Welcome to Tri-County Foot & Ankle
Our Doctors
Taking care of our patients is our first priority. Many patients seek help because of pain that is restricting their activity. The goal of treatment is to get the patient back to that activity, pain-free, as soon as possible. Our doctors spend time educating patients on the causes of their foot and ankle conditions and discussing how to prevent further injury. Our doctors also firmly believe that surgery should be the last option and that conservative measures should be exhausted first.
In addition to the bios of our doctors below, we invite you to also visit our YouTube channel to hear from them with answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about foot and ankle care.
Dr. Johnny Wu, DPM
Dr. Johnny Wu, DPM was born and raised in Riverview, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. Dr. Wu went on to earn his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine in 1997 from William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. After completing his residency program at Columbus Hospital in 1999, Dr. Wu started his own practice in Bartlett, Illinois.
In addition to spending time with his wife and three daughters outside of the office, Dr. Wu enjoys playing golf and softball. He also enjoys following his favorite sports teams including the Michigan Wolverines and any Detroit sports teams (yes, even the Lions).
Dr. Wu is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Wu is also double board-certified as a Diplomate with both The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and The American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry – Primary Podiatric Medicine. He is affiliated with the American Podiatric Medical Association as well as the Florida Podiatric Medical Association.
“Practicing in The Villages® has been an interesting experience. It is a melting pot of many cultures, ages, activity levels, and backgrounds and I have met people from all walks of life all with different and interesting stories.”
– Dr. Wu
Dr. Ivelisse Rosa, DPM
Dr. Ivelisse Rosa, DPM was born and raised in New York, New York. She graduated from Wagner College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2000. Dr. Rosa went on to earn her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine in 2004. She then completed her Podiatric Residency Program at Cabrini Medical Center in New York, New York. After residency, Dr. Rosa practiced in Toms River, New Jersey where she practiced for four years prior to relocating to The Villages®, Florida in fall of 2010.
Outside of the office, Dr. Rosa enjoys reading, as well as, watching and playing baseball. As a loyal New Yorker, Dr. Rosa’s favorite sports teams include the New York Yankees as well as the New York Jets.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Rosa is board-certified as a Diplomate with The American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry – Primary Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Rosa is also affiliated with the American Podiatric Medical Association as well as the Florida Podiatric Medical Association.
“With the growing population filled with a multitude of different culture, ethnicities, and age groups – many of whom are active and want to stay that way – practicing in The Villages® has been exciting.”
– Dr. Rosa
Dr. Daniel Wassell, DPM
Dr. Daniel Wassell, DPM was born and raised in Springfield, Illinois. He graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Health Sciences in 2007. Dr. Wassell went on to earn his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine in 2011 from the California School of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Wassell completed his residency program at the New Mexico Veteran Affair Healthcare System, as well as, one year with the affiliate Kaiser Permanente Hospital located in Sacramento, California.
Outside of the office, Dr. Wassell enjoys fishing, boating, golfing, wakeboarding, skiing, and tennis. As an avid sports fan, Dr. Wassell enjoys following his favorite teams – the Purdue Boilermakers and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Dr. Wassell is board-certified as a Diplomate with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Wassell is affiliated with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Podiatric Medical Association, as well as, the Florida Podiatric Medical Association.
Dr. Michael Warshaw, DPM
Dr. Michael Warshaw, DPM was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Herbert H. Lehman College with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology in 1973. Dr. Warshaw went on to earn his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine in 1977 from the Ohio School of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Warshaw completed his residency program at the Coney Island Hospital located in New York City, New York.
Outside of the office, Dr. Warshaw enjoys spending time with his wife and their two Labrador retrievers. Dr. Warshaw is an active public speaker lecturing nationally on the topics of legal and proper billing and coding. Additionally, Dr. Warshaw serves as an expert witness at both the federal and state levels.
Throughout his years of practice, Dr. Warshaw was certified in foot orthopedics by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Currently, Dr. Warshaw is affiliated with both the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Florida Podiatric Medical Association. Additionally, Dr. Warshaw is a Diplomate with The American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry – Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Dr. Caitlin Dietrich, DPM
Dr. Caitlin Dietrich, DPM was raised in Springfield, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Washington College with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 2009. Dr. Dietrich went on to earn her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine in 2015 from Temple University – School of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Dietrich completed her residency program at the Phoenixville Hospital of Tower Health in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
Outside of spending time with her husband, two children and their two dogs, Ripka & Artois, Dr. Dietrich enjoys restoring furniture, paddle boarding, running, and traveling. As a loyal Philadelphia fan, Dr. Dietrich enjoys watching her favorite teams including the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, and 76ers during their respective seasons.
Dr. Dietrich is board-certified with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in Forefoot and Rearfoot Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Dietrich is affiliated with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Florida Podiatric Medical Association.
Tri-County Foot & Ankle in The Villages®, Florida is dedicated to giving our patients the ability and education to have the highest quality of life possible. We provide our patients with the best podiatric care in the Tri-County area. Our mission is to serve our patients, community, and each other with love, respect, and purpose; exceeding expectations and promoting change.