Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association Announces New President

“Dr. Canzanese has played an active role on our board, allowing us to continue to modernize our organization to support our members," says Mike Barth, Executive Director.

[Harrisburg, PA] December 19, 2025, Alicia Canzanese, DPM, a podiatrist employed by Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) and Dr. Lee S. Cohen and Associates, was elected President of the Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association (PPMA). She was sworn in to office by Dr. Jane Pontious at a ceremony held on November 7th in King of Prussia, PA.

Dr. Canzanese, a podiatrist specializing in lower-extremity sports medicine, has been an active board member of the Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association, focusing on meeting members' needs. She regularly reports on progress as Membership Chair. “Dr. Canzanese has played an active role on our board, allowing us to continue to modernize our organization to support our members," says Mike Barth, Executive Director.

Dr. Canzanese received her degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) and completed her residency in Christiana Care Health System. She has extensive experience educating the podiatric community in sports medicine, serving as a lecturer at podiatry conferences throughout the United States, as well as in her role as an Adjunct Professor at TUSPM. She is a regular contributor to national publications related to healthcare and podiatric care. Her leadership experience includes being the President of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine.

PPMA is committed to uniting podiatrists throughout Pennsylvania as a unified voice advocating for the profession, serving as a trusted resource, and providing them with access to benefits that save them hard-earned dollars, ensuring Pennsylvania patients continue to receive quality podiatric care. For more information about PPMA, please visit www.ppma.org.

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