Gulf South Foot & Ankle is a podiatry practice serving the New Orleans area, with podiatrists and foot and ankle specialists at offices in Metairie, Covington and Prairieville. We treat heel pain, bunions, ingrown toenails, diabetic foot problems, sports injuries and other foot and ankle conditions.
Schedule Your ConsultationGulf South Foot & Ankle was founded by Dr. Leon Watkins, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. He has trained other podiatrists as a program director at Tulane and Ochsner and wrote a textbook on foot and ankle surgery.
Today, our six podiatrists care for patients across three offices. Their focus areas range from diabetic wound care and sports medicine to ankle surgery. Meet our doctors, or read more about our practice.
Bunions, ingrown toenails and plantar fasciitis are three of the conditions we treat.
A bunion is a bony bump at the base of the big toe that can make shoes painful and often gets worse over time. Treatment starts with options like wider shoes, padding and custom orthotics. Surgery is an option when pain keeps limiting your daily activities.
Bunion TreatmentAn ingrown toenail happens when the edge of the nail grows into the skin, causing pain, redness and sometimes infection. Treatment is usually a short in-office procedure to remove the ingrown edge. If you have diabetes or poor circulation, have it checked rather than treating it at home.
Ingrown Toenail TreatmentPlantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, and it often hurts most with your first steps in the morning. Most people improve with nonsurgical care such as stretching, supportive shoes and orthotics. For heel pain that doesn't improve, we offer other treatment options.
Plantar Fasciitis TreatmentWe also treat nail and skin conditions, Achilles and ankle pain, arthritis, sports injuries and fractures, children's foot problems and diabetic foot care.
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Whatever brings you in, your visit starts with an exam and a clear explanation of your options.
Patients across the region visit our Metairie location on the Southshore, our Covington office on the Northshore and the Prairieville office near Baton Rouge.
If you have a question before your first appointment, our frequently asked questions may already have the answer.
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