Johanna Youner

Johanna S. Youner, DPM, board-certified foot surgeon in private practice in New York, an attending physician at New York Downtown Hospital, and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

How to Fix Hammertoe
Diseases & Conditions

How to Fix Hammertoe

Johanna Youner | October 22, 2024

If you’re over 50, there is a good chance that you have a hammertoe. Here’s what—if anything—you can do about…

Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Pain

Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Johanna Youner | August 20, 2024

Is heel pain bothering you? Don’t ignore it—it could be plantar fasciitis, a condition that will only get worse without…

Give Foot Pain the Boot
Pain

Give Foot Pain the Boot

Johanna Youner | January 18, 2024

Virtually all of us experience foot pain at some point in our lives. Feet are like car tires—but unlike tires,…

Old Wives’ Tales For Nail Fungus

Old Wives’ Tales For Nail Fungus

Johanna Youner | April 30, 2018

There are many old wives’ tales about treatments for toenail fungus. In this video, Dr. Johanna Youner, board-certified podiatric surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, lists some of the more effective ones.

Fungus or Just Dry Toenails?

Fungus or Just Dry Toenails?

Johanna Youner | April 24, 2018

Athlete’s foot is a common contagious skin infection caused by a fungal infection that produces an itchy rash on the toes and feet. In this video, Dr. Johanna Youner, board-certified podiatric surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, explains how to prevent athlete’s foot and how to treat it.

Natural Remedies for Common Foot Problems

Natural Remedies for Common Foot Problems

Johanna Youner | September 19, 2016

Most of us—75% of Americans—will have foot problems at least sometime in our lives. Think about the stresses that your…

Diseases from Public Showers

Diseases from Public Showers

Johanna Youner | October 2, 2014

  Dr. Johanna Youner: I see a lot of different types of infections transmitted in public showers, for sure. Warts.…

How to Treat and Beat Toe Nail Fungus

How to Treat and Beat Toe Nail Fungus

Johanna Youner | October 2, 2014

Bottom Line/HEALTH:   You may think that gross, yellow, deformed nails mean only that you can't wear your sandals. But…

Help for Hammer Toes

Help for Hammer Toes

Johanna Youner | October 1, 2014

  Bottom Line/HEALTH: Some of the sexiest women in the world have some of the least sexy feet you've ever…

What to Do for a Broken Toe

What to Do for a Broken Toe

Johanna Youner | January 8, 2014

Quick treatment is critical Most people think that there’s nothing that can be done about a broken toe but grimace.…