(ALLENTOWN, PA) – The Allentown Rescue Mission is proud to announce that Jose Loor, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist, has joined its volunteer team, providing free foot and ankle care to men
experiencing homelessness through the Mission’s in-house DeSales Free Medical Clinic. The invaluable work of both DeSales University and Dr. Loor provides treatment to men who otherwise may not seek care.
Dr. Loor earned a BA in Natural Science from Fordham University, an MBA from Adelphi University, an MHA from Cornell University, and his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from Touro University New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his podiatric surgical residency at Touro University/Metropolitan Hospital HHC Harlem and Lincoln Hospital HHC, followed by a fellowship in podiatric radiology and advanced imaging, and an AO orthopedic trauma preceptorship at NY Cornell Presbyterian Hospital.
Dr. Loor is married and a father of five (three sons and two daughters). He is a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve, serving with the Medical Support Unit 7202 (and previously the 4220th unit). He began his civilian career in 2009, opening a podiatry practice in New York and eventually expanding to multiple locations.
After experiencing burnout during the pandemic, Dr. Loor closed his offices and moved to Pennsylvania. A fellow parishioner at his church introduced him to the Allentown Rescue Mission. “I wanted to start working with people who needed me and then get back into the business sector,” Dr. Loor stated about his motivation to volunteer.
Dr. Loor has been volunteering in the DeSales Free Medical Clinic at the Allentown Rescue Mission since January 2026. The clinic, operated by DeSales University, focuses on the treatment of acute illness, prevention, and the management of chronic illnesses. Men often arrive at the Allentown Rescue Mission with foot trauma due to inadequate footwear, excessive walking, and medical conditions that affect the feet, making podiatry the most requested medical specialty.
Since volunteering at the Mission, Dr. Loor has begun subcontracting at local nursing homes and has restarted his private practice, DeLoor Podiatry, with a home office in Northampton, PA, and two offices in New York City.
Information provided to TVL by:
Stefanie Appel
