NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dr. Neal Blitz, DPM, FACFAS, renowned foot and ankle surgeon, has been officially sworn in to serve the New York City Police Department (NYPD) as an Honorary Police Surgeon. In this capacity, Dr. Blitz will be called upon to care for NYPD officers with his vast expertise in foot and ankle medicine, from trauma and reconstructive surgery to the most advanced minimally invasive solutions.
NYPD Commissioner Thomas G. Donlon and Supervising Chief Surgeon Dr. Eli J. Kleinman, M.D., presided over the swearing-in ceremony, and spoke to the critical role that Honorary Police Surgeons play in maintaining the health of NYPD officers and families – particularly officers injured in the line of duty.
“As a New York City native, I’ve treated many police officers and NYPD personnel throughout my career,” said Dr. Blitz. “I’m thrilled to serve the NYPD and greater NYC community as an Honorary Police Surgeon.” He joins an elite team of physicians across a wide variety of disciplines, all of whom were selected for their clinical expertise, as well as their support for the NYPD and dedication to the community.
Dr. Blitz maintains a private practice on Fifth Avenue, in the heart of midtown. He was born and raised in New York City, and earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree cum laude from New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Blitz has held important leadership roles with the NYC metropolitan area since 2008, first as Chief of Foot Surgery & Associate Chairman of Orthopedics in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, then through his private practice starting in 2012. Through his deep roots and exceptional reputation in the global medical community, he has helped expand New Yorkers’ access to the latest, most innovative foot and ankle care.
“I have the highest respect for the NYPD’s rigorous training and ability to make split-second, high-stakes decisions with surgical precision,” continues Dr. Blitz. “They think on their feet, literally – and I’m honored to help keep those feet as healthy as possible.”
A leading pioneer in minimally invasive bunion surgery, Dr. Blitz is the creator of the patent-pending Bunionplasty® procedure and patented Revcon™ Anchor Single Screw™ implant. In 2017, he founded Voom™ Medical Devices, Inc., and now serves as the company’s CEO, with a focus on advancing the standard of patient care and increasing access to clinical innovations in the foot and ankle space.
About Voom Medical Devices, Inc.
Voom Medical Devices, Inc. is a rapidly growing orthopedic medical device company specializing in innovative solutions for minimally invasive bunion surgery (MIBS). Established in 2017, Voom is committed to advancing fusion-free bunion solutions, fostering surgical innovation, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Visit www.voomdevices.com to learn more.
