Dr. Joseph Caporusso
Summary of Expertise
Dr. Joseph Caporusso is one of the country’s leading experts on the treatment of diabetic foot complications. He practices in McAllen, Texas near the U.S.-Mexico border. As an active member and 2010 Vice President of the American Podiatric Medical Association, he is comfortable speaking in English and Spanish on a variety of foot related topics including the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers, neuropathy, and general foot health issues.
Professional Achievements
Dr. Caporusso is the Director of Ninos De La Fontera Project for the Texas Podiatric Medical Foundation and a clinical associate of the University of Texas Health Science Center’s Department of Orthopedics in San Antonio, Texas. He has served as a medical volunteer for the American Diabetes Association and a frequent lecturer for various medical associations and universities.
Education
DPM, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Bachelor of Arts in mathematics from Manhattanville College, Purchase, New York.
Current Research
Dr. Caporusso is an author of several podiatric research articles in Spanish and English including “Cirugia Radical Del Pie Diabetico,” “Neurilemoma: A Case Report” and “Correction of Overlapping Second Toe Deformity.” In addition to writing, he stays abreast of the latest podiatric treatment of diabetes by attending seminars.
Experience with News Media
Dr. Caporusso has extensive experience with print and electronic media. He has been a source for several foot health articles and stories for multiple national publications and television and radio stations including KPQ-AM Seattle, KWKW-AM Los Angeles and CNN Espanol National.