by Dr. Leon Watkins | Aug 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Summer heat can be all around brutal. As you might have encountered here in the Gulf South, you can find yourself drenched in sweat within a matter of minutes of stepping outside. But, did you know this can lead to some pretty serious foot problems? Toenail fungus,...
by Dr. Leon Watkins | Jul 11, 2019 | Blog Archives
Now that summer is here it’s time to break out the summer shoes! Sandals and flip-flops are popular summer staples, however, they can cause issues that impact your foot health. Don’t worry, there are precautions that you can take to ensure that you, and your feet,...
by Dr. Leon Watkins | Apr 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Gulf South Foot and Ankle welcomes Dr. Robert Lagman to the Covington office. As of April 1, 2019, Dr. Lagman’s former practice, Lagman Foot & Ankle, will join the GSFA family.Dr. Robert Lagman of Lagman Foot and Ankle joins Gulf South Foot and Ankle Covington...
by Dr. Leon Watkins | Mar 7, 2019 | Blog Archives
Foot pain can come in many forms and one of the main types I see and treat are painful big toe deformities called, Bunions. A bunion is a medical condition where the great toe tends to lean over towards the second digit creating and imbalance to the bone structure...
by Dr. Leon Watkins | Feb 12, 2019 | Blog Archives
Neuromas – how closed-toe shoes can cause this condition and what to do about it.In cold weather, you’re likely putting away the flip flops and wearing more closed-toe shoes. Closed-toe shoes that are narrow or have a pointed toe box style can cause a...