Dr. Joseph A. Megara, III, DPM

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Joseph A. Megara, who serves patients in New Jersey.

From routine checkups to treatments for surgery, Dr. Megara III is equipped to handle all podiatric needs at Advanced Foot Care Center with offices in Thorofare and Pennsville, New Jersey.

Diagnosing and treating conditions of the feet, he has been serving as the Medical Director of the Salem Wound and Vascular Center since 2013. He is also affiliated with Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill and The Memorial Hospital of Salem County.

Graduating with his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Ohio School of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. Megara III went on to further his education. He performed his residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at Cooper University Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident.

With excellence in medicine, the doctor is board-certified through the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM). The ABPM exists to offer podiatric physicians a comprehensive board qualification and certification process.

A Board Member of the Keystone Mercy/Amerihealth Mercy Credentialing Committee, Dr. Megara III is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the American Association of Podiatric Practice Management, the New Jersey Podiatric Medical Association, and the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (Associate). 

Additionally, he is certified in hyperbaric medicine through the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society, and is a Certified Master Surgeon in HyProCure Implant through the Graham Medical Institute.

Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes. 

On a more personal note, Dr. Megara III speaks English, Spanish, and Italian.

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