New Podiatrist Starts at BMH

In collaboration with Cheshire Medical Center Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene, podiatrist Heidi Newkirk, DPM will be opening a local office at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, where she will see patients in the Podiatry Department as well as the BMH Center for Wound Healing

Dr. Newkirk holds a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York, New York and a Bachelor of Science from North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega, Georgia. She completed her residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System in New Hyde Park, New York and is qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. In addition to joining the staff of the Center for Wound Healing, Dr. Newkirk is an employee of the Department of Podiatry at Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene.

“We’re delighted to have Dr. Newkirk as a member of our team of talented providers,” said Steven R. Gordon, BMH’s President and CEO. “Our patients will benefit greatly from her skills and experience.”

The BMH Center for Wound Healing provides specialized treatment for non-healing, chronic wounds or wounds that have not significantly improved from conventional treatments. The Center offers offer state-of-the-art treatments such as debridement, biologic skin substitutes, advanced dressings, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

“We treat many patients with foot and leg wounds, so having an experienced podiatrist on staff is important.” said Gregory Gadowski, MD, the Center’s Medical Director.

Dr. Newkirk is accepting new patients and will be at BMH Wednesday and Thursdays. To schedule an appointment, please call 603-354-6668.

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