Dr. Joseph N. Colasurdo

Dr. Joseph N. Colasurdo Is a resident of Watkinsvllle Georgia. He has pursued education in various institutions, including a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and a Master of Business Administration from New York University. Dr. Colasurdo completed his surgical specialty training in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery in New York City. Dr. Colasurdo holds numerous certifications and licensures, including being a fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association and the American College of Podiatric Medicine, as well as a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He has receive multiple honors and awards for his dedication to professional education and research; most recently as an invited lecturer at an international conference focusing on diabetic foot care management.

While Dr. Colasurdo is a trained surgeon, he does take a more conservative approach to foot and ankle health. He works with each patient to achieve their specific treatment goals and routinely utilizes surgery as as a resort after all others treatments have been exhausted.

Dr. Colasurdo is actively involved in professional organization and committees and has contributed to community service initiatives. He founded a non profit organization, The Moldova Outreach Foundation. He spent a year overseas educating practitioners, residents, and students about foot and ankle health, surgical technique and preventative medicine for the diabetic population.

In his spare time Dr. Colasurdo enjoys traveling with his wife, Carla. Their favorite place to travel is Tegernsee, Germany. In addition to traveling, Dr. Colasurdo does extend his expertise in foot health to other to improve their experience with the hobby. He has helped others improve their gameplay by recommending footwear and has worked with post Injury climbers.

Dr. Joseph N. Colasurdo’s Education & Experience

Education

• Undergraduate: Daemen College, Amherst, New York, Biochemistry, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Bachelor of Science
• Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, Illinois, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
• Postgraduate: New York University Stern School of Business New York, New York
  

Medical Board Certifications

• Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine

Associations & Affiliations

• Poster Presentation. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. April 2015.
• Fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association, 2022
• Fellow of the American College of Podiatric Medicine, 2022

Research/Publications

• Grzesik J, Kim C, Falcone O. Tendo Achilles Lengthening for
  • The Brooklyn Hospital Center Scholars Day. Oral presentation. Brooklyn, New York. April 2022.
• Wu S, Philibert K, Glucksman M. Biomarker Discovery: Prognosis and Management of Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  • APMA National Scientific Meeting. Oral presentation. Nashville, Tennessee. July 2017.
• Wu S, Philibert K, Glucksman M. Prognostication of Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers through Biomarker Discovery.
  • 12th Annual All School Research Consortium at Rosalind Franklin University. Poster presentation. North Chicago, Illinois. March 2017.
• Glucksman M, Wu S, Philibert K. Biomarker Identification for the Prognosis of Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  • Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Summer Research Poster Session. North Chicago, Illinois. October 2016.

• Measuring pH in Chronic Wounds. Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society Northeast District 3 Convention.
  • Poster Presentation. Geneseo, New York. April 2015.

• Ethical Analysis on the Implementation of Electronic Medical Records: How Opportunity Overshadows the Unintended Consequence of HIPAA’s “Privacy Rule” Daemen Collage Academic Festival.
  • Poster Presentation. Amherst, New York. April 2015

• Measurement of pH, FGF-2, and TN-C in Chronic Wounds.
  • Daemen College Academic Festival. Poster Presentation. Amherst, New York. April 2015.

• Adapting to Changes in the Consortium for Innovative Environments in Learning Daemen College Academic Festival.
  • Poster Presentation. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. April 2015.
• Measurement of FGF-2 and Tenascin-C in the Wound Bed. Rochester Academy of Sciences Annual Conference.
  • Poster Presentation. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. April 2015.

• Measurement of FGF-2 and Tenascin-C in the Wound Bed. Rochester Academy of Sciences Annual Conference.
  • Poster Presentation. Rochester, New York. November 2014.
• From Nawlins to Buffalo: An Honors Program in Transition. Northeast Regional Honors Council Annual Conference.
  • Niagara Falls, New York. April 2014.
• The Consortium for Innovative Environments in Learning.
  • The Consortium for Innovative Environments in Learning.
• Lavender M. America: The Unequal Distribution of Wealth.
  • Daemen College Academic Festival. Poster Presentation. Amherst, New York. April 2012.
• Biomechanics and Diabetes: Preventing Limb Loss through Early Identification and Multidisciplinary Intervention. Școala de Vară în Neuropatie Diabetică și Picior Diabetic. Oral presentation. Bucharest, Romania. May 2023.
• Understanding Diabetic Neuropathy. The multidisciplinary approach in the management of obesity, diabetes and other nutritional disorders conference at Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Oral presentation. Chisinau, Moldova. April 2023.