About Ideal Foot & Ankle Group

After completing her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Psychology from St. John’s University, she earned her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City. She was then selected for residency in the competitive and rigorous four year reconstructive surgical program at New York Presbyterian/Queens, a Level 1 Trauma Center, and its affiliates NYP/Weill Cornell and NYP/Columbia. Her post graduate training included working with plastic surgeons, where she developed techniques for optimal aesthetic surgical results, as well as training in orthopedic trauma, sports medicine, and elective reconstruction of the foot and ankle. Dr. Babayev also completed multiple advanced surgical courses including those in internal and external fixation of the foot and ankle, arthroscopic surgery, and deformity correction of the lower extremity. She was appointed Chief resident in her fourth year. Dr. Babayev is a faculty member in the Department of Surgery at her alma mater, the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, where she trains residents and students in surgery, and in the affiliated hospitals and clinics. She is an Associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, is board qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, and is a member of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association. She participates in continuing medical education and training courses, volunteers as medical staff at various marathons and triathlons, and has organized blood drives in her community. Outside of medicine, she is a classically trained pianist, and enjoys skiing, biking and the outdoors with her family.