Dr. Lora Yeager-Smith is a board-certified podiatrist who has been in practice for over 30 years, providing specialized treatment for many foot and ankle issues.
Dr. Yeager-Smith attained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Alabama’s Auburn University, then received her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Samuel Merrit University, California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1994. She went on to complete surgical residencies in Houston, Texas, and in Baltimore, Maryland. She is board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
She ran her own podiatry clinics in Alabama for 20 years, where she treated a diverse population, including people with diabetes or those with significant medical conditions. She specializes in diabetic foot complications, nail and skin problems, musculoskeletal pain, foot fractures, Ledderhose disease, and surgical pathology. Additionally, Dr. Yeager-Smith specializes in the treatment of geriatric and other at-risk populations in patients’ own homes.
Dr. Yeager-Smith’s goal is to keep you on your feet and prevent future foot problems. In order to ensure small problems don’t turn into at-risk foot issues, she will take time to listen to you and complete a thorough examination so you both can determine the best treatment for your lifestyle.
Dr. Yeager-Smith returned to southern California to be closer to family, and she looks forward to treating you like family! She supports patients in both English and German.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts from Auburn University
- Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Samuel Merritt University, California College of Podiatric Medicine
- Residencies completed at Houston Podiatric Foundation and the Liberty Medical Center, Maryland University Medical System in Baltimore
Board Certifications
- Board Certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery
- Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Hospital Affiliations
- Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham, AL
- Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center, AL