Albuquerque is a big, active city — and finding a podiatrist who is close, experienced, and able to do everything from a quick nail procedure to complex reconstructive surgery shouldn't be hard. Foot & Ankle Specialists keeps three offices across the Northeast Heights and near downtown, so expert foot and ankle care is a short drive wherever you are in the metro.
Whether you're dealing with heel pain that won't quit, a bunion you've hidden in wide shoes for years, a sports injury, or a diabetic foot concern, our Albuquerque podiatrists treat the whole range. Most patients can be seen the same week.
Lomas Blvd (downtown / near UNM Hospital) — Dr. Mark Margiotta and Dr. Todd Smith, two seasoned foot and ankle surgeons.
Menaul Blvd (Uptown / Northeast Heights) — Dr. David Sotelo and Dr. Lauren Beckett, offering bilingual, board-certified podiatric and reconstructive foot and ankle care.
Wyoming Blvd (Northeast Heights) — Dr. Alex Jenks and Dr. Lauren Beckett, dual board-certified foot and ankle surgeons.
Dr. Mark Margiotta, DPM, FACFAS brings more than 20 years of experience and is board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. A U.S. Army veteran, he completed reconstructive foot and ankle surgery residency at Tripler Army Medical Center and later served as Chief of Podiatry and Residency Director at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque. He treats both adult and pediatric patients and is a strong proponent of evidence-based care.
Dr. Todd Smith, DPM is a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon and U.S. Army veteran whose extensive Indian Health Service experience spans diagnostic imaging, surgery, and the treatment of acute injuries — from sprains and fractures to the foot complications of diabetes and poor circulation.
Dr. David Sotelo, DPM is board-certified podiatrist with more than 25 years in sports medicine and podiatry. He holds privileges at the Lovelace hospitals in Albuquerque, has a special interest in diabetes care, and is fluent in English and Spanish.
Dr. Alex Jenks, DPM, FACFAS is an Albuquerque native and one of the few specialists in New Mexico dual board-certified by both the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in reconstructive forefoot and rearfoot/ankle surgery. He trained at the Harris County–West Houston reconstructive residency and favors conservative care before surgery.
Dr. Lauren Beckett, DPM is a skilled foot and ankle specialist with advanced training in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, board qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in both Forefoot and Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. She completed her residency through the Department of Veterans Affairs New Mexico Veterans Affairs Healthcare System and Kaiser Foundation Hospital, where she received extensive training in complex foot and ankle conditions and surgical reconstruction.
Between our Lomas, Menaul, and Wyoming offices we serve all of Albuquerque — Downtown, Uptown, the Northeast Heights, the North Valley, and the Westside — plus Rio Rancho, Corrales, and the surrounding Bernalillo County communities.
Hours: Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Which Albuquerque location should I go to?
Any of the three — pick what's closest. Lomas (Dr. Margiotta and Dr. Smith) is near downtown and UNM Hospital; Menaul (Dr. Sotelo and Dr. Beckett) is in Uptown; Wyoming (Dr. Jenks and Dr. Beckett) is in the Northeast Heights. Call and we'll point you to the soonest opening.
Can you handle complex or reconstructive surgery?
Yes. Our Albuquerque team includes board-certified, fellowship-trained reconstructive foot and ankle surgeons, so advanced cases are handled in-house.
Foot or ankle pain has a way of taking over your day. Call the Albuquerque location nearest you or request an appointment online, and let's get you back on your feet.