About Us

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Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Care for Every Step

About Performance Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC

At Performance Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC, we believe in treating the whole patient, not just the symptoms. With a commitment to personalized care, our mission is to help each person regain comfort, restore mobility, and maintain lifelong foot and ankle health. When needed, we collaborate with other specialists to ensure every patient receives the right care at the right time.



Our board-certified podiatrists, Dr. Joel Segalman, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAO, and Dr. Stephen Lazaroff, DPM, FACFAS, bring more than 33 years of combined experience to the practice. Serving the Waterbury and Newtown communities, they provide trusted expertise in all areas of podiatric medicine, including sports injuries, wound care, and advanced surgical treatments.

Comprehensive Foot Care and Patient-Centered Healing

Our Goals & Mission

Our goal is to provide comprehensive foot and ankle care using the latest diagnostic tools, including on-site X-rays and ultrasound, to accurately identify and treat conditions ranging from bunions and heel pain to fractures and tendon injuries.


We focus on conservative treatments first, such as custom orthotics, K-Laser therapy, ultrasound therapy, and cortisone injections, to promote healing and prevent future issues. For more complex needs, our surgeons are skilled in minimally invasive procedures and advanced surgical solutions for everything from ingrown toenails to reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.

Hear from Our Patients

Real Stories of Healing and Recovery