Dr. Frank LaVora, DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot Surgery
2900 W Oklahoma ave Administration Milwaukee WI, 53215
About
Dr. Frank LaVora is a podiatrist practicing in Milwaukee, WI. Dr. LaVora is a podiatrist specializing in the medical and surgical management of treatment of the foot. Dr. LaVora has always believed in a "team" approach to patient care partnering with a patient's primary care physician and numerous specialists to provide the highest quality and innovative care. Dr. LaVora believes that in many instances foot pain is a symptom of another underlying issue such as diabetes, cardiac disease, arthritis, and other conditions.
Being a native of Milwaukee, Dr. LaVora has practiced podiatry for over 33 years and has been selected as one of Milwaukee Magazine's Top Doctors on several occassions. Dr. LaVora practiced in an independent physician group in which he became the Vice President and later the President of the 125 multispecialty physician group. In 2014, Dr. LaVora was promoted to become the Chief Medical Officer for the Greater Milwaukee Market for Aurora Health Care. This role oversees the five metro hospitals and supports a little over 1200 physicians and 600 advanced practice clinicians. In 2016, Dr. LaVora completed his executive master's degree in health care administration from the University of Texas at Dallas. He has held numerous roles in addition to his market CMO role such as, interim hospital president at Aurora South Shore Hospital, interim hospital CMO at Aurora West Allis Medical Center, interim CMO South Shore Hospital, and interim CMO at Aurora's St. Luke's Medical Center.
Education and Training
Rosalind Franklin University DPM 1991
Carthage College BA 1987
University of Texas at Dallas MHA 2016
Aurora Health Care Lean Training Green Belt 2017
Emergency Management Institute FEMA 100, 200, 700, 800 course 2021
Board Certification
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Foot Surgery (Podiatric Surgery)
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Market Chief Medical Officer Greater Milwaukee Interim Hospital CMO, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center 2014 -
- Interim hospital president Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore Hospital -
- Interim hospital CMO Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center -
- interim hospital CMO Aurora West Allis Medical Center -
- interim hospital CMO Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore Hospital -
- Central Business Office Chair Lakeshore Medical Clinic 2001 - 2011
- Physician Administrator Lakeshore Medical Clinic 2008 - 2010
- President Lakeshore Medical Clinic 2012 - 2015
- Wellness Commitee Co-Chair Advocate Health 2021 - 2022
- Board Member Lakeshore Medical Clinic 2001 - 2015
- Board Member Wisconsin Surgical Center 1999 - 2015
Awards
- Physician Excellence Award 1994 American Academy of Family Medicine
- Physician Excellence Award 1995 American Academy of Family Medicine
- Physician Excellence Award 1996 American Academy of Family Medicine
- Physician Excellence Award 1997 American Academy of Family Medicine
- Physician Excellence Award 1998 American Academy of Family Medicine
- Physician Excellence Award 1999 American Academy of Family Medicine
- Physician Excellence Award 2010 American Academy of Family Medicine
- Physician Excellence Award 2001 American Academy of Family Medicine
- Physician Excellence Award 2002 American Academy of Family Medicine
- Physician Excellence Award 2003 American Academy of Family Medicine
- Physician Excellence Award 2000 American Academy of Family Medicine
- Physician Excellence Award 2004 American Academy of Family Medicine
- Physician Excellence Award 2005 American Academy of Family Medicine
- Physician Excellence Award 2006 American Academy of Family Medicine
- Physician Excellence Award 2008 American Academy of Family Medicine
- Physician Excellence Award 2009 American Academy of Family Medicine
Professional Memberships
- Board Member in the Aurora Health Care Medical Group Board of Directors
- Medical Group Management Association
- American Medical Group Association
- Leadership Institute for Health Care Executives
- Wisconsin Society of Podiatric Medicine
- Volunteer, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Volunteer, Aurora Health Care Clark Square Free Clinic
- Volunteer, Aurora Health Care Walker's Point Free Clinic
- Volunteer, Aurora Health Care Bread of Healing Free Clinic
- Kradwell School
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Eagle River, Wisconsin
Hobbies / Sports
- Martial Arts, Car Enthusiast
Dr. Frank LaVora, DPM's Practice location
Chief Medical Officer, St. Luke's Medical Center
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