OUR PODIATRIST

Stevan H. Orvitz D.P.M.

A 4th generation resident of St. Catharines. His paternal great grandfather, originally from Berdichev, Russia, immigrated to Canada in 1905 with 3 brothers. Stevan's grandfather had a farmers stall at The Downtown Market Square, and also drove a cab in St. Catharines for many years. His grandmother, Ida lived around the corner from our current office for over 50 years at 6 Haynes Avenue (Now Fortis Restaurant parking lot). His father Sid, after service in WWII, and employment in Toronto, Calgary and Miami resettled here in 1960 with his wife Helen.

Stevan attended Captain John Decew and Oakridge Public Schools, Lady Churchill Junior High School, and graduated as an Ontario Scholar from Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School in 1980. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario in 1983. He attended Podiatric Medical School in Chicago, Illinois and graduated in 1987.

He interned with Dr. Louis Santangelo at the Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago for 1 year returning to St. Catharines to open his practice in 1988 at 278 Bunting Road, St. Catharines. He took a leave of absence in 1997 to perform a 1-year surgical residency at Midway Hospital Medical Centre in West Los Angeles, California. In 1998 he resumed his practice in St. Catharines and relocated to our current office at 282 Welland Avenue in 2006.

Why Us?

Over the years, Orvitz Podiatry Clinic, has helped, and continues to help the various issues of foot related pain and discomfort. When you choose us, you can expect these advantages:

Experience: With over 30 years of experience in the industry, we have acquired the skills to meet your needs successfully.
Comprehensive solutions: You can rely on us to alleviate your foot troubles, regardless of how severe they might be. We provide a full spectrum of treatments and products.
Personalized approach: When it comes to foot treatments, a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work. We tailor our foot care therapies to your unique symptoms, requirements, medical history and lifestyle.
Innovative services: Our focus is on providing you with minimally invasive treatments that provide you with a long-lasting solution. We have state-of-the-art technology to do just that.
Comfortable environment: We understand how daunting getting your foot treated can be. We provide you with a stress-free environment, where you feel comfortable enough to discuss your needs.