Leon G. Shingledecker, DPM

About Leon G. Shingledecker, DPM

Dr. Leon G. Shingledecker practices podiatry and wound care in Metairie, Louisiana, offering diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle disorders for patients of all ages. Board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and in wound care by the American Professional Wound Care Association, he treats conditions ranging from Achilles tendonitis, bunions, and hammertoes to flatfoot, fractures, ingrown toenails, Morton's neuroma, nail fungus, plantar fasciitis and warts, arthritis, ankle injuries, and toe deformities. Diabetic foot ulcers are a particular area of focus, addressed through advanced wound-healing protocols aimed at avoiding limb loss. Dr. Shingledecker also performs the Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction procedure and the minimally invasive HyProCure implant for misaligned feet, along with laser treatment for fungal nail infections, custom orthotics, and a diabetic shoe program. His special interests include reconstructive foot surgery, wound care, and sports medicine, reflecting membership in related professional societies.

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