Raymond
A. Fritz, Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM, FAPWCA, C.Ped.
Born
and raised in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fritz started
private practice in Allentown in 1991. He enjoys treating
the full spectrum of foot and ankle problems. Dr. Fritz
received his undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree from
Muhlenberg College and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree
from Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Fritz
completed a two-year surgical residency program at Rolling
Hill Hospital in Elkins Park, Pa. Dr. Fritz has the distinction
of being Board Certified by the two nationally recognized
boards for the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. Dr.
Fritz is also certified in Primary Podiatric Medicine by
the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary
Podiatric Medicine. In addition, he is a Board Certified
Pedorthist. Dr. Fritz is a Fellow in the American College
of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, a Fellow of the America College
of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine, as well as a
Fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association.
Dr. Fritz has 28 total years of military
service. As a Seal Corpsman, he was assigned to Seal Team
One on active duty. Dr. Fritz continued to service in the
Naval Reserves throughout his school years. He did return
to active duty in 1988 to develop a podiatric surgical program
at the National Naval Medical Center. During this period,
Dr. Fritz served as the Director of Podiatric Surgical Residency
Program, Podiatric Medical Consultant to the United States
Naval Academy and to the United States Congress. He also
served on board the USNS Comfort Hospital Ship during Desert
Shield. Dr. Fritz retired a Commander. His last assignment
was to Naval Special Warfare Group Two Det 107 in Little
Creek, Va.
Lora
Baker, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA 
Born
and raised in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Baker
joined the practice in July of 2002. She enjoys treating
all aspects of foot and ankle disorders.
Dr Baker is an avid runner and enjoys competing
in 5K and ½ marathons on a regular basis. She likes to keep
her athletes in their toes. She also has a special interest
in heel pain, treating patients with state of the art options
both surgical and non-surgical. She prides herself in being
an expert in custom orthotic and bracing options as well.
Dr. Baker received her undergraduate Bachelor
of Science degree in biology and natural science at Muhlenberg
College, Allentown, Pennsylvania. She graduated with honors,
Cum Laude and was granted her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
in May of 2000. She completed her residency training for
foot and ankle surgery in Philadelphia at Tenet Parkview
Hospital. Dr. Baker is Board Certified in foot surgery by
the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a Fellow
of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr.
Baker is also trained in the treatment and prevention of
diabetic foot complications and is a Fellow of the American
Professional Wound Care Association.
Michelle
McCarroll, DPM, FACFAS 
From
Canton, Massachusetts. Dr. McCarroll, joined the practice
in 2004 after practicing 2 years in Philadelphia and 7 years
in Lansdale. Dr. McCarroll is no stranger to the Lehigh
Valley as she did her surgical residency at St. Luke’s,
Allentown, from 1993-1995. She is excited to be back in
the area!
Dr. McCarroll received her undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Pre-Medicine at the
University of Massachusetts. She graduated Cum Laude, with
honors, and received her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree
from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in 1993.
After completing extensive training in diabetic foot care
and forefoot surgery (bunions, hammertoes, neuromas), Dr.
McCarroll went on to enhance her skills in high-risk wound
and ulcer care by becoming a Certified Wound Care Specialist
at Doylestown Hospital’s Wound Care Center.
Dr. McCarroll is Board Certified in foot
surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is
a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Her areas of expertise include ingrown toenails, custom
orthotics, fracture care, and custom braces. Dr. McCarroll
excels at teaching students, new practitioners, and surgical
residents about the importance of getting a patient with
foot pain back to walking as soon as possible.
Ann
C. Anderson, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA 
Originally
from Poughkeepsie, New York. She became interested in a
career in foot and ankle surgery after her 20 years experience
as a ballet dancer.
Dr. Anderson has been practicing with Allentown
Family Foot Care, PC since July of 2005. She earned her
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Temple University
School and Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa. after
earning her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Cornell University.
She completed a 3 year reconstructive foot and ankle surgical
residency training at the INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Falls
Church, Virginia. As part of her residency program, she
completed extensive training in foot and ankle reconstruction,
revisional foot and ankle surgery, and wound care/limb salvage
training at the Georgetown University Hospital Limb Center.
In addition, Dr. Anderson has extensive experience
and specializes in surgical procedures of the foot and ankle
especially bunion reduction, flatfoot reconstruction and
diabetic/Charcot foot surgery, and limb salvage. She has
a special interest in treating patients with complicated
wounds and preserving their ability to walk. She also enjoys
performing revisional foot and ankle surgery. She understands
the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle and is
committed to caring for patients throughout all aspects
of treatment from bracing and custom orthotics to surgical
intervention and rehabilitation.
Dr. Anderson has also made a commitment to
serving the local community. She serves as the only podiatrist
appointed to the Medical Executive Committee at the Good
Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital and also serves on the
Medical Records Committee at Lehigh Valley Hospital.
Dr. Anderson is Board Certified in foot surgery
by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a Fellow
of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. She
is also certified as a wound care specialist and is recognized
as a Fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association.
Randy
Smargiassi, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA 
Randy
M. Smargiassi, DPM joins the practice after a distinguished
nine year career in the United States Navy. He has been
assigned to the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis,
Maryland and to the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda,
Maryland as Department Head, Chief of Podiatry Service.
Dr. Smargiassi has been the Podiatry Consultant to The White
House, U.S. Congress, and the Supreme Court. He has been
appointed as Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Penn
State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA and serves on the
Medical Executive Committee of the Good Sheperd Rehabilitation
Hospitals. He has held academic appointments at Temple University
School of Podiatric Medicine, New York College of Podiatric
Medicine, and the Uniformed Services University Medical
School as Assistant Professor where he taught "Foot
Care in the Hostile Environment". During his career,
he has been involved in every aspect of foot care from complex
wounds, injuries, and fractures to primary foot care and
diabetic education. His diverse experiences allow Dr. Smargiassi
to have a keen understanding of patients' needs and the
importance of returning to their desired lifestyle.
Dr.
Smargiassi received his Bachelor of Science with Cum Laude
honors from East Stroudsburg University and his Doctor of
Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric
Medicine. He completed his residency training at the VA
Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, Maryland earning
the VA Gold Pin Award for outstanding service while Chief
Resident. He is Board Certified in Foot Surgery and recognized
as a Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
and American Professional Wound Care Association.
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