Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) announced the hiring of podiatrist Zerah Z. Ali. He is a board-certified podiatrist who has joined the SOS foot and ankle team. He is trained in all types of podiatric medicine and surgery, treating patients from pediatric to geriatric, with both surgical and non-surgical strategies. He is also trained in wound care with proficiency in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), an advanced treatment of non-healing and traumatic injuries.
“I am thrilled to start working for Syracuse’s premier orthopedic team and look forward to being a part of their practice family,” says Ali. “I am very dedicated to my patients and my profession. I look forward to treating patients and providing the highest quality care to restore their foot health.
Prior to joining SOS, Ali was the head of the podiatry department with Wyoming County Community Health System. Before that he practiced clinically in at locations in Syracuse, Batavia and Medina. He completed his residency in podiatry at Staten Island University Hospital where he was chief resident of podiatric medicine and surgery.
He earned his podiatric degree at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, and his Bachelor of Health Science degree with honors at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada.