Doctors

Dr. Vincent Bonini, DPM, FACFAS

Board Certified in Foot Surgery Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Diplomate, American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery

Director/Founder-Potomac Podiatry Group, PLLC

Specializing In:

• Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery
• Podiatric Flatfoot Reconstruction

Education

• B.S., University of Maryland
• Podiatric School, New York College of Podiatric Medicine
• Residency, Maryland Podiatry Residency Program

Professional Affiliations

• American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
• Board Certified American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
• Northern Virginia Podiatric Surgical Residency Program
• Residency Training
• American Podiatric Medical Association
• Virginia Podiatric Medical Association
• Past President of American Diabetes Association, Northern VA Chapter
• Department Chairman of Podiatry-Potomac Hospital

Hospital Affiliations  

• Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center - Active Privileges
• Inova Fair Oaks Hospital - Active Privileges
• Century Ambulatory Surgery
• Fairfax Surgical Centers

Potomac Podiatry Group first opened its door in 1992.

Born and raised in the DC Metropolitan area Dr. Bonini remains very active in the community and donates his time at the PWC free clinic, works with the Leukemia Lymphoma Foundation, and coaches football at the local high school.

With very little leisure time to himself Dr. Bonini enjoys boating, hiking, and raising pedigree golden retrievers.

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Robert J. Toomey III, DPM, AACFAS, DABPM

Specializing in:

• Arthroscopic Procedures of the Ankle & Foot
• Ankle Joint Replacement
• Advanced Tendon Repair
• Dermatology & Complex Nail Disorders
• Sports Medicine & Biomechanics

Education:

• B.A. University of Redlands
• Podiatric School: California School of Podiatric Medicine
• Residency: Medstar Washington Hospital Center & Georgetown University Hospital

Professional Affiliations:

• Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine
• Fellow American College of Podiatric Medicine
• Associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
• American Podiatric Medical Association Member
• Virginia Podiatric Medical Association Member

Hospital Affiliations:

• Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center - Active Privileges, Credentialing Committee Member
• Inova Fair Oaks Hospital - Chief of Podiatric Surgery
• HCA Stonesprings Hospital Center - Active Privileges
• UVA Novant Prince William Hospital Center - Active Privileges
• UVA Novant Haymarket Hospital - Active Privileges

Dr. Robert J. Toomey III is a Board Certified Podiatric Surgeon. Dr. Toomey is well versed and has consistently performed cutting edge ankle and foot surgery.   Currently he serves as the section chief of podiatric surgery at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital.  

He has advanced training and frequently performs arthroscopic procedures to the ankle and foot.  In his surgical procedures, as well as in office, he has regularly employed bone marrow aspirate containing the patient's own stem cells and amniotic stem cell therapy.  Dr. Toomey has even had several prestigious opportunities to perform surgery on professional athletes. 

Despite Dr. Toomey's professional and surgical accolades, he believes in an initial conservative approach and tailoring treatment needs to each individual patient.   Dr. Toomey performed his residency at the competitive and highly sought after Diabetic Limb Salvage program of the Georgetown University Hospital and Medstar Washington Hospital Center.   Dr. Toomey was class President of his medical school and was granted externships at Harvard and Georgetown.   While in college, Dr. Toomey lettered in collegiate football and understands the demanding needs of high level athletes.   Dr. Toomey also has a passion for lecturing to the medical community. 

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his two young children, as well as, being outdoors golfing or boating  on the Chesapeake.   

Dr. Toomey makes each individual patient feel like a priority and it his pleasure treating all of your surgical or nonsurgical needs.

