James M. Losito, DPM

Specialty:

Foot and Ankle Surgery, Sports Medicine

Board Certifications:

Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics.
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine.
Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery.
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Hospital Affiliations:

Mercy Hospital

Medical School:

California College of Podiatric Medicine (Class of 1985)

Academic Appointments:

Professor, School of Podiatric Medicine

Committee Memberships:

1989 – present. Florida Podiatric Medical Association
1989 – present. Dade County Podiatric Medical Association
1989 – present. American Podiatric Medical Association
1991 – present. American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics
1992 – present. American College of Sports Medicine
1996 – present. Member, Athletic Advisory Council, Barry University
1996 – 2003. Member, Journal Review Committee, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
2003 – 2004. President, Executive Board, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
2005 – present. Past President, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
2012 – present. Operative and Invasive Procedures Review Committee, Mercy Hospital

Publications:

Jones, J., & Losito, J. (2007) Tibial sesmoid fracture in a softball player. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. 97(1): 85-88.
Losito, J. M. (2010) Volleyball and Basketball Footwear. In M. Werd & L. Knight (Eds.) Athletic Footwear and Orthosis in Sports Medicine. Springer.
Losito, J., Herrera, V., & Gonzalez, R. et al. (2012) Calcaneal intraosseous Lipoma Treated with External Fixation: Case report and review of literature. In A. Banks (Ed.) Podiatry Institute Update 2012.
Merrill, T., Losito, J., & Cala, M. et al. (2012) Multiple applications of the Minirail. In A. Banks (Ed.) Podiatry Institute Update 2012.

Scientific Poster Presentation:

Schneller, J., & Losito, J. (2005).Surgical Management of Non-ossifying Fibroma. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Meeting (March 8-12th 2005). New Orleans, LA.

Scientific Presentations:

Losito, J. L. (2006) Chronic exertional compartment syndrome. Florida Podiatric Medical Association Annual Meeting (January 7, 2006). Orlando, FL.
Losito, J. L. (2006) Heel pain: Essentials for practice success. American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics and Medicine (October 28, 2006). San Francisco, CA.
Losito, J. L. (2006) Heel pain: Essentials for practice success. American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics and Medicine (November 11, 2006). Miami, FL.
Losito, J. L. (2007) Achilles tendonopathy in athletes. New York State Podiatric Medical Association Podiatric Medical and Surgical Update Seminar (September 28, 2007). Buffalo, NY.
Losito, J. L. (2007) Fifth metatarsal injuries in athletes. New York State Podiatric Medical Association Podiatric Medical and Surgical Update Seminar (September 28, 2007). Buffalo, NY.
Losito, J. L. (2008) Chronic exertional compartment syndrome. ACFAOM 1st Annual Scientific Conference (August 14-17th, 2008). Orlando, FL.
Losito, J. L. (2008) Fifth metatarsal injuries in athletes. ACFAOM 1st Annual Scientific Conference (August 14-17th, 2008). Orlando, FL.
Losito, J. L. (2008) Metatarsal stress fractures in the athlete. ACFAOM 1st Annual Scientific Conference (August 14-17th, 2008). Orlando, FL.
Losito, J. L. (2008) Orthotic management in the athlete. ACFAOM 1st Annual Scientific Conference (August 14-17th, 2008). Orlando, FL.
Losito, J. L. (2009) Orthotic Update. Florida Podiatric Medical Association Annual meeting (January 14th, 2009). Orlando, FL.
Losito, J. L. (2009) Common running injuries; shin splints. 12th Annual Georgia Summit (February 11-14, 2009). Atlanta, GA.
Losito, J. L. (2009) Achilles Tendonopathy. 9th Annual meeting of Puerto Rican Society of Podiatrists (June 16-19th, 2009). Fajardo, PR.
Losito, J. L. (2009) Athletic shoe evaluation. 9th Annual Meeting of Puerto Rican Society of Podiatrists (June 16-19th, 2009). Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
Losito, J. L. (2009) Common athletic injuries. 9th Annual Meeting of Puerto Rican Society of Podiatrists (June 16-19th, 2009). Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
Losito, J. L. (2009) History, Physical Evaluation of the Athlete. 9th Annual meeting of Puerto Rican Society of Podiatrists (June 16-19th, 2009). Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
Losito, J. L. (2009) Lateral Ankle Injuries. 9th Annual Meeting of Puerto Rican Society of Podiatrists (June 16-19th, 2009). Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
Losito, J. L. (2009) Metatarsus adductus. 9th Annual Meeting of Puerto Rican Society of Podiatrists (June 16-19th, 2009). Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Losito, J. L. (2009) Osteochondrosis. 9th Annual Meeting of Puerto Rican Society of Podiatrists (June 16-19th, 2009). Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
Losito, J. L. (2009) Pediatric Lower Extremity History and Physical Examination. 9th Annual Meeting of Puerto Rican Society of Podiatrists (June 16-19th, 2009). Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
Losito, J. L. (2010) Case studies in sports medicine. Montana Podiatric Medical Association Annual Meeting (January 14-17, 2010). Big Sky, MT.
Losito, J. L. (2010) Common running injuries. Montana Podiatric Medical Association Annual Meeting (January 14-17, 2010). Big Sky, MT.
Losito, J. L. (2010) Conservative management of Achilles tendonopathy. Montana Podiatric Medical Association Annual Meeting (January 14-17, 2010). Big Sky, MT.
Losito, J. L. (2010) Ankle Block Anesthesia. 3rd Annual Anesthesia and Pain Management Symposium (May 3rd, 2010). Coral Gables, FL.
Losito, J. L. (2010) Orthosis usage in athletes. Florida Podiatric Medical Association Meeting (June 11-13th, 2010). Bonita Springs, FL.

Additional Professional Activities:

1991 - present Director, Fellowship in Podiatric Sports Medicine, Barry University/Mercy Hospital, Miami, FL.
1988 - present Team Podiatric Physician, Barry University Athletic Program
1998 - Present Team Podiatric Physician, Miami Heat, National Basketball Association
2000 - Present Team Podiatric Physician, University of Miami
2004 - Present Podiatric Consultant, Kansas University, Lawrence, Kansas