Jennifer A Skolnik, DPM

Jennifer A Skolnik, DPM

Not currently accepting new patients

4.832416 average rating from 327 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Waltham, MA
  • Chelsea, MA
  • Boston, MA

Dr. Jennifer Skolnik believes in providing high-quality, comprehensive podiatric care tailored to each individual. She listens to her patients’ concerns and works with them to develop a treatment plan to match their lifestyle and goals.

Dr. Skolnik earned her Bachelor of Science degree from The Pennsylvania State University and went on to earn her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. She then completed a four-year comprehensive podiatric medicine and surgery residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, where she served as chief resident in her fourth year. She received extensive training in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery including forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive surgery, diabetic limb salvage, and management of traumatic foot and ankle injuries. Her training also included a two-month rotation at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, where she participated in the care of adult and pediatric patients with complex lower extremity deformities.

Contributing to and advancing the scientific literature and research related to foot and ankle pathology is very important to Dr. Skolnik. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles as well as delivered several poster and manuscript presentations at national and regional podiatric scientific conferences.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and hiking.

Education & Training

  • Residency: Temple University Hospital, Podiatric Surgery, 2021
  • Medical Education: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Podiatry, 2017

Board Certifications

  • Primary Podiatric Medicine, American Board of Podiatric Medicine

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Patient Feedback

4.832416 average rating from 327 reviews

  • She was very kind, explained the procedure

    2026-07-01

  • She was caring, interested, and knowledgeable about my problem. It was a positive expĂ©rience.

    2026-07-01

  • I have always had good experience and my appointments have always been good. My doctor has a lot of respect and she tells me everything that I need to know!! When I leave my appointments I come out feeling good knowing my results and what's going on with my foot. Sincerely, [redacted]

    2026-07-01

  • Dr Jennifer Skolink was beyond awesome She took so much time with me and my daughter listened in and she explained everything she would do for two different procedures You we are so blessed and lucky to have such a dedicated doctor who has sacrificed so much to help so Many patients I am so grateful and look forward to My first procedure in September

    2026-06-28

  • Excellent first time visit! Dr Skolnik who listened carefully and explained the issue. She gave me samples to help solve the issue. Highly recommend

    2026-06-22

  • Very professional skills

    2026-06-22

  • She is very sweet

    2026-06-22

  • Very professional and complete, friendly

    2026-06-15

  • She spent a lot of time with me-methodically working through my list of concerns. Can't begin to tell you how appreciative I am of this. She is very knowledgeable and gave me helpful advice to deal with my issues. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing foot care.

    2026-06-15

  • Dr. Skolnik provides excellent care!

    2026-06-15

  • She took her time and addressed all of my concerns.

    2026-06-16

  • Excellent health services provider. Taking great care of me.

    2026-06-15

  • Dr. Jennifer Skolnik is a great podiatrist and listened to my concerns about my feet, and helped me to better support my feet and keep walking. Being able to walk means to much to me. I am grateful to keep mobile with her care.

    2026-06-10

  • Great ?

    2026-06-09

  • Treated me very professionally

    2026-06-10

  • Dr Skolnik is the third podiatrist I have seen. First one from Mass General. She is great at what she does and I would highly recommend her to anyone that needed her services. All of her staff is great as well.

    2026-06-09

  • Dr. Skolnik is an excellent provider. She's timely and takes a lot of care. I'm very pleased with her.

    2026-06-10

  • I have always had very good experiences at MGH. To the extent that it is the only hospital i utilize.

    2026-06-07

  • She is awesome.

    2026-06-07

  • Dr Skolnik is the best podiatrist that I have ever had! Knowledgeable, careful, detailed explanations, follows through immediately on prescriptions and referrals etc. Avoids discomfort, attention to hygiene in the office. Facilitates convenient appointments. Understands the relationships between my podiatry problems and the medical issues and relates her care to all of these. Awesome!!!!

    2026-06-06

  • Some of the receptionist did not understand or know how to put me in the doctors schedule in a timely manner especially when the DR herself wrote on paper to be scheduled after the MRI within two weeks time frame.

    2026-06-04

  • I thought Dr Skolnik was very thorough and took time to fully explained everything. She was very pleasant & kind, and was engaged and answered every question I had.

