Dr. Dean L. Sorrento is a Board Certified surgeon specializing in foot and ankle reconstruction and trauma. He graduated with honors from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed his training at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania/Presbyterian Medical Center Foot and Ankle Surgical Program.
Dr. Dean L. Sorrento was born and raised in Central New Jersey. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia in 1992, majoring in Biology with a minor in Philosophy. His interest in the foot and ankle specialty was sparked after suffering foot injuries while playing high school football.
Dr. Sorrento continued his studies in Philadelphia, attending the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, where he graduated with honors in the top 5 percent of his class. He then furthered his training at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania/Presbyterian Medical Center Foot and Ankle Surgical Program. During this time, he received comprehensive training in all aspects of adult and pediatric reconstructive and traumatologic foot and ankle surgery.
Committed to staying at the forefront of his field, Dr. Sorrento has attended advanced courses in minimally invasive surgery and ankle arthroplasty, ensuring he remains up to date on the latest techniques in foot and ankle medicine. As a resident, he was actively involved in research and peer-reviewed journal publication, lectured at conferences with the Podiatry Institute, and co-authored a chapter in a leading foot and ankle surgery textbook.
Dr. Sorrento has also maintained a strong background in academic medicine. He served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA, and for the past 21 years, he has been part of the teaching faculty of the St. Luke’s University Foot and Ankle Surgical Residency in Allentown, PA.
Dr. Sorrento serves as a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. It is his goal to thoroughly educate patients on their conditions, exploring both non-surgical and surgical options to alleviate their symptoms.
