
The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.
Joseph Drago, D.P.M.

| Education | Two year medical-surgical residency certificate, Lindell Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri from 1981-1983. |
| New York College of Podiatric Medicine, NY, D.P.M. 1977-1981 | |
| Tulane University, New Orleans, LA., BS., 1973-1977 | |
| LaSalle Military Academy, Oakdale, NY. 1973 | |
| Podiatric Experience | Private practice 25 years |
Lindell Hospital, July 1971-June 1983, Extensive training in Podiatric Medicine. |
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| Surgery, forefoot and rear foot, two years | |
| Hospital Privleges | DePaul Hospital |
| Des Peres Hospital | |
| St. Anthony's Hospital | |
| St. Mary Health Center | |
| Surgical Center of St. Louis | |
| Professional Papers/Presentations | "Emphysenatous Cellulitis in the Diabetic" Journal of the American Podiatry Association, April 1981 |
| "Elevated Temperature in the Postoperative Patient" Journal of Foot Surgery, November 1982 | |
| "Evaluation of Postoperative Care for Phenol Nail Procedures" JFS., September 1983 | |
| "Fever in the Postoperative Patient": Presentation Missouri State Podiatry Society, Kansas City, Missouri, October 1982. Midwest Podiatry Conference, Chicago, Illinois 1984 | |
| "Scintigraphic Evaluation of the Diabetic Foot" JFS., January 1984 | |
| "Comprehensive Review of Hallux Limitus JFS. 1984 | |
| Honors | 1982 Annual Award for Excellence in Medical Writing in The Journal of Foot Surgery, second place |
| Pi Delta National Podiatry Honor society | |
| Cum Laude Graduate, NYCPM | |
| Professional Affiliations | Fellow, American College of Foot Surgeons |
| Diplomate, American Board Podiatric Surgery | |
| Member, A.P.M.A | |
| Past President, St. Louis Podiatric Medical Society | |
| Past President, Missouri Podiatric Medical Association |
