PRINE Health Is Leading, Foot First

PRINE Health

PRINE Health is a unique multispecialty group centered around the chronic kidney disease patient population. Here at PRINE, we team up with Nephrologists with Primary Care and other complimentary Specialists to create a patient-centered approach fueled by empathic Care Management and an intelligent IT infrastructure. PRINE Health is proud to introduce PRINE Podiatry, a podiatrist in Great Neck 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?

How Diabetes Impacts Your Feet

Diabetes has many negative health effects on the body. Not only does it cause cardiovascular and artery issues, but it can impair or severely damage your feet. Diabetes is more common than you think. About 1 in 10 people living in the US have diabetes, and 1 in 5 don’t know they have it. If you are looking for a podiatrist in Great Neck, contact us to book an appointment online today.

Diabetes Type 1:

Type 1 diabetes is when the pancreas produces little to no insulin for the body to break down glucose sugar. It usually occurs in adolescence. This is caused by the body’s immune system damaging the pancreas, also known as an autoimmune disease. Genes or environmental health factors may trigger the disease.

Diabetes Type 2:

Type 2 diabetes is caused by the body developing a resistance to insulin or a lack of insulin to break down blood sugars. Also can be developed through your genetic family history.

Diabetic Neuropathy:

Diabetes affects the way your body processes glucose sugar. This causes a high blood sugar concentration in the bloodstream, damaging nerve fibers. This can develop anywhere in the body, but it is more prevalent in the feet and is most often called peripheral neuropathy.

Risk factors:

You are more prone to developing peripheral neuropathy if your diabetes is poorly controlled or you’ve had it for a long time. If you are overweight, obese, smoke, or have an unhealthy lifestyle, your risk of neuropathy increases.

Symptoms of diabetic neuropathy include:

Burning or numbness
Tingling
Shooting pain
Loss of balance or coordination
Muscle weakness
Deformity

Treatment:

Treating peripheral neuropathy includes minimally invasive treatments. MicroVas therapy is a popular non-surgical option that stimulates blood flow to the feet and tissue oxygenation. MicroVas leads to angiogenesis, a process where your body heals damaged tissue. Vitamin supplementation or diabetes control are good methods to improve your diabetic neuropathy.

Visit Our Podiatrist in Great Neck Today!

An untreated neuropathy can have serious health effects. You may develop infecting ulcers or gangrene if it is left to decay. If you are experiencing these symptoms, have diabetes, and are looking for a podiatrist in Great Neck, schedule an appointment with us today!

Meet The Providers

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.

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PRINE Health Is Leading, Foot First

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Meet Dr. Alec Hochstein