    2026-05-28

  • Dr. Skolnik has been a wonderful respectful doctor dealing with my difficult feet problems - mostly due to aging. Her responses to my toenails and bunions and corns are focused and she directly takes care of - or responds to - such issues. She also asks questions that let me know she is thinking long-term. I have previously recommended her to other friends who also have appreciated her professionalism and care. Dr. Skolnik is as good as a doctor gets. Glad she is a part of your system.

    2026-05-25

  • Dr. Slotnik was kind, knowledgeable, and thoughtful.

    2026-05-24

  • I found the doctor spent a lengthy period of time with me explaining the x-ray and my options.

    2026-05-28

  • I was extremely pleased with the provider, with her appreciation of what my concerns would be at the time and possibly in the future. Thank you.

    2026-05-28

  • Great experience!!

    2026-05-19

  • Dr. Skolnik is a warm, concerned, and great podiatrist. I would recommend her to anyone. Thank you.

    2026-05-22

  • Nothing she was great! She's always very communicative. Listens to me. She is very good at her position , as Podiatrist

    2026-05-19

  • [redacted] I would definitely refer Dr. Skolnick. [redacted]

    2026-05-19

  • Exceptional Care.

    2026-05-12

  • The provider was good. She didn't introduce herself when walking into the room and then apologized. It seemed as though she was going from one patient to the next. [redacted] My experience overall with provider was fine.

    2026-05-11

  • Listens carefully and explains in a way easily understood and answers questions

    2026-05-15

  • Dr Skolnik listened attentively and provided a clear explanation on how to deal with my issues. She is kind, respectful and caring. I recommend her highly.

    2026-05-08

  • Dr Skolnik was very kind and professional

    2026-05-03

  • Dr. Skolnik is very attentive and empathetic with the challenges I am facing with the foot. I trust her care and advice.

    2026-04-30

  • Good

    2026-04-29

  • She is focused, knowledgeable, and clearly demonstrates that she is doing her very best to provide the best care possible.

    2026-04-26

  • warm, kind, helpful

    2026-04-26

  • Dr Skolnik was fantastic, met all expectations of my visit. Thank you.

    2026-04-22

  • I just want to thank Mass General for having her come into Chelsea to provide foot care. She's a wonderful doctor. She's a wonderful person. The staff there is great and just don't change her or that office. Thank you.

    2026-04-24

  • She is a great Doctor

    2026-04-26

  • Very knowledgeable and caring

    2026-04-15

  • I was very impressed with the time that the doctor took with me - she was very thorough and I really appreciated all her attention

    2026-04-15

  • She is fabulous

    2026-04-14

  • Very good she was gentle and talk with me through the hole percesure

    2026-04-13

  • The doctor was more helpful than any other doctor I've seen for this ailment. She was professional, courteous and right on target.

    2026-04-13

  • This is the third podiatrist I have seen. She was the best. She actually took enough time with me. She was very smart and answered my questions.

    2026-04-13

  • Extremely satisfied with this provider. She is excellent. I like her very much and I would recommend her to family and friends.

    2026-04-08

  • She's always helpful and thorough and pleasant. I'm always happy to see her there. Thank you.

    2026-04-06

  • Great

    2026-04-09

  • She was an excellent doctor, very thorough, very knowledgeable. She answered my questions clearly and did not rush me in any way. It was a very successful appointment.

    2026-04-03

  • She was very attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable.

    2026-04-01

  • It is always a pleasure to see Dr. Skolnik. When I see her or corresponds with her on patient gateway, I am always certain that she is putting the needs of the patient first.

    2026-04-01

  • Professional and pleasant.

    2026-04-01

  • Dr. Skolnik is always attentive, explains things in a down to earth manner, makes suggestion but doesn't push allowing one to come to an informed decision

    2026-04-01

  • I have been treated by Dr Skolnik for over a year. She is always very punctual and is very efficient and caring. She is very qualified and I leave feeling much better than when I entered.

    2026-03-25

  • Learned a lot and got some great advice

    2026-03-24

  • Great

    2026-03-22

  • Dr. Jennifer Skolnik is an excellent podiatrist with a nice, comforting demeanor. She is knowledgeable and has offered me many helpful suggestions about how to care for my feet. She does a wonderful job with my toes and I appreciate all she does for me.

