Dr. Jennifer A. Monaco, DPM, FACFAS, DAPBM

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Helping the Columbus Community Get Back on Their Feet

Dr. Jennifer A. Monaco, is a board certified podiatrist leading the premier Ankle & Foot Centers of America office in Columbus, Georgia. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for healing, she stands out as a leading podiatrist dedicated to providing top-notch foot care services for patients of all ages and backgrounds.

Understanding the impact foot and ankle issues can have on daily life, Dr. Monaco focuses on surgical treatment and reconstructive surgery for a wide range of conditions affecting the lower extremities. From ankle sprains and fractures to tendon injuries and plantar fasciitis, she offers compassionate care in a welcoming environment that promotes healing and recovery.

A highly qualified professional, Dr. Monaco received her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. She completed her residency in podiatric surgery at prestigious institutions like Scripps Mercy Hospital and Kaiser Foundation Hospital in San Diego, California, a fellowship in limb lengthening and reconstruction at Sinai Hospital’s Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics in Baltimore, Maryland, and an A.O. trauma fellowship at Inselspital University of Bern in Switzerland.

Dr. Monaco is board certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. In addition, she has completed training with Healogics®, the nation’s top wound care management firm, to become certified in advanced wound care and wound prevention for chronic illnesses.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Monaco is deeply committed to giving back to the community. She has led numerous medical missions, with a focus on providing free foot and ankle reconstructive surgery in underserved areas. Her dedication to humanitarian efforts highlights her caring nature and commitment to making a positive impact beyond her practice.

Dr. Monaco is known for her pioneering spirit and dedication to advancing the field of podiatry. As the only surgeon in the Columbus area trained in the Frail technique, she offers patients access to cutting-edge treatments for foot and ankle deformities. Recently, Dr. Monaco successfully performed a groundbreaking “frame over nail” operation using the Orthofix system for a complex diabetic Charcot deformity, showcasing her expertise and innovative approach to patient care.

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