General Info

Born and raised in Harrison, N.J, Dr. Abrantes completed his A.A.S. in dietetics with honors at Middlesex Community College, New Jersey. He was then accepted to New York University to complete a bachelor’s degree in dietetics receiving the only transfer scholarship in which he surpassed for a more hands on degree in sports medicine. He completed his bachelor’s in sports medicine athletic training at Barry University, Miami, Florida. While completing his degree he became board certified in sports medicine athletic training. During this period, Dr. Abrantes had a keen interest in foot and ankle as well as biomechanics, treating many athletes alongside both orthopedic and podiatric surgeons. Dr. Abrantes noticed there was a need for patients in this area, thus he decided to be specialized as a foot and ankle surgeon (Podiatrist). Upon completing his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree (D.P.M.) at Barry University, Miami, Florida, he was presented with the Barry University/ American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Award for Excellence in Podiatric Surgery. Recipient of the Podiatric Clinical Student Scholarship, 2004-05. Dean’s Academic Scholarship, 2002. Academic President’s List, two semesters and the Academic Dean’s List, four semesters His externships involved working alongside Dr. Guman at the Fort Benning Army Base Ranger Jump School in Columbus, Georgia to gain a higher level of trauma experience. Dr. Abrantes completed a three year residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Baptist and South Miami Hospitals in Miami. Serving as Chief Resident, upon his 3rd year surgical rotations teaching, overseeing trauma, and emergency podiatry cases with 30 attendees and 4 Podiatry Residents in their perspective 1st and 2nd year residents rotations. During residency, he also was able to be involved in surgically treating crippled children abroad in the Yucatan Children’s Project in Mexico from 2005-2008 with Dr Keith Kashuk and Dr Gary Dockery.