Dr. Gina Palazzi is a native of Northeast PA and attended Susquehanna University for her undergraduate degree, majoring in Biology with a Healthcare Studies Minor. While at Susquehanna University, she played both collegiate basketball and field hockey.

Dr. Palazzi went on to receive her Masters from the University of Miami, where she shadowed the team podiatrist for the Miami Heat. At this time, she quickly decided upon attending podiatry school, graduating from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, FL. She then returned home to Scranton, PA for her residency at Geisinger Community Medical Center, where she served as Chief Resident.

Dr. Palazzi’s favorite part of podiatry is the diversity of the profession. She enjoys the complexity of trauma and deformity correction cases – anything that poses as a unique challenge that can help get a patient back on their feet!

In her spare time, Dr. Palazzi competes as an amateur Wellness NPC Bodybuilder and enjoys all things fitness! She also loves to read, listen to podcasts, travel, and spend time with family and friends.