Dr. Lawrence J. Kales, DPM

Medical Director of Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle

  • Board Certified American Board Of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry: Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle

  • Board Certified American Board Of Ambulatory Foot Surgery - A Section Of The American Board Of Foot & Ankle Surgery (ABFAS)

  • Board Certified American Board Of Lower Extremity Surgery

  • Board Certified American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry Foot & Ankle Surgery

Board Certified in podiatry & minimal invasive surgical procedures. Dr. Kales is a recognized lecturer and teacher of minimally invasive surgical techniques for foot and ankle conditions.

As founder of both the Bayonet Point Location and the previous Spring Hill Location, Dr. Kales leads a talented staff, certified podiatry assistant, and support staff. Dr. Kales believes that every patient deserves a friendly doctor and staff who listen and care about your feet and ankles. Our office is located in Hudson location (and previously Spring Hill Location), are committed to ensure that patients put their trust in our podiatric practices and receive the finest care available. Dr. Kales is a podiatrist who cares!

Dr Kales will be lecturing and teaching at the International MIFAS in Rosemont, IL July 15 & 16 2022

Dr. Kales completed his undergraduate studies at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, graduating in 1972 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. He then took his talents to the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine, graduating with a Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine in 1977. He completed his residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, New York.

Dr. Kales’s devotion to his practice has not gone unnoticed by other professionals in his field. He has been named a Diplomate of both the American Board of Ambulatory Foot Surgery and the International College of Podiatric Laser Surgery, and a Fellow of the American Association of Hospital Podiatrists. Additionally, Dr. Kales is Board Certified in Ambulatory Foot Surgery.

Though he devotes most of his time to the practice, Dr. Kales remains academically successful. He continually improves his medical skills and always researches the latest technology for the advancement of Podiatry. Dr. Kales is proud to say that he has been continually practicing podiatry in Florida since 1979. Dr. Kales is on staff at Regional Medical Center at Bayonet Point and Morton Plant North Bay Hospital.