All Specialties
Ochsner podiatrists specialize in the diagnosis and care for common to complex problems of the skin, muscles, ligaments, nerves and bones of the foot and ankle. Foot and ankle problems are among the most common health disorders that almost everyone will experience in their lifetime. While some foot disorders are inherited, some stem from a lifetime of abuse and neglect.
Why Choose an Ochsner Podiatrist?
At Ochsner Health, we’re leaders in technology, using top of the line equipment to give our patients better outcomes. Our board-certified podiatrists are focused on the care, diagnosis and treatment of the foot and ankle for patients of all ages. We are committed to enhancing the health and well-being for those with foot disorders. Our podiatrists work with a team of physicians trained in many areas to determine the most suitable treatment for your individual needs. With the most advanced technology in foot and ankle care, our team works alongside fellowship-trained specialists so you can receive comprehensive care in one place.
The podiatric services offered at Ochsner Health provide a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary approach to surgical and medical care in all aspects of podiatry. This includes minimally invasive technologies in foot and ankle management, stem cell injections and 3D imaging.
Schedule an Appointment
To schedule an appointment, please call 1-866-624-7637.
If you’d like to schedule an appointment in Baton Rouge, call our office at 225-761-5200.
We offer same-day and next-day appointments. We also offer virtual visits. If you are a new patient, your first virtual appointment is at the discretion of the provider. Learn more about virtual visits, here.
You may also schedule online through the MyOchsner patient portal. This allows you to conveniently schedule your next appointment yourself.
Ochsner provides compassionate expertise for every foot and ankle condition. We offer a range of treatment options to help alleviate the pain. From common conditions such as ingrown toenails, bunions or warts to complex conditions that require surgery.
Conditions include:
- Benign bone tumors
- Benign soft tissue tumors, benign tumors and masses of the foot
- Blisters
- Brachymetatarsia
- Broken bones
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Calluses
- Chronic ankle pain
- Clawtoes
- Corns
- Cysts
- Diabetic foot problems
- Diabetic foot ulceration
- Flatfoot
- Foot and ankle fractures
- Foot and ankle disease
- Foot trauma
- Fractures
- Frostbite
- Fungal infections
- Gout
- Hammertoes
- Heel injuries
- Heel spurs
- Ingrown toenails
- Mallet toes
- Metatarsalgia
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Mycotic nails
- Neurapraxia
- Neuromas
- Onychomycosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteomyelitis
- Pediatric foot and ankle problems
- Plantar fasciitis
- Plantar fibromatosis
- Posterior tibial tendonitis/dysfunction
- Pseudogout
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Running injuries
- Shin splints
- Sports injuries
- Sprains
- Stress fractures
- Tendonitis
- Turf toe
- Warts
Our treatment options range from conservative to surgical, including minimally invasive surgical options, to help alleviate the pain. Our treatments and procedures include:
- Achilles’ tendonitis
- Ankle joint arthroscopy
- Ankle pathology
- Arthrodesis
- Ankle fracture or sprains
- Bunion and hammertoe pain
- Conservative treatments of the foot
- Diabetic foot care
- Diabetic foot screening
- Diabetic foot ulcer evaluation
- Fracture care
- Foot pain
- Fungus nails and skin
- Heel pain
- Ingrown toenails
- Joint capsulitis
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Musculoskeletal foot pathology
- Neuroma
- Plantar wart treatment
- Sports medicine
- Tenosynovitis
Ochsner Offers a Range of Treatment Options for Patients with Persistent Ankle Pain
Chronic ankle pain is a common complaint that is oftentimes overlooked. However, thousands suffer from ankle pain related to prior injuries or even arthritis. This pain can limit mobility. The most common cause of ankle pain is arthritis, which can present with the following symptoms in the joint:
- Pain or tenderness
- Stiffness/limited range of motion
- Swelling
- Difficulty walking
