Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. One purpose of this website is to provide you with an extension of care. As you navigate through our website, you will find a wealth of information about different foot and ankle ailments and available treatment options.
We hope our website will help educate you and assist in finding the appropriate treatment program with the highest quality of care available that will bring you back to full, pain-free function as quickly as possible.At Gulf South Foot & Ankle, our doctors and staff take pride in maintaining a state-of-the-art facility that utilizes cutting edge technology in order to ensure our patients receive the best care possible.
We hope our website will help educate you and assist in finding the appropriate treatment program with the highest quality of care available that will bring you back to full, pain-free function as quickly as possible.At Gulf South Foot & Ankle, our doctors and staff take pride in maintaining a state-of-the-art facility that utilizes cutting edge technology in order to ensure our patients receive the best care possible.
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Gulf South Foot & Ankle, LLC is dedicated to providing the best possible podiatric care to our patients. We treat all foot and ankle related conditions including heel pain, bunions, hammertoes and ingrown toenails. In addition we are committed to educating our patients so that they can take care of their feet.
All of our doctors at Gulf South Foot & Ankle are board certified and professionally trained to diagnose and treat a full array of podiatric conditions. To help educate you, we have listed some of the more common foot and ankle conditions we treat. If you have further questions about any of these topics feel free to e-mail us a question or call our office directly at (504) 454-3004.
Insertional Achilles Tendinosis is inflammation of the Achilles tendon at its attachment to the heel bone. The Achilles tendon is very important, it is the largest and strongest tendon in the body and responsible for lifting the entire body weight with every step. Tendons carry a lot of weight. That also means when they get injured, you definitely feel their loss.
There are actually many effective treatments for foot arthritis without surgery being necessary. Conservative care is always our first option, and surgery is reserved as a "last resort" for eliminating pain. Shoe changes, pads, and orthotics are some of the most common remedies. They change the foot's support, helping reduce impacts on your lower limbs while absorbing shock.
At Gulf South Foot & Ankle we are dedicated to helping you with all your foot and ankle problems. Take I-10 East to Exit 226 Clearview Parkway South. Merge onto Clearview Pkwy. South. Stay in far right lane and turn onto Wabash St. (directly before the first signal light) and continue to Harvard Ave.
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Dana Y.
Apr 24, 2021
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Johnell Wortham
Nov 18, 2020
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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.
Tara Mackey
Dec 23, 2016
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All of the staff at Gulf South Foot and Ankle were very personable. From the front desk staff to the nurse to Dr Watkins, they all were friendly and accommodating. I didn't have to wait long for my appointment, yet was not rushed when it was my time. I was explained thoroughly my plan of treatment. I felt I made the right decision choosing them.
Elizabeth Pirtle
Oct 21, 2016
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I can not thank Gulf South Foot & Ankle, and the Harvard Surgery Center enough! I had a schwannoma tumor (a rare benign nerve tumor) . After visiting over 10 doctors and specialists I came to see Dr. Caplis. Up until then, no doctor would even offer to perform surgery to remove the tumor. With one visit from Dr. Caplis, he felt confident that he and Dr. Watkins could perform the surgery. With any surgery, there are always risks, but both Dr. Watkins and Dr. Caplis felt very confident that they could remove the tumor successfully. This tumor had caused 4+ years of chronic nerve pain, and because
