Dr. Zappa graduated from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in June 1966, and has practiced podiatric medicine and surgery for over 40 years. He was board certified in foot surgery in 1976 and began to plan a new office on the near west side. The Taylor Street office was opened in 1977 at 1345 West Taylor Street, followed by a move to 1158 West Taylor Street, then finally ending in the present location at 1226 West Taylor Street.
Dr. Zappa serves as the Section Chief of Podiatry/President of the Medical Staff at Saint Anthony Hospital. He is also on staff at multiple free standing surgery centers in the city and suburbs.
Dr. Zappa entered the academic arena, teaching residents, in 1984. He is the former program director for the Saint Joseph Hospital/Chicago Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency-RRA Residency Program at 2900 North Lake Shore Drive.