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James Cancilleri, DPM

Dr. Cancilleri is a double board-certified podiatrist, a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. A native of the Philadelphia/South Jersey region, Dr. Cancilleri brings over thirty years of extensive podiatric experience to our community.  

Throughout his career, Dr. Cancilleri has owned his own practice and worked with several organizations in the Philadelphia and New Jersey area including the prestigious Rothman Institute Orthopedics of Thomas Jefferson University. His professional journey also includes time spent with the Cherokee Nation Medical Center in Oklahoma where he, notably, was involved in training U.S. Army Special Forces Medics.
 
 
Dr. Cancilleri offers a comprehensive range of treatments and services, including diabetic foot care, diabetic wound care, limb salvage, heel pain, skin and nail problems, bunions, Lapiplasty surgery, hammertoes, gout, sports medicine, and lower extremity trauma. Dr. Cancilleri uniquely holds distinction as "Physician Certified in Wound Care." 
 
He maintains privileges at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC in Altoona) as well as Penn Highlands Medical Center in State College, Pa. He has been patient rated in the top 98 percentile by Healthgrades.com

Education: Biology and Education from Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. Podiatric degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, IL. Residency:
Surgical Residency: Lawndale Community Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

Locations Dr. Cancilleri sees patients:

  • Altoona
  • State College
  • Ebensburg