Foot & Ankle Surgeon located in Charlottesville and Culpeper, Virginia
About Dr. Disabato
Joseph R. Disabato, DPM, of Virginia Foot & Ankle Associates in Charlottesville and Culpeper, Virginia, is a native of Altoona, Pennsylvania and has been in private practice since 1994. He has been trained in traditional podiatric and orthopaedic surgical methods. Dr. Disabato has undergone specialized training in reconstructive surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, plastic surgery, total ankle joint replacement surgery and the Russian Ilizarov Method. He has studied reconstructive and trauma surgery of the lower extremity throughout the USA, Asia, Europe, South America, and Russia. His practice encompasses all aspects of foot and ankle care including simple and complex deformity management, medical and surgical intervention of traumatic injuries, microsurgical procedures, total ankle replacement surgery, preventive and interventional management of diabetic foot, ankle and leg complications.
Summary of Professional Expertise
- Foot & Ankle Surgeon
25 years of private practice experience
Reconstructive Surgery, Trauma, Total Ankle Replacement, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Orthoplastic Surgery and Microsurgery
Triple board certified - Lecturer
National and international presentations - Expert Witness Services, IME’s, Disability and File Reviews
Deposition and trial experience
Education
Fellowship
Istituto Clinico Humanitas Hospital, Milano Italy - Graduation 2012
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Director: Alexander Kirienko, MD
Lower Extremity Surgery/Osteosynthesis/External Fixation
Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopedics
Kurgan, Russia – Graduation 2005
Reconstructive & Trauma Surgery/Osteosynthesis/External Fixation
Residency
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (MHBC) – Graduation 1994
Bedford/Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA
Foot & Ankle Reconstructive & Trauma Surgery
Chief Resident
Internship
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (MHBC) – Graduation 1994
Bedford/Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA
Foot & Ankle Reconstructive & Trauma Surgery
Medical
Kent State University, College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM) – Graduation 1990
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Doctor of Podiatric of Medicine
Undergraduate
St. Francis University - Graduation 1984
Loretto, Pennsylvania, USA
Baccalaureate of Science – Chemistry
President, American Chemical Society, SFU Chapter
Captain, Cross Country Track Team
Member, Student Union Organization
Chemistry Laboratory Assistant and Tutor
Employment
- Virginia Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates, PC
- Culpeper and Charlottesville, Virginia – 1994 to present
- Foot & Ankle Surgeon, President/CEO
Hospital Appointments
Sentara/Martha Jefferson Hospital
Charlottesville, Virginia – 1994 to Present
Medical Staff
- Member, Laboratory and Transfusion Committee; 2001 - 2002
- Chief, Foot & Ankle Surgery; 1999 - 2001, 2019 - Present
- Member, Operating Room Committee; 1997 - 1998
Monticello Community Surgery Center
Charlottesville, Virginia – 2010 to Present
Medical Staff
Novant/University of Virginia Medical Center, Culpeper Medical Center
Culpeper, Virginia – 1995 to Present
Medical Staff
Culpeper Surgery Center
Culpeper, Virginia – 2002 to Present
Medical Staff
- Member, Utilization Review Committee 2010 – 2011
Certifications
Diplomate, American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery – Foot Surgery
Initial – 1997, recertification 2007, 2019
Diplomate, American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery -Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery
Initial – 1999, recertification 2009, 2020
Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Initial – 1999, recertification 2009, 2019
Affiliations
Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine
Fellow, Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons
American Microsurgical Orthoplastic Society
American College of Wound Healing and Tissue Repair
World Association against Infection in Orthopaedics and Trauma
Organizations
American Podiatric Medical Association
Virginia Podiatric Medical Association
Publications
Techniques in Foot & Ankle Surgery, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Ring External Fixation: An Alternative Method of Tensioning Wires Revisited
Kanuck, Disabato, Garbalosa
June 2006, Volume 5, Number 2
Consultant
AxoGen
Alachua, Florida
Educational Consultant - 2018 to Present
SBI Orthopedics
Morrisville, Pennsylvania
Educational Consultant - 2012 – 2014
Orthofix Orthopedics
Lewisville, Texas
Educational Consultant - 2009 – 2012
Masters Club – 2009 -2012
Interesting Facts
Dr. Disabato enjoys fitness training, GP and dirt track motorcycle riding.