About Me

Dr. Elizabeth Cody is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with specialized expertise in foot and ankle conditions, including arthritis, ankle instability, and both congenital and acquired deformities such as flatfoot and hallux valgus (bunions). She has performed hundreds of total ankle replacements and is highly experienced in complex reconstructive procedures throughout the foot and ankle.

Dr. Cody completed her orthopedic surgery residency at HSS after receiving her undergraduate degree from Princeton and her medical degree from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons. She then pursued advanced training in foot and ankle surgery through a fellowship at Duke University.

A former Division I collegiate rower and lifelong athlete, Dr. Cody brings a unique perspective to treating athletic injuries and performance-related conditions. Her research has been presented at national and international conferences, and she has authored over 50 publications in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks. She has led multiple projects pertaining to patient-centered outcomes in foot and ankle surgery, and has received several grants and won awards for her research on total ankle replacement, ankle fracture outcomes, and calcaneal osteotomies.

Above all, Dr. Cody is passionate about patient care. She believes in providing meticulous surgery after patients have maximized non-operative treatments. She is committed to patient education and works with her patients to identify the best surgical options to suit their individual lifestyles and goals.