Susan Girardo, DPM

Dr. Susan C. Girardo received her Doctorate degree in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery from William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, Illinois. A Chicago native, she completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago in Cellular Biology. After receiving her doctorate, she went on to complete her residency training in surgical treatment of the foot and ankle at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Girardo accepted a staff position at Ochsner following the completion of her residency training in 2019. Dr. Girardo's expertise is in diabetic wound care, limb salvage, and foot and ankle surgery. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, exercising, and spending time with family and friends.

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Medical Education

Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Field of Study: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Residency

Ochsner Health System
Field of Study: Podiatric

American Board of Podiatric Medicine

January 2023

Very happy with how I was treated.

I love my podiatrist she truly was concerned and made me feel like I was talking with a trustworthy friend

December 2022

Dr. Gerardo is a wonderful physician. She explains everything before she does it and has treated me successfully for the past year. My toenail has grown back almost fully and the fungus is completely gone. I had fought with this for years before seeing Dr. Gerardo, she is exceptional!!!!

From minute one to the end of my visit, Dr. Girardo was exceptional. Very thorough & professional approach.

I was very impressed with Dr. Susan Girardo's concern about why I was there to see her.

Fine

November 2022

I simply love Dr. Girardo and her staff.

I love Dr. Girardo. She cares about me and is always concerned about what is best for me. We discuss the treatment plan and make decisions together. She is a gifted physician and a true asset to your hospital. May God continue to use her to be a blessing to her patients and prosper her for her faithfulness to serve others. She is a keeper!

She was exceptional in explaining the pro seizure and concerned to make sure I was comfortable with our decision.

Excellent doctor

October 2022

Recommended dr Girardo to someone yesterday.

Extremely impressed. Dr. Has already been recommended.

September 2022

Very professional and kind

She takes her time, asks if you have any questions, and is a good listener. She provides excellent care and includes me in the treatment plan for my feet. The Ochsner Health Care system should be proud to have her as one of their providers. Dr. Girardo is a true blessing to all the patients she cares for on a daily bases.

Awesome

Very good

August 2022

Dr. Girardo is excellent.

Doc was excellent.

July 2022

Great

I had a great visit, the dr and nurse were completely engaged about my health.

Great.

June 2022

The Dr.was very pleasant, concerned,and gentle.

It was thorough.

April 2022

Dr. Girardo is so friendly. We had a great conversation. Her bedside manner is so easy she is concerned with the type of care for your feet. A joy to have her as my podiatrist.

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Thank you so much for this five-star review! We are thrilled to see we provided you with top-notch care.

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Susan Girardo is a excellent doctor, very confident and very comfortable talk with her. The most important thing for her is to give you the immediate necessarily care and attention.

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We're all about great people and exceptional service. We will let our team know about your wonderful feedback. We appreciate the review and we hope you continue to heal and get back to what you love.

I am a 74 year old male with both heart and diabetes. Dr Girardo has taken to cutting my toe nail and trimming the callous that have grown since my last visit which is every 90 days. My feet actually feel better after each visit. I am very happy with Dr Gerardo.

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It's good to hear about your positive experience with us. We work hard to make sure our patients receive the best quality of care. Thank you for choosing us!

Dr. Girardo was very helpful with my foot problem.

Doc was attentive, informative and took care of my problems quickly.

Our Response:
Our team is always ready to provide excellent service, and compassionate care. They will appreciate your kind words. We wish you all the best!

Dr Susan is very nice, gentle and caring I’m very happy to have her as my Dr

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We're happy that we were able to provide good care and customer service for our patients. We wish you all the best!

Dr. Girardo was very kind and thorough in my first visit with her. She took time to review my situation and make suggestions on how I could get relief from my problems. She was going to further consult with my surgeon, who referred me to her. All in all, I was very pleased with my visit with her.

Our Response:
Thank you for your kind words. Our staff's knowledge, compassion, and expertise are what make us a trusted healthcare provider. Have a great day!

Doctor Girardo was very personable and professional. She is a wonderful doctor. She has been treating me for for almost a year and and my toe is getting better all the time.

Our Response:
Thank you for your feedback. We're always happy to hear that we've provided an exceptional experience for our patients. We wish you all the best!

Dr Girardo beside manner is unmatched. She is very caring and sympathetic. Highly recommend.

Our Response:
We appreciate your kind words. Compassion and empathy are the cornerstones of our patient-client relationships. Thank you for the kind review.

Everything went very well. All participants with my care met my expectations.

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So glad to hear that you had a positive experience with us! Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

Doctor was very thorough and helpful.

April 2023

The service was great no long wait time. Doctor answer all my questions. Would tell anyone about them.

Our Response:
Thank you for your review. We always aim to provide efficient and quality care for our patients. We wish you all the best!

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