Welcome to the Let’s Fix It series about the American health care system. I’m Dr. Chris Robertozzi, a practicing podiatrist. My practice is in Newton NJ, a poor rural community in the northwestern part of the state. Throughout my years of practice, I have seen significant changes in health care both in its delivery and its cost.

For forty-two years, I have practiced full time and volunteered for multiple health care organizations both locally and nationally. The organizational top positions that I have held include President of the New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society, President of the American Podiatric Medical Association, President of Medical Staff at Newton Medical Center, Chairman of the Podiatry Section of the National Academies of Practice, Chairman of the Surgery Department at Newton Medical Center, Chairman of the Podiatry Section of the American Public Health Association and Treasurer of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.

As a result, I have experienced many shortcomings in health care. This gives me a first-hand view into the system that has failed us. It’s impossible to repair anything when you do not have direct knowledge and involvement. The perspective that I am sharing with you is mine based on over four decades of providing podiatric care to my community and volunteering for multiple health care associations.

I’m committed to better healthcare for all citizens, and Let’s Fix It! is how we’re going to do it.