Getting Connecticut Back on Its Feet Since 1985
Welcome to McHugh & Associates Podiatrist! We proudly use our 40 years of experience in podiatry to get Connecticut patients back on their feet! Our goal is to educate our patients in a safe environment while ensuring that their feet and ankles are well cared for. Because many foot problems occur unexpectedly, we’ve created a fast scheduling system and offer three convenient locations in Watertown, CT; Wolcott, CT; and Torrington, CT. We’re also on staff at Saint Mary’s Waterbury Hospital and Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. Our team is committed to providing our patients with comprehensive care for their feet and ankles.
Dr. John McHugh D.P.M.
John McHugh was born in Middletown, Connecticut and raised in nearby Cheshire. Dr. McHugh graduated from Cheshire High School and then from St. Michael's College in Winooski, Vermont with a BS in biology. While attending St. Michael's, Dr. McHugh attended a lecture given by a local podiatrist and was inspired by the devotion shown by the podiatrist to his practice. Dr. McHugh decided this was the medical route he wanted to take, and after college, he was accepted to the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in the Windy City.
Graduating with honors, Dr. McHugh continued his career back east with his residency in Cambridge Hospital at Harvard University. After his residency, Dr. McHugh found himself back home in Connecticut and opened his practice, Dr. McHugh and Associates, in November of 1985 at the recently constructed Depot Square Mall. As the years passed, 34 to be exact, the practice grew in the number of patients and renown. Dr. McHugh was named to Connecticut Magazine’s “Top Docs” several times. To accommodate his growing number of patients, Dr. McHugh opened two more offices and hired five more doctors.
Dr. McHugh loves podiatry, but he loves his patients and Watertown even more. When the time came to move to bigger offices in June of 2018, Dr. McHugh and Associates traveled about two miles down the road to the newly built Echo Lake Commons complex. Tripling in size, the practice can now enjoy increased space and comfort for years. Dr. McHugh is currently the President of Dr. McHugh and Associates and is on staff at St. Mary’s and Waterbury Hospital.
Dr. McHugh and his wife Michele have two wonderful children, Katie and Jeff, as well as an amazing grandson, Mason. Dr. McHugh’s patients hold him in extremely high regard. He prides himself on the wonderful and caring treatment of his patients and his extreme punctuality. He looks forward to meeting you!
Dr. Peter Ferrante D.P.M. FACFAS
Born in New York, Dr. Ferrante was raised in Connecticut in the nearby town of Bethany and went to high school at Notre Dame in West Haven. From there, he graduated from the University of Scranton with honors in 2011 with an undergraduate degree in biology and history. He then went on to the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, where he graduated as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 2015. Following, he did his residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at New York University (NYU), where he graduated in 2018 as chief resident.
Dr. Ferrante is dual board-certified and a diplomate of both the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is also a fellow in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Ferrante is currently co-medical director at the Waterbury Hospital Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine, where he specializes in wound care and limb preservation.
Dr. Ferrante specializes in all aspects of podiatry, including both surgery and conservative care. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Ferrante can be found spending as much time as possible with his beautiful wife and two children. His interests include both music and film, and he is an avid sports fan, rooting hard for his New York Yankees, Giants, Rangers, and Knicks.
Dr. Dave Mullen D.P.M.
Dr. David Mullen has been a podiatrist with McHugh & Associates Podiatrist since 2002 and is currently a partner in the practice. He completed his undergraduate degree at Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA, where he was a member of the Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity. Excelling as a student athlete, he lettered in both track and field and cross country running. Participation in these sports played an instrumental part in cultivating his interest in podiatry. Dr. Mullen completed his medical education at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. He continued his surgical education at the renowned residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. Dr. Mullen has been a respected board-certified podiatric surgeon since 2007 and volunteers as a Connecticut State police surgeon. He is affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital and Waterbury Hospital. He is primarily located in his Wolcott office but does offer hours in the Torrington location.
Contact Us Today to Schedule an Appointment
If you’d like to learn more about our practice and the foot care services we offer, please feel free to contact us today or stop by one of our three locations. We look forward to seeing you!
