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A Legacy of Excellence in Foot & Ankle Care
Dr. Michael Z. Fein, DPM (Retired)
Dr. Michael Z. Fein devoted more than 35 years to providing exceptional foot and ankle care to patients in the Bethel–Danbury community. Throughout his distinguished career, he was recognized multiple times by CONNECTICUT Magazine as one of “Connecticut’s Top Doctors” and was honored by his peers as Podiatrist of the Year.
Dr. Fein served as Chief of Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery at Danbury Hospital and as the onsite director for the St. Barnabas Podiatric Surgical Residency Program at Danbury Hospital. He is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and has played an active leadership role within the profession, including serving on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association as the state’s Medicare liaison for podiatry.
Over the course of his career, Dr. Fein developed extensive expertise in diabetic foot care, ulcer management, and the treatment of complex foot and ankle infections. While he has now retired from clinical practice and no longer sees patients, his contributions to podiatric medicine and his lasting impact on the community and profession remain significant.
Education
Broad Street Hospital and Medical Center, Philadelphia, P.A.
Podiatric Surgical Resident, July 1981 – July 1982
Temple College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, P.A.
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, June 1981
Rutgers College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J.
September 1974 – June 1977
Professional Experience
2005 – present Wound Care Specialist Morganti Center for Wound Care,Danbury Hospital
1999 – 2018 Connecticut Family Orthopedics, 33 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, Connecticut 06810
1996 – 2013 Diabetic Foot Specialist, Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut
1982 – present Michael Z. Fein, D.P.M., P.C., 8 School Street, Bethel, Connecticut 06801
Certification
Recertified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery, July 2021
Recertified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery, July 2011
Recertified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery, July 2001
Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery, July 1993
Honors/Awards
Connecticut Magazine Top Doctors, 2004 – 2017
Connecticut Podiatrist of the Year 2006
Hospital Affiliation
Chief, Section of Podiatric Surgery, Department of Surgery Danbury Hospital
Attending Danbury Hospital, Dept. of Surgery, Danbury, Connecticut
Coordinator Danbury Hospital St. Barnabas Podiatric Surgical Residency
New Milford Hospital, New Milford, CT
Danbury Surgical Center, Danbury CT
Professional Memberships
Carrier Advisory Committee NGS Medicare
Chairman, Medicare Committee, CPMA
President, Fairfield County Podiatric Medical Association, 1999 – 2001
American Podiatric Medical Association, 1981 – present
Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association, 1982 – present
Medicare Committee 1990 – present
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Professional Service
Course Coordinator Danbury Hospital Podiatric Seminar 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013
Community Involvement
Podiatric Consultant Americares
Podiatric Consultant Kevin Cares
