The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.
Dr. Joseph P. Leonetti
CURRENT STATUS:
Private Practice
4045 East Bell Road
Suite 121
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 992-1120
1991 - Current
CERTIFICATIONS:
Orthotripsy 2002
Diplomat, American Board of Podiatric Surgery 1997
Passed Re-certification Examination (#R4812)
Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeries 1997
Ankle Arthroscopy 1994
Advanced Cardiac Life Support 1989
Ankle Fracture Repair 1989
Advanced Osteosynthesis 1989
STATE of ARIZONA BOARD of PODIATRY EXAMINERS:
Board Memeber 1999-2009
Re-appointed by Governor Janet Napolitano 2004 - 2009
Appointed by Governor Jane D. Hull 1999 - 2004
Board President 2001 - 2006
ARIZONA PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ACTIVITY:
Delegates, APMA National Meeting 2005-2009
Board of Directors, Past President 1999 - 2000
Board of Directors, President 1997 - 1999
Board of Directors, Vice President 1996
Board of Directors, Scientific Chairman 1995
Board of Directors, Member-at-Large 1994
AMERICAN COLLEGE of FOOT & ANKLE SURGEONS:
ACFAS Media Spokesperson Network 2005-2009
Division Presidents Council, Member 2002 - 2005
Division IV, President 2002 - 2004
Arizona Representative 2001 - 2004
Media Representative 2004
Public Relations Committee 2002
APPOINTMENTS:
Desert Ridge Surgical Center: Governing Board APMA: House of Delegates Resolution Committee: National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners: Examination Review Committee
Podiatric Physician and Surgeon of the Foot and Ankle Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
City of Phoenix Fire Department, Consultant 2002 - 2004
Podiatric National CAC Committee, HCFA Region IX Coordinator 1999 - 2000
Consultant; Hilltop Research, Scottsdale, AZ 1998 - 2008
Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee of AZ, Podiatric Representative 1997 - 1999
Scope of Practice Enhancement Committee 1997
Arizona Podiatric Medical Association, Registered Arizona Lobbyist 1996 - 1999
Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, AzPMA liaisonr 1996
AzPMA Legislature Committee 1995 - 1999
Evaluation of Southern Division of AzPMA, Adhoc Committee Member 1995
TEACHING APPOINTMENTS:
Clinical Instructor, Podiatric Surgical Residency Program 1990 - 1997
Community Hospital Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona
RESEARCH PROJECTS:
Foot Antiperspirant Efficacy Evaluation 1999
Clinical Investigator, Study Sponsor-Neutrogena Corporation
Foot Antiperspirant Efficacy Evaluation 1999
Clinical Investigator, Study Sponsor-Neutrogena Corporation
Double Blind Study - "The Effect of 1% Sodium Hydroxide Solution for the treatment of Ingrown Nail Pain" 1998
Clinical Director, Porject Monitored by Hilltop Research - Scottsdale, AZ
PRESENTATIONS:
"New Treatments for Diabetic Neuropathy" - May 2004
Presented to Scottsdale Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group
"Proper Foot Care" - June 2003
Presented to Scottsdale Memorial Hospital Outreach clinic at Sierra Pointe
"Diabetic Foot Care for Physicians" - June 2001
Arizona College of Naturopathic Medicine
"Diabetic Foot Care" - February 1999
Presented to Scottsdale Memorial Hospital, Diabetes Support Group
"Diabetes and Your Feet" - January 1999
Presented to Casa Blanca Clinic Diabetes, Education Forum
"Preventing Foot Pain" - September 1998
Presented to Paradise Valley Community, Senior Center Education Services
"Preventing Diabetic Foot Care Complications"- February 1998
Presented to Scottsdale Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group
"Geriatric Foot Care" - November 1997
Presented to Paradise Valley Community Sdnior Center Education Series
"Common Foot & Ankle Injuries" - March 1997
Presented to Paradise Valley Community College Wellness Breakfast Sessions
"Podiatric Care By Physicians Assistants" - March 1995
Presented to Arizona State Legislature Health Committee
"Diagnosis and Treatment of Ankle Injuries" - April 1995
Presented to the Industrial Nurses Association
"Short "Z" Bunionectomy" - March 1994
Presented to Podiatry Department, Phoenix Community Hospital
"Diagnosis of Ankle Trauma Through the Lies of Ankle Arthroscopy" - February 1990
Presented to Medical Staff at Community Hospital Quarterly Staff Meeting
"Classification of Calcaneal Fractures" - September 1989
Presented to Podiatry Department, Phoenix Community Hospital - September 1989
ARTICLES AUTHORED:
Short "Z" Bunionectomy with Screw Fixation February 1990
Diagnosis of Ankle Trauma Through the use of September 1989
Ankle Arthroscopy
Fixation of Fibular Fracture Using Tension Band Wiring December 1988
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:
Scottsdale Healthcare - Shea, Scottsdale, AZ - 1997 - Affiliate
Scottsdale Healthcare - Osborn, Scottsdale, AZ - 1997 - 2008