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!
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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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