Dr. Donald Pelto

Dr. Donald Pelto is currently a podiatrist at Central Massachusetts Podiatry in Worcester Massachusetts. He holds staff privileges at University of Massachusetts Hospital and St. Vincent Hospital. Dr. Pelto greatly enjoys speaking about podiatry with a focus on amputation prevention and wound healing.
Dr. Pelto started working in Worcester with Dr. Neil Feldman after residency. He has greatly enjoyed staying in New England as the winters are much warmer than in Minnesota. When he is not working Dr. Pelto enjoys traveling to Brazil especially the state of Espirito Santo. Dr. Pelto has a large portion of Spanish and Portuguese speaking patients in his practice.
Dr. Pelto has put together a “Health Care Guide to Diabetes and Your Feet.” This free downloadable guide can help prevent foot wounds and avoid common mistakes you make if you have diabetes.
Born and raised Minnesota, he attending the University of Illinois in Chicago where he received a BA in History. He obtained his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from the Scholl College of Podiatry Medicine and completed a three year surgical residency in Worcester Massachusetts.
In addition, he is activity involved in the Toastmasters International club in Worcester and as well in BNI. He offers frequent lectures to the community and yearly gives over 10 lectures for CME credit and public education. Here are a few if you like to see them on Slide Share. He is an active member of the Massachusetts Podiatric Medical Association as well as the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Dr. Pelto has recently launched a podcast on which he discusses issues relevant to the business of podiatry. You can hear him at http://podiatrybusinesspodcast.com/
When not in the office, Dr. Pelto spends most of his time playing acoustic guitar, being involved in his church and traveling.
Contact Dr. Pelto:
Website: DrPelto.com
Phone: 508-757-4003
Social: Google+ | LinkedIn
Articles Authored and Reviewed by Dr. Donald Pelto:
- Foot Massage
- Your Complete Guide To EPAT For Heel Pain
- Trigger Toe – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prognosis
- Reiter’s Syndrome and Reactive Arthritis – What to Know
- Poison Ivy on Your Feet – What You Can Do
- What To Expect When You Have A Lost or Severed Toe
- Osteoporosis in Your Ankle and Foot
- Septic Arthritis in the Ankle – What You Can Do
- Raynaud’s Phenomenon – What You Can Do
- Vertical Talus: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
- Onychia and Paronychia of the Toe – What You Can Do
- Brittle Toenails: Causes and Treatment Options
- Muscle Contusion of The Foot – What You Can Do
- What You Should Know About Hallux Varus
- Posterior Tibial Tendonitis – What You Should Know
- Your Complete Guide to Diabetic Neuropathy
- Claw Toe: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
- Sinus Tarsi Syndrome – Causes & Treatment
- Stubbed Toe – Diagnosis & Treatment Options For You
- Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus — What to Expect
- Top of Foot Pain – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
- How To Get Rid of The Soreness In Your Feet
- Plantar Fasciitis Exercises: A Complete List
- A Complete Guide to Foot Support & Orthotics
- What To Expect From Physical Therapy For Your Feet
- Foot And Ankle MRI — What You Should Know
- Toenail Removal – Before, During, and After Surgery
- An In-Depth Look At The Various Toenail Tumors
- What to Know About Varicose Veins in the Feet
- What You Need To Know About Buerger’s Disease
- Everything You Need To Know About Arthroplasty Surgery
- Toe Falling Off (Ainhum) – What You Can Do
- The Most Dangerous Sports for Your Feet and Ankles
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Feet
- Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Release – Your Ultimate Guide
- Health Benefits of Foot Pedicures
- How to Get Rid of Hair on Feet and Toes
- Polydactyly of the Feet – Causes, Types, and Surgery Info
- Sesamoiditis Of The Foot: Your Complete Guide
- Fasciotomy of the Foot – What You Should Know
- Peripheral Arterial Disease in the Feet – What You Can Do
- Chilblains: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
- Bone Tumor of the Foot — Symptoms and Causes
- Kohler’s Disease — Symptoms, Treatment, and Prognosis
- Lax Ligaments — Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment