Meet the Doctor

Podiatrist in Takoma Park And Riverdale MD.

Dr. Herman Zarate is board-certified in podiatry and podiatric surgery with several years of practice experience, providing comprehensive medical and surgical care to patients of all ages across the Washington, DC area.

Dr. Zarate teaches as an attending at the VA Hospital in Northport, Long Island. He is also an attending physician at Washington Adventist Hospital, Shady Grove Hospital and Holy Cross Hospital.

Dr. Zarate received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He then graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed Podiatric Medicine and Surgery residencies at Saint Barnabas Hospital and New York Harbor Healthcare Veterans Affair, where he served as Chief Resident during his final year.

In addition to his initial training, Dr. Zarate takes great pride in his continuing education and remains at the forefront of the latest surgical and nonsurgical techniques by attending courses and annual conferences. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Podiatric Medical Association, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the Maryland Podiatry State Medical Association.

Dr. Zarate is fluent in English and Spanish, and speaks conversational French as well.