Dr. DiFranco earned his doctorate from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed his podiatric medicine and surgical residency at Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center where he also received his fellowship training in geriatrics with a limb salvage focus. Dr. DiFranco is a wound care physician certified by the American Board of Wound Management. He is also certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
He has presented to medical residents, students and nurses on a wide variety of topics including diabetic foot care, wound care, podiatric surgery and neuropathy.
Dr. DiFranco is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Podiatric Medical Association, the American Professional Wound Care Association, and the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care. He has medical staff privileges at Saint Vincent Hospital.