Most foot and ankle injuries are not properly treated at an urgent care center. Save the visit — and the bill.
Dr. Lang offers same-day evaluation and treatment—
Infected Ingrown Toenails | Fractures & Ankle Injuries | Foreign Bodies | Acute Infections | Gout | Heel Pain | Animal, Insect, or Marine Stings
A Higher Standard of Foot & Ankle Care
Foot pain or injury? Be seen today — no urgent care bill, no ER, no waiting room.
Text Dr. Lang directly, 7 days a week until 9 PM. Real answers. Real people.
No AI, no call centers.
New Orleans' longest-running podiatry practice. Board-Certified Foot & Ankle Surgeon.
Every visit with Dr. Lang — personally. Never a nurse practitioner or P.A.
DR. EDWARD LANG
BOARD-CERTIFIED FOOT SURGEON
Dr. Edward Lang is one of New Orleans’ most experienced practicing podiatrists.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 475+ Five-Star Reviews — The Practice New Orleans Trusts.
The Heel Pain Institute at New Orleans Podiatry combines advanced medical technology with precise podiatric care to diagnose and treat heel pain at every stage. Early evaluation and targeted treatment often resolve acute heel pain quickly and help prevent long-term complications.
For patients with chronic or recurrent heel pain, Dr. Edward Lang provides a comprehensive approach that may include regenerative therapies, precision imaging, and advanced technologies such as focused shockwave therapy to relieve pain and restore mobility.
OUR MOST REQUESTED REGENERATIVE SERVICES INCLUDE
One of the most potent regenerative centrifuges available, delivering the highest concentration of platelets and growth factors to accelerate true tissue healing.
Ultrasound-guided hydrodissection is a minimally invasive, in-office procedure that uses fluid to gently separate restricted soft-tissue and fascial layers.
Providing powerful biologic scaffolding to repair damaged tissue and reduce inflammation.
Increase blood flow, stimulate cellular repair, and relieve chronic pain without downtime.
From advanced bunion surgery to chronic heel pain —
Explore the treatments New Orleans patients trust most. Each one is designed to relieve pain, restore function, and get you back on your feet.
Dr. Edward Lang is a certified Lapiplasty® Centurion and one of the region’s most experienced bunion surgeons, offering advanced 3D bunion correction designed to address the root cause and prevent recurrence.
Ingrown toenails are one of the most common—and painful—conditions we treat, with patients of all ages visiting our clinic. At New Orleans Podiatry, you get same-day access and advanced techniques, delivered with the attentive, personalized experience our patients expect.
Advanced toenail fungus treatment designed to eliminate infection and restore healthy nails. Our ClearPlan Laser Membership helps maintain long-term results and prevention.
Plantar fasciitis is a leading cause of heel pain, occurring when the plantar fascia becomes strained or inflamed. Heel pain treatment is one of Dr. Lang’s most sought-after specialties.
At New Orleans Podiatry, care begins with a detailed clinical exam and on-site imaging to identify the source of pain and guide targeted treatment.
Advanced regenerative therapies help stimulate the body’s natural healing response, supporting recovery from tendon injuries, joint pain, and chronic foot and ankle conditions.
Integrative podiatry blends traditional podiatric care with evidence-based lifestyle and wellness strategies. Dr. Edward Lang evaluates metabolic health, genomics, nutrition, and overall health to help treat foot and ankle conditions while supporting long-term mobility and prevention.
Peripheral neuropathy can cause numbness, tingling, burning, or loss of sensation in the feet. At New Orleans Podiatry, Dr. Edward Lang uses advanced neuropathy mapping—including laboratory testing, sudomotor analysis, and biopsy when appropriate—to identify the underlying drivers of nerve damage and guide personalized treatment.
Originally opened in 1999, The Barefoot is Louisiana’s first and oldest medical spa devoted entirely to foot health and overall wellness.
At New Orleans Podiatry, restoring healthy, beautiful nails is one of Dr. Lang’s specialties. His comprehensive approach to fungal toenail infections addresses fungus from every angle.
At New Orleans Podiatry, Dr. Edward Lang treats ingrown toenails using technology designed to relieve pain, prevent recurrence, and restore long-term nail health.
CHILDREN · STUDENTS · ADULTS
Before school, between meetings, on your lunch break, or after work — same-day appointments available.
Sole Revival™ is a comprehensive orthobiologic program focused on tissue restoration and regenerative healing. Dr. Edward Lang combines advanced biologic therapies, precision imaging, and personalized treatment planning to address the root causes of foot and ankle degeneration while supporting long-term functional recovery.
Services Include:
See Dr. Lang before work, on your lunch break, or today — your schedule, not ours.
No rushed 7-minute appointments. Every visit is unhurried, personal, and focused on actually fixing the problem.
We speak your language — literally. Translation available in over 300 languages.
We handle the paperwork — prescriptions, imaging, labs. You focus on healing.
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Dr. Lang combines decades of surgical experience with functional medicine insight to evaluate the metabolic and genomic factors that influence inflammation, nerve health, and tissue repair. This deeper understanding helps guide treatment for chronic or treatment-resistant foot and ankle conditions.
