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Monday 8:30am - 12pm 1pm - 5pm Tuesday 8:30am - 12pm 1pm - 5pm Wednesday 8:30am - 12pm 1pm - 5pm Thursday 8:30am - 12pm 1pm - 5pm Friday 8:30am - 12pm 1pm - 5pm

Ark La Tex Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC

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Ark La Tex Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC

Comprehensive medical care of the foot & ankle in Shreveport & Bossier City The average person takes 10,000 steps each day. Shouldn’t they be their best?

Here to give you a healthy body from the ground up, our team of medical experts brings 71 years of combined experience to you and your family. From the smallest child to the most fragile elderly patient, our attentive board-certified physicians of Ark La Tex Foot Specialists have dedicated their careers to giving you healthy, pain-free feet and ankles. Voted "Best Doctor" five years in a row by SB Magazine, Ark La Tex Foot Specialists have your feet in their hands. In business since 1985, we know what it means to offer you compassionate, individualized care and we understand that there’s no such thing as a cookie-cutter solution.

03/17/2026

A toenail may turn black after the toe is hit, crushed, or pressed repeatedly inside a tight shoe, common among runners. The dark color usually comes from blood trapped under the nail after the area beneath it has been injured. As this blood builds up, it can cause...

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03/13/2026

Big toe pain is sometimes caused by degeneration of the 1st MTP joint and can make exercise, daily activities, and wearing shoes difficult. Joint replacement surgery can eliminate pain an get you back to a healthy, active lifestyle.

03/11/2026

It's time to get rid of discolored, thick, brittle toenails!

03/10/2026

A bunion is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe when the joint becomes misaligned. Over time, the big toe shifts toward the smaller toes, causing the joint to stick out and become more prominent. The area may look swollen or red, and the skin can feel tender from rubbing against shoes....

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03/03/2026

🙋‍♀️Raise your hand if you have suffered a pickleball injury!

Pickleball has grown in popularity, but quick stops, pivots, and lateral movements place significant stress on the feet and ankles. Recent studies estimate 19,000 pickleball injuries in adults over 50 in a single year. One of the most common injuries is an ankle sprain, which happens w...

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02/27/2026

Pain and numbness in the ball of your foot?

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02/24/2026

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain that occurs when the thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot becomes inflamed or irritated. It is often caused by overuse, high-impact activity, or wearing improper footwear that places strain on the plantar fascia. Symptoms include sharp or...

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02/20/2026

🪻🐣🪺Ankle Injuries & Spring Weather Come Hand in Hand.

As the days get longer and we all enjoy more time outside, ankle injuries--fractures, sprains, and tendon ruptures--become more common. Get your ankles ready for increased activity with moderate exercise and stretching. With standing exercises, hold the back of a chair for balance.

02/17/2026

Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that affects the skin of the feet, most often between the toes or along the soles. Symptoms include itching, burning, redness, scaling, peeling skin, cracking, or small blisters that can cause discomfort when walking. A podiatrist can diagnose athlete's f...

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02/10/2026

Recurrent or long-lasting blisters may be signs of a foot deformity or infection. Blisters on the feet develop when repeated friction, pressure, or moisture damages the outer layers of skin. Read more for information on prevention, treatment, and when to see your foot & ankle specialist.

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02/03/2026

✨Jumping on the trend!

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McKenlea is a top tier Podiatric Medical Assistant with several years of experience with our group. She embodies the cooperative nature of our staff, assisting patients, doctors, and her co-workers every single day. She also helps brighten our office with her playful team-building spirit. Can you guess her favorite color?

02/02/2026

Address

385 BERT KOUNS BLDG. 200
Shreveport, LA
71106

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+13186878447

Website

http://www.arklatexfootcare.com/

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Ark La Tex Foot and Ankle Specialists | Bossier City, Natchitoches & Shreveport, LA

The average person takes 10,000 steps each day. Shouldn’t they be their best? Here to give you a healthy body from the ground up, our team of medical experts brings 60 years of combined experience to you and your family. From the smallest child to the most fragile elderly patient, our attentive board-certified physicians of Ark La Tex Foot Specialists have dedicated their careers to giving you healthy, pain-free feet and ankles.

Voted "Best Doctor" five years in a row by SB Magazine, Ark La Tex Foot Specialists have your feet in their hands. In business since 1985, we know what it means to offer you compassionate, individualized care and we understand that there’s no such thing as a cookie-cutter solution.

You will find that each appointment with us delivers a listening ear as well as the most advanced, cutting-edge treatments available in foot and ankle care today. Whether you want to remedy a cosmetic condition, find relief for a sudden injury, or have been struggling with pain and mobility issues for years, our foot specialists are here to help you find balance and regain what’s most important to you again. With on-site physical therapy and an advanced Outpatient Surgery Center right next door, your comfort and convenience are our top priority.

Ark La Tex Foot and Ankle Specialists are also excited to announce the recent addition of the most advanced FDA-approved laser on the market for use treating toenail fungus (onychomycosis), removing warts, and eliminating unsightly spider veins. Be sure to ask us about our extraordinary new laser procedures.