Spencer Monaco, DPM
PHYSICIAN
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LATEST BLOGS
Sciatica vs. Herniated Discs: Understanding the Difference
If you are struggling with lower back pain that radiates down your leg, you might have hit the internet searching for answers, only to find the terms “sciatica” and “herniated disc” discussed frequently. This is because both conditions can cause debilitating back...
Why Do My Feet Hurt When I Wake Up in the Morning?
You open your eyes, stretch, and sit up, ready to start the day. But the moment your feet hit the floor, a sharp or aching pain shoots through your heels, arches, or the balls of your feet. Morning should feel refreshing, yet instead, you find yourself hobbling to the...
How Long Does Achilles Tendonitis Take To Heal?
Are you a fitness enthusiast or a dedicated athlete who has suddenly been sidelined by a nagging, persistent pain in your calf and ankle? That sharp or aching sensation that flares up during or after activity could be the result of Achilles tendonitis. The Achilles...
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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