Our Staff

The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.

Dr. Michael Z. Fein
EDUCATION
Broad Street Hospital and Medical Center, Philadelphia, P.A.
Podiatric Surgical Resident, July 1981 - July 1982

Temple College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, P.A.
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, June 1981

Rutgers College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J.
Advanced placement, June 1977

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1999 - present Connecticut Family Orthopedics, 33 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, Connecticut 06810
1996 - present Diabetic Foot Specialist, Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, Main Street, Danbury,            Connecticut 06810
1982 - present Michael Z. Fein, D.P.M., P.C., 8 School Street, Bethel, Connecticut 06801

CERTIFICATION
Recertified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery, July 2001
Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery, July 1993
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, July 1993

HONORS/AWARDS
Connecticut Magazine Top Doctors, 2004
Connecticut Podiatrist of the Year 2006

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION
Chief, Section of Podiatric Surgery, Department of Surgery Danbury Hospital
Attending Danbury Hospital, Dept. of Surgery, Danbury, Connecticut
Coordinator Danbury Hospital Yale/VA Podiatric Surgical Residency

FACULTY APPOINTMENT
Faculty Associate, Sacred Heart University School of Nursing Fairfield CT

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Chairman, Medicare Committee, CPMA
President, Fairfield County Podiatric Medical Association, 1999 - 2001
American Podiatric Medical Association, 1981 - present
Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association, 1982 - present
Medicare Committee 1990 - present

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Podiatric Consultant Americares
Vice President, American Diabetes Association, Danbury Affiliate

 

Dr. Jennifer Tauber
Dr. Jennifer Tauber, a native to the Connecticut area, is a graduate of Manhattan College and attended the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. She completed her Podiatric residency training program at St. Barnabas Hospital in New York City. Dr. Tauber specializes in family foot care where she treats several common foot problems such as athlete’s foot, fungal toenails, ingrown toenails, heel pain and general foot pain. Dr. Tauber also specializes in diabetic foot care where she encourages comprehensive and preventative treatment to her diabetic patients. She also manages ulcerations and infectious problems that can arise in the diabetic patient. Dr. Tauber has a special interest in sports medicine and treats many of the common problems that athletes encounter in an attempt to get them back into their normal routine. In-toeing and flat feet are a common pediatric complaint; Dr. Tauber will work with you and your child to resolve these and other issues that you might have. Dr. Tauber is also certified in Extracorpeal Shockwave therapy for the treatment of plantar fasciitis.