Johanna Youner

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

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…

Help for Ingrown Toenails

Help for Ingrown Toenails

Johanna Youner | October 1, 2014

Bottom Line/HEALTH: Let's talk about ingrown toenails. How do you handle an ingrown toenail at home? Dr. Johanna Youner: At…

Painful Neuromas

Painful Neuromas

Johanna Youner | September 30, 2014

  Bottom Line/HEALTH: Imagine if every time you stood up, you got a sharp, shooting pain going through your foot.…

Treatments to Relieve Painful Plantar Fasciitis

Treatments to Relieve Painful Plantar Fasciitis

Johanna Youner | September 29, 2014

Bottom Line/HEALTH: I've watched teen athletes limp through my house for years, suffering from something called plantar fasciitis, which causes…

How to Survive a Foot Sprain

How to Survive a Foot Sprain

Johanna Youner | September 29, 2014

Bottom Line/HEALTH: Dr. Youner, what is the best way to treat a sprained ankle? Dr. Johanna Youner: Rest, ice, compression,…

Pretty-Yet-Practical Footwear
Women's Health

Pretty-Yet-Practical Footwear

Johanna Youner | September 29, 2014

Bottom Line/HEALTH: Many women like me are kidding ourselves, thinking that it's worth the price we pay in foot pain…

How to Treat Swollen Feet

How to Treat Swollen Feet

Johanna Youner | April 22, 2014

Are your feet swollen? Your ankles puffy? When it's normal…when it's not…and what to do about it... What happens: Your…

Why Do My Feet Hurt?

Why Do My Feet Hurt?

Johanna Youner | April 17, 2014

Bottom Line Personal had a Facebook chat with Dr. Johanna S. Youner, a nationally-known Park Avenue podiatrist and foot surgeon.…

Sprained Toe: Common Problem, Simple Solution

Sprained Toe: Common Problem, Simple Solution

Johanna Youner | January 15, 2014

You may have heard about Derrick Rose, the Chicago Bulls All-Star guard who missed three straight games because of pain…

“Listen” to Your Feet

“Listen” to Your Feet

Johanna Youner | January 9, 2014

You could have a broken toe, arthritis—or a problem elsewhere in your body. Think about the last medical exam you…

Surprising Fixes for Common Foot Problems

Surprising Fixes for Common Foot Problems

Johanna Youner | January 8, 2014

A wrinkle filler and other unconventional approaches can help you avoid surgery… When severe foot pain just won’t go away,…

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.…

Oh, My Aching Foot! Help for Common Causes of Foot and Leg Pain

Oh, My Aching Foot! Help for Common Causes of Foot and Leg Pain

Johanna Youner | January 8, 2014

The average person walks the equivalent of four times around the world in his/her lifetime. No wonder foot problems plague…

Surgery-Free Help for Hammertoes

Surgery-Free Help for Hammertoes

Johanna Youner | January 8, 2014

Sadly, some women hide their feet in closed-toe shoes instead of enjoying sandals because they feel self-conscious about their hammertoes.…

Tattoo Mania!

Tattoo Mania!

Johanna Youner | September 10, 2013

If you want to get one…or get rid of one Tattoos have gone mainstream. One in five American adults has…