Laurel Podiatry Associates

Laurel Podiatry Associates Dr. Shawn P. Echard, podiatrist in Greensburg, PA, and the surrounding area, provides comprehensive foot and ankle medical and surgical treatments.

Turf toe is a sprain of the joint located at the base of the big toe, often caused by forcefully bending the toe upward....
07/29/2025

Turf toe is a sprain of the joint located at the base of the big toe, often caused by forcefully bending the toe upward. Turf toe can result from repeated stress or a sudden movement during sports or other activities that place excess pressure on the front of the foot. Symptoms of turf toe include p...

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Corns on the feet are thick, hardened areas of skin that develop from repeated pressure or friction, often on the toes o...
07/02/2025

Corns on the feet are thick, hardened areas of skin that develop from repeated pressure or friction, often on the toes or soles. They are caused by wearing ill-fitting shoes, abnormal gait, or prolonged standing. Symptoms include a rough, raised bump surrounded by inflamed skin and tenderness when p...

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Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet, often between the toes. There are three main typ...
06/30/2025

Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet, often between the toes. There are three main types of athlete's foot infections. Interdigital occurs between the toes, moccasin forms on the soles and sides of the feet, and vesicular includes blister-like lesions. Athle...

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Diabetic patients are at a greater risk for foot problems from two common complications. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy ...
06/29/2025

Diabetic patients are at a greater risk for foot problems from two common complications. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy causes nerve damage that can reduce feeling in the feet, making it hard to detect injuries. Peripheral artery disease affects circulation by narrowing the arteries, which limits bl...

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Itchy feet can be more than just a nuisance, they may signal an underlying condition, like a fungal infection, athlete’s...
06/28/2025

Itchy feet can be more than just a nuisance, they may signal an underlying condition, like a fungal infection, athlete’s foot, or even diabetes. Athlete’s foot is one of the most common causes and results from a fungal infection that thrives in warm, damp environments like shoes or locker rooms. It...

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235 Humphrey Road , Suite #4
Greensburg, PA
15601

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 2pm

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Shawn P. Echard, DPM, provides first-class foot and ankle health care for patients in Greensburg, Somerset, Mount Pleasant and Shadyside, PA. At Laurel Podiatry Associates, we specialize in diabetic foot care, advanced technology pain relief and foot and ankle surgical solutions. Dr. Echard, board-certified podiatrist and surgeon, and his professional team provide expert treatments for heel pain and plantar fasciitis; fungal and ingrown toenail; arthritis; tendonitis; deformities such as bunions, hammertoe, clawtoe, and clubfoot; all types of injuries including sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations and sports injuries; skin problems ranging from athlete’s foot, corns and calluses to skin cancer; neuromas. At Laurel Podiatry Associates, we specialize in foot care for patients with diabetes including foot screens, diabetic shoes and custom-made orthotic inserts. Because peripheral neuropathy or nerve damage so often accompanies diabetes, we offer advanced technology to diagnose and treat this issue. Our painless laser treatment can resolve the pain of neuropathy as well as other foot and ankle problems such as injuries, degenerative joints, overuse and general foot pain. For your convenience, we have four offices in the greater east-Pittsburgh area with office hours every weekday. Many minor surgical procedures are handled under local anesthesia right in our offices. Call us for an appointment or contact us via our website. We accept Medicare and most insurance plans.