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Podiatry

What Is Podiatry?

Podiatry is a medical specialty that focuses on the feet, ankles, and lower parts of the legs.

Patients are able to visit CHC’s Podiatrists, David Kosofsky, DPM,  Fred Kaestel, DPM  and Dr. David Kaufmann, by scheduling an appointment through our medical department at 978-878-8100.

If you are not a CHC patient you may need a referral from your primary care provider. Learn more

David Kosofsky, DPM

Dr. David Kosofsky

Dr. Kosofsky attended The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland Ohio and did his residency at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center in Massachusetts.   He was in private practice for 35 years in Nashua NH and also worked for St Joseph Hospital for the last 5 years in Nashua. He was elected "Top Doc" by his medical peers with New Hampshire Magazine for seven years.  He served as president of the New Hampshire Podiatric Medical Association for eight years and also was selected by governor Jeanne Shaheen of NH to serve on the Board of Registration in Podiatry for 10 years.

Where are podiatry appointments with Dr. Kosofsky available?

Podiatry appointments with Dr. Kosofsky are available at our Fitchburg and Leominster Community Health Centers. Please call our Patient Call Center to schedule an appointment 978-878-8100.

 (If you are not a patient of CHC, you may need a referral from your primary care provider.)

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Dr. Frederick Kaestel

Dr. Kaestel attended the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.  He then completed his three year post graduate residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery with added credential in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery at LIJ Medical Center/ North Shore University Hospital in New York. Dr. Kaestel will be seeing patients at our South Gardner Community Health Center and is now accepting new patients.

Where are podiatry appointments with Dr. Kaestel available?

Podiatry appointments with Dr. Kaestel are available at our South Gardner Community Health Center. Please call our Patient Call Center to schedule an appointment 978-878-8100.

 (If you are not a patient of CHC, you may need a referral from your primary care provider.)

Is Podiatry Covered By My Insurance?

Many health insurance companies cover podiatry services. Check with your insurance provider for coverage.

You do not need to be a Community Health Connections patient to receive podiatry services, however you may need referral from your primary care provider.

If you are looking for a new primary care provider, Community Health Connections is accepting new patients, at all of our health centers. 

Learn more about our medical providers. Click Here

Learn how to become a new CHC Patient. Click Here

How Do I Make An Appointment?

You may make podiatry consultation appointments through the medical department. Call 978-878-8100 to make your appointment.

What Payment Options Do You Accept?

CHC accepts a variety of insurances and payment options, which may help you pay for expenses not covered by your insurance. Please ask about these options when you schedule your appointment.

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