Dr. Randall Contento

Patient Rating:
(4.8 out of 5 based on 54 Ratings)
Gastonia
(4.9 out of 5 based on 245 Ratings)
251 Wilmot Dr
Gastonia, NC 28054
Phone: 704-861-0425
Fax: 704-861-0274

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Dr. Randall Contento was raised in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Elon University with a BS in biology. He received his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.

He completed a 4 year podiatric surgical residency at University of Pennsylvania Presbyterian Medical Center with comprehensive training in wound care, reconstructive forefoot, rearfoot and ankle surgery.  Dr. Contento has been in private practice since 2009 and joined Gaston Foot and Ankle Specialists in 2017.

Dr. Contento is a Fellow of the American College of Podiatric Surgeons.  He is Board Certified in Foot Surgery as well as Rearfoot and Ankle Reconstruction Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.  

He enjoys treating all foot and ankle problems.  Dr. Contento believes in educating his patients about conservative and surgical options so both him and his patient decide together the best plan of care.

Dr. Contento lives in Gastonia, North Carolina with his wife Natalie and 3 small children.  He is an active leader in Boy Scouts of America, enjoys spending time camping, hiking, fishing, golfing, and traveling with his family.

BOARD CERTIFICATION

Diplomat, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Board Certified, Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery

 

LECTURES AND PUBLICATIONS:

  • Guest Lecture:  Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association Annual State Conference.  “Surgical and Medical Management of Foot Infections“.  Columbus, OH,  June, 2016
  • Guest Lecture:  Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association Annual State Conference.  Charcot Update“.  Columbus, OH,  June, 2016
  • Guest Lecture:  Current Concepts in Foot and Ankle Surgery Symposium.  Acute Achilles Rupture & Repair”.  Columbus, OH,  February 2016
  • Guest Lecture:  Current Concepts in Foot and Ankle Surgery Symposium.  Interposition Arthroplasty for Hallux Rigidus”.  Columbus, OH, February 2016
  • Guest Lecture: Central Ohio Foot and Ankle Grand Rounds. “Hallux Rigidus: Fusion or Salvage”.  Westerville, OH, September 2014
  • Guest Lecture: Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Physical Therapy CME Course: “A Review of Foot and Ankle Anatomy and Pathology” (3.5 hrs).  Westerville, OH, June 2013
  • Guest Lecture: McConnell Hearth Health Center Diabetes Forum. “Diabetes and Your Feet”.  Columbus, OH, March 2013
  • Guest Lecture: Central Ohio Foot and Ankle Grand Rounds. “The Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Flatfoot”.  Westerville, OH, September 2012
  • Coauthor of “Plantar Fibromatosis” Chapter in McGlamry’s Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery Fourth Edition.  2012; Chapter 95: 1486-1496
  • Coauthor of “Instructional Technique Guide: Closed Reduction of the Supination-Eversion Stage IV (Weber Type B) Ankle Fracture.”  J Foot Ankle Surg. 2009 May-Jun;48(3):394-7
  • Guest Lecturer: Podiatry Institute & Penn Presbyterian Medical Center “Current Controversies and Complications in Foot and Ankle Surgery.”  “Current Conservative and Surgical Treatment of Plantar Fibromatosis.”   Philadelphia 2008

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
American Podiatric Medical Association
North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society

 

EDUCATION

Elon University: BS Biology
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA: DPM Degree

RESIDENCY

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

  1. Gastonia
    (4.9 out of 5 based on 245 Ratings)
    251 Wilmot Dr
    Gastonia, NC 28054
    Phone: 704-861-0425
    Fax: 704-861-0274

    Dr. Randall Contento's hours at Gastonia:
    Mon8:30am - 4:45pm
    Tue8:30am - 4:45pm
    Wed1:00pm - 4:45pm
    Thu8:30am - 4:45pm
    Fri8:30am - 4:45pm

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  • Cigna
  • Humana (Medicare PPO, Medicare PFFS, ChoiceCare PPO)
  • MedCost (NC)
  • Medicaid NC
  • Medicare SE Region (Palmetto)
  • Railroad Medicare
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  • VA Community Care Plan
  • United HealthCare

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  1. Very impressed with doctor and staff.

  2. Dr. Contento was professional and when I have the surgery , he will be my choice! ,

  3. He is fabulous!

  4. Good experience every time.

  5. Very professional

  6. GREAT DOCTOR!!! GREAT STAFF!!!

  7. I really appreciated Dr. Contento's time and explanation of my issue. Very pleased... hopefully, it will continue!

  8. Dr. Contento is awesome!!

  9. I couldn't have asked for better service. Everyone was super and Dr. Contento was excellent. He was easy to talk to and was genuinely interested in what I had to say and in helping with my problem. I could not have asked for better service. I appreciate him and all he's doing for me as well as other patients in the area. I hope he stays because he is awesome!

  10. Friendly and Profesional

  11. Staff at the front were friendly. The doctor answered all my questions and explained the problem.

  12. [Dr. Contento] seem to genuinely care.

  13. [Dr. Contento] did a thorough job, and I really appreciated the time he spent to explain why orthotic inserts would be beneficial and needed.