Charlottesville Podiatrist Expands Practice With Social Media Network

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, September 26, 2012 (Press-News.org) As a leader in foot and ankle health care, Dr. Joseph Disabato, Charlottesville podiatrist, embraces advancing technological advancements by creating a new social media network online for increased patient podiatric awareness at Virginia Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates. New social media sites - Facebook and Twitter - allow patients to easily gain valuable foot and ankle health care with just the click of a mouse.

These social media channels were set up to maintain a superior level of communication and interaction with patients at any point during the day. Patients can now access more personalized information, as well as learn more about other patient's experiences at Virginia Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates' office-home to experienced Charlottesville, VA podiatrists.

Patients can easily join the Facebook and Twitter pages for Virginia Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates by visiting the practice's website at http://www.vfasa.com/. Once a patient is in the network, they will receive instant updates from Dr. Disabato, podiatrist in Charlottesville, VA. In addition to updates, patients can also provide feedback and comments for Dr. Disabato and his team of podiatric professionals.

"Today, it seems as if more and more of my patients are utilizing the vast resources currently available on the Internet for everything these days. The Internet allows us to share important information, while also allowing our patients to interact with other patients on popular social media websites. Building a social network has presented an excellent opportunity for my practice to share educational information and to communicate more effectively with patients than we ever have before," said Dr. Joseph Disabato, podiatrist in Charlottesville.

In addition to the social media network for Virginia Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates, patients can also visit the practice's website for instant access to a seasonal newsletter. The newsletter allows Dr. Disabato the opportunity to actively contribute content related to foot and ankle health care. Each newsletter is available through the practice's website and contains important information on an array of topics, including heel pain in Charlottesville.

The seasonal newsletters and interactive website for Virginia Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates encompasses everything a patient needs to make decisions regarding their foot and ankle health. Patients can even request an appointment, download registration forms in advance of first visits, and view educational videos for increased patient knowledge of foot and ankle problems, such as Charlottesville foot and ankle surgery.

Whether patients are looking for toenail fungus treatment in Charlottesville or heel pain treatment, they turn to Dr. Joseph Disabato and Virginia Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates for all of their podiatric needs. Dr. Disabato's commitment to his patients, as well as his passion for delivering quality patient care keeps him at the forefront of podiatric procedures and techniques. The practice's new social network further demonstrates his eagerness to engage patients and improve communication methods for patients of all ages.

About Virginia Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates: Dr. Joseph Disabato has been trained in traditional podiatric and orthopedic surgical methods. He also has specialized training in peripheral nerve surgery, plastic reconstructive surgery, total ankle replacement surgery, and the Russian Ilizarov Method. Additionally, Dr. Disabato has studied reconstructive and trauma surgery of the lower extremity throughout the US, Europe. South America, and Russia in order to provide his patients with the best care possible. He received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, and completed his residency in reconstructive and trauma foot and ankle surgery at Memorial Hospital of Bedford County (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) in Bedford/Johnstown, Pennsylvania. His fellow training was completed in Kurgan Russia at the world-renowned Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopaedics as well as in Milano Italy at the Istituto Clinico Humanitas Hospital. Dr. Joseph Disabato has also been published in numerous publications to further showcase his knowledge and experience in foot & ankle surgery.

Media Contact:
Dr. Joseph R. Disabato
contactus@vfasa.com
103 South Pantops Drive Suite 201
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 977-8040
http://www.vfasa.com