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.

🎉 Let’s Celebrate! 🎉Please join us in congratulating Dr. Beau Willis for being voted one of New Orleans’ Leading Doctors...
12/18/2025

🎉 Let’s Celebrate! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Beau Willis for being voted one of New Orleans’ Leading Doctors in Inside New Orleans Magazine! 🏅

To see this amazing recognition:
✨ Click on the link: https://issuu.com/jblpublishing/docs/2502web/25
✨ Scroll to page 30—you’ll find Dr. Willis proudly listed at the very top!

👏 Congratulations, Dr. Willis! Thank you for your dedication and for being an outstanding physician who makes a difference every day.

❄️ Winter Foot Care Tips from Gulf South Foot & Ankle ❄️Cold weather can be tough on your feet — dryness, cracking, irri...
12/15/2025

❄️ Winter Foot Care Tips from Gulf South Foot & Ankle ❄️

Cold weather can be tough on your feet — dryness, cracking, irritation, and flare-ups of chronic pain are all more common this time of year. Here are a few simple ways to keep your feet healthy all winter long:

🧴 Moisturize daily to prevent dry, cracked heels
🧦 Wear moisture-wicking socks
👟 Choose supportive footwear, even indoors
🛁 Avoid hot showers, which can dry out your skin
🦶 Check your feet regularly, especially if you’re diabetic
💊 Support your foot health with medical-grade products like Modern Podiatrist, available in our office

If winter weather has your feet aching, cracking, or flaring up, we’re here to help you take the next step toward relief. 💙

Date night at the Saenger! 🎭✨Dr. Leon Watkins and Dr. Maria Markiewicz ran into Dr. Amanda Mudek and her husband, Dave, ...
12/13/2025

Date night at the Saenger! 🎭✨
Dr. Leon Watkins and Dr. Maria Markiewicz ran into Dr. Amanda Mudek and her husband, Dave, at Back to the Future: The Musical last night.
Always fun when our Gulf South Foot & Ankle family crosses paths outside the office!⚡️

12/12/2025

Favorite thing about Christmas: Covington edition! What should we ask our staff next?

Foot & Ankle | Holiday team spotlight | Staff holiday favorites | Holiday season fun

12/11/2025

We asked some of our Metairie office employees what their favorite part of Christmas is. What's yours?

🩺✨ Diabetic Foot Care Reminder ✨🦶With the holidays (and all the sweets!) in full swing, don’t forget to protect your fee...
12/11/2025

🩺✨ Diabetic Foot Care Reminder ✨🦶

With the holidays (and all the sweets!) in full swing, don’t forget to protect your feet.
This time of year can be especially challenging for patients living with diabetes, and small changes in routine can make a big difference in foot health.

Here are a few simple ways to stay safe this season:

👣 Check your feet daily for cuts, redness, swelling, or changes in temperature
🧦 Wear moisture-wicking socks and avoid going barefoot
👟 Choose supportive shoes—even at home
🧴 Moisturize your heels, but avoid between the toes
🍽️ Keep blood sugar stable despite the holiday indulgences
🩺 Don’t ignore pain, numbness, or new symptoms

If you notice anything concerning or it’s been a while since your last diabetic foot exam, our team at Gulf South Foot & Ankle is here to help keep you healthy, safe, and moving comfortably through the holidays.

Your feet carry you through all the celebrations—make sure they’re protected. 💙

🧣❄️ Winter Is the BEST Time to Treat Fungal Nails! ❄️🧦When your toes are bundled up all winter long, it’s the perfect op...
12/10/2025

🧣❄️ Winter Is the BEST Time to Treat Fungal Nails! ❄️🧦

When your toes are bundled up all winter long, it’s the perfect opportunity to start clearing fungal nails before sandal season returns.
Because… healthy summer feet are made in the winter! 👣✨

At Gulf South Foot & Ankle, we offer:

🔆 PinPointe Laser treatments — a powerful, non-invasive solution for fungal nails
💅 Modern Podiatrist Total Nail Renewal — medical-grade support for stronger, clearer nails
🧴 Medical foot care products to help maintain results at home

Start now. Stay consistent. And step into summer with confidence — and clear nails.

Call to schedule your winter treatment plan!

👠✨ Holiday Party PSA ✨👠Holiday parties are fun… blistered, aching feet are not.Before you step into those dress shoes, h...
12/10/2025

👠✨ Holiday Party PSA ✨👠

Holiday parties are fun… blistered, aching feet are not.
Before you step into those dress shoes, here are a few tips to keep your feet happy all season long:

🎄 Choose support — avoid completely flat or ultra-high heels
🧦 Use cushioned inserts (hello, Powersteps!)
🩹 Protect trouble spots with blister pads
👟 Bring backup shoes for when the dancing starts
🧴 Moisturize your heels to prevent cracking in the cold weather
🦶 Stretch before & after long events to avoid next-day pain

If holiday footwear has your feet feeling less than festive, we’re here to help you step into the season pain-free. 💙✨

Don’t let your FSA or HSA dollars go to waste!Use them before the year ends on services and products that help you walk ...
12/08/2025

Don’t let your FSA or HSA dollars go to waste!

Use them before the year ends on services and products that help you walk into 2026 feeling your best.

At Gulf South Foot & Ankle, eligible options include:
🦶 MLS Laser Therapy for pain & inflammation
💡 PinPointe Laser treatment for stubborn fungal nails
🧴 Modern Podiatrist foot care products
💊 EBM Medical therapeutic supplements
👣 PowerStep shoe inserts or Custom Orthotics

Call any of our offices to schedule or stop by to shop—your feet will thank you!

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Gulf South Foot & Ankle!Today we’re extra grateful for our incredible patients, our hardworkin...
11/27/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Gulf South Foot & Ankle!

Today we’re extra grateful for our incredible patients, our hardworking staff, and the opportunity to help our community stay active, healthy, and pain-free.
We hope your holiday is filled with good food, good company, and plenty of time on your feet only if you want to be. 😉

Our offices are closed for the holiday so our team can enjoy time with their families. We will reopen on the next business day, and we look forward to serving you then!

Wishing you a warm, restful, and joyful Thanksgiving. 🤍

— The Gulf South Foot & Ankle Family

Persistent pain that worsens with activity? You might be dealing with a stress fracture. These tiny cracks in the bone a...
11/20/2025

Persistent pain that worsens with activity? You might be dealing with a stress fracture. These tiny cracks in the bone are common in runners who push through pain.
🦴 Early evaluation = quicker recovery.
Rest, nutrition, and proper footwear are key!

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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.