Dr. Zakee Shabazz, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Zakee Shabazz, DPM, FACFAS

Podiatrist

At a glance

4.94 stars (118 reviews)
99% are satisfied with this provider ·
Works at Shabazz MD
Affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Speaks English and Spanish
4.94
118 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.6

Recent reviews

I was extremely impressed with Dr. Shabazz. He was thoughtful, personable, professional and he took time to listen to my concerns. I left the appointment feeling much better about my current situation and plan of action going forward.
Verified patient
Dr. Shabazz is so personable, knowledgeable and patient. I didn't feel rushed, all of my questions were answered and I felt like received the best treatment possible.
Verified patient

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the leg
Chronic skin ulcer
Amputation
Acute skin infection
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the leg
Chronic skin ulcer
Amputation
Acute skin infection

More about Dr. Zakee Shabazz, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Zakee Shabazz is a native of New Orleans, LA. He attended Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, and received his Bachelor of Science in Biology, Pre-medicine in 1997. He attended New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) from 1997-2001 and graduated cum laude. He also received many honors and awards, and he held numerous leadership positions such as sophomore class vice-president, junior class president, and senior class president. After graduating from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in June 2001, Dr. Shabazz immediately entered a three-year podiatric medical and surgical residency (PM&S-36) at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, which is associated with Weil-Cornell Medical School. He achieved the distinctive rank of chief resident, during his last year of residency. The residency program emphasized extensive training in wound care, sports medicine, congenital foot deformities, foot/ankle trauma and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. After completing his residency training in June 2004, Dr. Shabazz relocated to Los Angeles, CA, and began private practice in Marina Del Rey with Odyssey Medical Group from August 2004 through August 2006. Due to the desire of remaining academic, he was named assistant director of podiatric residency program at Hollywood-Presbyterian Hospital in Downtown LA from January 2005 through June 2006. Dr. Shabazz relocated to Sterling, VA in Fall 2006, where he began work as an Associate Podiatrist with National Capital Foot and Ankle Center in Washington, DC, before establishing Fair Oaks Podiatry and Sports Medicine, P.C. in Fairfax, VA in 2009. Dr. Shabazz is on staff at INOVA Fair Oaks, INOVA Fairfax, INOVA Mt. Vernon, Washington Hospital Center and Suburban, along with Fairfax Surgery Center, Northern Virginia Surgery Center at Fair Oaks Hospital, River Road Surgery Center, and Premiere Surgery Center in Washington, DC. Dr. Shabazz has been an Attending Physician with INOVA Mt. Vernon and Fair Oaks Wound Healing Centers, since April 2009. He is able to provide the latest biomedical technologies to aid in swift healing to a variety of wounds, such as Diabetic ulcers, Venous and Arterial ulcers, Traumatic ulcers, Pressure ulcers, and Surgical ulcers affecting the lower extremity. Dr. Shabazz is Board Certified with American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

Education & experience

Education

New York College of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Practice

Shabazz MD

Affiliation

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

Certifications

American Board of Podiatric Surgery

Professional memberships

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Awards and publications

Graduated Cum Laude from NY College of Podiatric Medicine
Pi Delta National Podiatry Honor Society
Jr & Sr Class President at NY College of Podiatric Medicine
Achieved Distinctive Rank of Chief Resident

