Dr. Lanie K. Huffman

Expert Publications

• Using the bi-masquelet technique and reamer-irrigator-aspirator for post-traumatic foot reconstruction.
• Limb-length discrepancy as a cause of plantar fasciitis.

Media Releases

Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Lanie K. Huffman, who serves patients in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dr. Huffman is a board-certified podiatrist and a certified master surgeon in HyproCure. She is currently serving patients at Achilles Podiatry Group – Northeast Foot and Ankle Care in Indianapolis, Indiana.

In 1983, a group of prominent Indiana podiatrists formed the Achilles Podiatry Group. The need to develop and build an infrastructure for the future of podiatry in Indiana was based on several significant factors that were changing health care management throughout the United States. Today, Achilles Podiatry Group has 5 offices, 5 physicians, and a Surgery Center which all serve the needs of patients throughout the state of Indiana.

In regards to her educational background, Dr. Huffman graduated from the University of Iowa, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors. After earning her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, she completed her surgical residency at the University of Florida/Shands in Jacksonville, Florida.

A member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Podiatric Medical Association, the doctor is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, whose mission is to protect and improve the health and welfare of the public by the advancement of the art and science of podiatric surgery. She is also board-certified in podiatric medicine by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, which exists to offer podiatric physicians a comprehensive board qualification and certification process.

Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes. 

Among her many achievements, Dr. Huffman has written multiple publications and has been a part of many research projects.

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