David B. Laha, DPM, FACFAS - Biography
 Dr. Laha is a specialist in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot. He has extensive training in reconstructive foot surgery and sports medicine of the lower extremity. He takes pride in providing quality, personal care for his patients.
Dr. Laha is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. He has been on the Board of Directors of the Kansas Podiatric Medical Association and a Past President of the Association.
This practice evaluates and treats foot injuries, fractures, bunions, hammertoes, neuroma, ingrown toenails, warts, corns, calluses, flat feet, children's foot problems, diabetic foot problems, tumors, fungal nails, heel pain, and sports medicine injuries of the lower extremity.
Dr. Laha is a specialist in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot. He is recognized by the medical community as a leading provider of foot care in the Kansas City area. His extensive training has made him an expert in reconstructive foot surgery and sports medicine of the lower extremity. Dr Laha's expertise is sought out by other physicians for their patient care, sports teams for the care of their athletes, organizations for lecturing, attorneys for legal council, and local health reporters for information on a variety of foot problems and the latest medical innovations for the treatments of foot problems.
Dr. Laha stays abreast of the latest advances in foot care. It is his goal to provide the best foot care, using the latest medical and surgical techniques, in a compassionate, friendly environment.
Dr Laha has been practicing in the Kansas City area since 1985. He is a Kansas native, having been born in Winchester and growing up in Centralia. He attended Kansas Wesleyan University graduating with honors. While in college he played basketball and was an outstanding track and cross country athlete. He was inducted into the Kansas Wesleyan Athletic Hall of Fame in 1997.
Dr. Laha received his medical training at the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, California, graduating with honors. He performed his post graduate residency training at Hayward Vesper Hospital in Hayward, California. This program specialized in reconstructive foot surgery. He was the Chief Resident his last year in training.
Dr. Laha and his wife, Susan, have been married for 22 years. Dr. Laha's wife, Susan, is a Registered Nurse and volunteers in the community. She is also a recent graduate from the Johnson County Masters Gardner program. They have 2 children, Amy and Matt. Amy is currently a student at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California, majoring in business. Matt is a student at the University of Arizona studying business.
Dr. Laha and his family are active in their church, The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection.
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