Staff

Dr. Joseph P. Leonetti

Dr. Joseph P. Leonetti

Current Status:

  • Private Practice
  • 4045 East Bell Road #121
  • Phoenix, AZ 85032
  • Phone: (602) 992-1120
  • Fax: (602) 971-5281
  • Website - www.azfoothealth.com: 1991- Current

Post Graduate Training:

  • Podiatric Surgical Residency PSR-12 - 1988-1989
  • Community Hospital Medical Center - Phoenix, AZ
  • Arizona Foot & Ankle Care - Fellowship - Phoenix, AZ - 1989-1990

Certifications:

  • Diplomat, American Board of Podiatric Surgery - 1997
    • Passed Re-Certification Examination (#R4812) - 2007
  • Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeries - 1997
  • Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing - 2012
  • Orthotripsy - 2002
  • Ankle Arthroscopy - 1994
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support - 1989
  • Ankle Fracture Repair - 1989
  • Advanced Osteosynthesis - 1989

State of Arizona Board of Podiatry Examiners:

  • Board Member - 1999-2012
  • Re-Appointed by Governor Jan Brewer - 2010-2015
  • Re-Appointed by Governor Janet Napolitano - 2004-2009
  • Appointed by Governor Jane D. Hull - 1999-2004
  • Board President - 2001-2005, 2009-2011

Arizona Podiatric Medical Association Activity:

  • Delegate, APMA National Meeting - 2005-2012
  • 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 - 2005-2011
  • Division Presidents Council, Member - 2002-2005
  • Division IV, President - 2002-2004
  • Seminar Chairman, Residency Case Presentation Series - 2004-2005
  • Arizona Representative - 2001-2004
  • Public Relations Committee - 2000

Appointments & Awards:

  • APMA: House of Delegates Resolution Committee - 2009-2012
  • APMA: Resolutions sub-committee - 2012
  • City of Phoenix Fire Department, Consultant - 2002-2011
  • Desert Ridge Surgical Center: Governing Board - 2008-2009
  • America's Top Podiatrists - 2007 & 2008
  • Phoenix Magazine's "Top Doctors" - 2007
  • Consultant; Hope Research, Phoenix, AZ - 2010-2012
  • Consultant; Hilltop Research, Scottsdale, AZ - 1998-2008
  • National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners - 2008-2009
    • Examination Review Committee
  • Award of Appreciation, American Diabetes Association - 1998
  • Podiatric National CAC Committee, HCFA Region IX Coordinator - 1999-2000
  • Podiatric Section American Diabetes Association,
    • Chairman, "Diabetes Awareness Month" - 1999
  • Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee of AZ, Podiatric Representative - 1997-1999
  • Award of Appreciation. Podiatric Surgical Residents - 1994-1995
  • Scope of Practice Enhancement Committee - 1997
  • Arizona Podiatric Medical Association, Registered Arizona Lobbyist - 1996-1999
  • Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, AzPMA Liason - 1996
  • AzPMA Legislature Committee - 1995-1999
  • Evaluation of Southern Division of AzPMA, Adhoc Committee Member - 1995

Professional Organizations:

  • National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners - 2008
  • American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons-Fellow - 1997
  • American Association of Podiatric Sports Medicine - 1990
  • American Podiatric Medical Association - 1989
  • Arizona Podiatric Medical Association - 1989

Teaching Appointments:

  • Clinical Instructor, Podiatric Surgical Residency Program - 1990-1997
  • Community Hospital Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona

Research Projects:

  • Effects of Topical Terbinafine on Onychomycosis: - 2010-2012
    • Clinical Investigator, Study Sponsor - Hope Research
  • Foot Antiperspirant Efficacy Evaluation - 1999
    • Clinical Investigator, Study Sponsor - Neutrogena Corporation
  • Foot Deodorant Efficacy Study, - 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, Project Monitored by Hilltop Research - Scottsdale, AZ

Presentations:

  • "Top Ten Licensing Board Complaints" - April 2010-2012
    • Pesented to Midwestern University Podiatry Program
  • "Common Work Injuries of the Foot and Ankle" - August 2009
    • Presented to the Industrial Commission of Arizona, Annual Meeting
  • "New Technologies in Practice Management" - March 2005
    • Moderator, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Annual Meeting
  • "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
  • Scottsdale Healthcare - Thompson Peak - 1997 - Affiliate
  • Desert Ridge Outpatient Surgery Center - 2008 - Affiliate
  • Osborn Ambulatory, Surgical Facility, Phoenix, AZ - 1995 - Affiliate
  • SurgiCenter, Phoenix, AZ - 1994 - Affiliate
  • Warner Surgical Park, Chandler, AZ - 1989 - Affiliate
  • Community Hospital Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ - 1989 - 2005


Externships:

  • Cook County Hospital - Chicago, IL 1987 - 1988
  • Loretto Hospital - Chicago, IL
  • Hugar Surgery Center - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Lincoln West Medical Center - Chicago, IL
  • Community Hospital Medical Center - Phoenix, AZ


Degrees:

  • B.S., Bachelor of Science, Biology
  • D.P.M., Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Education:

  • Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, IL - 1983 - 1988
    • B.S., Bachelor of Science, Biology
    • D.P.M., Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
  • Under Graduate - Biology Major 1981-1983
  • Illinois Benedictine College, Lisle, IL
  • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 1979-1981


  • Lori
    Office Manager

    Lori

Contact Us

Send Us an Email

Our Location

4045 E Bell Rd Ste 121 Phoenix, AZ 85032

Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Bell Road Office

Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed