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Dr. Lawrence Z. Huppin - Podiatrist in Seattle

“When it comes to your feet and ankles, you need solutions you can trust.  For me, that’s a mandate.  A mandate to always offer the most up-to-date care available.  To consider the smallest details about your condition as well as the particulars of your individual situation.  And to invest myself personally in the success of your treatment. I genuinely care about helping you return to the best function possible, and I pledge my best in that effort” 

Foot and Ankle Doctors Seattle
 

Dr. Lawrence Z. Huppin

A leader in orthotics and biomechanics...
dedicated to your relief and recovery

Lawrence Z. Huppin, DPM graduated from Oregon State University and earned his medical degree at the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco.   Following graduation he completed a podiatric medical residency .

In 1989 he was one of only two podiatrists nationally to be accepted into the California College of Podiatric Medicine Fellowship in Podiatric Biomechanics.  This one-year program, the only of its kind in the United States, consisted of extensive training in foot and body mechanics. Focusing on the areas of orthotic therapy, sports medicine, and children’s foot conditions. 

In 1993, Dr. Huppin became board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics.  In 2000 he was the Washington State Podiatric Physician of the Year.  In 2002 he was named an Associate Professor of Biomechanics at the California College of Podiatric Medicine and in 2003 became the assistant chair of the Department of Applied Biomechanics.   In 2004, he was named one of Seattle Magazine’s “Seattle's Top Doctors” by a poll of local medical professionals. 

Dr. Huppin is a nationally recognized lecturer and teacher on orthotic therapy and biomechanics. Along with his Seattle private practice in which he specializes in orthotic therapy and biomechanics, he is the Medical Director for ProLab Orthotics – a Bay Area orthotic lab that provides education on orthotic therapy to doctors and medical students throughout the United States and Canada. In this capacity, he provides education, consultation and instruction to other doctors on the best techniques of conservative foot and ankle therapy. He is also the Medical Director for SHOES-n-FEET Shoe Centers – a chain of western United States shoe stores focused on helping patients find healthy, attractive and perfectly fit shoes.

Dr. Huppin has received numerous honors. Some of those honors are listed below:

  • Named one of the 175 most influential podiatrists in the United States by Podiatry Management Magazine – 2006 - For recognition as a nationally renowned expert and lecturer on orthotics and biomechanics

  • Seattle’s Top Doctors by Seattle Magazine, 2004

  • Podiatrist of the Year 2001 – Washington State Podiatric Medical Association

He has authored a number of articles relating to foot orthotics and ankle-foot orthotics. Some of those articles are listed below:

  • Evidence for Orthotic Therapy (pdf)

  • Key Insights On Writing Orthotic Prescriptions (pdf)

  • A Closer Look At Orthotic Technologies And Modifications (pdf)

  • Troubleshooting AFOs (pdf)

  • Key Insights On Prescribing Orthoses For Dress Shoes And Sandals (pdf)

  • Secrets To Fabricating Effective Custom Orthotics (pdf)

  • Selecting Appropriate AFOs: Key Considerations And Modifications (pdf)

  • Prescribing Orthotics For Pediatric Soccer Players (pdf)
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    • Board-Certified: Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine, American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine

    • DPM: California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, CA

    • Fellowship: Trained Podiatric Biomechanics, California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, CA

    • Director: Medical Director and Education Director: ProLab Orthotics/USA

    • Medical Director: SHOES-n-FEET Shoe Centers

    • Professor: Associate Professor, Department of Applied Biomechanics, California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, CA

    • Lecturer: Nationally recognized lecturer on orthotic therapy and biomechanics

    • Member: American College of Podiatric Orthopedics, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, Pediatric Foot and Ankle Association, American Running and Fitness Association, American Podiatric Medical Association, Washington State Podiatric Medical Association


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    Douglas Hale, DPM & Lawrence Huppin, DPM
    Foot and Ankle Center of Washington, Seattle
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