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Your Trusted Podiatry Specialists in Louisiana
Gulf South Foot & Ankle has established itself as a trusted provider of comprehensive podiatric care across Louisiana. Our team of board-certified podiatrists combines advanced medical training with personalized treatment approaches to address a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. With three convenient locations in Metairie, Covington, and Prairieville, we serve patients seeking relief from chronic pain, sports injuries, and structural deformities. Our practice emphasizes patient education alongside treatment, ensuring individuals understand their conditions and care options.Through consistent hours of operation and a commitment to timely appointments, we prioritize accessibility for all patients. Our clinical expertise spans conservative therapies and surgical interventions, with specialized focus areas including bunion correction, plantar fasciitis management, and ingrown toenail treatment. By maintaining modern facilities equipped with diagnostic tools and treatment technologies, we deliver efficient care that adapts to evolving patient needs while maintaining compassionate service standards.
Services
Bunion Treatment
Plantar Fasciitis Care
Ingrown Toenail Removal
Foot Pain Management
Ankle Injury Treatment
Highlights and features
- Board-certified podiatrists with advanced training in foot and ankle care
- Three convenient Louisiana locations with same-day appointment availability
- Comprehensive treatment options from conservative therapies to minimally invasive surgery
- Personalized care plans tailored to individual patient needs and lifestyles
- Specialized expertise in treating chronic conditions like plantar fasciitis and bunions
What people say
Kind and helpful staff
Quick appointments available
Lasting pain relief
Professional environment
Excellent doctor-patient communication
Services
Bunion Treatment
Our bunion treatment program addresses both conservative management and surgical correction for progressive foot deformities. We utilize custom orthotics, footwear modification, and minimally invasive surgical techniques to realign joints and relieve chronic pain. Patients receive personalized treatment plans that consider their activity levels and long-term mobility goals while preventing secondary complications like hammertoes.
Plantar Fasciitis Care
Specialized plantar fasciitis management combines diagnostic imaging with targeted therapies to address inflammation of the foot's connective tissue. Our approach includes anti-inflammatory treatments, gait analysis, and customized stretching programs to resolve morning heel pain and prevent compensatory injuries in knees and hips through comprehensive biomechanical assessment.
Ingrown Toenail Removal
We provide both temporary relief and permanent solutions for ingrown toenails through partial nail avulsions and matrixectomies. Our treatments address acute infections while preventing recurrence through footwear guidance and nail growth modification techniques that eliminate the need for repeated emergency care.
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Our sports medicine specialists treat athletic injuries ranging from stress fractures to turf toe using advanced imaging and functional rehabilitation protocols. We develop return-to-play timelines with customized bracing and activity modification plans that maintain athletes' mobility while ensuring complete tissue healing.
Diabetic Foot Care
Comprehensive diabetic foot care includes regular screenings for neuropathy and circulation issues alongside preventive treatments for calluses and ulcers. Our team provides specialized wound care and footwear recommendations to reduce amputation risks while maintaining patients' independence and quality of life.
Questions
What foot conditions do you treat?
We treat all common foot and ankle conditions including bunions, plantar fasciitis, ingrown toenails, heel pain, sports injuries, and diabetic foot complications through both conservative and surgical methods.
Do you offer same-day appointments?
Yes, we provide urgent care appointments for acute foot injuries and infections with immediate evaluation by our board-certified podiatrists at all three Louisiana locations.
Are your doctors board-certified?
All our podiatrists maintain board certification in foot and ankle surgery with continuing education in the latest treatment techniques and diagnostic technologies.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We participate with most major insurance providers and offer verification services to confirm coverage details before your appointment.
Do you perform foot surgery?
Yes, we offer both traditional and minimally invasive surgical procedures for bunion correction, tendon repairs, and chronic pain management with pre-operative counseling about recovery timelines.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Schedule through our online portal, by phone at (504) 508-5100, or via email contact form with options for same-day urgent care or routine check-ups.
Reviews (6)
Dana Y.
Apr 24, 2021
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Friendly staff. Clean facility. Md knowledgeable & very personable. BUT check your explanation of benefits when you get it from your insurance company. I went multiple times for steroid injections in my foot and they coded & billed my insurance for surgeries. Have NEVER had a foot surgery!!
Johnell Wortham
Nov 18, 2020
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I had my Achilles tendon repaired by Dr. Watkins and Ive gotta say he is the best around. Im very satisfied with my results of my surgery Dr Watkins. I play sports and Im just as confident in my foot now as I was before.
Mar Mar
Nov 20, 2019
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Extremely pleased with the professionalism of the entire staff. Dr. Willis successfully relieved my anxiety by thoroughly explaining the procedure I was to undergo. He was very supportive during the post op period, and most importantly, the procedure was successfully done and I'm pain free! Thank you all for being so nice!
Robert Lagman
Nov 14, 2019
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Best group of podiatrists. Convenient locations in metairie and Covington. Very friendly staff and easy to get appointments. All the doctors take their time and really care about their patients. The offices also have cutting edge technology, state of the art equipment, and offer latest treatments for a variety of conditions. Highly recommend this fantastic group of doctors!
Karen Hoover
Sep 26, 2018
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Covington, LA office. The staff is very courteous and helpful. Dr. Charles Caplis is the most professional and knowledgeable podiatrist I have seen over my 20+ years of dealing with intermittent plantar fasciitis. He offered options for treatment and I chose aggressive treatment. In the last month my foot is much improved after following his plan (two injections, twice daily exercises and icing, night splint, and correct footwear choices). He had a detailed list of footwear for all kinds of activities and for my specific foot structure. If this treatment plan doesn't completely cure the problem
Jeffrey Gregson Dds
Feb 03, 2018
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My heels have always bothered me after being on my feet for too long. The staff was very friendly, courteous and informative from the front to the back. I was able to be seen on a Saturday so I didn't have to change my hectic patient schedule. Dr. Watkins and Katie took great care of me getting my orthotics made in just a few weeks before a trip to Disney with my family. They saved me a lot of pain and discomfort for that week. I highly recommend Dr. Watkins and Dr. Markiewicz as they are excellent physicians and truly care about each and every patient.
