ABOUT

Dr. Krista A. Archer is a board-certified podiatric surgeon on the Upper East Side of Manhattan who blends advanced foot and ankle care with a cosmetic touch. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and commitment to natural-looking results, Dr. Archer is passionate about helping her patients’ feet both look and feel better.

As a former competitive athlete, marathon runner, and lifelong fashion lover, Dr. Archer brings a unique perspective to foot care—treating sports injuries and exercise-related foot conditions while also making high heels more wearable for women who refuse to compromise style for comfort.

Expertise You Can Trust

Dr. Archer is an Associate of the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry (ABMSP) and is on staff at Northwell Health/Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
She is known for her comprehensive approach to foot and ankle care, offering both surgical and non-surgical solutions for:

• Plantar fasciitis

• Heel pain

• Sports injuries

• Bunions, corns, and calluses

• Arthritis of the foot and ankle

• And more

Her approach combines advanced foot surgery techniques with aesthetics-focused care, helping patients regain comfort and confidence in their feet.

A Career Built on Research & Innovation

Before entering podiatric medicine, Dr. Archer was part of the Bone Biology & Research Division at a leading biopharmaceutical company, where she worked on rhBMP-2 (recombinant human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2), now known as Infuse® in spine surgery patients.

Her passion for research continues today, with published works in leading medical and scientific journals and current investigations into the use of laser technology for nail fungus, warts, and heel pain.

ARCH by Dr. Krista Archer

Inspired by her patients’ need for effective, natural foot care, Dr. Archer created ARCH by Dr. Krista Archer, a line of skin and nail care products made with premium natural ingredients.
All products are designed to heal, protect, and moisturize dry, cracked skin and nails, and are used during Dr. Archer’s signature medical pedicures.

These doctor-supervised, fungus-free pedicures are performed by a trained medical nail technician, who works side by side with Dr. Archer to educate patients on foot health, nail care, and early recognition of conditions like:

• Nail fungus (onychomycosis)

• Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)

• Ingrown nails (paronychia)

Education & Accolades

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM): Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, graduated with honors, top 10 of her class

• Residency: St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ — Advanced foot and ankle surgery training with orthopedic and podiatric surgeons; advanced training in foot and ankle arthroscopy

• Undergraduate: William Smith College, B.S. in Biology, graduated with honors

  • NCAA Championship Lacrosse Team Captain

  • Academic All-American

  • Heron Hall of Honor Inductee (2016) — Recipient of the Hosking Award for lifetime achievement

A New Yorker at Heart

A native New Yorker, Dr. Archer lives in Brooklyn with her husband, kids, and dogs.
When she’s not treating patients or innovating in foot care, she enjoys running, staying active, and of course—wearing fabulous shoes.