Comprehensive pediatric/adult foot and ankle care; Surgical and conservative treatment of foot and ankle pathology. First and most experienced Center in the State of Missouri to offer Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction.
J.P. McALEER, DPM, FACFAS
Dr. J.P. McAleer received his medical degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine where he graduated in the top of his class. He went on to complete his internship and residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine which is part of New York University (NYU). In 2012–13, The Mount Sinai Medical Center was recognized on the U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals Honor Roll,” ranking 14th among the approximately 5000 hospitals in the US. During his training there he earned the respect of his attending physicians and fellow residents and served as chief resident.
Dr. McAleer is experienced in all aspects of foot and ankle care including surgical and conservative treatment options. He is well versed in lower extremity wound care and is a faculty member at the SSM Health – St. Mary’s Wound Care Center. Dr. McAleer has a special interest in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery as well as diabetic limb salvage procedures. He specializes in bunion/hammertoe surgery, flatfoot deformity correction, management of joint arthritis, heel pain, repair of tendon tears/ruptures and fracture management of the foot and ankle. He cares for both pediatric and adult patients.
Dr. McAleer co-introduced laser nail treatment for fungal toenails to the Jefferson City area. He and his partner, Dr. William Duke, helped to establish the care protocols and treatment method for this new technology at the JCMG Laser and Vein Center. He also introduced several cosmetic foot procedures to the medical group including the use of dermal filler injections for the ‘foot-facelift’ procedure.
Member of American College of Foot and Ankle SurgeonsDr. McAleer entered private practice in 2006. He is a shareholder partner at the Jefferson City Medical Group. He also has privileges at SSM Health – St. Mary’s Hospital, the JCMG Laser and Vein Center and the JCMG Surgical Center. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Certified in Foot Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Dr. McAleer is a member of the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce. He holds a second degree black belt in Ryu Renshi Dan Karate and is an exercise and cycling enthusiast. He enjoys spending his free time traveling with his family.
Achievements:
Served as Chief Resident at Mount Sinai Medical Center – New York, NY
Pi Delta Podiatric Honor Society member
Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Distinguished Scholar Award
Certificate of Recognition for involvement in the World Trade Center disaster relief efforts on September 11, 2001
Dr. McAleer has authored articles published in several medical journals. He has lectured internationally
WILLIAM DUKE, D.P.M.
I was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri and grew up a Cardinal baseball fan my entire life. I developed a passion for medicine at an early age watching my grandmother deal with the devastating effects of diabetes and also having to deal with my own injuries while playing sports. Some of these injuries required surgical care and thankfully the doctors caring for me did an exceptional job and further sparked my interest in becoming a physician.
I attended Quincy University in Quincy, Illinois where I received my undergraduate degree in biological sciences and a minor in chemistry. I was fortunate enough to play college football while at Quincy University and I also met my wife, Amy. Amy is a native of Jefferson City and attended Helias High School.
After a year of marriage Amy and I moved to Chicago, Illinois where I attended the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at the Chicago Medical School. After 4 years of medical school I completed 3 years of residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital Medical Center in Chicago. During my final year of residency I served as Chief Resident.
While in residency at Mt. Sinai hospital, a level one-trauma center, I received extensive training in foot and ankle trauma including fractures and dislocations. I also developed a deeper understanding and the necessary surgical skills to help patients suffering from congenital and acquired deformities (e.g. bunions, hammertoes, clubfoot) of the foot and ankle for people of all ages, from childbirth through adulthood.
Certified-American-Board-Of-Foot-And-Ankle-Surgery-LargeWhile in Chicago two of my four boys were born, Jacob and Connor. We also became guardians of another young man, David. While in medical school I coached football and lacrosse at the middle school and high school levels and my love of sports medicine increased several times over. Treating sprains, strains, heel pain and tendon and ligament injuries became of particular interest because of my involvement in sports as a player and a coach. I knew I wanted to be able to help athletes return to play sooner and with a lessened concern of re-injury. I now could see full circle the view-point of player, coach and physician and my ability to treat any of these conditions was much clearer.
In 2006 I started the podiatry department at Jefferson City Medical Group and shortly there after our last child, Samuel, was born. Bringing the count to four boys. Since the inception of JCMG podiatry I have enjoyed lecturing several times in the local community to many different groups including patients, other health care providers and even certified professional medical coders. I currently am an active faculty staff member at JCMG’s surgery center and St. Mary’s hospital. I treat patients at the wound care center at St. Mary’s as well. I am board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Besides being a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus I have the privilege of continuing my community involvement by serving on the Blair Oaks R-II school board and coaching high school football at Blair Oaks. I enjoy coaching my sons’ baseball teams and just spending time being their dad.
At JCMG Podiatry our goal is to provide comprehensive conservative and surgical care of the foot and ankle for any age and any activity level. My training as well as Dr. McAleer’s training allows us to provide elite podiatric care to all of our patients.
