Dr. Richard Leitzen, DPM, North Port, FL

About Dr. Richard Leitzen

Dr. Richard Leitzen proudly comes from a military family and spent a great deal of his childhood moving about the United States. Dr. Leitzen began his studies at Loyola University of Chicago before obtaining his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University/Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 2008. Dr. Leitzen then completed Reconstructive Foot and Ankle surgical training at Yale. He is a board-certified foot surgeon and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association. In his comprehensive training he utilized a multidisciplinary approach to treat lower extremity limb threatening diseases with the cooperation of vascular, orthopedic, and plastic surgeons. Dr. Leitzen is competent in all areas of foot and ankle care, and stresses education and conservative management wherever possible. When necessary, surgical intervention may be employed to correct injuries and/or painful deformities of the foot and ankle. Dr. Leitzen practiced in the suburbs of Chicago for nearly 8 years before joining North Port Foot & Ankle in 2019. He is no stranger to Sarasota County; his father resides in Sarasota and is a retired commercial pilot. He currently lives in Osprey with his wife, two sons, and his 2 rescue dogs Lucy and Mila. He enjoys all manner of outdoor activities including boating, archery, and playing soccer with his sons.

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Office location

North Port Foot & Ankle

12757 S Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287

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Education and background

Practice names

North Port Foot & Ankle

Board certifications

American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Foot Surgery (American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery)

Education and training

Rosalind Franklin University, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Yale University (Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery)

Professional memberships

American Podiatric Medical Association, Inc

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1902051840

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Dr. Richard Leitzen's office is located at 12757 S Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287.

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Dr. Richard Leitzen is certified by American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and Foot Surgery (American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery).

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Dr. Richard Leitzen speaks English.

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