At New Orleans Podiatry, cosmetic foot surgery blends advanced structural correction with aesthetic refinement.
Smaller incisions. Less scarring. Faster recovery. Dr. Lang specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques that restore the natural symmetry and comfort of your feet — with results built on 30+ years of precision.
His expertise includes bunion correction, digital lengthening and shortening, and Leneva® fat-pad restoration.
Originally opened in 1999, The Barefoot is Louisiana’s first medical spa devoted exclusively to foot health. What began as a clinical extension of podiatric care has evolved into a serene sanctuary where advanced foot care meets elevated self-care.
At New Orleans Podiatry— we offer both insurance-based care and transparent self-pay options, along with flexible payment solutions designed to help you move forward with care when you need it, including:
AFFIRM through Apple Wallet | INSTAMED® by JPMorgan | AFTERPAY® for select services | CARECREDIT® for healthcare financing.
Same-day treatment is available for many conditions—so you can begin feeling better without unnecessary delays.
Yes! We offer same-day and emergency podiatry appointments for many foot-related issues, including infected and ingrown toenails or toenail trauma, foot fractures, wounds, lacerations, and ulcerations, sprains and strains, foreign bodies, burns, gout, animal/insect bites, acute foot/ankle pain, and heel pain/plantar fasciitis. If you have an urgent foot need, contact us and we will see you as soon as possible!
Every visit is with Dr. Edward Lang — personally. No nurse practitioners. No physician assistants. Just 30+ years of board-certified expertise applied directly to your care.
We accept traditional insurance for many services and offer transparent self-pay pricing for everything else. Regardless of how you pay, every patient receives the same level of time and attention. You are never rushed, never overlooked, and never treated like a number.
Our approach goes beyond symptoms. Dr. Lang evaluates biomechanics, circulation, nerve health, inflammation, nutrition, and the lifestyle factors that drive foot and ankle conditions — especially in chronic or complex cases. Care may include advanced imaging, laboratory analysis, and regenerative therapies such as PRP and shockwave therapy, alongside traditional medical and surgical treatment.
Same-day appointments are available. Text Dr. Lang directly until 9 PM, seven days a week.
When choosing a podiatrist, three things matter most: board certification, years of hands-on experience, and what patients actually say about their care.
Board certification confirms that a physician has met the highest standards of training, passed rigorous examinations, and is held to ongoing professional accountability. It is the baseline — not a bonus.
Years of experience matter because judgment cannot be taught in a classroom. The ability to recognize patterns, anticipate complications, and choose the right treatment for the right patient comes from thousands of cases over decades of practice.
Patient feedback tells you what credentials cannot. It reveals how a physician listens, communicates, and follows through — and whether patients feel seen, not just treated.
Dr. Edward Lang is board-certified, brings over three decades of clinical and surgical experience to every visit, and has earned 475+ five-star reviews from patients across the greater New Orleans area. Just as important, his training continues to expand as new techniques, diagnostics, and evidence-based treatments emerge.
New Orleans Podiatry is conveniently located uptown, in the heart of the Freret Corridor at 2626 Jena Street, New Orleans, LA 70115—just one block from Bearcat Café and next door to Baptist Hospital.
Whether you’re in Carrollton, Milan, Fontainebleau, Touro, Broadmoor, the University District, Lakeview, Lake Vista, the Bird Streets, the Jewel Streets, Bayou St. John, River Ridge, Metairie, Old Metairie, or elsewhere in the greater New Orleans area, our team is close by and ready to care for you.
Yes. We offer transparent, upfront self-pay pricing for all services — no surprise bills, no hidden fees. We also offer flexible payment solutions including Affirm through Apple Wallet, Instamed® by JPMorgan, Afterpay® for select services, and CareCredit® for healthcare financing. If cost is a concern, just ask — we will walk you through your options before your visit.
Yes. We see patients of all ages, including children and students. Same-day appointments are available before school, between classes, on a lunch break, or after work. If your child is dealing with an ingrown toenail, heel pain, a sports injury, or any other foot concern, we can typically get them in the same day.
An E-Visit allows you to consult with Dr. Lang remotely — without coming into the office. You submit information about your condition, and Dr. Lang reviews it personally and responds with a care plan, prescription, or recommendation. E-Visits are ideal for follow-up questions, minor concerns, second opinions, or patients who cannot make it in. Book directly through our texting platform, or give us a call.
Yes — and this is one of the things our patients value most. You can text Dr. Lang directly at (504) 897-3627, seven days a week until 9 PM. You will reach a real person, not an automated system or call center. Texting is available for appointment requests, follow-up questions, prescription questions, and sending images for the doctor to review.
Your first visit at New Orleans Podiatry is unhurried and personal. Dr. Lang will take the time to understand your history, examine your foot or ankle, and explain exactly what is going on — in plain language. If imaging is needed, we have on-site X-ray. You will leave with a clear diagnosis and a treatment plan you understand and agree with. Most patients are seen the same day they call.
Call Us: (504) 897-3627
Text Us: (504) 897-3627
Mon–Wed: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thu: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Fri: 7:00 AM–12:00 PM
Texting daily till 9:00 PM
