Podiatrist Brings Skills to Margaretville Hospital - 7 September 2025

MARGARETVILLE — Dr. William Hansen, DPM has been a podiatrist for more than 25 years, including extensive experience in Manhattan, Queens, and Long Island and will be bringing his practice to Margaretville Hospital starting this month. His current practice in Bayside, Queens has been in operation for 27 years. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from Hofstra and New York College of Podiatric Medicine, where he received his doctorate in Manhattan. The doctor is board certified in foot surgery.

Dr. Hansen has been coming to the Catskills since high school, when he skied at Belleayre Mountain. After a “long hiatus,” he rented a place in Willow, near Woodstock for St. Patrick’s Day weekend. While one day had a snowstorm, the next day was perfect skiing weather, which sparked a renewed interest in skiing, including a season pass at Belleayre.

He and his partner have a seasonal house in Roxbury. Hansen loves the area, citing renting for Autumn weekends in Bearsville. After the rental house was sold, and he rented in different locations, there was an offer in New Kingston. Seeing that part of Delaware was “so impressive how beautiful it was.” This led him to purchase a second home in Roxbury.

Dr. Hansen shares this home with his family and two Doberman Pinchers, Reyna and Axel. He enjoys hiking, skiing, boating and “everything the Catskills has to offer.”

“It’s very different than the Woodstock area,” he said. He cited the “picturesque” landscape and mountains.

When they found a place worth purchasing, he was “very happy to land in that area.”

One of Hansen’s patients introduced him to the Director of Margaretville Hospital. He saw a former podiatrist’s office that had been vacant since COVID.

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

The doctor said that he loves interaction with patients. This includes significant improvements for patients.

“The beauty of podiatry is you often can relieve pain the same day,” he said. “Get people walking again.”

There are many different specialties in one, including vascular, diabetic, pediatric, sports medicine, injury, biomechanics, and more, he said. Sometimes patients don’t recognize the entire scope of the medical field.

Dr. Hansen’s skillset includes a number of vital services, including disorders of the skin, muscle, orthopedic issues, pediatrics, injury, and biomechanics.

The area needs the medical services, he adds.

The doctor will have a private practice on the Hospital campus, 42080 State Highway 28, Suite 4 at the Higgins Building in Margaretville.

He added that he’s “very excited.” The unexpected opportunity gives him a chance to serve the local community while operating with his New York State medical license.
“I wasn’t planning on it but when I visited the office,” he decided to “bring the care here.”

He cited the fact that the nearest podiatrist is at least an hour away. This allows flexibility to receive quality care locally.

Dr. Hansen plans to start his practice at the hospital in September. The initial plans are to be available for patients Saturdays. The doctor said the day allowed for flexibility for him and members of the community, including those working during the week and visiting for the weekend.

There is a possibility of expanding service into Mondays, he added.

Potential patients should contact Dr. Hansen at 845-701-3930 or online.