Visit our qualified podiatrists today. Conservative-first care from three board-certified doctors, with on-site x-ray and surgery only when it is truly the best option.
Podiatrists are medical specialists who help with problems that affect your feet or lower legs. They can treat injuries as well as complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes.
They have “DPM” (doctor of podiatric medicine) after their names instead of “MD.” Podiatrists can do surgery, reset broken bones, prescribe drugs, and order lab tests or x-rays — and often work closely with other specialists when a problem affects your feet or lower legs.
Our doctors believe in conservative treatment and perform surgery only when it’s necessary. Their extensive foot-and-ankle training and Board Certification make them experts at caring for your feet — in the office and in the operating room.
Everything your feet may need under one roof — with on-site x-ray to diagnose and treat in a single visit.
Regular treatment of long, painful nails and foot-health review for patients with chronic illness — Diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, Multiple Sclerosis, arteriosclerosis and others. We also treat callouses to prevent potential ulceration.
Wounds occur for many reasons, and our doctors treat each individually. Preventive care can identify issues and treat them more quickly. Our doctors are trained in up-to-date methods in limb preservation.
Medicare and some commercial plans allow dispensing of therapeutic shoes and inserts for Diabetic patients. There is an extensive qualification process — our trained staff collaborate with your primary care provider.
Heel pain has many sources; we normally use an x-ray to identify any bony cause. Treatments include stretching, physical therapy, a night splint, a walking boot, custom orthotics, or injections. Surgery is delayed until conservative treatment is tried.
Our doctors are experts in painful acute conditions like ingrown toenails, gout, fractures, sprains, swelling, and sports injuries. We have x-ray technology on site to assist in diagnosing injuries.
Our doctors are on staff at LMH, where they perform most of their surgeries. They believe in conservative treatment and operate only when necessary — their training and Board Certification make them experts in the office and the operating room.
From a stubborn ingrown toenail to complex diabetic wound care, our doctors treat the full range of foot and ankle conditions — for every age.
17 conditions · all ages
Board-certified and board-qualified podiatrists who believe in conservative treatment first — with the surgical training to handle the rest.
Pronounced “Pill-a-cow-skee”
Dr. Pilakowski has practiced podiatric medicine for over 30 years. He moved to Lawrence in 2013 when he took over the practice of Dr. Lawrence Gaston, DPM. He graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and earned his doctorate from the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine.
He practices conservative medicine and believes surgery is used when it’s the very best option. He has extensive experience with diabetic foot care, including preventive medicine and wound care.
Joined the practice in 2019
Dr. Dunham is originally from the Des Moines area. He earned a B.A. in Biomedical Biology and a Professional Science Master’s in Biotechnology from the University of Northern Iowa, where he was a student athlete on the men’s basketball team.
In 2016 he graduated from the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University (Chicago), then completed a three-year forefoot, rearfoot and ankle surgical training at MercyOne Medical Center in Waterloo, Iowa.
Joined the practice in 2022
Dr. Ostiguy joined Lawrence Podiatry Center in October 2022 from the Des Moines area. He completed his undergraduate degree at Bethel University in Minnesota and his podiatric education at the Des Moines School of Podiatry, followed by a three-year residency in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
He brings experience with minimally invasive surgery — a great addition to the team — along with all aspects of podiatry, including nail care, diabetic foot care, heel pain, and general foot and ankle pain.
Please contact us to make an appointment — walk-in visits are not available.
Between Monterey and Wakarusa, next to Velocity Church.
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