
Overview
Dr. Newswander born in Utah, began his studies as a pre-med student at Utah State University.After graduating, he pursued his interest podiatry at the California College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Newswander completed a residency at Carl T. Hayden VA Hospital in Phoenix and opened his own practice in 2003. His research has been featured in numerous medical publications, and in several presentations and lectures around the state.Dr. Newswander is actively involved with the training process and as a Surgical Attending Physician for the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center. He's also a preceptor for the Midwestern University Medical School and has received many certifications and awards.He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and Board Certified with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.He has received the Phoenix's Top Docs award and the Guardian Angel award from Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.Throughout his career, Dr. Newswander has served in various roles on many medical boards, including board president. Dr. Newswander has served as Chief of Surgery at Gilbert Hospital and Chief of Staff at both Gilbert and Florence Hospitals.I started my practice to create a safe, friendly place where I could help people get back up and running without pain or discomfort. My patients are my passion.
Mr. Newswander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athlete's Foot. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Hammer Toe, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease.
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Locations
5656 S Power Rd, Ste 124, Gilbert, AZ 85295
Foot And Ankle Clinics Of Arizona
Dr. Niemann serves as the Founder and Medical Director of Foot and Ankle Clinics of Arizona, PLC.Dr. Spencer Niemann began his career in Podiatric Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona in 2008. Dr. Niemann completed a three year medical and surgical residency training program at the Southern Arizona Veterans Health Care System in Tucson, Arizona. His residency included surgical training under the direction of many of Arizonas leading Podiatrists, and Foot and Ankle Orthopedists. He attended the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois where he was conferred the degree Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). He received a Bachelors of Science in Zoology from the University of Oklahoma.Dr. Niemann is currently Board Certified in both Foot Surgery, and Rearfoot and Reconstructive Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. Presently, he is serving as an Adjunct Attending, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, training Podiatry Residents. Doctor Niemann lectures to other Medical Professionals at St. Josephs Medical Center and Phoenix Childrens Hospital. Two years into practice, Dr. Niemann was named TOP Doctor 2010, by Phoenix Magazine, voted on by fellow physicians.Dr. Niemann treats some of the most challenging cases a Podiatrist can treat. He thrives on offering his patients the best conservative/ non-surgical options and or the surgical options needed to correct all foot deformities. His passion is focused on the surgical treatment of bunions, pediatric and adult flatfoot, chronic arthritic conditions, and chronic ankle pain, including sports-related injuries and trauma.Dr. Niemann is one of the few Podiatrists trained to perform Ankle Replacements for end-stage ankle arthritis. He is also trained in the Lower Extremity Nerve Decompression, a procedure that has offered thousands of patients suffering from neuropathy, relief from their pain.Dr. Niemann speaks fluent Spanish and enjoys this ability to communicate with his Spanish speaking patient. Mr. Niemann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athlete's Foot. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Fibromatosis.
Bellagio Foot & Ankle
Shannon Ganley is a Nurse Practitioner in Chandler, Arizona. Ms. Ganley has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athlete's Foot. Her top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, and Bunions.
Foot And Ankle Clinics Of Arizona
Dr. Lara Whitford is a podiatry specialist in Chandler, AZ and has been practicing for 4 years. She specializes in podiatry and podiatric foot & ankle surgery.Dr. Lara Whitford began her studies at Ithaca College where she received her Bachelor of the Arts in Biology. She continued her education at University at Buffalo and Roswell Park Cancer Institute where she participated in cancer research and received a Masters in Natural Science. She then finished her medical education at Midwestern University where she became a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. She recently completed her residency training in the forefoot and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, New York.Throughout her three years working at King County Hospital and SUNY Downstate Medical Center as a Resident and Chief Resident, she was exposed to a wide range of podiatric medical problems including diabetic foot care, amputations, ingrown nails, bunions, hammertoes, flat foot reconstruction, wound care, and foot and ankle fractures. She developed a deep respect for the under-served community that she treated in Brooklyn, which in turn motivated her to further her training by going on a medical mission trip to Guyana where she predominantly focused on pediatric clubfoot deformity.Dr. Whitford is driven to provide her patients with the best quality care based on their medical and surgical needs. She is dedicated to providing a comprehensive treatment and preventive care plan for her patients to manage and improve their medical conditions. She is delighted to have joined an established podiatric practice group so that she may continue to learn and flourish in her career. Ms. Whitford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athlete's Foot. Her top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, Athlete's Foot, and Ingrown Toenail.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Hammer ToeMr. Newswander isDistinguished. Learn about Hammer Toe.
- TendinitisMr. Newswander isDistinguished. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Advanced
- BunionsMr. Newswander isAdvanced. Learn about Bunions.
- Corns and CallusesMr. Newswander isAdvanced. Learn about Corns and Calluses.
- FibromatosisMr. Newswander isAdvanced. Learn about Fibromatosis.
- Flat FeetMr. Newswander isAdvanced. Learn about Flat Feet.
- Fungal Nail InfectionMr. Newswander isAdvanced. Learn about Fungal Nail Infection.
- Ingrown ToenailMr. Newswander isAdvanced. Learn about Ingrown Toenail.
- Experienced
- Athlete's FootMr. Newswander isExperienced. Learn about Athlete's Foot.
- Caffey DiseaseMr. Newswander isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Foot DropMr. Newswander isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- High ArchMr. Newswander isExperienced. Learn about High Arch.
- Morton NeuromaMr. Newswander isExperienced. Learn about Morton Neuroma.
- Tarsal Tunnel SyndromeMr. Newswander isExperienced. Learn about Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.

