Podiatrist in Aventura, FL

Advanced Foot, Ankle & Leg Care Serving Aventura Residents

The Schottenstein Center’s Hallandale Beach office sits just across the county line from Aventura — often a five-minute drive from Aventura’s condo towers and country club neighborhoods. Dr. Julie Schottenstein, a double board-certified podiatrist and fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, has proudly served Aventura patients for years.

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Quality Foot, Ankle & Leg Care Unique to Every Patient

The Schottenstein Center provides quality podiatric care that is unique to each of our patients in a professional environment that is always welcoming and supportive. Our podiatrist makes it a point to stay on top of the latest medical advances, utilizing the most up-to-date techniques to get patients back on their feet and improve function with minimal downtime.

We spend quality time with each patient to meticulously evaluate your diagnosis while providing an explanation and treatment plan that is easy for you to understand. We pride ourselves on personalized attention and encourage you to ask as many questions as you feel necessary.

Everyone at The Schottenstein Center is dedicated to making your experience a positive one as we focus on helping you achieve a quick and complete recovery using the utmost professionalism and quality of care.

Dr. Julie Schottenstein, M.S., D.P.M, F.A.C.F.A.S, F.A.C.P.M, C.I.M.E

Dr. Julie Schottenstein is Double Board Certified by the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons and by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. She completed a surgical fellowship concentrating on rearfoot reconstructive surgery and trauma surgery and is also a Board Certified Independent Medical Examiner experienced in Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury cases.

A native Miamian, Dr. Schottenstein completed her undergraduate studies at Boston University and earned a Master’s degree from Barry University in Biomedical Sciences before graduating in the top 10 percent of her class with her Doctorate from Barry University’s School of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. She completed an extensive three-year surgical residency at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Miami and a fellowship in advanced Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Schottenstein currently holds clinical faculty positions for five different residency programs.

Foot & Ankle Care Shaped by Life in Aventura

Aventura’s three-mile Country Club walking circuit may be the busiest loop in South Florida, and its walkers are the heart of our Aventura practice — alongside a large community of retirees managing the foot health that independence depends on. Two topics dominate.

Keeping the Circle Walkers Walking

Walk the Aventura circle daily and your feet absorb over a thousand miles a year — wonderful for the heart, demanding on the plantar fascia, Achilles tendon, and forefoot. The pattern we see: pain begins as a morning nuisance, walkers push through it (this crowd does not skip their walk), and by the time they come in it’s constant. Our job is fixing it without stopping the routine — usually achievable through footwear correction, targeted stretching, and custom molded orthotics designed from video gait analysis to correct the specific mechanics wearing you down. For flat feet and structural issues, the right orthotic is often transformative.

Foot Health as Independence: Diabetic and Senior Care

For Aventura’s large retiree community, foot problems are mobility problems, and mobility is independence. We provide comprehensive diabetic foot care — screening exams, Medicare-covered diabetic shoes and insoles for qualifying patients, and prompt wound care — alongside management of arthritis, neuropathy, and burning pain from thinning fat pads. Many of our Aventura patients have been with us for years precisely because consistent foot care is what keeps the daily walk, the errands, and the travel going.

Conditions We Treat for Aventura Patients

Dr. Schottenstein treats the full spectrum of foot, ankle, and leg conditions for patients of all ages, from children to seniors.

Common Conditions

Injuries & Trauma

Specialized Care

Treatments & Services

Our Hallandale Beach office offers a full range of non-surgical and surgical treatment options, all performed or supervised directly by Dr. Schottenstein.

Non-Surgical Treatments

Surgical Treatments & Diagnostics

Why Aventura Patients Choose The Schottenstein Center

Aventura patients choose us because true specialty care this close to home is rare: a double board-certified surgeon, unhurried appointments, and a practice that accepts most major insurance plans and Medicare.

Double Board Certified

Dr. Schottenstein is certified by both the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine — the highest standard in podiatric care.

Fellowship Trained Surgeon

Fellowship-trained in advanced rearfoot reconstructive and trauma surgery, with clinical faculty positions at five residency programs across South Florida.

Personalized Attention

We spend real time with every patient — thoroughly evaluating your condition, explaining your diagnosis clearly, and building a treatment plan around your specific needs.

Workers’ Comp & PIP Accepted

We accept Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury Protection insurance. Dr. Schottenstein is a Board Certified Independent Medical Examiner available for IMEs.

State of the Art Facility

Our office is equipped with the latest diagnostic tools including digital X-rays, utilizing the most advanced treatment techniques available in podiatric medicine.

Most Major Insurance Accepted

We accept most major insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, and Workers’ Compensation. Call (954) 998-6646 to verify your specific plan.

Visiting Us from Aventura

From Aventura, take Biscayne Boulevard (US-1) north, turn right onto Hallandale Beach Boulevard, and our office at 1250 E Hallandale Beach Blvd is moments away — usually a 5–10 minute trip, even from Aventura Mall.

Hallandale Beach Office

Address 1250 E Hallandale Beach Blvd, Suite 503, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 — Get Directions

Hours Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Phone | Fax (954) 998-6646 | 800.974.6092

Insurance & Payment

We accept most major insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, and Workers’ Compensation. If your plan requires a co-payment, co-insurance, or deductible, payment is due at time of visit. We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Call (954) 998-6646 with any billing questions.

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Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations

Dr. Schottenstein has hospital and surgery center affiliations throughout Miami and South Florida.

✓ Mercy Hospital
✓ Jackson Memorial Hospital
✓ Jackson North Medical Center
✓ Aventura Hospital
✓ Plantation General Hospital
✓ Weston Outpatient Surgery Center

✓ Westside Regional Medical Center
✓ Memorial Regional Hospital
✓ Memorial Regional Hospital South
✓ Memorial Hospital Pembroke
✓ Memorial Hospital West
✓ Broward Health Medical Center

Frequently Asked Questions from Aventura Patients

How long does it take to reach your office from Aventura?

Usually 5–10 minutes, even from Aventura Mall: Biscayne Boulevard (US-1) north, right on Hallandale Beach Boulevard, and the office is at 1250 E Hallandale Beach Blvd with convenient building parking.

Does Medicare really cover diabetic shoes?

Yes — Medicare covers one pair of therapeutic shoes and inserts per year for diabetics who meet clinical criteria, which we evaluate and document as part of your diabetic foot exam. Many Aventura patients qualify without realizing it.

I walk the circle every day. Will you tell me to stop walking?

Almost never — and we know you wouldn’t listen anyway. Our goal is the opposite: identify why walking hurts and fix the mechanics so you can keep your routine for decades. Temporary modifications sometimes, permanent retirement essentially never.

What Our Patients Are Saying

We take great pride in our patient care from start to finish.

★★★★★

“Dr. Schottenstein saved my foot. She has taken care of me since day one with patience and warmth. The whole staff from the friendly Grace at the front desk to my favorite nurse Lamarcia, they really are fantastic.”

Ella Lopez — Verified Google Review