Chad W. Rappaport, DPM

Chad W. Rappaport, DPM, FACFAS is an attending physician within the department of Orthopaedics at Mid Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie as well as Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston. Dr Rappaport is also a member of the Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physicians group.

Dr. Rappaport's area of practice is Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot & Ankle which he has been performing for 20 years. Dr Rappaport treats patients of all ages with acute traumatic injuries of the foot and ankle as well as chronic problems affecting the foot and ankle. Although most conditions can and are treated conservatively without surgery, Dr Rappaport is a detail oriented, highly trained and experienced surgeon with a perfect mixture of perfectionism and compassion.

Dr Rappaport's experience, leadership and desire to remain ahead of the curve within his profession has fostered professional relationships with some of the major device and instrument manufacturers within the foot and ankle orthopaedic space. He has a high degree of passion for his profession and the training of future surgeons which has led to his involvement in the direct training of physicians in residency training and numerous contributions to foot and ankle educational platforms. He is also a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, one of the professions most influential journals.

Raised in NJ, Dr Rappaport received his bachelor's degree and doctorate in podiatric medicine and surgery in Des Moines, IA at Des Moines University Medical Center. Following his graduation he returned to his home state of NJ to begin a highly respected and vigorous surgical residency program focused entirely on reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle in Hoboken and Jersey City.

Upon graduation Dr Rappaport worked for a large orthopaedic group in PA before returning to NJ to join another large orthopaedic group where he served as the Chief of the Foot and Ankle line. Dr Rappaport recently relocated to the Hudson Valley where his family resides after his daughter moved out of state to attend college. He joins Westchester Medical Center family eagerly looking to bring his passion for treating the foot and ankle and his compassion for helping patients live a better life.

Dr Rappaport has one child, his daughter, who he raised on his own and is currently in college. His interests outside of work include hiking with his dog, golfing, skiing, playing basketball and generally just being outside and keeping fit.