Dr. Schwartz, a Board Certified Podiatrist, is a graduate of East Stroudsburg University and the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency at Oxford Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and received his fellowship from the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine in Philadelphia. Dr. Schwartz is a Podiatric Sports Medicine Advisor to Allentown College, Lafayette College, Lehigh University and Moravian College, as well as several area high schools. Dr. Schwartz is best known for his Runners Clinics and his prowess for fly-fishing.

Dr. McCarroll, a Board Certified Podiatrist, is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He completed his surgical training in Rearfoot and Reconstructive surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and obtained his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. He assists as Podiatric Sports Medicine Advisor at Lafayette College and Moravian College and several area high schools. Dr. McCarroll has a special interest in treating adult and pediatric patients with advanced arthritis or deformity, tendon dysfunction, post-traumatic injuries and fractures.

Dr. Barnett is well-established in the Lehigh Valley with a private practice in Emmaus and has served as Podiatrist at Luther Crest Retirement Community in Allentown. Dr. Barnett completed her medical training at the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, IL and completed her residency at the Roseland Surgical Center in Roseland, NJ. She is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Board of Primary Podiatric Medicine and is a certified athletic trainer. Dr. Barnett is also on staff at Lehigh Valley Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital, Fairgrounds Surgical Center, and Luther Crest Retirement Community.

Stephen A. Brigido, DPM

Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Dr. Brigido is a graduate of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Va. and received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University.  He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is board certified in both foot surgery and rearfoot/ankle surgery.  Dr. Brigido has a focus in adult reconstruction of the foot and ankle, ankle arthritis, and ankle replacement surgery. 

Dr. Brigido is active in teaching and research. He has presented at numerous national and international foot and ankle courses. His research interests include acellular regenerative tissue scaffolds and foot and ankle reconstruction.

Publications:

• Brigido SA, et. al: Biologic Resurfacing of the Ankle and First MTPJ- A two year analysis. Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. October 2009.
• Brigido SA: Soft Tissue Reconstruction Techniques in the Foot and Ankle. Foot and Ankle Specialist. October 2009.
• Brigido SA et al.: “Use of Acellur Flowable Regenerative Tissue Scaffold on Sinus Tract Lower Extremity Wounds”. Foot and Ankle Specialist. April 2009. 
• Winters CL, Brigido SA, et al.: A Multicenter Study Involving the Use of An Acellular Regenerative Tissue Scaffold in the Treatment of Lower Extremity Diabetic Wounds. Advances in Skin and Wound Care. August 2008.
• Brigido SA et al.: “Reconstruction of the Diseased Achilles Tendon using an Acellular Dermal Graft and Early Mobilization: A Preliminary Series” Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery. December 2007;6:4.
• Brigido SA: “Use of an Acellular Regenerative Tissue Matrix in the Treatment of Lower Extremity Wounds: A 16 Week Prospective Pilot Study&rdquo International Wound Journal. September. Vol 3, Number 3. 
• Brigido SA: “Treating Debilitating Diabetic Foot Ulcers&rdquo   Physicians Weekly Surgery Edition.  April, 18, 2005.  Vol II No 15.

Brigido SA: “New Treatments for Diabetic Foot Wounds”. Voice of the Diabetic. January 2005

• Brigido, SA:  “Healing Debilitating Diabetic Foot Wounds”.   Orthopaedic Technology Review.   Vol. 6 No. 6. 2004
• Brigido SA, Boc SF, Lopez RC:   “Effective Management of Major Lower Extremity Wounds Using an Acellular Regenerative Tissue Matrix:   A Pilot Study”.   Orthopedics: Vol. 27 No. 1   2004
• Brigido SA, Berlin JM, Hillstrom HJ:   “The Biomechanics of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint:   Healthy and Hallux Limitus.”   Proceedings of the 18^th International Society of Biomechanics World Congress, 2001
• Deroy AR, Brigido SA, Berlin JM, Fiorilli A:   “Hallux Abductovalgus Treatment:   The Effects of Capital Osteotomies on Static and Dynamic Foot Function Pre-and Postoperatively.”   Gait and Posture, April 2001

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Dr. Loftus joined Coordinated Health after more than 20 years in private practice. While she has a special interest in geriatric and diabetic patients, she welcomes patients of all ages. She graduated from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed a surgical residency at the Delaware Valley Medical Center. She is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and Orthopedics. She was appointed to the Pennsylvania State Board of Podiatry in December 2005 by Governor Rendell. This Board is responsible for overseeing and protecting the health of the residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.