Dr. Joseph P. Dileo, DPM, AOFAS

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Joseph P. Dileo, who serves patients in Hammond, Louisiana.

Being a board-certified podiatrist, Dr. Dileo’s areas of expertise cover advanced comprehensive surgical and non-surgical treatment of foot and ankle conditions and disorders, including foot and ankle reconstructive surgery. He can be found on staff at The Internal Medicine Clinic of Tangipahoa in Hammond, Louisiana, which he joined in 2002. 

The Internal Medicine Clinic of Tangipahoa is a dedicated medical team of primary care specialists, sub-specialist physicians, certified nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, billing specialists, and support personnel who provide comprehensive, cost efficient primary care to patients 17 years and above. They provide medical services at several healthcare facilities, including their state-of-the-art office, local acute care hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care facilities, and Louisiana nursing homes.

Enjoying the challenges of helping patients improve their mobility and livelihood, Dr. Dileo feels that he owes his success to his natural compassion and his strong work ethic. He has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including North Oaks Health System, PAM Specialty Hospital of Hammond, and Excel Home Health. He also holds membership status with the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and the Podiatric Medical Association. 

Pertaining to his educational background, Dr. Dileo earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1999. That same year, he became board-certified in podiatric medicine by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, which exists to offer podiatric physicians a comprehensive board qualification and certification process. Years later, in 2002, he completed his residency in podiatry at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Louisiana.

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. 

Outside of the office, Dr. Dileo dedicates his spare time to boating, fishing, and traveling with his family. His favorite professional publications include the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

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