Podiatry · Monroe & West Monroe, LA
Come meet your new local foot doctors
For all your foot and ankle needs — from everyday nail care to advanced podiatric surgery, musculoskeletal MRIs, and VHT wound care. No referral necessary.
Our practice
Expert foot & ankle care, close to home
The Foot and Ankle Clinics serves the Monroe and West Monroe communities with comprehensive podiatric care from Dr. Luke Hunter, DPM — a licensed podiatrist and podiatric surgeon.
We offer a full range of services from routine nail trimming and callus care to advanced foot and ankle surgery, musculoskeletal open MRIs, and Virtual Hyperbaric Therapy (VHT) for wound care.
No referral is necessary. We accept most major insurance plans and welcome new patients at both our Monroe and West Monroe offices.
Advanced services
More than standard podiatric care
We offer specialized diagnostic and therapeutic services not available at every podiatry practice in the Monroe area.
Musculoskeletal Open MRIs
On-site musculoskeletal open MRI of the upper and lower extremities — advanced imaging without the referral runaround.
Virtual Hyperbaric Therapy (VHT)
Non-invasive Virtual Hyperbaric Therapy for wound care and healing acceleration — an innovative treatment for diabetic and chronic wounds.
Routine Nail & Skin Care
Professional nail trimming, callus removal, and corn care. Nail care visits available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Meet the team
Experienced podiatric care providers
Dr. Luke Hunter
DPM — Podiatrist & Podiatric Surgeon
Licensed podiatrist and podiatric surgeon specializing in foot and ankle fractures, neuroma excisions, bunion correction, and amputation care. Dr. Hunter leads our practice across both Monroe and West Monroe locations.
Penny Montcalm
FNP — Family Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner providing compassionate care alongside Dr. Hunter for a wide range of podiatric conditions.
Charisma Cummings
AGNP — Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner with expertise in adult and gerontology care, supporting our patients through comprehensive foot health management.
What we treat
Complete foot & ankle care, under one roof
From everyday foot pain and ingrown toenails to advanced fracture care and podiatric surgery — we handle the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions.
Heel Pain & Heel Spurs
Diagnosis and treatment of heel pain, plantar fasciitis, and bony heel spurs.
Bunions
Conservative and surgical correction of bunion deformities at the base of the big toe.
Hammertoes
Evaluation and treatment of toe joint deformities caused by muscle imbalance or footwear.
Ingrown Toenails
In-office removal and preventive care for painful ingrown toenails.
Diabetic Foot Problems
Comprehensive diabetic foot screenings and wound management to prevent complications.
Plantar Fasciitis
Targeted treatment for inflammation of the plantar fascia — a leading cause of heel pain.
Foot & Ankle Fractures
Expert evaluation and surgical care for acute and stress fractures of the foot and ankle.
Neuromas
Diagnosis and excision of Morton's neuromas and other nerve compression conditions.
Toenail Fungus
Effective treatment for fungal nail infections to restore healthy nails.
Flat Feet
Orthotics, physical therapy, and surgical options for pediatric and adult flat foot.
Ankle Sprains & Instability
Rehabilitation and stabilization for acute sprains and chronic ankle instability.
Gout
Management of gout flares and long-term uric acid control to protect your feet.
Warts
Removal of plantar warts with in-office procedures.
Neuropathy
Assessment and care for peripheral neuropathy affecting the feet.
Arthritic Foot Care
Conservative and surgical management of arthritic foot and ankle conditions.
Geriatric & Pediatric Care
Foot health at every stage — specialized care for children and older adults.
Conditions we treat
Relief for what's keeping you off your feet
We see patients across a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, including:
Call (318) 397-1574- Achilles Tendinitis
- Ankle Instability
- Ankle Sprains
- Arthritic Foot & Ankle
- Athlete's Foot
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Calluses & Corns
- Crush Injuries
- Diabetic Foot Problems
- Flat Feet
- Gout
- Hammertoes
- Heel Pain & Heel Spurs
- Ingrown Toenails
- Neuromas
- Neuropathy
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Toenail Fungus
- Warts
- Foot & Ankle Injuries
- Foot & Ankle Joint Pain
- Geriatric & Pediatric Care
- Foot Fractures
Insurance
We accept most major insurance plans
No referral necessary. We work with a wide range of insurance plans — contact us to verify your coverage.
Accepted — No Referral Required
- Louisiana Medicaid Bayou Plans
- Aetna Better Health
- AmeriHealth / US Caritas LA
- Healthy Blue
- Louisiana Healthcare Connections
- United Healthcare Community Plan
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- BCBS (in-state and out-of-state HMO/PPO)
- BCBS Medicare Advantage
- Blue Advantage
- Champus Tricare for Life
- Champus Tricare North/South
- Medicare Part B
- Railroad Medicare (Palmetto)
- Traditional Medicaid (Molina)
Accepted — Referral Required
- Healthcare.gov Compass Plans
- ChampVA
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
- VA OptumVA
- VA Temporary Choice Program
Good to know
Secondary/supplemental insurance billed on patient's behalf. If we are out-of-network, full deposit required at time of visit. Benefits verification available upon request.
Call to verify your benefits →2 convenient offices
Serving Monroe & West Monroe
One phone number. Two offices. The same trusted podiatric care from Dr. Luke Hunter and our team.
Monroe Office
3601 Desiard St
Monroe, LA 71203
Primary location · Nail care visits: Mon, Wed & Fri
Office Hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sat – Sun
- Closed
West Monroe Office
2309 Arkansas Rd
West Monroe, LA 71291
Wednesday visits only
Office Hours
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- All other days
- Closed
One number for both locations
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Foot or ankle pain? Come see us — no referral needed.
New patient paperwork is available online. We accept most major insurance plans and welcome walk-ins at our Monroe office Monday through Friday.