Dr. Dr. Barbara Rien

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Barbara Rien, who serves patients in Boca Raton, Florida.

Dr. Rien is a highly trained podiatrist & foot surgeon specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle in children and adults. She believes that prompt diagnosis, early intervention, and prevention are essential for the care and treatment of feet.

At present, she sees patients at her private practice – Barbara Rein, DPM, PA – in Boca Raton, Florida. She has a large share of elderly patients that she enjoys treating, but additionally has developed a large pediatric patient base. She loves treating children, providing the finest podiatric care in a warm and friendly environment in order to make them feel relaxed and comfortable.

Honoring her knowledge and skills in diabetic foot care and lower limb care, she is affiliated with the West Boca Medical Center, the Boca Raton Outpatient Laser and Surgery Center, and the West Boca Medical Center Wound Care Facility.

To begin her career, Dr. Rein received her bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Psychology from S.U.N.Y. Binghamton. She then went on to graduate with her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. Thereafter, she continued her medical training and podiatric residency at the Jacksonville General Hospital in Florida. 

Following her training, she attained board certification through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, which strives to protect and improve the health and welfare of the public by advancing the art and science of foot and ankle surgery.

Continuing to stay active in medical education and assisting current podiatric students, Dr. Rien is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the Florida Podiatric Medical Association, and the Palm Beach County Medical Association. Additionally, she formerly served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Donna Klein Jewish Academy in Boca Raton, and continues to be involved in the Jewish community. 

Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes.

Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Rien enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband, Rodney, her son, Ryan, and her daughter, Bryn. She also enjoys volunteering, and participating in sports like tenn

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