Our Staff

All our professionals at North Shore Foot & Ankle Associates are board certified, maintain the highest levels of accreditation, and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry.

Michael Pliskin, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S, F.A.P.W.C.A.

• Chief, Section of Podiatry
• Division of Vascular Surgery
• Department of Surgery
• On Site Residency Director

Credentials

• American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Board Certified

Areas of Specialization

• Diabetic foot care
• Surgery of the Foot
• Ulcerations, Wounds, and Infections
• Limb Salvage
• Ingrown Nails
• Bunions/Hammer toes
• Warts
• Fungus
• Custom Made Orthotic Devices
• Heel Pain/Plantar Fasciitis
• Sports Medicine
• Fractures/Sprains/Injuries

Residency Training

Kern Hospital for Special Surgery
Warren, Michigan (JCAHO approved)
Podiatric Surgical Residency-2 years 1991-1993

Clinical Training

Kern Hospital Foot Clinic and Diabetic Foot Center
Warren, Michigan 1991-1993

Medical School

New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine May 1991
Scholastic High Honor Roll

Academic Appointments

North Shore University Hospital Manhasset, N.Y.
Chief of Podiatry 1995-Present

Veterans Administration Medical Center Northport, N.Y.
Assistant Chief of Podiatry, On Site Residency Director 1999-2002

North Shore University Hospital Forest Hills, N.Y.
On Site Residency Director 2002-2007

NSLIJ Comprehensive Wound Care Center
1999 Marcus Ave Lake Success, N.Y.
Chief of Podiatry

Fellow

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

American Professional Wound Care Association

Published Papers

Pliskin MA, Todd WF, Edelson OW
Presentations of diabetic feet. Arch Fam Med. 1994;3:273-279
Numerous publications furnished upon request

Professional Socities

• Board Certified, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
• Diplomate, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
• Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
• Fellow American Professional Wound Care Association
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Credentials

Licensure

N004904

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Scott Gawlik, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

Dr. Gawlik is a board certified Podiatric Physician and Surgeon who, for over twenty years, has been on the cutting edge of the finest and latest advances in Podiatric Medicine at our office.

Dr. Gawlik joined the Northwell Health System at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center having previously led an exemplary practice at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital for twenty years. He began his career as the Chief Resident at Methodist where he received extensive training in diabetic foot care including advanced wound care management and limb salvage techniques. Dr. Gawlik is a graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine/Temple University School of Medicine.

Dr. Gawlik brings a unique sense of understanding to the practice of Podiatry. He routinely treats the most complex injuries while providing sensitive and caring attention to every patient. He believes that the surgical experience is best when a doctor communicates easily with a patient; where positive results include a patient’s full understanding of the pre and post-operative process. He offers the most current and advanced techniques available, including the latest advancements in foot and ankle biomechanical assessments; that aid in correcting many foot conditions at the developmental stage. As a star athlete for a Division 1 soccer team, he learned the special aspects that attend to sports activity and sports medicine.

Dr. Gawlik is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Immediate Past President of the New York Podiatric Medical Association (Kings County Division), and a Clinical instructor for the Northwell Health System. 

Attending, Section of Podiatric Surgery
Northwell Health System
North Shore University Hosptal
Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Credentials

• American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery Surgery, Board Certified

Areas of Specialization

• Diabetic foot care
• Surgery of the Foot
• Ulcerations, Wounds, and Infections
• Limb Salvage
• Biomechanics of the Lower Extremity
• Orthotics/Braces
• Sports Medicine
• Fractures/Sprains/Injuries
• Heel Pain/Plantar Fasciitis
• Bunions/Hammertoes
• Ingrown Nails
• Fungus

Residency Training

New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Brooklyn, New York (JCAHO approved)
Podiatric Surgical Residency-2 years 1995-1997. Chief Resident

Medical School

Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine/Temple University
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine May 1995
Scholastic High Honor Roll

Academic Appointments

North Shore University
Hospital Manhasset, NY

Long Island Jewish Medical Center
New Hyde Park, NY

Northwell Comprehensive Wound Care Center
1999 Marcus Ave Lake Success, N.Y.

Podiatry Clinic Attending

North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset, New York

Fellow

American College Foot and Surgeons

Professional Societies

Board Certified, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

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Ammar Al Rubaiay, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

Dr. Ammar is a board certified Podiatric Physician and Surgeon. Upon graduating from The New York College of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. Ammar completed his residency training at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital, with extensive training in trauma, arthroscopic surgery, as well as forefoot and rearfoot reconstruction surgery. He also gained additional experience through multiple courses including added training in Charcot foot reconstruction and wound care. Dr. Ammar was given the honor of being the Chief Resident the final year of his residency training.

Dr. Ammar completed his undergraduate training at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY, where he was a member of the varsity soccer team for four years. He received multiple awards and graduated with a degree in biology. He then completed his medical education at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine where he was the recipient of multiple academic awards including being named the highest scoring student on the Capstone examination. Following that he was accepted into the prestigious Long Island Jewish/ North Shore University Hospital Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Program, where he completed his residency training. In addition to having the honor of being named Chief Resident during his final year of training, he also was honored by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine for having the highest score in the country on the national in-training examinations. He was also honored at the Hospital for Special Surgery for having the top research presentation at the annual limb salvage symposium.

Dr. Ammar’s background as an athlete has helped him to understand exactly what it feels like to be in the patient’s shoes and gives him a unique sense of understanding to the practice of Podiatry. He is a compassionate doctor who always takes the patient’s goals and lifestyle into account before formulating the best treatment for that specific patient. He uses his advanced surgical as well as biomechanical and wound care training to provide the patients with a wide array of treatment options, each tailored to the patient’s specific needs.

Dr. Ammar is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a Clinical instructor at the Long Island Jewish/ North Shore University Hospital Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program.

Areas of Specialization

• Lateral ankle instability
• Fractures and Sprains
• Sports Medicine
• Flatfoot reconstruction
• Arthroscopic Surgery
• Heel Pain/ Plantar fasciitis
• Bunions and Hammertoes
• Wound Care
• Limb Salvage
• Biomechanics of the Lower Extremity
• Orthotics/Braces
• Ingrown Nails
• Toenail Fungus
• Athletes Foot
• Warts

Post Graduate Training

Long Island Jewish Medical Center/ North Shore University Hospital Chief Resident

Medical School

New York College of Podiatric Medicine

Academic Appointments

North Shore University Hospital

Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital

Podiatry Clinic Attending

North Shore University Hospital

Manhasset, New York

Fellow

American College Foot and Surgeons

Professional Societies

Board Certified, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery

Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

American Podiatric Medical Association

New York State Podiatric Medical Association

Published Papers

∙  Oropallo, Alisha, John Lantis, Alexander Martin, Ammar Al Rubaiay, and Na Wang. "Wound care during the COVID-19 pandemic: improving outcomes through the integration of telemedicine." Journal of Wound Care 30, no. Sup2 (2021): S12-S17.

∙  Siegel, Amanda, Ammar Al Rubaiay, Andrew Adelsheimer, John Haight, Scott Gawlik, and Alisha Oropallo. "Pedal Gangrene in a Patient with COVID-19 Treated with Prone Positioning and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation." Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques (2021).

∙ “A Systematic Review of Plantar Calcaneonavicular Ligament Reconstruction Techniques And Its Role   In Maintaining The Medial Longitudinal Arch” G. Reddy BS, A. Al Rubaiay, I. Ansari BS, Podiatric Medical Review 2016 Pg. 36

Languages

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