Tom River, NJ — Russell D. Petranto DPM, FACFAS, is being recognized as a Top Podiatrist in the field of Medicine and acknowledgment of his role as a Managing Partner with Ocean County Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates, P.C.
Ocean County Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates,
P.C. proudly serves several communities of New Jersey with offices in Toms
River, Forked River, Whiting, Brick, and Browns Mills. The dedicated team
continues to provide the highest standard of podiatric care for patients. With
access to state-of-the-art facilities, patients are offered tailored treatments
provided for ease of access and comfort. Ocean County Foot & Ankle Surgical
Associates, P.C. offer a wide range of podiatric services including digital
x-ray, diabetic foot care, laser, vascular diagnostic testing, ambulatory surgical
center, certified orthotist and pedorthist, certified diabetic shoe fitting,
IRB research facility, and more.
Board Certified Podiatrist, Dr. Petranto has accrued 24 years of expert medical
knowledge, surgical skill and professional experience specializing in the
treatment of bunion and other forefoot related deformities. In his current
capacity as Managing Partner with Ocean County Foot & Ankle Surgical
Associates, P.C., Dr. Petranto offers a vast repertoire of expertise and
demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and integrity. Alongside his
role, he serves as Co-Residency Director for the Veterans Administration
Hospital Residency Program for the Ocean County Division.
He is also affiliated with The Center for Wound
Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine, The James Klinghoffer Center, and The Wound
Treatment Center at Monmouth Medical Southern Campus. Among his professional
experiences, Dr. Petranto served eight terms as chairman of the Department of Podiatric
Medicine and Surgery at Monmouth Medical Southern Campus.
To prepare for his career, Dr. Petranto completed his undergraduate studies at
Albright College, followed by earning his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) at
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. Soon thereafter, he completed a
residency at Bryn Mawr Hospital, Crozer-Chester Trauma Center and the
Metropolitan Hospital Springfield Division in Philadelphia, PA. He is
board-certified in reconstructive foot surgery by the American College of Foot
and Ankle Surgeons. Additionally, he is certified in Hyperbaric Medicine by the
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society.
As a leader in his field, Dr. Petranto remains abreast of the latest
developments and innovations. He has served as a member of the Professional
Relations Committee for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Currently, he is a Fellow in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
(FACFAS), and a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is
also an active member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the New
Jersey Podiatric Medical Society. He also holds a patent on a foot implant that
will be used for patients suffering from painful structural hammertoe deformities.
When he is not practicing medicine, Dr. Petranto enjoys fishing and his
children.
Dr. Petranto dedicates this recognition to his father, Dr. Russell Robert
Petranto.
For further information, please visit http://www.ocfasa.com/.
