About Essex Union Podiatry
Since 1995, Essex Union Podiatry has delivered board-certified foot and ankle care across four New Jersey locations. Our patients trust us because we listen first, diagnose thoroughly, and treat with precision.
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How 31 Years Built a Practice Patients Return To
Dr. Jason P. Galante founded Essex Union Podiatry in 1995 with a single Rahway office and a straightforward belief. Patients deserve a podiatrist who takes the time to explain every diagnosis and every treatment option before picking up a scalpel.
That founding principle still drives every appointment. Essex Union Podiatry has grown from one location to four offices spanning Rahway, Caldwell, Springfield, and Jersey City. The patient-first approach never changed.
What did change: the scope of what we can offer. Today our providers perform advanced procedures like total ankle replacement and Lapiplasty 3D bunion correction alongside conservative treatments like custom orthotics and physical therapy protocols.
Growth followed reputation. Patients referred neighbors. Families brought their children, then their parents.
Over 31 years, that referral chain built a practice now staffed by four podiatrists who share the same commitment to honest, thorough care.
Experience, Knowledge, and Compassion
Experience That Comes from Thousands of Cases
Dr. Galante trained alongside team physicians for the New York Jets and New York Giants. Dr. Haller completed a fellowship at Weil Foot and Ankle Institute in Chicago, one of the country's leading centers for complex reconstruction.
Dr. Testa has authored peer-reviewed research published in FASTRAC and presented surgical techniques at ACFAS conventions.
Combined, our providers have treated fractures, chronic arthritis, sports injuries, diabetic wounds, and pediatric gait abnormalities.
That range means your podiatrist has likely seen your condition before and knows what works.
Knowledge Backed by Board Certifications
Dr. Galante holds double board certification from the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Haller earned certification from ABFAS and ABPM and founded the New Jersey Foot and Ankle Foundation.
Dr. Testa is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, board-qualified in foot and ankle surgery, and a member of ACFAS.
Credentials matter because podiatric surgery demands precision at the millimeter level. Board certification confirms that precision has been tested and verified by independent professional bodies.
Compassion You Can Feel in the Waiting Room
Our providers favor nonsurgical treatment options when possible. Dr. Galante is known for being slow to recommend surgery, preferring to exhaust conservative approaches first. Patients describe our offices as warm, professional, and never rushed.
One reviewer put it plainly: "He takes the time to listen, thoroughly explains everything, and makes sure you feel comfortable every step of the way." That feedback is consistent across all 259 Google reviews and a 4.9-star average at every location.
Every Essex Union Podiatry office is equipped with in-office digital X-ray, so evaluations and imaging happen during the same visit.
Certifications and Professional Recognition
Board Certifications
| Doctor | Certifications |
|---|---|
| Dr. Jason P. Galante | FACFAS, FABPM (double board-certified) |
| Dr. Kaitlyn Testa | FABPM; board-qualified in foot and ankle surgery |
| Dr. Sarah E. Haller | ABFAS, ABPM (double board-certified); FACFAS |
| Dr. Julianne Vesce | ABFAS (board-qualified in foot and ankle surgery) |
Professional Affiliations
Essex Union Podiatry providers hold active memberships in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Podiatric Medical Association, and the New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society.
Dr. Haller serves as a peer reviewer for Foot & Ankle Specialist and The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery.
Dr. Haller also founded the New Jersey Foot and Ankle Foundation, advancing podiatric education and care standards statewide.
Four Offices Across New Jersey
Rahway
1600 St. Georges Ave Suite 114, Rahway, NJ 07065. Our flagship office and practice headquarters since 1995.
Caldwell
376 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell, NJ. Serving Essex County patients in the western suburbs.
Springfield
500 Morris Ave Suite 203, Springfield, NJ. Conveniently located for Union County residents.
Jersey City
550 Newark Ave Suite 102A, Jersey City, NJ. Providing Hudson County patients with board-certified podiatric care.
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Meet the Podiatrists Behind the Practice
Your feet carry you through life. Meet our podiatrists to learn about each doctor's training, specialties, and approach to patient care.
Ready to book? Schedule an appointment with Essex Union Podiatry at any of our four New Jersey offices.
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