CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS

 

 

Your Team

All our professionals at Connecticut Foot Care Centers, LLC maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry.

  • Jeffrey S. Kahn, D.P.M.
  • Richard E. Ehle, D.P.M.
  • Craig M. Kaufman, D.P.M.
  • Ayman M. Latif, D.P.M.
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    Jeffrey S. Kahn, D.P.M.

    Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    Appointments
    Rocky Hill:    860-563-1200
    Middletown: 860-346-5226

    Dr. Jeffrey S. Kahn, DPM was born in New Jersey and upon graduation from high school, attended Ohio State University to pursue a Bachelor's in Zoology.  While there Dr. Kahn was involved with KTE Fraternity. After graduation from OSU in 1973, he decided to switch from studying animals to people! Dr. Kahn graduated from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in 1977. 

    Dr. Kahn received his board certifications from the National Board of Podiatry Examiners in 1978 and the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in 1987. He belongs to the American Podiatric Practice Administration, the American Podiatric Medical Association, and the Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association. 

    Dr. Kahn has been heavily involved with podiatry in the state of Connecticut, serving as the President of Connecticut Foot Care Independent Practice Association from 1991-1999. As well, he was the President of Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association from 1989-1991 and also served as past vice president, treasurer, secretary, and board member. Locally, he served in the Hartford County Podiatric Medical Society as Past President, Vice President, Treasurer and Board Member. Dr. Kahn also served as the President and Chief Executive Office of Sovereign Management Services from 1998-2005. 

    Dr. Kahn was named Podiatrist of the Year in 1991 by the Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association and was listed in the "Who's Who in the East" in 1983-1984, 1985-1986, and 1986-1987. 

    Dr. Kahn's hospital affiliations are Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, CT, Hartford Surgical Center (Surgical Care Affiliates) in Hartford, CT, and St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. His specialities within the office are general practice, diabetic foot care, and heel pain. 

    Dr. Kahn has been married for 39 years and has four children and five grandchildren. For the last 8 years,  Dr. Kahn likes to spend his spare time racing R/C cars and trucks. He is also a target shooter and marksman. 

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    Richard E. Ehle, D.P.M.

    Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

    Appointments
    Bristol:  860-582-0747

    Board Certification
    American Board of Podiatric Surgery, 1986

    Education
    Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, IL
    Doctor of Podiatric Medicine 1978

    University of Miami, Miami, FL
    Bachelor of Science in Biology 1973

    Postgraduate Training
    Podiatric Surgical Resident
    Chief Surgical Resident
    Monsignor Kern Hospital
    Warren, MI 1980

    Podiatric Surgical Resident
    Lutheran Hospital
    Baltimore, MD 1979

    Preceptorship
    Leo M. Veleas, D.P.M.
    Southington, CT 1978

    Hospital Affiliations
    Bristol Hospital
    Bristol, CT

    The Hospital of Central Connecticut
    at New Britain General and Bradley Memorial

    Professional Appointments
    American College of Foot Surgeons
    Fellow

    Connecticut Independent Podiatry Practice Association
    President, 1988 – 1997

    Bristol Medical Provider Organization
    Secretary, 1993 - 1996

    Hartford County Podiatric Medical Society
    President, 1990 – 1991

    Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association
    Treasurer, 1988 – 1989

    Professional Affiliations
    American Podiatric Medical Association

    Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association

    Honors and Awards
    Podiatrist of the Year
    Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association
    1993

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    Craig M. Kaufman, D.P.M.

    Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    Appointments
    Newington:  860-665-9276
    Kensington: 860-828-9455
    Middletown: 860-346-5226

    Dr. Craig M. Kaufman grew up in Brooklyn, NY (sometimes you'll hear the accent!) and graduated from Midwood High School. He attended Binghamton University in Binghamton, NY and graduated with a Bachelor's of Arts in Economics in 1994. While at BU, he was on the Dean's List and involved with Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity. 

    Dr. Kaufman's heart, however, lay with medicine, and he attended Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, graduating with his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 1998. He was a member of Pi Delta National Honor Society from 1996-1998 and the Stirling Harford Honorary Anatomical Society from 1995-1998, serving as the organization's secretary from 1995-1996. 

    Residency took Dr. Kaufman to the Kentucky Podiatric Residency Program, where he was a resident at the University of Louisville Hospital PSR 36 in Louisville, KY from 1998-2001. He served as the Chief Resident from 1999-2001. Dr. Kaufman was board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in 2006. His special interest in the field of podiatry is sports medicine. 

    Dr. Kaufman is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association. His hospital affiliations are Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, CT, Hartford Surgical Center (Surgical Care Affiliates) in Hartford, CT, The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General in New Britain, CT, and St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. 

    Dr. Kaufman has been married 13 years and has two children, Drew, 7, and Hannah, 4. His wife Allison is an occupational therapist. While not treating his patients, Dr. Kaufman likes to play basketball, volleyball (of which he plays on leagues), skiing, camping, hiking, and travelling. 

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    Ayman M. Latif, D.P.M.

    Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    Appointments
    Middletown:    860-346-5226
    Glastonbury:   860-633-6749

    Dr. Ayman M. Latif is our newest doctor in the practice, having joined Connecticut Foot Care Centers in 2008. 

    Dr. Latif was born and raised in Egypt and graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Cairo University. He came to the United States and decided to pursue his dream of becoming a podiatric physician. In 2005 Dr. Latif graduated from New York College of Podiatric Medicine. 

    Residency training took Dr. Latif to Hoboken New Jersey, where he completed his required hours at Hoboken University Medical Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery. 

    Dr. Latif's hospital affiliations include Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, CT, Hartford Surgical Center (Surgical Care Affiliates) in Hartford, CT, and St. Francis/Mt.Sinai Hospital in Hartford, CT. He is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association. 

    Dr. Latif is married to Neveen and they have two children, Anthony and Justine. While not working towards bringing you your happiest feet, Dr. Latif likes to travel, fish, and swim. 

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