    2026-03-19

  • This was a New Patient Visit after seeing Dr. Skolnik in the Hospital after surgery. I was very pleased with the care and treatment she provided. I am glad that I transferred to this Practice and Provider.

    2026-03-18

  • Dr. Skolnik was fantastic. Very thoughtful and explained things in a manner which was easy to understand.

    2026-03-16

  • Dr. Skolnick was TERRIFIC, as ALWAYS!

    2026-03-16

  • My questions may have been unclear to her, but she endeavored to provide all needed interventions and explained present toe spacer may prevent future dysfunction with one toe, and tightness in foot related to another toe. Also explained hoped for outcome with custom orthotics. And I do not typically provide ratings of 10

    2026-03-15

  • Dr Skolnik, is very knowledgeable and professional. She listened very carefully and explained about my diagnosis. I really appreciate her willingness to help me to get better. She sent me later at night the exercises that I need to do through patient gateway, so I can do it before my appointment with physical therapist will start.

    2026-03-14

  • Dr. Skolnik is a rock star. She is the only person I would consider going to see for my foot care and she saved my foot recently, so I am in debt.

    2026-03-13

  • Very patient

    2026-03-12

  • Dr. Skolnik is a true professional. I have diabetes, and just started seeing her a few years ago. I had a terrible experience with a podiatrist many years ago, at MGH, so, this interaction was very important to me, to go well. She was absolutely amazing, and my confidence in her is 110%.

    2026-03-10

  • Good

    2026-03-08

  • Dr Skolnik is excellent

    2026-02-28

  • She's very, very good.

    2026-02-26

  • I appreciate her honesty at my progress with no sugar coating.

    2026-02-24

  • Excellent

    2026-02-23

  • Great experience with the provider

    2026-02-22

  • Dr. Skolnik is a wonderful provider. She's a great listener. She pays close attention to what I say and asks any questions that she has about the information. I feel that she is able to think broadly about my health as it relates to the podiatry issues and I feel very comfortable with her. I think she's extremely well informed and is more receptive to my thinking about how I'd like to manage my health than some other providers are. I feel very comfortable with Dr. Skolnik and she's helped me a lot over the time that I've seen her.

    2026-02-20

  • She was very nice. Liked her alit and if need to return I would see her again.

    2026-02-18

  • I was so nervous and they made it better experience not what I thought. I give them a 10. I love my doctor.

    2026-02-16

  • Dr. Skolnik is very attentive and always has a pleasant bedside manner. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field of medicine.

    2026-02-16

  • I was given the best of care and all questions were answered and I was asked if I understood and if I had an other questions

    2026-02-11

  • She spend a lot of time with me and offered something for that could be done where others did not. Very pleased

    2026-02-06

  • Very personable and very knowledgeable . I liked her and felt comfortable

    2026-01-29

  • Dr Jennifer Skolnik is a wonderful physician! MGH is very lucky to have her! She listens and cares about her patients. My foot appointment needed a little extra time, and she gave that to me. Dr Skolnik is compassionate and understanding of any pain a patient might have. She is great!

    2026-01-28

  • The doctor was so warm and friendly. Extremely knowledgeable, patient with all of my questions and very clear on her directions for the plan. Going forward.

    2026-01-28

  • I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Skolnik

    2026-01-28

  • The podiatrist I saw is wonderful a rock star

    2026-01-26

  • Wonderful physician, attentive and meticulous I have the greatest confidence in her care and I am very grateful for her advice

    2026-01-27

  • She is great! She addressed all my questions.

    2026-01-25

  • I was pleased with the care I received and the thorough explanation regarding my foot.

    2026-01-22

  • She was very thoughtful and helpful.

    2026-01-22

  • Excellent and very expert. Caring and very nice

    2026-01-18

  • Wonderful doctor, very friendly, easy to talk with,we laugh at times..

    2026-01-18

  • Dr Skolnik always provides excellent care of my feet

    2026-01-12

  • I always seem like a priority which makes me feel good

    2026-01-10

  • Dr. Skolnik is both highly skilled and highly personable. She listens, she remembers, and she does an excellent job in every way. I was lucky to find her!

    2026-01-07

  • Jennifer Skolnick was terrific - conscientious, knowledgeable, practical and kind.

