At New Orleans Podiatry, we are dedicated to delivering comprehensive foot and ankle care by blending advanced medical treatments with personalized nutrition and lifestyle guidance. Our integrative approach not only addresses specific foot ailments but also promotes overall wellness for long-term health and mobility.
At New Orleans Podiatry, we believe exceptional foot care goes beyond treating symptoms. Our integrative approach combines advanced medical treatments with personalized nutrition and lifestyle guidance to support healing, improve mobility, and promote long-term wellness.
By addressing both the mechanical and metabolic factors that influence foot health, our goal is to help patients achieve lasting relief while improving overall well-being.
Dr. Edward M. Lang, DPM has provided podiatric care to patients in the New Orleans community for more than thirty years. As a podiatric physician and surgeon with a strong interest in nutrition and metabolic health, he takes a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating foot and ankle conditions.
Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, Dr. Lang evaluates how factors such as inflammation, nutrition, circulation, and biomechanics may influence foot health and recovery.
Dr. Lang’s commitment to patient care and clinical excellence has earned recognition both locally and nationally.
• Board-Certified – Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, American Board of Lower Extremity Surgery
• Member – American Podiatric Medical Association
• Member – Louisiana Podiatric Medical Association
• Elected Member – American Professional Wound Care Association
Additional recognition includes:
• CityBusiness Health Care Hero Award (2014) – the first and only podiatrist to receive this distinction
• Inside New Orleans Magazine – Reader’s Favorite Leading Doctor (2023, 2024)
• Former host of the WBYU talk radio program Footnotes
Integrative podiatry combines traditional podiatric medicine with lifestyle-based strategies that support overall health and healing.
At New Orleans Podiatry, this approach allows us to address both the underlying causes of foot conditions and the symptoms patients experience.
Our integrative care model may include:
• Advanced medical treatments and diagnostics
• Nutritional guidance designed to reduce inflammation
• Lifestyle strategies that improve circulation and metabolic health
• Evidence-based therapies that promote tissue repair and recovery
By combining these elements, we aim to create treatment plans that support long-term foot health rather than temporary symptom relief.
Nutrition plays an important role in many foot and ankle conditions, particularly those influenced by inflammation, circulation, or metabolic health.
Dr. Lang often recommends a low-carbohydrate, whole-foods dietary approach that prioritizes nutrient-dense foods while minimizing processed and ultra-processed products. This strategy may help reduce systemic inflammation and support the body’s natural healing processes.
For some patients, improving nutrition can positively influence conditions such as:
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Arthritis-related foot pain
• Chronic wounds and delayed healing
• Metabolic conditions affecting circulation
When appropriate, targeted medical-grade nutritional supplements may also be recommended to support recovery.
By combining advanced podiatric medicine with integrative health strategies, New Orleans Podiatry provides patients with a more complete path toward recovery.
This comprehensive approach allows us to address:
• The structural causes of foot pain
• The biological factors influencing healing
• Lifestyle factors that may contribute to chronic conditions
Our goal is to help patients achieve lasting mobility, reduced pain, and improved quality of life.
If you are experiencing persistent foot pain, inflammation, or chronic foot conditions, a comprehensive evaluation may help identify the underlying cause and guide effective treatment.
At New Orleans Podiatry, Dr. Edward Lang provides advanced podiatric care tailored to each patient’s needs.
To learn more or schedule an appointment:
Text: (504) 897-3627 | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Call: (504) 897-3627 | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: 2626 Jena Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70115
Call Us: (504) 897-3627
Text Us: (504) 897-3627
Mon-Thurs: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 7:00 AM - 12 PM (phones on until 5 PM, texting is provided after hours until 9pm)
