Joseph M. Vella, DPM, AACFAS

Dermatology Diagnosis
Diagnosing and Treating Painful, Recurrent Blisters
01/01/2024
A 56-year-old male presented to the clinic for a routine diabetic foot exam with a concern of painful blisters on his right arch. The blisters had formed in the last few weeks, but the patient related that this had happened a few times before...
A 56-year-old male presented to the clinic for a routine diabetic foot exam with a concern of painful blisters on his right arch. The blisters had formed in the last few weeks, but the patient related that this had happened a few times before...
A 56-year-old male presented to...
01/01/2024
Podiatry Today
How To Surgically Manage Melanoma And When To Refer
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How To Surgically Manage Melanoma And When To Refer
08/27/2020
Given that melanoma accounts for the majority of deaths from skin cancer, this author discusses current incidence estimates, key diagnostic indicators, how to differentiate between different melanomas and essential considerations for...
Given that melanoma accounts for the majority of deaths from skin cancer, this author discusses current incidence estimates, key diagnostic indicators, how to differentiate between different melanomas and essential considerations for...
Given that melanoma accounts for...
08/27/2020
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
Diagnosing Erythematous, Eczematous Coin-Shaped Plaques on the Heel
04/19/2023
A 34-year-old female presented to the clinic with a painful left medial heel wound. Per her report, the wound started out as a callus that the patient tried to remove herself; however, she was too aggressive and she related that it resulted...
A 34-year-old female presented to the clinic with a painful left medial heel wound. Per her report, the wound started out as a callus that the patient tried to remove herself; however, she was too aggressive and she related that it resulted...
A 34-year-old female presented...
04/19/2023
Podiatry Today
When A Patient Presents With Erythematous Scaling Plaques On The Dorsal Foot
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When A Patient Presents With Erythematous Scaling Plaques On The Dorsal Foot
04/27/2020
Taking a closer look at the new onset of guttate erythematous plaques in a patient with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and a complex surgical history, this author discusses key clinical signs and possible etiologies.
Taking a closer look at the new onset of guttate erythematous plaques in a patient with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and a complex surgical history, this author discusses key clinical signs and possible etiologies.
Taking a closer look at the new...
04/27/2020
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
When A Healthy 85-Year-Old Patient Presents With Changing Leg Lesions
07/08/2022
Follow along with the diagnostic process in this interesting case.
Follow along with the diagnostic process in this interesting case.
Follow along with the diagnostic...
07/08/2022
Podiatry Today
Diagnosing An Irregular, Darkly-Pigmented Lesion On The Dorsolateral Forefoot Of A Patient With Previous Skin Cancer
Dermatology Diagnosis
Diagnosing An Irregular, Darkly-Pigmented Lesion On The Dorsolateral Forefoot Of A Patient With Previous Skin Cancer
02/24/2020
A 50-year-old female with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus and prior skin cancer presented with a chief concern of a painful “growth” on her right foot, which had been present for one year. She believed it was a wart and was seeking...
A 50-year-old female with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus and prior skin cancer presented with a chief concern of a painful “growth” on her right foot, which had been present for one year. She believed it was a wart and was seeking...
A 50-year-old female with a...
02/24/2020
Podiatry Today

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