    2026-01-07

  • Excellent Service & Care from arriving to leaving.

    2026-01-17

  • Excellent

    2026-01-04

  • Dr. Skolnik has treated my numerous podiatric problems with outstanding skill and expertise. Dr. Skolnik has relieved my pain greatly and I am very appreciative.

    2026-01-09

  • she answered my questions about the condition of the toe on my left foot. her answer was reassuring.

    2026-01-04

  • Dr Skolnik is thorough and very gentle. In an emergency dies her best to get one On her schedule. Knowledgeable and Proactive.

    2026-01-04

  • Great experience

    2025-12-28

  • The doctor was attentive , kind, and listened carefully to my concerns

    2025-12-31

  • The doctor is always very caring and helpful to my needs.

    2025-12-23

  • Dr. Jennifer Skolnik is an outstanding, skilled specialist and my podiatrist of choice. I arrived at her office in great pain and left pain free. Thank you.

    2025-12-22

  • dr.Skolnik is top notch

    2025-12-17

  • Dr. SKOLNIK was professional, respectful and informative.

    2025-12-17

  • If they're going to be late they need to let the patient know.

    2025-12-16

  • Dr Skolnik answers all my questions and tries to help me as much as she can.

    2025-12-15

  • An excellent thoughtful clinican

    2025-12-12

  • She is very thorough and very knowledgeable

    2025-12-11

  • Fantastic first visit. Doctor Skolnik was knowledgeable and helpful.

    2025-11-30

  • Provides high quality care. Clearly knowledgable and is committed to her patients.

    2025-12-09

  • She was thoughtful and respectful.

    2025-11-23

  • I've visited with Dr. Skolnik for about 2 years know. She's knowledgeable, professional and courteous. She is a pleasure to deal with.

    2025-11-24

  • It is a pleasure to meet with Dr. Skolnik. The provides quality care and is always so very pleasant.

    2025-11-22

  • Wonderful respectful responsive provider. I have recommended her to two other people who have been very very happy.

    2025-11-19

  • Excellent visit

    2025-11-17

  • Very professional.

    2025-11-17

  • Never have an issue when seeing Dr. Skolnick

    2025-11-16

  • I was impressed at how thorough the after visit notes were as documented in patient gateway.

    2025-11-15

  • Dr. Skolnik provided me with information and a plan for my toes that I had been seeking for years. She gave me helpful instructions to care for my toes while waiting test results and a clear explanation of possible options that we may follow. I walked out of the office feeling hopeful and grateful. Her professional knowledge and engaging personality were the essence of excellence.

    2025-11-10

  • Very good

    2025-11-10

  • Very helpful. And offered info and resources for ongoing care.

    2025-11-06

  • The entire team was most helpful and patient and paid extraordinary attention to comfort. Provider takes all of my medical challenges into consideration in my treatment. She is awesome!!

    2025-11-05

  • Friendly attentive competent empathic took my issues seriously

    2025-11-05

  • Dr. Skolnik was exceptionally kind, listened, was patient, respectful, and she genuinely seemed to care about my concerns and a second opinion for revision surgery.

    2025-11-03

  • One of my best experience.

    2025-10-30

  • Doctor Jenifer Skolnik is a thorough, knowledgeable caring physician who listens carefully. She seems to know her field well. [redacted] Thank you Doctor Jennifer Skolnik. [redacted]

    2025-10-26

  • This was my first visit with Dr. Skolnik. I thought she was pleasant, professional, attentive, focused, efficient, and helpful. She explained the xray of my foot which enlightened me for the first time in my life as to why it feels the way it does. We also have a "next step" scheduled for diagnosing my toenail problem. I left the office feeling that the visit had been worthwhile and that I was glad to be her patient.

    2025-10-24

  • Good diligence

    2025-10-23

  • It was fine. And she did cut my toenails even though technically she didn't have to.

    2025-10-20

  • She was very professional. Answered all my questions and concern. Very happy with the visit

    2025-10-16

  • She is the best surgeon and what was very kind and understanding don't ever lose her!

    2025-10-17

  • I consider myself incredibly lucky to have Dr. Skolnik as my orthopediatrist. She is an outstanding doctor, a great human being. She is a real credit to Mass General. Really, she's remarkable. I see a lot of doctors have a lot of health problems, and she is absolutely one of the finest and just a stellar human being.