Background

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1437266145

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.94
Wait time
4.56
Bedside manner
4.98
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Es un excelente médico y excelente persona. Muy agradable, atento, profesional y dinámico... Lo recomiendo sin dudas !!!
very good, left with a better understanding of my problem and the different options I have to solve my problem.
Dr. Shabazz and staff were very professional during my visit. He explained things in a down to earth manner.
Verified patient
His office tech always seems a little vague and could use soime training. Otherwise the Doc is terrific!
Amazing! Wonderful experience! Felt like part of the family! Thank you for the relief!
Verified patient
Very efficient and courteous staff. Very easy to make same day appointment as well.
I was very impressed with the way he explained everything he did before he did it.
Verified patient
He was very thorough and explained what was going on so I can understand.
Very professional and personable. I wish all of my doctors were like him!
I enjoyed my visit. Dr. Shabazz has an excellent bed side manner.
Great Doctor and takes the time to talk w you. Shows concern.
Verified patient
Great doctor and would recommend to all I know or meet
Verified patient
Very friendly and knowledgeable, highly recommend
I was extremely impressed with Dr. Shabazz. He was thoughtful, personable, professional and he took time to listen to my concerns. I left the appointment feeling much better about my current situation and plan of action going forward.
Verified patient
Dr. Shabazz is so personable, knowledgeable and patient. I didn't feel rushed, all of my questions were answered and I felt like received the best treatment possible.
Verified patient
Dr. Shabazz was thorough and very professional. He explained my condition in great detail and layman terms. His consultation was clear and provided me with options that included immediate and long term alternatives and recommendations. Additionally, the staff to include the technician and receptionist, were both very helpful and pleasant. I highly recommend Dr. Shabazz and his staff for podiatry services.
Very friendly office and also call backs for open appointment s. Friendly and on time office and will go back if needed. Thanks for a great experience.
Verified patient
Fantastic doctor, very knowledgeable
Verified patient
Dr Shabazz is phenomenal!!! I would not hesitate to recommend anyone to him. Very knowledgeable with a wonderful bed side manner. Great health care provider!!!!
Verified patient
I appreciated the staff and that Dr. Shabazz took time to hear my issues and offer recommendations without feeling rushed. Also, I appreciated how gentle he was when working on my foot. This was a second visit and I had the same experience then too.
Verified patient
I felt very comfortable with him and he gave me a number of options to treat my problem. We are going forward and I'm very happy I was able to find such a good doctor.
Verified patient
He took great care and time with me. I felt that I was heard and we discussed the best treatment options. Really warm and caring doc!
Verified patient
He is just the best! He explains everything, answers every question and gives you the feeling you are the most important person.
Verified patient
Great doc.
Verified patient
Knowledgable, prompt, reassuring. Thanks!
Dr. Shabazz has a wonderful bedside manner and is very easy to talk to. He takes time to answer questions and is GREAT with kids!
Verified patient
Dr. Shabazz is awesome! He has such great bedside manner. He takes his time explaining things to you THOROUGHLY, and answers all of your questions. I didn't feel rushed at all, like I usually do at the doctor's office. He took his time and gave me the level of care I was hoping for. He is very personable and easy to talk to. Highly recommend him!
Verified patient
Was very pleased with my visit with Dr. Shabazz. Took the time to explain what was going on with my foot condition, was very thorough and attentive. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a podiatrist.
Verified patient
I had a great visit! Dr. Shabazz was prompt, warm and welcoming. He answered all of my questions and I did not feel rushed at all. He also has a great bedside manner.
Verified patient
The staff was very efficient is getting me checked in and registered. Dr. Shabazz always impresses me by taking time to understand what the issue is and then provides a complete explanation of the condition of his recommended treatment plan. He is friendly, puts you immediately at ease, and gives you his full attention and never seems in a hurry to rush off to the next patient.
Verified patient
It was an outstanding visit, and my first one. Dr. Shabazz was very thorough with his explanations, very timely with getting me in and out, including getting an xray in the office. We reviewed the next action steps and I was on my way. Great personality and very caring.
Verified patient
Dr. Shabazz was very kind, thorough and knowledgeable. I learned a lot about how I can work with the Doctor to improve the functioning of my foot. Also, I thanked Dr. Shabazz for being able to help My Mother-in-law regain the use of her feet without pain. Thanks again. I highly recommend the Doctor.
Verified patient
