Podiatrist & Foot/Ankle Surgeon

Dr. Miriam Niktash, DPM

“I never rush through appointments — by taking the time to understand each patient’s unique needs, we collaboratively develop a treatment plan that works best for them.”

★★★★★ 4.96 / 5 · 93 Verified Patient Reviews on ZocDoc
Minimally Invasive Surgery Specialist Never Rushes a Visit Bethesda, MD & McLean, VA
Dr. Miriam Niktash, DPM, podiatrist and surgeon at DD Podiatry
4.96 ★ Patient Rating
Dr. Niktash examining a patient at DD Podiatry
Meet Dr. Niktash

Thorough, patient-first foot & ankle care

Dr. Miriam Niktash was born and raised in Gaithersburg, Maryland and earned her doctorate at Temple University in Philadelphia. She went on to complete a rigorous 3-year surgical residency at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in northern Virginia — one of the most respected podiatric surgical training programs in the country.

Today, Dr. Niktash brings that surgical precision to DD Podiatry with a special interest in minimally invasive surgery of the foot and ankle, paired with a calm, unhurried approach that puts patients first.

  • Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine, Temple University
  • 3-year surgical residency, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
  • Special interest in minimally invasive foot & ankle surgery
  • Unhurried visits — every plan built collaboratively with you
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Why Patients Choose Dr. Niktash

Care built around you, not the clock

Unhurried Visits

Every appointment is given the time it needs — no rushed exams, no cut-off conversations.

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Surgical Precision

Advanced training in minimally invasive foot & ankle surgery from one of the country's top residency programs.

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Collaborative Plans

Treatment plans are built together with you, around your goals, lifestyle, and comfort level.

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Two Convenient Locations

See Dr. Niktash in Bethesda, MD or McLean, VA — concierge scheduling at both offices.

Patient Reviews

What patients are saying about Dr. Niktash

★★★★★ 4.96 / 5 · 93 Verified Patient Reviews on ZocDoc
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Absolutely wonderful. She took time to answer every question thoroughly — I never felt rushed. She made me feel heard and understood.

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Unmatched bedside manner and a genuine priority on patient comfort. I couldn't be happier with my care.

— Verified Patient via ZocDoc
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An excellent listener — very thorough, knowledgeable, and courteous in every visit. Exactly what you want in a doctor.

— Verified Patient via ZocDoc
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Incredibly professional, welcoming, and compassionate. Dr. Niktash made me feel completely comfortable and safe from the very first visit.

— Verified Patient via ZocDoc
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Dr. Niktash is excellent — professional but warm, with clear communication throughout my entire treatment.

— Verified Patient via ZocDoc
Same-Week Appointments Available

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