Dr. Chudi Mgbako completed his medical and surgical residency training at Montefiore Medical Center and has been in private practice for more than 15 years. Throughout his career, he has continued to expand his knowledge through ongoing education, mentorship, and collaboration with respected thought leaders in foot and ankle surgery affiliated with Duke University and Rothman Orthopaedics, including collaboration on complex reconstructive cases. 

Dr. Mgbako has performed more than 2,000 surgical procedures over the course of his career. His experience spans routine and complex foot and ankle conditions, sports injuries, reconstructive surgery, and minimally invasive techniques.

Just Feet & Ankle Care is located in Millburn, New Jersey, and serves patients throughout Essex and Union Counties, including Millburn, Short Hills, Springfield, Summit, Maplewood, South Orange, West Orange, Livingston, Newark, East Orange, Irvington, Union, Westfield, Cranford, Mountainside, New Providence, Berkeley Heights, and surrounding communities. 

Patients also travel from other areas of New Jersey, New York City, and the greater Philadelphia region for Dr. Mgbako’s foot and ankle care.

Yes. Same-day appointments may be available depending on the schedule. If you are experiencing a new injury, sudden pain or swelling, a painful ingrown toenail, or another urgent foot or ankle concern, we encourage you to call the office. 

Our team will make every effort to accommodate urgent concerns as quickly as possible. Calling ahead is recommended so we can determine the earliest available appointment time.

Yes. Just Feet & Ankle Care participates with a number of major insurance plans, including: 

Medicare • Horizon BCBS • Braven Health • Aetna • Meritain Health • 

UnitedHealthcare/Oxford • AmeriHealth • Cigna • EmblemHealth/GHI • MagnaCare • Humana • Horizon NJ Health 

Insurance participation and benefits can vary by individual plan. We recommend confirming your specific coverage when necessary, and our office can help answer questions regarding participation.

In many cases, no referral is required, and patients can schedule directly with our office. However, some insurance plans require a referral for specialty care. 

Because requirements vary by plan, we recommend confirming your individual benefits if you are unsure.

Yes. Just Feet & Ankle Care offers convenient on-site parking in a dedicated parking lot. Our office is also located on the first floor for easy access.

Please bring your photo ID, insurance card, a current list of medications, and any relevant medical records or previous imaging. If your insurance plan requires a referral, please bring that as well. 

If you currently use custom orthotics, braces, a walking boot, or another device related to your condition, bringing it with you can also be helpful.

Your first appointment begins with a detailed discussion of your symptoms, medical history, activity level, and goals, followed by a focused foot and ankle examination. 

When medically appropriate, diagnostic testing may be performed in the office. Dr. Mgbako will review his findings with you, explain the diagnosis, and discuss your options so that you leave with a clear understanding of the problem and the next steps.

Yes. Just Feet & Ankle Care offers on-site digital X-ray imaging. When medically appropriate, X-rays can often be taken and reviewed during the same appointment, eliminating the need for a separate visit to an outside imaging facility. 

If additional imaging such as an MRI or CT scan is needed, it can be ordered following your evaluation.

Dr. Mgbako has experience treating athletes at the high school, collegiate, and semi-professional levels, as well as active adults and recreational athletes. Treatment is individualized not only to the diagnosis, but also to each patient’s activity level and what they want to return to doing. 

For athletes, that may mean greater consideration of performance, biomechanics, and a safe return to sport. For active adults, maintaining exercise, work, and an active lifestyle may be the priority. For others, success may mean walking comfortably, staying independent, or simply getting through everyday activities without pain. 

The goal is to develop a treatment plan that makes sense for the individual patient rather than applying the same approach to everyone.

At Just Feet & Ankle Care, advanced treatments are used thoughtfully alongside traditional conservative care when they may help improve recovery. 

Depending on the condition, treatments such as shockwave therapy, laser therapy, or other advanced options may be combined with physical therapy, bracing, orthotics, or activity modification to help reduce pain, promote healing, and get patients back to activity more efficiently. 

The goal is to use the right combination of treatments for each patient rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.

Not necessarily. Many foot and ankle conditions can be successfully managed without surgery. Dr. Mgbako considers surgery only when it is appropriate for the diagnosis, severity of the condition, and the individual patient’s needs and goals. 

If surgery is recommended, the reasons, alternatives, and expected recovery will be discussed with you so you can make an informed decision about your care.

Yes. When appropriate, Dr. Mgbako utilizes minimally invasive surgical techniques for certain foot and ankle conditions. These procedures use smaller incisions and specialized techniques with the goal of minimizing disruption to surrounding tissues. 

Because every condition is different, the surgical approach is selected based on the individual patient and the specific problem being treated.