Gulf South Foot & Ankle, LLC

Gulf South Foot & Ankle, LLC 👣 Experts in Foot & Ankle Care
🥼 Board-Certified Podiatrists
📍 Serving the New Orleans, Northshore & Baton Rouge areas Any foot or ankle problem can be helped!

At Gulf South Foot & Ankle our doctors give comprehensive diagnoses and treatment plans for every patient.

🏃‍♀️ Common Running Injuries to Watch For 🏃‍♂️Running is one of the best ways to stay active, but repetitive impact and ...
04/16/2026

🏃‍♀️ Common Running Injuries to Watch For 🏃‍♂️

Running is one of the best ways to stay active, but repetitive impact and increased mileage can sometimes lead to injury. Knowing the early signs can help you prevent bigger problems down the road.

Here are some of the most common foot and ankle injuries we see in runners:

👣 Plantar Fasciitis – Heel pain, especially with the first steps in the morning
🦵 Achilles Tendonitis – Pain or tightness in the back of the ankle
🦶 Stress Fractures – Small cracks in the bone caused by repetitive impact
⚡ Peroneal Tendonitis – Pain along the outside of the ankle and foot
👟 Posterior Tibial Tendonitis – Pain along the inside of the ankle and arch
🔥 Metatarsalgia – Pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot

If you notice persistent pain, swelling, or discomfort during or after your runs, it’s best to get evaluated early to prevent further injury.

Our team at Gulf South Foot & Ankle helps runners stay healthy, recover faster, and keep logging miles safely. 👟💙

🏃‍♀️ Running Season Is Here in New Orleans! 🏃‍♂️With so many great races and running events happening around the New Orl...
04/15/2026

🏃‍♀️ Running Season Is Here in New Orleans! 🏃‍♂️

With so many great races and running events happening around the New Orleans area this season, now is the time to make sure your feet and ankles are ready for the mileage.

Increased training and race prep can lead to common issues like:
👣 Plantar fasciitis
🦵 Achilles tendonitis
⚡ Stress injuries
🦶 Blisters and nail problems

A few tips to keep you moving strong:
✔ Replace worn-out running shoes
✔ Stretch your calves and feet regularly
✔ Increase mileage gradually
✔ Don’t ignore early pain or discomfort

If something doesn’t feel right, it’s better to address it early so you can stay on track with your training goals.

Our doctors at Gulf South Foot & Ankle are here to help runners stay healthy, recover faster, and keep doing what they love.

Good luck to everyone training and racing this season! 👟👣

🏆 Best of Jefferson Parish Voting is Open! 🏆We’re honored to be nominated and would love your support! If our team at Gu...
04/08/2026

🏆 Best of Jefferson Parish Voting is Open! 🏆

We’re honored to be nominated and would love your support! If our team at Gulf South Foot & Ankle has helped keep you moving pain-free, we would truly appreciate your vote.

✅ How to vote:
1️⃣ Click the voting link: https://www.votejeffersonparish.com/
2️⃣ Go to Health & Beauty
3️⃣ Select Podiatry
4️⃣ Choose Gulf South Foot & Ankle

Every vote helps our Metairie office continue providing advanced foot and ankle care to our community.

💙 Thank you for trusting us with your care and supporting our team!

We had an absolute blast at our annual GSFA Easter competition! A big bunny-sized congratulations to Donna and Beth for ...
03/31/2026

We had an absolute blast at our annual GSFA Easter competition! A big bunny-sized congratulations to Donna and Beth for hopping away with the Big Bunnies 🐇🥕

And the Bunny Throw champions are… 🐰🎯
🥇 1st place: Gina with an amazing score of 310
🥈 2nd place: Michelle hopping close behind with 280
🥉 3rd place: A tie! Big cheers for Dr. Maria and Jackie, both scoring 270

Happy Easter! 🌸🐣

Today we celebrate the doctors behind the care 🩺At Gulf South Foot & Ankle, our mission is simple: help our patients mov...
03/30/2026

Today we celebrate the doctors behind the care 🩺

At Gulf South Foot & Ankle, our mission is simple: help our patients move better, feel better, and live without pain.

We’re grateful for the trust our patients place in us every day—it means everything. 💙

Happy Doctor’s Day!

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Heel pain is treatable, and you don’t have to push through it.At Gulf South Foot & Ankle, we create personalized plans t...
03/28/2026

Heel pain is treatable, and you don’t have to push through it.

At Gulf South Foot & Ankle, we create personalized plans that may include:
✔ Custom orthotics
✔ Advanced therapies
✔ MLS Laser for faster recovery
✔ Surgical options (if needed)

📞 Call today to get back on your feet—pain free.

Not all heel pain is inflammation—sometimes it’s nerve-related.Symptoms:⚡ Burning⚡ Tingling⚡ Radiating painTreatment opt...
03/28/2026

Not all heel pain is inflammation—sometimes it’s nerve-related.

Symptoms:
⚡ Burning
⚡ Tingling
⚡ Radiating pain

Treatment options:
✔ Addressing nerve irritation
✔ Orthotics
✔ Anti-inflammatory care
✔ MLS Laser to calm nerve inflammation

⏳ Final day to vote!If you’ve been meaning to vote for Best of St. Tammany, now is the time!✔ Click the link: https://ww...
03/27/2026

⏳ Final day to vote!

If you’ve been meaning to vote for Best of St. Tammany, now is the time!

✔ Click the link: https://www.votesttammany.com/
✔ Health & Beauty
✔ Podiatry -- Gulf South Foot & Ankle
✔ Doctors -- Dr. Robert Lagman, DPM

Your support means the world to our team and helps us continue serving the St. Tammany community. Thank you! 💙

If your heel pain:❗ Gets worse with activity❗ Feels deep or constant❗ Doesn’t improveIt could be a stress fracture.This ...
03/26/2026

If your heel pain:
❗ Gets worse with activity
❗ Feels deep or constant
❗ Doesn’t improve

It could be a stress fracture.

This requires proper diagnosis and imaging.

Treatment may include:
✔ Offloading / boot
✔ Rest
✔ Gradual return to activity

Don’t ignore persistent pain 🚨

Heel spurs are often blamed—but they’re not always the true cause of pain.They’re usually associated with plantar fascii...
03/25/2026

Heel spurs are often blamed—but they’re not always the true cause of pain.

They’re usually associated with plantar fasciitis and chronic strain.

Treatment focuses on:
✔ Reducing inflammation
✔ Supporting the foot
✔ Improving mechanics
✔ MLS Laser for pain relief

Treat the cause, not just the X-ray 👏

Address

2520 Harvard Avenue Fl 1
Metairie, LA
70001

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15044543004

Website

https://www.gulfsouthfootandankle.com/

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Dr. Leon Watkins is the founder of Gulf South Foot & Ankle and has been practicing for over 20 years. As the practice has grown, we have added a second location in Covington and an additional three podiatrists have joined our team. We take pride in the fact that all of our podiatrists are board certified and actively involved in staying current with new advancement in medicine and new technologies.