Podiatrist in Hollywood, FL
Advanced Foot, Ankle & Leg Care Serving Hollywood Residents
From the Broadwalk to Young Circle, Hollywood is a city that moves — and foot pain shouldn’t stop it. The Schottenstein Center’s Hallandale Beach office is just ten minutes down Federal Highway, where Dr. Julie Schottenstein, a double board-certified podiatrist and fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, cares for Hollywood patients of all ages.
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 Hollywood
Hollywood gives us the full spectrum: Broadwalk regulars logging serious miles, hospitality and healthcare workers on their feet through long shifts, families from the Lakes and Emerald Hills, and beach-lifestyle skin and nail problems year-round. Two categories come up more than any other.
Broadwalk Miles and Heel Pain
Hollywood’s two-and-a-half-mile Broadwalk may be the best walking surface in Broward — and also the reason so many Hollywood patients arrive with heel and arch pain. Daily high-mileage walking on a firm surface, often in worn-out shoes, is the textbook recipe for plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. The good news: this is among the most treatable conditions in podiatry when addressed properly — structured stretching, footwear correction, custom orthotics built from video gait analysis, and escalating options through PRP for resistant cases. What doesn’t work is pushing through it for a year first, which is unfortunately the most popular treatment plan we see.
Toenail Problems: Beyond Cosmetic
Toenail fungus and ingrown toenails get dismissed as cosmetic nuisances until they aren’t — fungal nails thicken and become painful in shoes, and ingrown nails in Hollywood’s sandy, humid environment infect readily. For diabetics, an infected toenail is genuinely dangerous. We offer definitive treatment for both: modern antifungal protocols matched to the actual severity (and honest counseling about what works, since much of what’s sold doesn’t), and minor in-office toenail procedures that permanently fix recurrent ingrown nails in a single visit.
Conditions We Treat for Hollywood 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
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.
Surgical Treatments & Diagnostics
Why Hollywood Patients Choose The Schottenstein Center
Hollywood patients choose The Schottenstein Center for fast access to a genuine specialist: same-day urgent visits when needed, honest conservative-first treatment, and a fellowship-trained surgeon already on your team if surgery ever becomes necessary.
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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.
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Fellowship Trained Surgeon
Fellowship-trained in advanced rearfoot reconstructive and trauma surgery, with clinical faculty positions at five residency programs across South Florida.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Hollywood
From most of Hollywood, take US-1 (Federal Highway) south to Hallandale Beach Boulevard and head east — our office at 1250 E Hallandale Beach Blvd, Suite 503 is about 10 minutes away. From Hollywood Beach, A1A south to Hallandale Beach Boulevard is even quicker.
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.
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 Hollywood Patients
How far is your office from Hollywood?
About 10 minutes from most of the city: US-1 (Federal Highway) south to Hallandale Beach Boulevard, then east to 1250 E Hallandale Beach Blvd, Suite 503. From Hollywood Beach, A1A south is even quicker.
I’ve had heel pain for months. Is it too late for simple treatment to work?
No — but chronic cases take longer than fresh ones, which is exactly why waiting is costly. Even long-standing plantar fasciitis usually responds to conservative care; it just requires more discipline and occasionally regenerative injections. Surgery remains a rare last resort.
Can you permanently fix an ingrown toenail that keeps coming back?
Yes. A brief in-office procedure removes the offending nail border and treats the root so that edge doesn’t regrow. It takes minutes under local anesthetic, and recurrence rates are very low — a permanent solution to a problem many people fight for years.
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
★★★★★
“Two weeks post surgery and I’m walking pain free and happier than ever. The quality of work speaks for itself. The only regret I have is that I didn’t go to Dr. Schottenstein sooner.”
Orber — Verified Google Review
Insurance Plans We Accept
We accept most major insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Workers’ Compensation, and PIP. Call (954) 998-6646 to verify your specific plan.
- ✓ Aetna
- ✓ AvMed
- ✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield / Florida Blue
- ✓ Cigna
- ✓ Humana
- ✓ Medicare
- ✓ Medicaid
- ✓ Oscar
- ✓ UnitedHealthcare
- ✓ Workers’ Compensation
- ✓ Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
- ✓ …and many more
Schedule Your Appointment Today
Don’t let foot, ankle, or leg pain keep you from the life you enjoy in Hollywood. Call us today or request an appointment online.