Lara Whitford, DPM, AACFAS

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Philosophy

Dr. Whitford is driven to provide her patients with the best quality care based on their medical and surgical needs. She is dedicated to providing a comprehensive treatment and preventive care plan with her patients to manage and improve their medical conditions.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, Biology – Ithaca College, NY
  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine – Midwestern University, Arizona

Training

Three-year surgical training in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery; SUNY Downstate Medical Center.

Emphasis

Wound care as well as training in all areas of forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive surgery including bunions & diabetic limb salvage.

 

 

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
  • Chandler Regional Medical Center
  • Banner Desert Medical Center
  • Banner Casa Grande, Arizona General Hospital
  • Arizona Specialty Hospital

Qualification

  • Board qualified by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Hobbies

  • Hiking.
  • Spending time with her family.
  • Enjoys a healthy outdoor lifestyle!

Call Us for an Appointment

P: (480) 917-2300
F: (480) 917-5400

Philosophy

Dr Leber, native to Arizona, believes the quality patient care involves clear communication while offering consistent and research-based treatment that includes exhaustive conservative care and surgical options when necessary.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science – Brigham Young University, Utah
  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine- Western University of Health Science, CA
  • Medical missions to Guatemala and Nicaragua

Training

  • Podiatric Medical and Surgical Residency- VA
  • Health System-Albuquerque NM
  • Chief Resident Kaiser Permanente Sacramento CA

Hospital Affiliations

  • Chandler Regional Medical Center
  • Arizona Specialty Hospital
  • Banner Desert Medical Center
  • Tempe St Lukes

Emphasis

Extensive training in trauma, rear foot and ankle reconstruction, arthroscopic techniques, biomechanical and structural deformities, congenital deformities and diabetic care.

Hobbies

  • Spending time with his wife and 5 children
  • Wakeboarding
  • Playing Guitar
  • Exercising

Languages

  • English (Native)
  • Spanish (fluent)

     

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