Meet Our Podiatrists
Four podiatrists. Decades of combined surgical and clinical experience. One shared approach: treat every patient with the expertise they deserve and the compassion they remember.
Our Podiatrists
Dr. Jason P. Galante
DPM, FACFAS, FABPM
Practice founder and double board-certified podiatrist with over 31 years of experience. Dr. Galante built Essex Union Podiatry on the belief that every patient deserves the same care he would want for his own family. He holds certifications from the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. His specialties span surgical reconstruction, arthritis management, and pediatric podiatry. Parents across New Jersey know him as the doctor who makes kids feel comfortable. Dr. Galante sees patients at all four NJ locations.
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Dr. Kaitlyn Testa
DPM, FABPM
Dr. Testa is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. She combines surgical precision with a warm and direct communication style that puts patients at ease from the first visit. Her clinical focus includes advanced foot and ankle surgery, sports-related injuries, and minimally invasive techniques. Essex Union Podiatry patients benefit from her attention to detail and her ability to explain complex procedures in straightforward terms. Dr. Testa sees patients at Essex Union Podiatry's NJ offices.
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Dr. Sarah E. Haller
DPM, FACFAS
Dr. Haller completed a fellowship at the Weil Foot and Ankle Institute in Chicago and founded the NJ Foot and Ankle Foundation. She serves as a Clarks Shoes brand ambassador, connecting clinical expertise with everyday footwear decisions. Her specialties include complex reconstruction, revision surgery, and arthroscopic procedures. Dr. Haller holds board certifications from ABFAS and ABPM and brings a personality-forward approach that patients remember. Dr. Haller sees patients at all four NJ locations.
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Dr. Julianne Vesce
DPM
Dr. Vesce is a Board-Qualified Foot and Ankle Surgeon with the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery (ABFAS). Originally from New Jersey, she returns home after completing her surgical training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Her clinical interests include sports medicine, reconstructive procedures, foot and ankle trauma, bunion correction, and management of complex deformities and arthritis. Dr. Vesce is dedicated to individualized care that helps patients return to the activities they value most.
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Board-Certified Across Multiple Specialties
Our doctors hold certifications and qualifications from nationally recognized boards. Double board certification, fellowship training, and professional society leadership distinguish our team from general practitioners.
31 Years of Continuous Practice
Dr. Galante founded Essex Union Podiatry in 1995. Three decades of practice in New Jersey means our doctors have treated conditions across every stage of severity, from first-visit evaluations to complex surgical revisions.
Active Professional Leadership
Our physicians hold memberships in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Podiatric Medical Association, and the New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society.
Dr. Haller's founding role with the NJ Foot and Ankle Foundation reflects a commitment to advancing podiatric care beyond our own offices.
Book with Your Preferred Podiatrist
Essex Union Podiatry is accepting new patients at all four New Jersey locations. Choose the doctor who matches your needs, or let our scheduling team recommend based on your condition and preferred office.
Book with a specific doctor at our Rahway, Springfield, Caldwell, or Jersey City office today.