Michael Gazes, DPM, MPH

Dr. Michael Gazes is a Podiatric Surgeon practicing at Yale-New Haven Medical Center with Northeast Medical Group (NEMG).

Dr. Gazes treats patients with foot and ankle conditions, including wound care, nail irregularities, toe deformities, heel and joint pains, sports injuries, fractures, and complications from diabetes and peripheral vascular disease. He specializes in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.

He is the Clerkship Director and an Associate Residency Program Director for the Yale Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery Residency Program. He also serves as the Associate Fellowship Program Director for the Yale Chronic Wound Care and Regenerative Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Gazes is an Assistant Clinical Professor in both the Department of Medicine (Section of Cardiology) and the Department of Surgery (Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy) at the Yale School of Medicine.

Dr. Gazes received his Bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton, where he majored in Biology with a concentration in Evolution. He then became the first graduate of a dual degree medical program, concurrently earning his Medical and Master of Public Health Degrees (DPM/MPH) from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. He completed comprehensive training specializing in foot and ankle reconstruction and limb salvage at Yale-New Haven Medical Center.

The Yale Department of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery presented Dr. Gazes with the prestigious Residency Excellence Award for two consecutive years for his outstanding performance. During his final year of training, he earned the Gary P. Jolly Academic Achievement Award, the department’s highest honor for graduating residents. Dr. Gazes was voted the 2022 (inaugural) and 2023 Attending Faculty of the Year in the Department of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.

Dr. Gazes has presented research at national conferences and published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. He lectures at continuing medical education events and has published multiple textbook chapters.

Dr. Gazes is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) and the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ABFAS) in both foot and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). He serves on the Boards for both the Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association and the Yale Foot & Ankle Society. He serves as the President of the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association Foundation.