Dr. Shabazz was great! One of the best podiatrists I have ever seen, and I have seen many with my history of ingrown toenails. Highly recommended! Very nice, personable, and knowledgeable.
Verified patient
Dr Shabazz has excellent technical skill combined with a similar bedside manner. His office staff is excellent and most appear to have been with him for a long time since I saw very few new faces after returning 2 years after first seeing him. Highly recommended!
Verified patient
Dr. Shabazz is a great doctor. He explains everything in detail - including why he recommends certain procedures. I've been to his office twice - never had to wait; always prompt. Highly recommend!!
Verified patient
Dr. Shabazz is an excellent physician! So personable, and his staff is extremely nice. I was surprised by how much time Dr. Shabazz spent with me on my most recent visit. It is very much appreciated when a doctor will have a full conversation with you. He took time to explain all of my results to me, and answered all of my questions. His approach is preferably slower, which I think is the model more physicians around the area should use. I cannot say enough about Dr. Shabazz to convince you that he is the podiatrist you should schedule your next appointment with. The final selling point: He has a poster of DC Comics' Shazam!
Verified patient
Dr. Shabazz was great! His warm demeanor and good sense of humor made me very comfortable. Also I felt that he was extremely knowledgable of the issues I experienced. So, if you ever have foot ailments, he is the person to see.
Verified patient
Dr. Shabazz is hands down one of the best physicians I've seen. His level of care and service is unmatched. When my daughter was injured while at school, he reviewed her ER x-rays at 7pm on a Friday night and then personally called me and my husband to discuss what he saw- again 7pm on a Friday evening. He then gave us a personal referral for a physician in Columbia who called our daughter first thing Monday morning and squeezed her in that afternoon.
Verified patient
Personable. Listened to my symptoms and exactly described what was wrong and how it can be corrected. Answered all my questions. Definitely recommend.
Verified patient
Dr. Shabazz was great. He listened to my issue and provided a solution. All the staff was caring and made me feel comfortable. Recommended!
Verified patient
This was my second time seeing Dr. Shabazz and he answer all my questions and concerns. I really appreciate the time that he spends listening to my problems and helping me find a solution. We are not done yet it's work in progress. I also like that he has a sense of humor....it helps you feel more relaxed especially when you are in pain 90% of the time :-) Thank you for everything that you and your staff have done so far.
Dr Shabazz removed an ingrown toenail quickly and painlessly. I would recommend him to anyone. He also quickly responded to an email about the problem in the fairly late evening and made getting in to see him very easy to fit into my schedule.
Very efficient very knowledgeable,he took his time to explain what was going on and made sure we understood everything.Definitely would recommend him he went the extra mile didnt feel rushed at all.
Very personable. Was somewhat late seeing the physician due to a conversation he was having with someone else that could be overhead. That conversation added 10 minutes to my wait time.
Verified patient
Dr. Shabazz was extremely professional and helpful. He was very knowledgeable and reviewed everything with me. He even gave me some money saving tips on treatments. I will definitely be back if I need to see a podiatrist again.
Dr. Shabazz has a wonderful bedside manner!
Verified patient
great person, great Dr.!
Verified patient
Dr. Shabazz evaluated the situation, developed a plan and explained it, then executed the plan smoothly. I am very glad to be in his care.
Dr. Shabazz is so personable and immediately made me feel at ease and confident in his skills. Very friendly and likable! So happy I found him!
Dr. Zakee Shabazz is the best out there! He was attentive to my issues and provided great advice that has helped me so far. He also took care of the problem I had so I didn't have to return to the office. He is friendly and professional. I highly recommend him.
Verified patient
Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Zakee Shabazz affiliated with?

Dr. Zakee Shabazz is affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Zakee Shabazz work with?

Dr. Zakee Shabazz works with Shabazz MD.

Which board certifications does Dr. Zakee Shabazz have?

Dr. Zakee Shabazz is certified by American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Zakee Shabazz?

Dr. Zakee Shabazz frequently sees patients for Foot Consultation, Foot Follow Up, Foot Pain, Foot Problems, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Zakee Shabazz on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Zakee Shabazz speak?

Dr. Zakee Shabazz speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Zakee Shabazz in reviews?

118 patients have reviewed Dr. Zakee Shabazz. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.94/5. They have a 4.98/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.56/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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