At Southern Podiatry Clinic, we provide assistance to people who suffer from different foot and ankle conditions and have two convenient locations in Ponchatoula and Franklinton.
Dr. David Allen
Dr. David Allen is a Ponchatoula native. He’s an alumnus of Ponchatoula High and Southeastern Louisiana University. He worked for the Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Service for a few years before attending and graduating from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland. After serving his residency in Seattle and Tacoma, David returned to Louisiana where he opened Southern Podiatry Clinic. He currently operates two private practices, one located in Franklinton Louisiana and the other in his hometown of Ponchatoula. David is married to his best friend Wanda and together they have 7 children, and a dog named Charlie. Together they enjoy hanging out by the pool, spending time outdoors, traveling, and Saving lives one foot at a time.
Meet The Team
Gina Foster
Medical Assistant
Gina is our Medical Assistant and is currently working towards her medical billing and coding certification. Gina assists Dr. Allen with patient care and is passionate about working with patients of all ages and backgrounds and is dedicated to providing quality care. In her spare time, Gina enjoys spending time with family and her daughter, Alexis.
Michaela Carter
Administrative Support
Michaela is our administrative support and does an amazing job of keeping our schedules full and office organized. Michaela has over 2 years of medical office experience and continues to grow and is a prime example of what it means to be an excellent team player. In her free time, Michaela enjoys spending time with her 2 dogs, Rory and Miley, as well as her boyfriend.
Tara LeBlanc
Office Manager
Tara is our Office Manager and specializes in keeping our team and office operating smoothly. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Brennan, along with her 4 children, grandchildren, and her dog, Bear. Tara always has a smile on her face and continues to be a great asset to our clinics.