Luis J. Sanchez, DPM, FACFAS, FAMOS
Podiatrist, Foot, Ankle and Lower Leg Surgeon
Board-certified foot and ankle surgeon in practice since 1991, caring for patients from infants to adults.
Luis J. Sanchez, DPM, FACFAS, FAMOS, is a board-certified podiatric foot and ankle surgeon. He has cared for Central Florida patients since 1991. He completed podiatric medicine and surgery training in 1989 and a two-year podiatric surgery residency at Saint Mary's of Nazareth Hospital Center in Chicago in 1991, then a fellowship in foot, ankle, and lower-leg orthoplastic surgery.
For more than 25 years he has been an attending surgeon for the AdventHealth Podiatric Surgical Residency Program. Healthgrades lists reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery as his specialty area, and lists AdventHealth Kissimmee and AdventHealth Celebration among his hospital affiliations.
Training
- Podiatric medicine and surgery, 1989
- Podiatric surgery residency, Saint Mary's of Nazareth Hospital Center, Chicago, completed 1991
- Fellowship, foot, ankle, and lower-leg orthoplastic surgery (rebuilding bone and soft tissue)
- Attending surgeon, AdventHealth Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, for more than 25 years
Board certification
Board certified in podiatric foot and ankle surgery. Healthgrades lists reconstructive rearfoot (the back of the foot) and ankle surgery as his specialty area.
Hospital affiliations
- AdventHealth Kissimmee
- AdventHealth Celebration
Procedures and areas of focus
- Bunion surgery and hammer toe correction
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Achilles tendon repair
- Ankle fracture repair and ligament reconstruction
- Foot and ankle fracture care
- Nail, skin, and foot wound care
- Sports injuries and biomechanical assessment
- Custom orthotics
Approach to care
Dr. Sanchez evaluates the foot, ankle, and lower leg and talks through non-surgical and surgical options, including orthotics, office procedures, and reconstructive surgery when that is the next step. He sees patients of all ages, from infants to adults.
Locations
Sees patients at both offices.
- Davenport
2231 North Blvd W, Davenport, FL 33837
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Lake Wales
302 W Central Avenue, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM