Dr. Justin Colanese is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Colanese completed his undergraduate studies at Earlham College in Richmond, followed by earning his medical degree at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis.
Dr. Justin Colanese is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Colanese completed his undergraduate studies at Earlham College in Richmond, followed by earning his medical degree at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis.
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Dr. Colanese was very nice; he took time to answer questions and examine injured area.
(3 months ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Colanese is professional and personable and gives his patient the utmost attention to their problem. He listens, cares & decides action needs.
(3 months ago)
Feb-2026
Don't wait to see him, run, walk, or crawl if you have to. You will be up in no time. Mobility is his goal. Professional, courteous, and a good listener.
(3 months ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Cola
(3 months ago)
Feb-2026
I'd definitely see him again. He's kind and gentle and he listens to you..
(3 months ago)
Jan-2026
Easy to talk to and very profesional .
(3 months ago)
Jan-2026
Awesome and extremely helpful
(3 months ago)
Jan-2026
Awesome Dr, always friendly and has a great bedside manner. Explains everything, including options, thoroughly. He takes his time with his patients.
(4 months ago)
Jan-2026
Great bedside manor and provider of education.
(4 months ago)
Jan-2026
Takes his time to listen and explains the next steps
Dr. Justin Colanese is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Colanese joined Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute in 2019 and provides surgical and nonsurgical care to patients with conditions and injuries of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity.
In his practice, Dr. Colanese tailors every treatment to what is the most effective and practical for a given patient in a given situation. Using the latest methods and techniques, his expertise includes total ankle replacement and fusion, total and partial knee replacement, total hip replacement, fracture fixation, foot deformity correction, tendon and ligament reconstruction, and arthroscopy. He also offers nonoperative fracture care, joint injections, bracing, and orthotics as well as shock wave therapy.
An Indiana native, Dr. Colanese completed his undergraduate studies at Earlham College in Richmond, followed by earning his medical degree at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. In Missouri, Dr. Colanese completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and his advanced foot and ankle surgery fellowship at Washington University Physicians in St. Louis.
When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Colanese spends his spare time with his wife and two young boys. He also enjoys reading, golf, exercise, and regularly attending Immanuel United Reformed Church in DeMotte.
Dr. Colanese was very nice; he took time to answer questions and examine injured area.
Dr. Colanese is professional and personable and gives his patient the utmost attention to their problem. He listens, cares & decides action needs.
Don't wait to see him, run, walk, or crawl if you have to. You will be up in no time. Mobility is his goal. Professional, courteous, and a good listener.
Dr. Cola
I'd definitely see him again. He's kind and gentle and he listens to you..
Easy to talk to and very profesional .
Awesome and extremely helpful
Awesome Dr, always friendly and has a great bedside manner. Explains everything, including options, thoroughly. He takes his time with his patients.
Great bedside manor and provider of education.
Takes his time to listen and explains the next steps