Mr. Dr. John M. De Palma, DPM

Media Releases

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.

Recommended Articles

• Plantar Fasciitis Exercises and Remedies

  The plantar fascia is a particular part of your foot that takes up most of the pressure of your weight, which is why it is often strained. Moreover, if you have been sitting down in a chair or the sofa for too long and get up suddenly, it can cause the plantar fascia to suddenly flare up. The...

• Living with Type 1 Diabetes

  Type 1 diabetesType 1 diabetes, which is also called insulin-dependent diabetes, is the more severe form of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes develops at any age, but it usually develops among children and teenagers. This is the reason why it is also commonly called “juvenile” diabetes.Living with type...

• What Are Bunions?

  A bunion is a small bony projection found at the joint of the toe on the foot. These are formed when the toe pushes against the other toes. This causes the joint to have an abnormal profile, which enlarges over a period of time. The big joint crowds the other toes of the foot resulting in pain. As...

• Diabetes vs. Science: Who’s Winning?

  What Is Diabetes?Diabetes is a serious chronic illness that could affect 552 million people by the year 2030, according to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). A person suffering from diabetes is at a much greater risk of heart attack, kidney damage, or stroke. Therefore, we are now putting...

• What Is a Heel Spur?

  A heel spur refers to a small, pointed calcaneus outgrowth from the underside of the heel. The outgrowth may be seen under the heel or at the back of the heel. Both conditions may remain painless, or it can cause pain while pressure is applied to the ball of the foot.Patients may not have any...

• What Is Neuropathy?

  Disorders that arise due to peripheral nervous system damage are referred to as peripheral neuropathy or simply neuropathy. Peripheral nerves are the nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord to different parts of the body. These nerves innervate different organs of our body, including the skin,...