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Dr. Leonard La Russa, DPM

Dr. Leonard La Russa, DPM

Podiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Leonard La Russa, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Americus, GA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Flint River Hospital and Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

201 Rees St Ste A Americus, GA 31709
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(229) 931-0505

Dr. La Russa is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. La Russa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. La Russa

4.7

31 ratings, 20 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 11, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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James Dudley – Apr 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Anne Davis – Nov 14, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 13, 2023
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What could be improved
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Americus2022 – Dec 21, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Judy Turpen – Nov 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 17, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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"Mrs. H" – Oct 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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JC – Aug 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Diane Jenkins – Nov 25, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Karen Coogle – Aug 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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MS. Teresa Mansfield, Retired Veteran Educatoruca – Feb 04, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Robert Skinner – Oct 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Aug 28, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Gaynelle Wall Williams in Oglethorpe, GA – Jun 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Toni Moore in Ellaville – Oct 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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claudette lowe in montezuma, ga – Aug 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Stephanie P in Americus, GA – Jun 08, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Our mission at The Family Foot & Ankle Center is to provide quality lower extremity care that exceeds our patients' expectations.

biography

Dr. LaRussa has been in private practice serving the community of Americus and surrounding counties since 1996. He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgeons. He is past president of the Georgia Podiatric Medical Association....read more

  • Podiatry

  • General Surgery

  • Wound & Burn Care

  • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

  • Podiatry Sports Medicine

  • Podiatric Surgery

  • Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

  • Prosthetics & Orthotics

  • Orthotics

  • Pedorthics

  • Prosthetics

  • Pediatric Podiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Pennsylvania

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • Universtiy Of Pennsylvania

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • New York College Of Podiatric Medicine

    Medical School, 1993

  • English

  • Spanish

Dr. La Russa is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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    Locations

    Practice

    Family Foot and Ankle Center201 Rees St Ste A Americus, GA 31709
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Flint River Hospital

      509 Sumter St
      Montezuma, GA 31063

    • Phoebe Sumter Medical Center

      126 US Highway 280 W
      Americus, GA 31719

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

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