Ankle and Foot Centers of America - Snellville

Joseph R. DiStefano, DPM is a podiatrist specializing in the treatment and rehabilitation of sport injuries, pediatric medicine, and various foot and ankle surgeries. He has over five years of extensive experience diagnosing and treating foot, ankle and lower extremity pathology. Dr. DiStefano is highly skilled in determining the cause of various foot/ankle issues and recommending a treatment plan. Dr. DiStefano uses cutting-edge therapies and current techniques in surgical management.

Dr. DiStefano is from Syracuse, New York, and has an undergraduate degree in Biology from Syracuse University. After finishing graduate studies at SUNY at Buffalo, he attended the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He then completed a three-year residency at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

When Dr. DiStefano is not saving soles, he enjoys spending time with his wife, young daughter, and dog.

Dr. Joshua J. Wilder brings a wealth of experience and a patient-centered approach to the Ankle & Foot Centers of America. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, and raised in Cincinnati, OH, Dr. Wilder completed his undergraduate studies at Washington and Jefferson College before earning his medical degree from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, OH. His postgraduate training includes a residency at Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh, focusing on rearfoot reconstruction and limb salvage, followed by a fellowship at Emory St. Joseph Hospital in Atlanta, GA, specializing in pediatric and adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.

As a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, American Society of Podiatric Surgeons, American Podiatric Medical Association, Georgia Podiatric Medical Association, and Western Pennsylvania Foot and Ankle Society, Dr. Wilder is recognized for his expertise and dedication to advancing food and ankle care. His professional interests are diverse, encompassing ankle arthroscopy, flatfoot reconstruction, sports medicine, and pediatrics.

Currently residing in Stone Mountain, GA, with his partner, Dr. Wilder enjoys a life filled with activities such as weightlifting, swimmy, hiking, and exploring new places.

“I pride myself in working with my patients to formulate a plan TOGETHER based on their specific needs and conditions. I know how it feels to be a patient and placing all your trust in the hands of a physician. That’s why I feel it is especially important to establish an open and honest doctor-patient relationship without passing judgement. I will treat all of my patients like I would a close, personal, family member to provide the best medical care possible.”