Joseph M. Vella, DPM, AACFAS

Dermatology Diagnosis
When A Senior Presents With A Large, Irregular Pigmented Lesion On The Shin
05/24/2018
An 86-year-old woman presented to the clinic with complaints of an ingrown toenail. However, the physical exam revealed a large lesion on the anterior right shin. The patient stated the lesion had been there for “a long time.” She had a...
An 86-year-old woman presented to the clinic with complaints of an ingrown toenail. However, the physical exam revealed a large lesion on the anterior right shin. The patient stated the lesion had been there for “a long time.” She had a...
An 86-year-old woman presented...
05/24/2018
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
Diagnosing And Treating A Large Nevus With Irregular Borders On The Back Of The Heel
09/26/2017
A 38-year-old African-American male presented to the clinic with a complaint of a painful callus on his left fifth digit. On examination, however, there was a large nevus with irregular borders on the back of his right heel. Upon questioning,...
A 38-year-old African-American male presented to the clinic with a complaint of a painful callus on his left fifth digit. On examination, however, there was a large nevus with irregular borders on the back of his right heel. Upon questioning,...
A 38-year-old African-American...
09/26/2017
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
When A Large Multicolored Nodule Arises On The Anterior Shin
11/22/2016
An 88-year-old African-American female presented to the clinic for a diabetic foot checkup. As I was obtaining the patient’s medical history, she brought attention to a large nodule on her anterior right shin. It had been present for a while...
An 88-year-old African-American female presented to the clinic for a diabetic foot checkup. As I was obtaining the patient’s medical history, she brought attention to a large nodule on her anterior right shin. It had been present for a while...
An 88-year-old African-American...
11/22/2016
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
Treating A Large Fungating Mass On The Plantar Foot
01/26/2016
A 63-year-old African-American male presented with an enlarging hemorrhagic mass on the right foot. The tumor had been present for nearly one year and had continued to increase in size while limiting his normal gait function.
A 63-year-old African-American male presented with an enlarging hemorrhagic mass on the right foot. The tumor had been present for nearly one year and had continued to increase in size while limiting his normal gait function.
A 63-year-old African-American...
01/26/2016
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
When A Patient Has A Painful Wound And Surrounding Purpura
09/23/2015
A 30-year-old male presented to our wound clinic with a painful wound on his medial left ankle that had been present for approximately two years. Working as a cook, he was on his feet eight hours a day. He had surgery in the same area many...
A 30-year-old male presented to our wound clinic with a painful wound on his medial left ankle that had been present for approximately two years. Working as a cook, he was on his feet eight hours a day. He had surgery in the same area many...
A 30-year-old male presented to...
09/23/2015
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
Should Podiatric Surgeons Cease Using Monopolar Electrocautery?
08/19/2010
As with other types of extremity surgery, podiatric surgery is very specialized and very diverse in the different types of procedures performed routinely by surgical specialists. Procedures can range from simple or complex osseous surgery to...
As with other types of extremity surgery, podiatric surgery is very specialized and very diverse in the different types of procedures performed routinely by surgical specialists. Procedures can range from simple or complex osseous surgery to...
As with other types of extremity...
08/19/2010
Podiatry Today

Upcoming Events

DCLF
March 17 ⁠–⁠ March 19
WoundCon
March 21
GD Solid Tumors
March 22 ⁠–⁠ March 23
NP Institute
March 27 ⁠–⁠ March 30
March 29 ⁠–⁠ March 30
TCIV
March 31 ⁠–⁠ April 2
Psych Congress Regionals
April 3 ⁠–⁠ April 4
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Regionals
April 5 ⁠–⁠ April 6
Rx summit logo
April 21 ⁠–⁠ April 24
April 29 ⁠–⁠ April 30
See Full Calendar

Specialties

Events

Year Round Education

HMP Global Products

HMP Education Logo
HMP Omnimedia Logo
HMP Europe Logo
© 2025 HMP Global. All Rights Reserved.
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Term of Use