Living With Plantar Fasciitis
It's hard to stay active when you have stabbing heel pain. But, you don’t have to let plantar fasciitis interfere with your life. With these simple strategies, you’ll be back on your feet and pain-free again in no time.
Our Valued Patients and Customers
Thank you for reaching Dr. Bruni Leka's website, Board Certified Foot and Ankle Specialist/Podiatrist. We are open and back in the office taking all the precautions under the CDC guidelines. In an effort to keep the safety and health of our patients and staff a priority, we have implemented the following protocol:
- Pre-Screening patients the day before their office visit
- Only allowing one patient in the office at a given time
- Insisting that patients wait in the car until it's their turn to come in -- we are disinfecting (e.g. commonly touched areas, spaces, and objects) the office in between appointments
- Requiring that masks are worn at all times (gloves are preferred as well)
- Taking temperatures of patients prior to entrance into the office
- Keeping office visits to the point and orderly so patients can avoid prolonged stays in the office
- Thoroughly sterilizing all instruments that are used
If preferred and needed, Dr. Leka continues to be available online for telemedicine at Doxy.me/DrLeka. Note that this platform is HIPPA compliant and safe. You can request/initiate a video call or call into our office phone number to initiate a follow-up visit this way. Dr. Leka will be answering questions, concerns, providing professional advice on any foot and ankle related issues. Copays will be due, if any, per your insurance, and claims submitted to your insurance carrier for the time spent. A credit card will be kept on file and copay charged for the date of the telemedicine visit and receipt emailed to you for your records. Please call our office number at 215-698-6133, calls will be routed to the Doctor's cell phone and Calls or Voicemails answered in a very timely manner.
Thank you for your understanding and please stay home, be safe, protect our health, let's work together in fighting this deadly virus! Please remain safe and be well.
Skilled podiatrist Bruni Leka, DPM, is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and an associate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. As the owner of Foot and Ankle Excellence in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dr. Leka is dedicated to providing compassionate and thorough care for the full spectrum of foot and ankle problems.
After earning a Bachelor of Science in biology with honors from Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Leka went on to Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, where she earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. She completed a three-year surgical residency at Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia. Her residency training focused on acute and chronic wounds, inpatient and outpatient conservative and surgical care, and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgeries.
Dr. Leka sees a wide range of patients, from young children to mature adults, at her brand-new, handicap-accessible office. She offers on-site digital X-rays, SureFit™ diabetic shoes, and the KeryFlex® professional nail restoration system at Foot and Ankle Excellence.
From diabetic foot care to treatments for plantar fasciitis and Morton’s neuroma, Dr. Leka provides comprehensive foot and ankle care for patients of all ages. For compassionate and high-quality foot care in the Greater Philadelphia area, call Foot and Ankle Excellence or book an appointment online today.
Insurances Accepted
For any further related insurance questions, please contact the office.
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Testimonials
Words from our patients
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Dr Lika and staff are amazing! She took care of me when I hurt my foot and got me me up and running. I take my kids there now for their orthodics.
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Dr Bruni took care of me and I'm so sad that I’m healed cause I will miss her.
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She is wonderful, caring, and a very dedicated doctor who really takes an interest in her patients. I recommend her highly to anyone needing a podiatrist.
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Let me say she is my new podiatrist and will be worth the wait if in the future there would be one.
Location
11410 Bustleton Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Phone: 215-608-6104
Fax: 215-698-6144
Office Hours