Dr. Lara Whitford
Overview
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.
Dr. Whitford is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, Athlete's Foot, and Ingrown Toenail.
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Locations
1831 E Queen Creek Rd, Chandler, AZ 85286
1780 E Florence Blvd Ste 102, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
21300 N John Wayne Pkwy Ste 115, Maricopa, AZ 85139
1501 N Gilbert Rd Ste 207, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Foot And Ankle Clinics Of Arizona Plc
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. Dr. Niemann is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis.
Ocotillo Foot And Ankle Centers
Vanousheh Ghandhari is a Podiatric Surgeon in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Ghandhari is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Morton Neuroma, Tendinitis, Hammer Toe, and Achilles Tendon Rupture. Dr. Ghandhari is currently accepting new patients.
OrthoArizona
Dr. Lewis Freed specializes in foot and ankle arthroscopy, foot and ankle reconstruction, limb salvage and minimal invasive tendon repair. His practice is located in Mesa, Arizona. He received his doctorate in podiatric medicine from Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. He did his residency in Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery, Foot & Ankle Trauma, Diabetic and Insensitive Limbs and Pediatric Foot Disorders. Dr. Freed is a board certified Foot and Ankle Surgery Diplomate by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.Dr. Freed helps people of all ages over come their foot pain and realize their physical goals. Dr. Freed is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, Tendinitis, Fasciotomy, and Tenotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lara Whitford
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lara Whitford?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lara Whitford by calling their office at 480-917-2300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lara Whitford a top-rated expert for Corns and Calluses?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lara Whitford is classified as an Advanced expert for Corns and Calluses, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Lara Whitford specialize in?
While Dr. Lara Whitford is a Podiatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, and Athlete's Foot. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Podiatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Lara Whitford accept my insurance?
Dr. Lara Whitford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 480-917-2300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Corns and CallusesDr. Whitford isAdvanced. Learn about Corns and Calluses.
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- Athlete's FootDr. Whitford isExperienced. Learn about Athlete's Foot.
- FibromatosisDr. Whitford isExperienced. Learn about Fibromatosis.
- Fungal Nail InfectionDr. Whitford isExperienced. Learn about Fungal Nail Infection.
- Ingrown ToenailDr. Whitford isExperienced. Learn about Ingrown Toenail.
- Ledderhose DiseaseDr. Whitford isExperienced. Learn about Ledderhose Disease.
- Plantar FasciitisDr. Whitford isExperienced. Learn about Plantar Fasciitis.