Mr. Dr. John M. De Palma, DPM

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et to know Podiatrist Dr. John M. De Palma, who serves patients in Medford, New Jersey.

A seasoned podiatrist, Dr. De Palma has been serving patients at Burlington County Foot & Ankle Associates for 25 years. He is committed to providing the highest quality care to his patients and believes that every patient deserves the same level of respect and care that he would want for his own family members.

Originally from Waterford, New Jersey, he graduated from Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, and then pursued his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania. During his sophomore year at Albright College, he spent time with his cousin who was a podiatrist and was immediately drawn to the profession. 

Subsequently, Dr. DePalma went on to attend Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1991. He completed his medical residency training at Cooper Hospital in Camden, followed by a 2-year surgical residency at Graduate Health System, City Avenue, and Parkview Hospitals in Philadelphia. After completing his residencies, he returned to New Jersey and founded Burlington County Foot & Ankle Associates in 1995.

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.

An active member of his community, Dr. De Palma is a former soccer coach, a Knight of Columbus, and is actively involved in his church community. His famous fried Oreos are always a hit at the annual Pine Barrens Festival in Tabernacle, New Jersey.

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