All our professionals at Advanced Foot and Ankle Center maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry.
Raymond A. DiPretoro Jr., DPM, FACFAS
Professional Goals
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To provide patients with the most advanced diagnostic and surgical techniques for the
treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle
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To provide patients and referring physicians with a level of service above and beyond their
expectations.
Professional Background
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Earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
and Science
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Completed a rigorous program of study focused on disorders of the foot and ankle at the
Pennsylvania College of Podiatric and subsequently received a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree
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Upon graduating, was awarded a Podiatric surgical residency in Delaware to gain specialized
skills in the surgical treatment of foot and ankle disorders
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Since entering Podiatric practice, I have continued to develop my surgical services with ongoing
training.
Credentials
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Board Certified—American Board of Podiatric Surgery
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Fellow—American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Excellence in Wound Care
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Active staff member of the Christiana Care Wound Care Center
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Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of complex wounds involving the foot and ankle
Active in Our Community
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Chief of Podiatric Surgical Service—Christiana Care Health System
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Residency Director—Christiana Care Podiatric Surgical Residency Serving to educate young surgeons on the most advance techniques in foot and ankle surgery
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Active member and past president of the American Diabetes Association-Co-chair of “Diabetes in Delaware” a professional education seminar
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Active member and past president of Delaware Podiatric Medical Association
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Active speaker throughout Delaware on such topics as: Foot and Ankle Surgery; Complex Wound Care Management; Prevention of Diabetic Foot Complications; Work and Sports Injuries
Anthony M. Caristo, DPM, FACFAS
Professional Goals
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To provide patients with the most advanced diagnostic and surgical techniques for the
treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle
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To provide patients and referring physicians with a level of service above and beyond their expectations
Professional Background
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Prior to joining the staff the Advanced Foot and Ankle Center, served as Chief Resident for
Christiana Care Health System’s Podiatric Surgical Residency program
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Received a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine in
1998.
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In 1997, awarded the prestigious American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management
Tedi H. Clarke, DPM Scholarship and the American Podiatric Medical Association Membership
Scholarship
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Received a partial scholarship to attend The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
and Science and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology
Credentials
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Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
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Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
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Board Certified—American Board of Podiatric Surgery
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Active staff privileges at Christiana Care Health System, Delaware Outpatient Center for Surgery, St. Francis Hospital, Select Specialty Hospital and the Glasgow Medical Center
Special Interest
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Biomechanics of the lower extremities
Active in Our Community
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American Podiatric Medical Association, Active Member
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Delaware Podiatric Medical Association, Treasurer