoe Pressure Analysis (F-Scan) for in Office Gait Analysis to Evaluate Biomechanical Pathology and Treatment Outcomes”, and workshops at the One Giant Step Seminar in Jacksonville, FL on June 23-25, 2005.
2005Invited lecturer, "Clinical Value of In-Shoe Pressure Analysis for Evaluating Pathology and Orthoses" for the Western Podiatric Medical Congress in Anaheim, CA on June 9, 2005.
2004 Featured lecturer, “Practice Management Tools and Integrating
F-Scan® Into Your Practice”; “Patient Evaluation and F-Scan Data Clinical Interpretation”, and workshop, “Analysis and Clinical Interpretation of F-Scan Data”, with Tekscan, Inc. for the F-Scan Educational Seminar & Workshop in Boston, MA on August 21-22, 2004.
2004Invited lecturer, practicum on using computerized gait analysis to prescribe and make prognosis on orthotic treatment outcome, for the “Expand Lower Extremity Care” seminar in Joliette, QC on June 18-19, 2004.
2004Invited lecturer and workshop, “Lower Limb Alignment and Posture” and “In-Shoe Pressure Mapping and Orthoses”, for the Nova Scotia Podiatry Association’s “Podiatric Seminar” in Halifax, NS on April 17-18, 2004.
2004Invited lecturer and workshop, “Orthotics and In-Shoe Mapping”, for the North Central Academy of Podiatric Medicine’s "No-Nonsense Seminar XIX” in Independence, Ohio on March 12, 2004.
2001Invited as guest lecturer for Prescription Foot Orthotic Laboratory Association’s Fourth Annual International Conference on Foot Biomechanics and Orthotic Therapy in Miami Beach, Florida.
2000Invited lecturer in cooperation with Tekscan, Inc. for the Eneslow Pedorthic Institute Year 2000 Symposium
1999 - PresentServes as consultant to practitioners in areas of video and computerized gait analysis and fee for service practice management.
1999Requested to perform research, utilizing F-Scan® computerized pressure-mapping system to evaluate a newly patented biomechanical shoe system.
1999 - 2003Authored articles by invitation for national medical periodicals relative to computerized foot pressured mapping systems as it relates to shoe construction and design as well as practice management issues relating to fee for service medical practices vs. medical insurance participation.
1999Contributor by invitation to local and national newspapers relative to evaluation and treatment of postural disorders utilizing video and computerized analysis of gait.
1990Invited to Delegation of Podiatry Specialists for scientific and technical exchange in the Peoples Republic of China
1987Invited by the Chinese Medical Association to Delegation of Podiatrists to present paper on podiatric surgery to Sino-North American Conference on foot disorders.
1984
(and subsequent editions)
Listed in Who’s Who in the East.


ELECTED OFFICES AND APPOINTMENTS

1996 – 1998 Peer Review Committee, NYS Podiatric Medical Association
1993 – 1994 Steering Committee for Malpractice Issues, OUM Insurance Co.
1990 Appointment to Governor Mario Cuomo’s Committee for Issues Relative to Medical Record Transfers
1988 – 1990 President, Southern Tier Division, NYS Podiatric Medical Association
1986 – 1988 Vice President, Southern Tier Division, NYS Podiatric Medical Association
1986 Quality Assurance Committee, Lourdes Community Health Plan
1986 Alternate to the House of Delegates, NYS Podiatric Medical Association
1986 Membership Committee, Southern Tier Division, NYS Podiatric Medical Association, Marketing Group
1986 Executive Committee, Southern Tier Division, NYS Podiatric Medical Association, Marketing Group
1985 – 1986

Marketing Committee Chairman, Southern Tier Division, NYS Podiatric Medical Association

1983 – 1986 Secretary, Southern Tier Division, NYS Podiatric Medical Association
1983 – 1990 Executive Committee, Southern Tier Division, NYS Podiatric Medical Association

CONSULTATIONS

1. Consultant to Tekscan, Inc. (South Boston, MA)
2. Consultant to private practitioners, teaching interpretation of F-Scan® data.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

1. Past co-chairman of Social Action Committee of Temple Concord
2. Past chairman of Social Action Committee of Temple Concord
3. Past board member of Temple Concord

   
         
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