    2025-10-17

  • Consistently beneficial

    2025-10-06

  • For my MRI , staff were pleasant and professional.

    2025-10-05

  • Dr. Skolnik was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I have a better understanding of my options regarding my bilateral foot issues...

    2025-10-08

  • I was very satisfied with this doctor. She was very caring. She showed concern. She explained everything very clearly to me and things that I should do to stay well. And I would be more than happy to see her again when necessary. Thank you.

    2025-10-06

  • Thorough visit. Gave me useful information Lovely manner.

    2025-10-04

  • Excellent doctor

    2025-10-08

  • Yes, Dr. Skolnik is an excellent doctor. She gives excellent medical care and she is a very caring person. She always listens to you and provides excellent feedback. She just is outstanding. She's an outstanding doctor.

    2025-10-02

  • Dr. Skolnik is the best and I am grateful that she comes to the Chelsea location. She always listens to my needs and I always feel great leaving... my feet want to dance after the visit. Please keep her in the MGH family she is awesome

    2025-09-24

  • Dr. Skolnik was great. Although I had to wait a while before they brought me back for x-rays, I did not have to wait long afterwards to be seen by Dr. Skolnik. She spent a lot of time with me, and listened to me. We both agreed on a conservative next steps of exercises.

    2025-09-22

  • one of the receiptions at the desk was more occupied with his phone than what I needed.

    2025-09-15

  • Excellent

    2025-09-15

  • I wish I was made more aware of what this procedure was all about. I wish I didn't have it done. I'm in a lot more pain now than I was before we started. I wish that I had checked into it more carefully.

    2025-09-15

  • Professional, knowledgeable, strong interpersonal skills.

    2025-09-14

  • Dr Skolnik was very attentive and took the time to explain issues about my feet no other podiatrist ever pointed out. She provided valuable information and outlined next steps and options.

    2025-09-10

  • Dr Skolnik is always very pleasant and very professional. She demonstrates a very caring ethic. I feel very grateful to have Dr Skolnik as one of my providers!

    2025-09-10

  • Thank you for the excellent care!

    2025-09-10

  • Very thorough and helpful. Not rushed.

    2025-09-10

  • Everything was great!

    2025-09-09

  • Yeah, Jennifer was quite good, and the expert technicians were very good. Very, very good. So very good. Our professionals come fine. The professionals, I thank you very much. Bye.

    2025-09-10

  • SUPERIOR / PROFESSIONAL CUSTOMER CARE

    2025-09-03

  • I find dr Skolnik to be extremely thorough and professional and seems to care about her patients and answers any questions always that I have

    2025-09-05

  • Dr Skolnik was awesome, allayed my fears and did everything she could for me.

    2025-09-04

  • Dr. Skolnik is a fantastic explainer and listener, and very detail-minded, with a great patient-oriented manner.

    2025-08-24

  • Dr. Skolnik is an expert in her specialty and personable. She is well researched and works diligently. The clinic does not do nail trimming. For diabetic patients who may be elderly, have vision loss, have musculoskeletal limitation and/or neuropathy, there should be a nail trimming clinic. This would allow for patient access and care. I did not see a RN. I don't know if you have an RN on staff but they are an important clinic member.

    2025-08-20

  • THe doctor is extremely thoughtful and caring. SHe is terrific!

    2025-08-22

  • Very professional and helpful. Very willing to answer all questions.

    2025-08-21

  • This was the first time I was seen by this Doctor, and I was very impressed by Doctor's knowledge and time she put into reading my medical history

    2025-08-21

  • I felt very comfortable with my doctor because she treated me very well, explained many things I needed to know, and we made an appointment for surgery on my fingers. I felt very good and comfortable with her. She's a very good doctor, I highly recommend her.

    2025-08-18

  • The doctor was extremely knowledgeable and kind. She took time to explain her plan for my care. I felt comfortable with her and was able to ask questions if I didn't understand or needed more information.

    2025-08-14

  • It was a great experience, all things considered!

    2025-08-11

  • Always a great experience and I appreciate being able to have input on what kind of care I'm going to receive.

    2025-08-10

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