Joseph D. Ruffo, DPM

Joseph D. Ruffo, DPM Joseph D. Ruffo, DPM has the credentials and expertise to treat all of your foot and ankle concerns. Most insurances accepted.

Comprehensive foot care from sport injuries, pediatrics, diabetic care and nail infections to flat feet and foot discomfort.

Heel bursitis causes pain at the back of the heel. It occurs when a small fluid-filled sac, called a bursa, becomes infl...
03/10/2026

Heel bursitis causes pain at the back of the heel. It occurs when a small fluid-filled sac, called a bursa, becomes inflamed. The bursa, which sits between the Achilles tendon and the heel bone, helps reduce friction as the foot moves. When repetitive stress, tight calf muscles, poorly fitting...

Read more: https://www.drjosephruffo.com/blog/facts-about-heel-bursitis.html

Poor circulation is a concern for people with diabetes because narrowed blood vessels reduce oxygen flow to the feet. Wh...
03/03/2026

Poor circulation is a concern for people with diabetes because narrowed blood vessels reduce oxygen flow to the feet. When tissues lack blood, small pressure areas can break into open sores called foot ulcers, often on the ball of the foot or under the big toe. These wounds may not hurt when nerve...

Read more: https://www.drjosephruffo.com/blog/circulation-problems-and-foot-ulcers.html

Plantar warts are growths that develop on the bottom of the foot when a virus enters through small breaks in the skin. A...
02/17/2026

Plantar warts are growths that develop on the bottom of the foot when a virus enters through small breaks in the skin. A plantar wart may appear as a rough, thickened area with small dark dots from tiny clotted blood vessels. Walking pressure can cause soreness or a sharp sensation, especially when...

Read more: https://www.drjosephruffo.com/blog/recognizing-a-plantar-wart.html

An Achilles tendon rupture is a tear in the strong tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. This injury o...
02/10/2026

An Achilles tendon rupture is a tear in the strong tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. This injury often occurs when the tendon experiences high stress or sudden force, such as during jumping, rapid acceleration, or intense physical activity. Symptoms can include a snapping...

Read more: https://www.drjosephruffo.com/blog/facts-about-an-achilles-tendon-rupture.html

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal skin infection that affects the feet, especially between the toes, and thrives in warm...
02/03/2026

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal skin infection that affects the feet, especially between the toes, and thrives in warm, moist environments. Symptoms may include itching, burning, redness, peeling skin, cracking, and discomfort that can worsen with sweating. Causes often involve exposure to fungi...

Read more: https://www.drjosephruffo.com/blog/podiatric-treatment-for-athletes-foot.html

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46 Little East Neck Road
Babylon, NY
11702

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Joseph D. Ruffo, DPM

Joseph D. Ruffo, DPM has the credentials and expertise to treat all of your foot and ankle concerns. With offices in Sea Cliff and Babylon, NY, Dr. Ruffo has access to various advanced modalities regarding podiatric concerns.

Skilled in working with patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics, Joseph D. Ruffo, DPM has special training in general podiatry, sports injuries, diabetic wound care, bunions, and fungal nail care. He also performs diagnostic procedures using ultrasound and laser therapy procedures used to treat foot and heel pain. He does it all! Dr. Ruffo will work with each patient to develop a unique plan that will address all of his or her problems.

Joseph D. Ruffo, DPM welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, call one of our offices today!

Sea Cliff Office (516) 686-6969 Babylon Office (631) 482-8710