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Foot & Ankle Institute of Iowa
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Foot & Ankle Institute of Iowa

3613 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA, 50310 Des Moines, IA
4.90

About this clinic

Foot & Ankle Institute of Iowa, led by Rudolph La Fontant, DPM, offers radial shockwave therapy for foot and ankle conditions, alongside laser modalities including MLS laser and specialized nail-laser treatment. Shockwave therapy is a regenerative approach used to address plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, and other soft-tissue conditions of the lower extremity. The clinic combines these regenerative modalities with routine podiatric care, positioning itself as an alternative to conventional pharmaceutical or surgical approaches for patients seeking tissue-supportive treatment. The practice accepts new patients and provides individualized evaluation and treatment planning for each presentation.

Treatments offered

Shockwave Therapy

Strong evidence

Laser Therapy (LLLT)

Emerging evidence

Contact information

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3613 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
50310 Des Moines, IA
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Office hours

Monday – Thursday
8:30am – 4pm
Friday
8:30am – 12pm
Saturday – Sunday
Closed

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Patient reviews

4.90

Based on 126 Google reviews

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The Dr I saw yesterday is very knowledgeable about his craft, and I appreciated his honesty about my feet, because they were in bad shape. I am looking forward to my next apt to see about “the decent shoes and compression socks” I should be wearing with my insurance helping to cover costs. I do not like it when my feet hurt. This is my toe the last pic I’ve taken? It’s looking much better and I am not going to lose it. He’s very gentle when he shaves away tissue that doesn’t need to be there. Karen

Karen Balkema · January 6th, 2026

Dr. Rudolph did the most amazing job taking out the biggest in grown toe nail on my 14 year old son with 0 pain tolerance. Dr.Rudolph took his time by making sure my son was not in any discomfort. Told us step by step everything he was doing. Glad we found a good foot doctor!!!!!

Kristy Ceretti · March 6th, 2026

Dr. Rudy had to cut a sliver of my toenail out that was causing me some issues. The way he conducted the visit, procedure, and took care of me-everything he did was perfect start to finish! Immediately my foot felt better. I had such a good experience and would go see him if I ever need help again.

Natasha Mairs · December 23rd, 2025

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