Podiatrist Brings Skills to Margaretville Hospital - 28 August 2025

MARGARETVILLE — Dr. William Hansen, DPM, a podiatrist with more than 25 years of experience practicing in Manhattan, Queens, and Long Island, is bringing his expertise to Margaretville Hospital this month. Dr. Hansen has operated his current practice in Bayside, Queens, for 27 years. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University and his doctorate from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in Manhattan, and is board certified in foot surgery. Dr. Hansen has been an attending podiatrist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital Queens for 25 years.

Hansen has been connected to the Catskills since high school, when he skied at Belleayre Mountain. Years later, after renting a place in Willow near Woodstock for St. Patrick’s Day weekend, his passion for skiing was reignited. He has since become a Belleayre season pass holder. 

Today, Dr. Hansen and his family share a seasonal home in Roxbury, where they enjoy hiking, skiing, boating, and exploring “everything the Catskills has to offer” with their two Doberman Pinschers, Reyna and Axel. 

“When we found a home we loved, I was very happy to land in this area,” Hansen said, noting the “picturesque” scenery and mountains of Delaware County. 

The idea of practicing locally began after one of his patients introduced him to the director of Margaretville Hospital. When he saw that the hospital’s former podiatry office had been vacant since the pandemic, he decided it was the right opportunity. 

“That’s what motivated me to bring podiatry back to Margaretville Hospital and the area,” Hansen said. 

Podiatry, he explained, is unique in that it can often provide immediate relief. “The beauty of podiatry is you can often relieve pain the same day,” Hansen said. “It’s very rewarding to help people walk again.” 

His areas of expertise include skin and muscle disorders, orthopedic issues, diabetic and vascular care, pediatrics, sports medicine, injury treatment, and biomechanics. “Sometimes patients don’t realize the full scope of podiatry,” he noted. 

With the nearest podiatrist more than an hour away, Hansen believes his practice will help fill a vital need for local residents. His office will be located in the Higgins Building at 42080 State Highway 28, Suite 4, on the hospital campus.  

Dr. Hansen plans to begin seeing patients in September, starting with Saturday appointments. This schedule, he said, will accommodate both full-time residents and weekend visitors. Expansion to weekdays may follow.

“I wasn’t planning on it, but when I visited the office, I knew I wanted to bring care here,” Hansen said. “I’m very excited to serve this community.” 

For appointments, call 845-701-3930 or schedule online at http://catskillmountainfootcare.com/