Dr. John Scheland, DPM, FACFAS

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. John Scheland, who serves patients in Pennsylvania.

A reputable podiatrist, Dr. Scheland is in private practice at NEPA Podiatry, maintaining offices in Clark Summit and Hazle Township, Pennsylvania. 

NEPA Podiatry is a full-service diagnostic and treatment center for all phases of foot care, from preventative medicine to trauma, reconstructive surgery, and wound care. There, Dr. Scheland employs leading-edge medical and surgical techniques to care for complex foot and ankle disorders. He has special interests in foot and ankle reconstructive/traumatic surgery, wound closure, and peripheral nerve surgery of the foot and ankle.

Pertaining to his educational background, Dr. Scheland received his Bachelor of Science degree from Marywood University and his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Des Moines University in Iowa. He then completed a three-year podiatric surgical residency in reconstructive and traumatic surgery of the foot and ankle at Community Medical Center in Scranton.

A Fellow of the College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS), the doctor is a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS). The ABFAS strives to protect and improve the health and welfare of the public by advancing the art and science of foot and ankle surgery.

Before relocating back to the Scranton area in 2001, Dr. Scheland practiced in Winchester, Virginia.

His hospital privileges include Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono, Pocono Ambulatory Surgery Center, and St Luke’s Hospital Monroe.

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.

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