Gulf South Foot & Ankle, LLC

Gulf South Foot & Ankle, LLC Podiatrists serving the Greater New Orleans, Northshore, and Baton Rouge areas. We literally get you back on your feet! Any foot or ankle problem can be helped!

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

Those nagging pains on the front of your shins? Likely shin splints.They’re common but treatable — with rest, proper foo...
11/18/2025

Those nagging pains on the front of your shins? Likely shin splints.
They’re common but treatable — with rest, proper footwear, and gradual training adjustments. Our MLS laser is perfect for these types of acute injuries.
Our team can assess your pain and help get you back on your feet!

A quick twist on the trail can lead to an ankle sprain — one of the most frequent running injuries.⚡ Don’t ignore it — u...
11/18/2025

A quick twist on the trail can lead to an ankle sprain — one of the most frequent running injuries.
⚡ Don’t ignore it — untreated sprains can lead to chronic instability.
We offer advanced treatment options to speed recovery and strengthen your stride.

Please join us in congratulating our very own Dr. Thayer, who celebrated her beautiful wedding last weekend! 💍✨We are so...
11/15/2025

Please join us in congratulating our very own Dr. Thayer, who celebrated her beautiful wedding last weekend! 💍✨
We are so happy for the newlyweds and wish them a lifetime of love, joy, and wonderful new memories.
Cheers to Dr. Thayer and her husband! 🤍

Friday vibes from our Covington office! 🤍👟We love caring for our community and keeping your feet happy.Enjoy the weekend...
11/14/2025

Friday vibes from our Covington office! 🤍👟
We love caring for our community and keeping your feet happy.
Enjoy the weekend!

Your Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in your body — and runners rely on it every stride. Overuse or improper train...
11/14/2025

Your Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in your body — and runners rely on it every stride. Overuse or improper training can lead to painful Achilles tendinitis.
💡 Tip: Gradually increase mileage, stretch after runs, and treat inflammation early.
We can help you recover and get back on track safely.

That sharp heel pain when you take your first steps in the morning? 😣 It could be plantar fasciitis, one of the most com...
11/13/2025

That sharp heel pain when you take your first steps in the morning? 😣 It could be plantar fasciitis, one of the most common running injuries we treat.
✅ Prevention: Stretch calves and arches
✅ Treatment: MLS Laser, orthotics, night splints, and rest
Don’t run through the pain — treat it early for faster recovery!

🏃‍♀️ Introducing Our Running Injury Series!Whether you’re training for your next race or just love a morning jog, your f...
11/13/2025

🏃‍♀️ Introducing Our Running Injury Series!

Whether you’re training for your next race or just love a morning jog, your feet and ankles take the brunt of every stride. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing expert insights on how to prevent and treat common running injuries — so you can stay strong, pain-free, and on the move.

👣 Follow along for tips from the doctors at Gulf South Foot & Ankle!

🤍Honoring Our Veterans🤍Today, we pause to recognize and thank all who have served our country with courage, dedication, ...
11/11/2025

🤍Honoring Our Veterans🤍

Today, we pause to recognize and thank all who have served our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice.

A special salute to Dr. Amanda Mudek of Gulf South Foot & Ankle and Ty Miller of Harvard Surgery Center — we’re proud to have veterans on our teams who continue to serve others every day through compassionate care.

We are grateful for your service and for all the veterans who protect the freedoms we enjoy. 💙❤️🤍

Happy Birthday Karen!!
11/11/2025

Happy Birthday Karen!!

👣 Introducing The Sole Society! 👣We’re excited to announce our new VIP program for Gulf South Foot & Ankle patients who ...
11/10/2025

👣 Introducing The Sole Society! 👣
We’re excited to announce our new VIP program for Gulf South Foot & Ankle patients who have completed an MLS Laser or PinPointe Laser package.

✨ The Sole Society gives you access to exclusive touch-up laser treatments at a discounted rate — so you can keep your feet feeling (and looking!) their best long after your initial treatment.

Because your feet deserve the VIP treatment. 💙
Ask our team today how to join The Sole Society and stay one step ahead of pain, fungus, and inflammation!

Happy Birthday Bridget!!
11/05/2025

Happy Birthday Bridget!!

11/04/2025

Had a great time at the Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K race over the weekend. It was a beautiful day to run!

Address

2520 Harvard Avenue Fl 1
Metairie, LA
70001

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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.