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Shruti A. Patel, DPM, MS, AACFAS

Specializing in:

• Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery
• Trauma and Fracture Care
• Sports Medicine
• Dermatology & Complex Nail Disorders

Education:

• B.A.,  Rutgers College   Biomathematics
• M.S.,  Lehigh University  Health and Biopharmaceutical Economics
• Podiatric School,  New York College of Podiatric Medicine  Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
• Residency,  Jefferson Health Northeast Hospital  3 year PMSR/RRA 
• American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Fellowship 1 year

Professional Affiliations:

• Associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
• American Podiatric Medical Association Member
• Virginia Podiatric Medical Association Member

Hospital Affiliations:

• Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center - Active Privileges
• Inova Fair Oaks Hospital - Active Privileges
• Lake Ridge Ambulatory Surgical Center

Dr. Shruti A. Patel is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon treating all aspects of foot and ankle pathologies.  She specializes in trauma and fractures of the lower extremity, adult and pediatric reconstructive surgery, ligament and tendon repair, and arthroscopic procedures of the foot and ankle. She believes in initially treating patients with a conservative approach unique to each patient’s individual goals, but will implement surgery when necessary to get patients back on their feet safely and in a timely manner.

Dr. Patel obtained her medical degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine where she received the Dr. Sidney Solid Award for accomplishments and service to the podiatry community, research, service to the college, excellent clinical skills and general excellence. Dr. Patel had extensive training in foot and ankle trauma and reconstructive surgery from her residency at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania a Level II Trauma Hospital and served as chief resident in her final year of training. Dr. Patel then went on to complete a foot and ankle surgical fellowship with Active Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Group in Hackensack, NJ. Her fellowship training focused on advanced techniques of sports medicine, ankle arthroscopy, and total joint and ankle replacements in addition to trauma and foot and ankle reconstruction procedures.

Dr. Patel is also actively involved in research in the field of foot and ankle surgery. She has presented research at national meetings, and enjoys teaching and lecturing at all levels.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time sailing with her husband, playing tennis, watching sports, and exploring the outdoors.  As a U.S.
Army spouse, Dr. Patel values the sacrifices made by our service members and their families.

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Tammer Elmarsafi, DPM, MBBCh, AACFAS

Specializing in:

• Advanced Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery
• Diabetic Limb Salvage and Advance Wound Care
• Trauma and Fracture Care
• Sports Medicine
• Dermatology & Complex Nail Disorders

Education:

• Podiatric School,  New York College of Podiatric Medicine  Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
• Residency,  MedStar Washington Hospital Center  3 year PMSR/RRA 
• O.S.U.H School of Medicine & Surgery, Giza, Egypt  MBBCh (MD equivalent)

Professional Affiliations:

• Associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
• American Podiatric Medical Association Member
• Virginia Podiatric Medical Association Member

Hospital Affiliations:

Tammer Elmarsafi, DPM, is a fellowship trained Podiatric Surgeon . Dr. Elmarsafi is a highly trained, specialized foot and ankle surgeon who is devoted and passionate about making each patient's step less painful, and more enjoyable.

Dr. Elmarsafi completed his specialty of podiatric medicine at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, along with his additional medical education background from Boston University School of Medicine, and Cairo University Medicine & Surgery.   Dr. Elmarsafi later completed his residency at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and fellowship in Diabetic Limb Salvage at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

Dr. Elmarsafi's practice is largely focused in Diabetic Limb Salvage, the treatment of complex wound and ulcers of the foot and lower leg, and sports related injuries that include deformities of the foot and ankle.  Dr. Elmarsafi is also a member to these highly skilled associations:  American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), American College of Foot and Ankle Specialists (ACFAS),  American Society of Podiatric Surgeons (ASPS), American Public Health Association (APHA)

Dr. Elmarsafi respectfully helps his patients by correcting their original problem from recurring and ensures them of informational techniques in the maintenance of good foot health.

Dr. Elmarsafi’s philosophy of care is to treat every patient with compassion and the highest level of care. He believes to best  treat any lower extremity, the key to success is to understand all other aspects of his patients health. Dr. Elmarsafi emphasizes patient’s  mobility and quality of life as the centerpiece of treatment which  ensures patients get the most of their Podiatric care and experience.