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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

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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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VERY GOOD DR
HE DID GREAT JOB. TOOK ME RIGHT IN KNEW i HAD ANOTHER APOINMENTHIS OFFICE PERCON IS GREAT
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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Dr LaRussa has efficiently addressed my condition & worked with my insurance to get my orthopedic boot cover where my other podiatrist didn't & wouldn't after a year of regular visit.
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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Great on curing nail fungus, and other problems
After using expensive brush on prescription Dr. LaRussia recommended another product, which was much less expensive and greatly more effective on my nail fungus when anpplied ans directed. Also, helped with straightening out my hammer toes. Highly recommend Dr LaRussa for foot problems.
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 other person found this helpful
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James Dudley – Apr 16, 2024
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Outstanding Doctor!
Dr. LaRussa is an outstanding doctor! He is very knowledgeable in his area of medicine, and he gets results with the treatment plans he offers to his patients. Also, he has a great bedside manner! Dr. LaRussa’s patients are very satisfied with his care!He is a must see if you are having problems with your feet and ankles! I highly recommend Dr. Leonard LaRussa located in Americus, GA! Anne Davis
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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Awesome Doctor
Dr LaRussa is a fantastic doctor and very knowledgeable. He explains things in a way that you can easily understand and makes sure that you know your aftercare treatment plan.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 13, 2023
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Office Visits
Dealing with a very painful bone spur and later a tear. Dr. LaRussa and staff very caring; even opened the office to see me after being at a satellite office all day when I was in so much pain. Would recommend to family and friends.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Americus2022 – Dec 21, 2022
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Great doctor
Very pleasant visit. Dr. LaRussa has a very good "bedside manner" and is very informative. No long delays in his office, as with other doctors in this area. Would recommend to anyone needing his expertise.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Very professional, knowledgeable & polite
Highly recommend!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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This was my first visit with Dr. la Russa so I was given a very pleasant introduction greeting by him as well as his medical administrative assistant. The Office was centrally located so it was easy to find and appeared to be neat and clean. My wait time was short considering that I had to fill out the new patient paper work. Dr. la Russa visited with me in reference to my concerns made his determination and informed me on his recommendations, which I will follow. I was pleasantly surprised that all was taken care of and carried out so easily and professionally. My visit was GREAT!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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dr. larussa is a very hardworking, dependable, and detail oriented doctor. he loves what he does and loves helping patients (and even people that aren’t his patients). and at times, he may appear as flustered or anxious but it’s only because he works so hard at everything he does wether that be for work or his personal life, that sometimes, the stress gets the best of him. which happens to everyone. no one is perfect. and with that being said.. some people fail to realize that we are all human and can’t be this “ideal” image that people think of. some people take the first thing they see that might be “not so ideal” and make this horrible image of someone. i believe if some of these people knew dr. larussa personally and took a minute to ask “are you okay”? or “what’s going on/ bothering you”? then they would maybe realize that he isn’t just this big “grumpy” doctor that everyone says he is. he’s human. we can’t alway be what people want us to be or what they wanna see us as.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Very smart. Great Doctor!
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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I felt that I was receiving adequate treatment and attention
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Was glad that there was an x-ray machine in the office Dr. LaRussa was quickly able to get the pictures and show me where my problem was. He was very friendly and very thorough. I would gladly recommend him to anyone looking for a "good foot doctor"!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Entire staff cordial and very helpful.Dr. Leonard Larussa was very professiona,helpful and explained any questions or concerns I had after his discussion of my medical issues.I was not anxious because of his patience and advise to me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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The doctor was good. My grievances are against his office staff. Who overcharged me and wasn’t concerned even after I complained vigorously. I contacted my insurance company and they determined that they did overcharge me, which the doctors office said they would reimburse me when the paperwork came in and that “it was no big deal “. You tried to rip me off and got caught. How many other people have you did this to and haven’t been caught.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Robert Skinner – Oct 06, 2019
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Doctor is very good and his bed side manners are very good.
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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Dr. La Russa is a top professional in podiatry care. First visit yielded 75% improvement. Knowledgeable, good instructor, pleasant and positive encounter. I am very pleased to be within his care. Looking forward to 100% recovery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Gaynelle Wall Williams in Oglethorpe, GA – Jun 11, 2018
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Professional Staff, extremely satisfied with leve of care
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Toni Moore in Ellaville – Oct 10, 2017
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I t I think that he is great, and I look forward to my next visit. He has a nurse by the name of maria she is the best. And we cannot forget about Laurie these ladies really show you kindness. .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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claudette lowe in montezuma, ga – Aug 29, 2016
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Dr. LaRussa is a wonderful doctor who cares about his patients. Whenever I have an appointment I know that I am the main concern while I'm in the room. He and his staff go above and beyond to make sure my medical needs are taken care of.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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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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