Thomas J. Elardo, DPM

Dr. Thomas Elardo was born and raised in New Jersey. After finishing his high school career as State Gymnastics Champion, he earned an Athletic Scholarship to compete in Gymnastics at San Jose State University. During his tenure at SJSU, he competed as a Division I Gymnast earning multiple awards including the prestigious Clair Jennet award for outstanding scholar athlete.

Dr. Elardo received his undergraduate degree from San Jose State University earning a Bachelor of Science in Systems Physiology with a minor in Chemistry. He completed his postgraduate studies at the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco to receive his doctorate. A surgical residency then followed at the Veterans Hospital in Palo Alto and Stanford Health Services.

Dr. Elardo started in private practice in Los Gatos, close to Good Samaritan Hospital. He has been a role model and leader in the podiatric profession, involved in his local, state, and national societies. He has also served as Secretary, Vice President, and President of the Santa Clara Podiatric Medical Society for multiple terms. He now serves on the Credentials Board for Medical Dimensions Incorporated and Columbia Good Samaritan Hospital. He is currently overseeing the surgical residency affiliation with the Veterans hospital in Palo Alto.

His current interests include general podiatry with a sports medicine focus. He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. His specialties include Shockwave therapy, Stem Cell technology, biomechanics and sports medicine, surgical correction of all foot and ankle deformities.

Dr. Elardo lives in the Almaden area of San Jose with his wife and three daughters. He enjoys softball, skiing, paddle boarding, fishing, and golf. He also loves spending time in Maui with family and friends.

Dr. Elardo is accepting new patients!

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Systems Physiology with a minor in Chemistry from San Jose State University
• Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from California College of Podiatric Medicine
• Podiatric Surgical Residency completed at Veterans Affairs Hospital Palo Alto California and Stanford Health Services

Board Certifications & Licensure

• Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery
• Radiology and Fluoroscopy Supervisor and Operator
• Ossotron Shockwave Therapy
• Basic Life Support BLS
• Ankle Arthroscopy

Professional Memberships

• American Board of Podiatric Surgery -ABPS
• American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons – ACFAS
• American Podiatric Medical Association – APMA
• California Podiatric Medical Association – CPMA
• Santa Clara Podiatric Medical Association – SCVPMS

Hospital Affiliation

• Good Samaritan Hospital