PRINE Health Is Leading, Foot First

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PRINE Health is proud to introduce PRINE Podiatry, the best podiatrist on Long Island, which is a new complementary offering towards our goal of providing a more comprehensive level of care to our patients.

Meet Dr. Alec Hochstein

Dr. Alec Hochstein, is a 1997 graduate of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, practicing on Long Island’s North Shore where he lives with his wife and two children.

Dr. Hochstein is Board Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, he is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) as well as the New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA).

Dr. Hochstein is privileged to be actively involved in the training of future doctors of podiatric medicine at residency training programs in New York City and Long Island New York, including the prestigious hospital programs of New York Hospital of Queens, Albert Einstein School of Medicine and Northwell Health System.

Dr. Hochstein maintains other interests in areas of physical fitness and nutrition, as well as Internet technology, social media marketing. He has lectured both locally and nationally on various topics related to both medicine and technology in the medical office.

PRINE Podiatry services

Athletes Foot

Athlete’s Foot Isn’t Just A Rash Caused By Sweaty Feet;

Ingrown Toenail

Contact Our Office For Ingrown Toenail Treatment

Balance

Contact PRINE Podiatry By Phoning Our Supportive Team Or Booking

Orthotics

When Your Feet Hurt, Contact The PRINE Podiatry Helpful Staff By Phone

Bunion

Call The Office To Schedule An Appointment, Or Book A Consultation Online

Plantar Fasciitis

Reach Out To PRINE Podiatry And Our Helpful Staff By Booking

Diabetic Neuropathy

When You Have Diabetes, You May Develop A Kind Of Nerve Damage Called Diabetic Neuropathy

Warts

If You’ve Noticed Warts Or Rough Patches On Your Feet, We Can Help

Wound Care

Do You Have A Sore On Your Foot That Just Doesn’t Want To Heal?

Laser Therapy

Do You Have Chronic Aches And Pains In Your Feet And Ankles?

Verrucae (WART) treatment – SWIFT technology

Are you sick of dealing with those pesky warts? Well, PRINE Podiatry is here to inform you of their brand new, effective Swift Technology used to treat and prevent the emergence of warts. Verrucae, also known as plantar warts, is a common foot issue people deal with on a regular basis. It can often be embarrassing and difficult trying to cover up these warts due to their appearance and placement. Most often, patients will get these types of warts on the bottom of their feet or on the balls of their heels. Luckily, you don’t have to be embarrassed any longer!

frequently asked questions about laser treatment for toenail fungus

HOW DOES THE NAIL FUNGUS LASER WORK?

These innovative medical devices use beams of light at various wavelengths that painlessly shine through your toenail. It passes through healthy tissue without affecting it, and inactivates and destroys the fungal pathogens that are embedded in your nail bed and nail plate.

DOES THE LASER TREATMENT FOR TOENAIL FUNGUS HURT?

These laser light beams causes no harm to the nail itself or the tissue surrounding it. A few patients report feeling a sensation of heat, but there is never a need for anesthesia and most patients feel no discomfort whatsoever.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO HAVE A TREATMENT?

Our average toenail fungus treatment appointment requires less than an hour, and we provide multiple treatments over the course of 2-3 months to give our patients the highest success rates. These follow up treatments are included in the cost of the nail fungus laser treatment.

HOW SUCCESSFUL IS THE NEW YORK LASER FUNGAL TREATMENT?

This technique has proven itself successful on patients around the world. The great majority of patients receiving this treatment show substantial improvement in the health of their nails, and most of the time the fungal infection is completely cured. Healthy-looking toenails are possible for you!

HOW SOON WILL I SEE IMPROVEMENT?

A full toenail takes about 9 to 12 months to regenerate, on average. You’ll be able to see the new healthy growth within the first three months following treatment. The older part of your nail will not discolor or fall off, because this effective treatment is also very gentle.

HOW SAFE IS THIS LASER TOENAIL TREATMENT?

We have seen NO problems, adverse reactions, injuries or side effects in all the hundreds of patients that we have treated by this technique. This flawless safety record is all the more significant when contrasted with the health risks associated with oral anti-fungal medications, which include liver and kidney damage. There are no known side effects associated with laser treatment for toenail fungus.

WILL I BE ABLE TO WALK RIGHT AFTER HAVING THE TREATMENT?

Yes; the treatment is gentle and does not cause any disturbance or discomfort to your feet. You can put your shoes on right after the treatment and walk straight to a nail shop to have a pedicure done, if you like. Your feet will not feel any different.

IS THE TREATMENT COVERED BY INSURANCE?

Since nail fungus laser treatment is considered to be an aesthetic procedure, it is not covered by health insurance plans. However, the cost of laser treatment is LOWER than that of many prescription anti-fungal oral medications, and many patients have tried taking those for months at a time without success. We are happy to talk with you about setting up a payment plan, and we are very open and straightforward about our costs. We look forward to working with you to make this procedure fit within your budget.

WHY DIDN’T I EVER HEAR ABOUT THIS BEFORE?

This is a new technology which has just recently been approved by the FDA. Dr. Hochstein conducted his own research on its effectiveness and is glad that he is now able to offer this extraordinary state-of-the-art medical breakthrough to his patients. The office is proud to offer the highest standards of sterility and uncompromised, laser nail fungus technology to Long Island and the New York Metro area.

Meet The Providers

About Dr. Sands

David J. Sands, DPM is an award-winning podiatrist who views personalized service and patient education as an integral part of healing. His commitment to helping you understand the origin of your foot and ankle symptoms.

Dr. Sands earned his DPM from The New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1996. He completed a residency at the Catholic Medical Centers of Brooklyn and Queens.

Patient Experience

As a patient of Dr. David Sands for over 15 years. He is professional, patient, knowledgeable and uses the latest technology when treating his patients, something that other doctors are not. I highly recommend him if you have issues with your feet.

Kristen R.

Dr. Alec Hochstein takes patients from start to finish when it comes to wound care. He is not satisfied until the wound is completely healed. His methods of treatment for non-healing diabetic ulcers is notable. I approached Dr. Hochstein in August of 2014, with a persistent non-healing Diabetic Ulcer. The Ulcer was deep and rather large, To date the Ulceration is microscopic thanks to the wound care treatment that was received. I'm able to live a Happy and Healthy Life thanks to Dr. Alec Hochstein and his team of employees. I highly recommend this provider for any foot care or wound care needs.

Melissa K.

Dr. Sands is an outstanding Podiatrist. He is professional, courteous, a gentleman and extremely interested in the health of his patients. David is most accommodating and doesn't make patients wait a long time to be seen. His office staff is equally as polite and welcoming and they all run a 5 Star practice.

My son had an ingrown toenail and we needed an urgent appointment. We were seen on the same day. The receptionists were very welcoming and friendly and we saw the doctor within a few minutes. The doctor was friendly, competent, diagnosed the problem correctly, and operated very diligently. Extremely pleased and highly recommended.

Jonathan H.

Providing Top Quality Care to Patients Across Nassau County, Long Island, Queens, and Surrounding New York, NY Areas

PRINE Health Is Leading, Foot First

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Meet Dr. Alec Hochstein