Johanna Youner

Johanna S. Youner, DPM, is a podiatric surgeon in private practice and an attending physician at New York Downtown Hospital, both in New York City. Dr. Youner is a board-certified foot surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Old Wives’ Tales For Nail Fungus

Old Wives’ Tales For Nail Fungus

Johanna Youner | April 30, 2018

There are many old wives’ tales about treatments for toenail fungus. In this video, Dr. Johanna Youner, board-certified podiatric surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, lists some of the more effective ones.

Laser Treatment for Nail Fungus

Laser Treatment for Nail Fungus

Johanna Youner | April 26, 2018

In this video, Dr. Johanna Youner, board-certified podiatric surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, says that, while somewhat costly, laser treatment of nail fungus is painless and very successful in getting rid of this infection.

Fungus or Just Dry Toenails?

Fungus or Just Dry Toenails?

Johanna Youner | April 24, 2018

Athlete’s foot is a common contagious skin infection caused by a fungal infection that produces an itchy rash on the toes and feet. In this video, Dr. Johanna Youner, board-certified podiatric surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, explains how to prevent athlete’s foot and how to treat it.

New Ways to Prevent Athlete’s Foot

New Ways to Prevent Athlete’s Foot

Johanna Youner | April 18, 2018

In this video, Dr. Johanna Youner, board-certified podiatric surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, explains two new methods to prevent athlete’s foot.

Preventing and Treating Athlete’s Foot

Preventing and Treating Athlete’s Foot

Johanna Youner | April 12, 2018

In this video, Dr. Johanna Youner, a board-certified podiatric surgeon, explains how to prevent athlete’s foot and how to treat it.

Natural Remedies for Common Foot Problems

Natural Remedies for Common Foot Problems

Johanna Youner | September 19, 2016

Most of us—75% of Americans—will have foot problems at least sometime in our lives. Think about the stresses that your…

Question: My wife has toenail fungus and has tried “everything” in the fungus-Killer aisle of the drugstore. What else can we do?

Question: My wife has toenail fungus and has tried “everything” in the fungus-Killer aisle of the drugstore. What else can we do?

Johanna Youner | July 28, 2016

Answer: Fungal infection (onychomycosis) on toenails is difficult to eradicate. Two laser treatments (they may not be covered by insurance)…

You’re Wearing the Wrong Shoes

You’re Wearing the Wrong Shoes

Johanna Youner | April 17, 2015

If you prefer pretty shoes, you’re probably wearing the wrong size, which can cause huge amounts of physical problems. Watch…

Fix Your Feet for Under $75

Fix Your Feet for Under $75

Johanna Youner | November 3, 2014

A leading podiatrist shares her favorite over-the-counter foot-care products… Aching feet can be more than an annoyance. If you don't…

How to Stop Athlete’s Foot

How to Stop Athlete’s Foot

Johanna Youner | October 9, 2014

  Bottom Line/HEALTH: I'm Sarah Hiner, president of Bottom Line Publications, and these are our Conversations With the Experts, where…

How to Treat and Beat Bunions

How to Treat and Beat Bunions

Johanna Youner | October 7, 2014

Bottom Line/HEALTH: Do you have a painful bulge on the side of your foot? It may be more than just…

Care for Diabetic Feet

Care for Diabetic Feet

Johanna Youner | October 6, 2014

Bottom Line/HEALTH: For most people, a blister or a boo-boo is just a boo-boo, but if you're a person with…

Diseases from Public Showers

Diseases from Public Showers

Johanna Youner | October 2, 2014

  Dr. Johanna Youner: I see a lot of different types of infections transmitted in public showers, for sure. Warts.…

Getting Rid of Foot Cramps

Getting Rid of Foot Cramps

Johanna Youner | October 2, 2014

Bottom Line/HEALTH: Have you ever been awakened in the middle of the night with a searing cramp or pain in…

How to Treat and Beat Toe Nail Fungus

How to Treat and Beat Toe Nail Fungus

Johanna Youner | October 2, 2014

Bottom Line/HEALTH:   You may think that gross, yellow, deformed nails mean only that you can't wear your sandals. But…