Dr. Daniella Menillo
PODIATRIC SURGEON,
FOOT AND ANKLE THERAPY
About Dr. Daniella Menillo
Dr. Menillo is a New Jersey native, growing up in Montville, and receiving her Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University in Cell Biology and Neuroscience with a minor in Nutrition and Foot Science.
She also received her Master’s degree from Montclair State University in Nutrition and Food Science prior to completing her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 2017.
She completed her surgical residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital in Foot and Ankle surgery, where she completed comprehensive training specializing in foot and ankle reconstruction and limb salvage. She is a published scientific author and served as section chief resident during her final year.
Dr. Menillo enjoys spending time with her husband, her son, and her family, going to the
beach, listening to music, playing the piano, attending sporting events, and baking in her free time.
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Experience:
Podiatric Surgeon, Owner, Bergen Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Specialists LLC, 315 Rochelle Ave. Rochelle Park, NJ 07662. 2020-Present
Podiatric Surgeon, Foot and Ankle Therapy PA, 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 803, Hackensack, NJ 07601. 2020-2020
Gap after residency due to delays in licensing from COVID19. June 30, 2020-September 10,2020.
Podiatric Surgical Resident, Yale New Haven Health, 20 York Street, New Haven, CT 06510. 2017-2020.
Dental Assistant, 315 Rochelle Avenue, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 and 615 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481, 2003 to 2017. Tel: 201-843-1015.
Special Programs Coordinator, Montclair State University Recreation Center, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043. 2011 to 2013.
Graduate Research Assistant, Center for Allergy, Asthma and Immune Disorders, Hackensack University Medical Center, 30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601. 2009 to 2013.
Certifications:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2021.
Basic Life Support, 2021.
NIH Certified Researcher, 2014.
CITI Program Certified Researcher, 2009-2013.
Education:
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York, NY, 2013 to 2017.
• President of the Class of 2017, 2016-2017.
• Medical volunteer at Ocean Drive Marathon 2016 and Two Rivers Marathon 2016
• Active participant in performing foot screenings including but not limited to the American
Diabetes Association Annual New York Expo 2015 and 2016.
• Vice President of the Class of 2017, 2014 to 2015.
• Active participant in the Wellrox Sandal Study, 2014 to 2015.
• Team member of the Foot Structure and Function Research Team at West Point, 2014 to 2017.
• Member of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Surgery Club, NYCPM Student
Chapter, 2014 to 2017.
• Member of ACE-The Health Practitioner’s Society, 2014 to 2017.
• Member of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons Surgery Club, 2013 to 2014.
• Member of the Sports Medicine Club, 2013 to 2014.
• Member of Honor Council, 2013 to 2014.
• Class Rank: 21/96
Master’s of Science, (Nutrition and Food Science Major), Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, 2009 to 2012.
Bachelor of Arts, (Cell Biology and Neuroscience Major), Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, 2005 to 2009.
• Cook Apartment Board Vice President, 2007 to 2009.
• Research assistant, 2007 to 2008.
• Cook College Council Officer, 2005 to 2007.
Board Certifications
Board Certified ABPM, October 2021
Board Qualified ABFAS Foot Surgery, June 2020
Board Candidate ABFAS RRA Surgery, June 2020
Professional Organizations:
Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association, 2017 to present.
American Podiatric Medical Association, 2013 to present.
American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine, 2013 to present.
Awards:
Senior Student Service Award, 2017
APMSA Student of the Year representing New York College of Podiatric Medicine, 2016.
Dean’s List, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, 2015.
Sophomore Student Service Award, 2015.
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Membership, 2011 to Present.
Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society for Graduate and Professional School Students Membership,
2010 to Present.
Outstanding Leadership, National Residence Hall Honorary, 2009.
National Residence Hall Honorary Membership, 2009.
Bronze Pin, National Association of College and University Residence Halls, 2008.
Dean’s List, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 2006.
Hamo Hachnasarian Scholarship, 2006.
Hurricane Katrina Relief Award of Excellence, Hurricane Katrina Relief Club, 2006.
Publications:
Leung, William., et al. (2015). Drosophila Muller F Elements Maintain a Distinct Set of Genomic Properties Over 40 Million Years of Evolution. G3 Genes Genomes Genetics. doi:
10.1534/g3.114.015966.
Menillo, D., Shah, R., McGoey, B., Michelis, M. (2012). Correlation of the Change of the Juniper Mini Quality of Life Questionnaire with Clinical Measurements in Asthma Patients from a Joint Commission Disease-Specific Practice. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 129(2), AB154-NaN.
Prevalence of Class II Malocclusions in Children with Asthma - IRB approved, currently in progress at Hackensack University Medical Center.
Menillo, D., Piñero, F., Craig, D., Albreski, D., Gazes, M., Vyce, S. (2020). Delayed Diagnosis and
Treatment of Gas Gangrene During COVID-19 Pandemic – under review.