Meet Alicia Canzanese, DPM, ATC

Dr. Alicia Canzanese is a Board Certified Podiatrist who received her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) in Philadelphia. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) and was elected to and is currently sitting on their Executive Board as the President. Dr. Canzanese also holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine from the ABPM.

In addition to her practice, Dr. Canzanese also enjoys teaching. She is an attending with the Chestnut Hill Residency program where she teaches young Podiatrists in training. In 2022 Dr. Canzanese became an adjunct faculty member at Temple University where she teaches the Podiatric Sports Medicine course. She also lectures at multiple Podiatry conferences around the country.

She completed a three-year surgical residency with the Christiana Care Health System in Delaware, and was selected as Chief Resident in her final year. Prior to entering the podiatric profession, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training at Salisbury University in Maryland and is board certified as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC). During her ATC training, she worked with multiple men’s and women’s collegiate sports teams, completing an undergraduate internship with the Virginia Tech Football team.

Dr. Canzanese grew up in the Philadelphia area in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Her interest in sports medicine started at a young age through youth and high school athletics. She continued her athletic career as an NCAA Collegiate Athlete competing on the Salisbury University Track and Field team as a sprinter and thrower. Her hobbies and interests include gardening, hiking, cooking, crafts, and running.