About Dr. de Asla
Dr. Richard J. de Asla is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in disorders of the foot and ankle at HSS at NCH in Naples, Florida.
After his residency at the University Hospital of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Dr. de Asla completed his fellowship in foot and ankle orthopedics at HSS. Before joining HSS at NCH, he was Director of the Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Service at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and served on the Harvard Medical School faculty from 2004-2015. Dr. de Asla has been a reviewer for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery American volume since 2005 and a reviewer for the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons since 2015.
Departments
Special Expertise
Foot and ankle orthopedic surgery
Procedures
Ankle or foot trauma (ligament sprains, muscle strains, Lisfranc injuries and fractures)
Achilles tendon problems (tendonitis, tendinosis, ruptures, pain)
Bunions
Hammertoes and other toe deformities
Arthritic conditions of the foot and ankle
Foot and ankle fusion procedures
Ankle replacement
Diabetic ulcers
Charcot arthropathy
Adult acquired flatfoot deformity
Foot and ankle deformity reconstruction
Peroneal tendon, posterior tibial tendon, tibialis anterior tendon issues
Reconstruction for Charcot-Marie Tooth disease
Foot, toe and below knee amputations
Revision foot or ankle surgeries
Nail ablation
Second opinions concerning foot or ankle surgery
Patient Stories
Insurance
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Credentials
Affiliations
Naples Comprehensive Healthcare system, Naples Florida
Certification
American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons
Awards
Brian A. McGovern, M.D. award for excellence in surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 2009 (Nominated)
Best of Boston; Boston's best docs, Boston Magazine, October, 2007.
John R. Carter and John T. Makley award for the outstanding graduating Orthopaedic resident, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, June 2001.
Education
Medical: State University New York and Buffalo, 1995
Internship: University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital, 1995
Residency: University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, 2001
Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery, Foot and Ankle, 2002
State Licensure
Languages
English
For My Patients
Publications by Dr. de Asla
Selected Journal Articles
For all publications, please see the PubMed listing.
Selected Books/Chapters
de Asla RJ. Biomechanics of the Foot and Ankle. In Loretta Chou, MD (ed.) Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Foot and Ankle 6. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, July 12, 2019.
de Asla RJ. Naviculocuneiform Arthrodesis. In Christopher P Chiodo and Jeremy T Smith (eds.) Fusions of the Foot and Ankle. Springer, December 2017.
de Asla RJ. Biomechanics of the Foot and Ankle. In Loretta Chou, MD (ed.) Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Foot and Ankle 5. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, September 30, 2014.
de Asla RJ, Johnson AH, Kwon J, Chiodo CP. Approach to Common Problems of the Foot and Ankle. In Allan H Goroll and Albert G Mulley (eds.) Primary Care Medicine: Office Evaluation and Management of the Adult Patient, 7th ed. Wolter Kluwer, 2014.
Smith J, de Asla RJ. Infections of the Foot and Ankle. In Selene G. Parekh, M.D. (ed.) Foot & Ankle Surgery. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2012
Bluman EM, de Asla RJ. Deltoid Ligament Reconstruction. In Mark Easley and Sam Wiesel (eds.) Operative Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011.
Thomas J, de Asla RJ. The Role of the Multidisciplanary Team Approach to Limb Salvage in Major Academic Healthcare Institutions. In Thomas Zgonis, DPM (ed) Surgical Reconstruction of the Foot and Ankle. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.
de Asla RJ, O'Malley M. Ankle Arthroscopy. In Christopher DiGiovanni, MD and Justin Greisberg, MD (eds.) Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics. Elsevier, Feb 2007.
de Asla RJ, Deland JT. Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Foot. In David B. Thordarson, M.D. (ed) Essentials of Orthopaedic Surgery: Foot and Ankle Surgery. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004.
Selected Presentations
Total Ankle Arthroplasty- A historical perspective. de Asla, RJ. Academic Exchanges, Shenyang 10th People's Hospital, Shenyang, China; June 17, 2019.
Common Foot Complaints. de Asla RJ. Naples Community Hospital Grand Rounds. 7th St North, Naples, FL, November 30, 2017.
The Adult Acquired Flatfoot. de Asla RJ. Best Doctors Global Grand Rounds. 100 Federal St, Fl 21, Boston, MA, November 26th, 2014.
Lisfranc Injuries: Case Presentations. de Asla RJ. New England Orthopaedic Society 2014 Fall Meeting. Omni Parker House Hotel, Boston, MA, November 22, 2014.
Lisfranc Injuries in the Athlete. de Asla RJ. New England Orthopaedic Society 2014 Spring Meeting. Jay Peak Resort, Jay, Vermont, June 7th, 2014.
Achilles Tendon Issues in Athletes. de Asla RJ. Sports Medicine Symposium 2012: Treating the Injured Athlete. Cambridge Health Alliance, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Sports. Mandarin Oriental, Boston, 776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116; November 6th, 2012.
Lisfranc Injuries. Orthopaedic grand rounds, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA. July 11, 2012.
What is going on biomechanically in a diseased ankle? de Asla RJ. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, specialty day. Mascone Center, San Francisco, CA; February 11, 2012.
Achilles Tendon Issues in Athletes. de Asla RJ. Sports Medicine Symposium 2010: Treating the Injured Athlete. Cambridge Health Alliance, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Sports. Mandarin Oriental, Boston, 776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116; November 4th, 2011.
Hallux Valgus. de Asla RJ. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, Resident Review Course. Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA; October 1st, 2011.
Research
Industry Relationships
Industry Relationships
HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.
As of January 13, 2024, Dr. de Asla reported no relationships with the healthcare industry.
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