Joseph M. LaCava, DPM

Joseph M. LaCava, DPM is a Podiatrist in Hot Springs, AR, located at 3339 Central Ave. The practice, known as Central Arkansas Foot Care, specializes in foot, ankle, and heel pain treatments for the local community. Services include diabetic foot care, pediatric foot care, geriatric foot care, sports medicine, and the management of heel pain, ankle pain, and sports injuries. The clinic treats a wide range of conditions such as bunions, corns, flat feet, hammertoes, heel spurs, Morton's neuroma, plantar fasciitis, plantar warts, ingrown toenails, fungal toenails, warts, painful calluses, and foot and ankle fractures. Treatment options also involve custom orthotics, EBM Medical Food, Footmaxx products, and laser therapy for foot pain and toenail fungus. The practice operates with a minimally invasive approach, using surgery as a last option.

The facility features the Central Arkansas Peripheral Neuropathy and Pain Center, which addresses pain, numbness, and tingling caused by peripheral neuropathy. This center provides safe, in-office, drug-free treatments including Class IV laser therapy and light-based therapies designed to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and support healing. Dr. Joseph M. LaCava earned his B.S. degree in biology at Upsala College in East Orange, New Jersey, and his D.P.M. at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. He completed residencies in Podiatric Medicine and Orthopedics at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Doctors Hospital in Texas. He is affiliated with and certified by the American Professional Wound Care Association. Dr. LaCava is an advocate for patient education and provides lectures on common foot problems and diabetic foot care. The professional staff includes DME Coordinator Carly, Patient Care Coordinator Ashley, and medical assistants Anna, Bri, and Lauren. The practice maintains a patient library with resources on conditions and treatment options.

The clinic holds a rating of 4.80 based on customer reviews.

Joseph M. LaCava, DPM provides specialized podiatric care to the Hot Springs community, combining advanced laser therapies with traditional patient education to address complex foot and ankle issues.

The clinic is situated on Central Avenue, about a mile from Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort and half a mile from Hot Springs Junior Academy.

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