Spencer Monaco, DPM
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Observing National Spine Health Awareness Month – Your Backbone for a Healthy Life
The month of October makes most people think of pumpkin spice lattes, vibrant leaves, and Halloween costumes. But here at Premier Orthopaedics, we have something else we keep an eye out for, too, because it's also the time of year known as National Spine Health...
September is National Vascular Disease Awareness Month
As September starts, it's National Vascular Disease Awareness Month. This is a great time to learn about the health of our veins and arteries. Vascular diseases include problems like deep vein thrombosis and peripheral arterial disease. Read on to learn how to keep...
Causes & Treatment Options for Sciatica
Pain that starts in the lower back and radiates down the back of the leg is what is commonly referred to as sciatica. The pain follows the path of the sciatic nerve down the leg which means that typically, only one side of the body is affected. The sensation that...
SPECIALTIES
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Total Ankle Replacement
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Lower Extremity Trauma
- Arthroscopy
- Charcot Foot
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Undergraduate — University of Pittsburgh
- Residency — University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
- DPM — New York College of Podiatric Medicine
- Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery — Aria 3B Orthopaedic Institute, Jefferson Health
CERTIFICATION
- Board Certified in Foot and Reconstructive/Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- American Society of Podiatric Surgeons
INTERESTING FACTS
Dr. Monaco has been published in numerous journals and textbooks on various conditions affecting the foot and ankle. He received advanced training in Kurgan, Russia, at the Ilizarov Center, on circular ring external fixation. Dr. Monaco enjoys outdoor activities, hockey and traveling.
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