Walk pain-free again — minimally invasive, in-office, board-certified
Answer 5 quick questions about your bunion. We'll tell you — based on your symptoms, severity, and goals — whether you're a strong candidate for MIS, whether to keep monitoring, or whether a different procedure makes more sense.
Dr. Yakov Groysman walks through laser treatment, minimally invasive bunion surgery, before-and-afters, and the questions patients ask most.
A bunion forms when the big toe drifts toward the second toe and the first metatarsal shifts outward — creating that painful bony prominence on the side of the foot. Left alone, the angle keeps drifting at roughly 1–2° per year.
That visible "bump" isn't extra bone — it's the head of the metatarsal pushing outward as the joint deforms.
The hallux (big toe) angles toward the second toe. Over time it can overlap or push it out of position entirely.
The mis-aligned joint takes the brunt of every step. Pain, redness, calluses, and limited shoe choices all follow.
Minimally invasive bunion surgery uses incisions just a few millimeters wide and live X-ray (fluoroscopic) guidance to realign the bone — then stabilizes it with small internal screws. The structural result matches open surgery, but the recovery looks nothing like it.
A few millimeter-sized openings instead of one long incision means dramatically less soft-tissue disruption and faster healing.
Because the surrounding muscle and ligaments are barely touched, postoperative pain and swelling are substantially lower than traditional open bunionectomy.
Most patients leave in a protective surgical shoe — weight-bearing immediately. No cast, no non-weight-bearing period, no crutches.
Patients typically return to sneakers in 3–4 weeks and to dress shoes around 6–8 weeks — versus 3–4 months with traditional open surgery.
The scars from millimeter incisions usually fade to nearly invisible by month 6. Many patients find they no longer hide their feet.
The procedure is done in our Manalapan office under local anesthesia — no hospital stay, no general anesthesia, no driver required.
Open bunionectomy still has a place — for severe deformities and complex revisions. But for the majority of bunions, minimally invasive surgery delivers an equivalent structural result with substantially less downtime.
Dr. Groysman has performed more than 500 bunion procedures since 2008, including over 1,400 using minimally invasive techniques. He trained in advanced reconstruction at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his surgical residency at the Hoboken University Medical Center.
His practice is built around a simple idea: bunion correction should be done in a way that respects the rest of your life. That means tiny incisions, same-day walking, and honest answers about what the procedure can and can't do for you.
Performed in our Manalapan office under local anesthesia. No general anesthesia, no overnight stay, no driver required.
Fresh weight-bearing X-ray. You see the exact correction angle traced on your image before we start.
Targeted ankle block numbs the foot. You stay awake, comfortable, and chatty throughout.
Through millimeter incisions, specialized instruments under live X-ray reshape and reposition the metatarsal — secured with small internal screws.
One small bandage, a surgical shoe, and you walk out. Follow-up at day 7 to confirm alignment is holding.
The ones below cover ~80% of what new patients ask. There are more on the full FAQ page.
Dr Groysman is an extremely knowledgeable, patient, very thorough and truly cares about treating your condition effectively. I greatly admire the time that he takes to properly decide what treatment he feels is best for you and after reviewing the test results he ordered for you.
Dr. Groysman was professional, patient, and very knowledgeable on everything regarding the foot/ankle, and more. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome as it pertains to my treatment. I’d recommend him to anyone for their podiatry needs as he is one of the best Doctors I’ve been treated by, as well as being an overall fantastic person.
Dr. Groysman has been amazing with my 9-year-old son. He was so patient, gentle, and explained everything in a way that made my son feel comfortable and not scared. As a parent, I really appreciated how thorough he was and how he took the time to answer all of my questions. The staff was also very kind and welcoming.
Dr. Groysman was very thorough, extremely knowledgeable and walked through the entire process of what my upcoming surgery will be. Excellent bedside manner and answered every one of my questions and took his time. Beautiful office setting and a very nice staff.
Dr. Groysman provides efficient and honest evaluation. He is friendly and caring toward his patients and encouraged me to ask him as many questions as I have. I am fully satisfied and grateful to find him and can always rely on him and refer my friends and family to him. He is a gem. Thank you, Dr. Groysman!
I had been postponing surgery for eight years because I could not afford the recovery time. Walked out the same afternoon. Back at my desk in five days. The procedure itself was easier than my last dental cleaning.
Meet Dr. Groysman, see your foot on his screen, and walk out with a clear answer about whether you need surgery, when, and what it'll cost. No pressure, no follow-up sales calls.