Laurel Podiatry Associates Bio

Shawn P. Echard, DPM
EDUCATION
Southmoreland High School, 1982-1986

Washington and Jefferson College, 1986-1990, Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Biology Activities: Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity

Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, 1990-1994, Degree. Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Activities: Part-time Office Assistant-North Coast Foot and Ankle Associates

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Rotating Podiatric Residence and Rotating Podiatric, Surgical Residency 1994-1996, UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital

ACTIVITIES
Primary Surgeon on 450 cases, mini-residency Pittsburgh Podiatry Hospital, and seminar coordinator-Hidden Valley Seminar

BOARD CERTIFIED
American Board of Podiatric Surgery

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Podiatric Medical Association
Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association
Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
Fellow, American Professional Wound Care Association
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics

STAFF PRIVILEGES
Frick Hospital
Westmoreland Hospital
Somerset Hospital
Aestique Medical Center
Latrobe Hospital
Url: https://www.laurelpodiatry.com/about-dr-echard/

ERIC YODER
Eric joined our practice in 2016 as our Certified Laser Technician and Certified Surgical Technician. Eric is a 1999 graduate of Westmoreland Country Community College with a degree in Surgical Technology. Eric received his laser certification in 2016. Eric has many years in the medical field and is here to provide treatment to patients in the office utilizing our many pieces of specialized equipment which include MLS Laser, Hyperblue Laser, and EPAT Shockwave Therapy.
Url: https://www.laurelpodiatry.com/about-dr-echard/

PAIGE BROOKS
Graduated from Southmoreland High School
Attended WCCC for Human Services
Worked at Westmoreland hospital for 1 year in Admissions and at St. Anne Home for 4 years as a Unit Secretary
Started working for Dr. Echard in March of 2017
In free time enjoys spending time with boyfriend on family farm, going fishing and off roading
Url: https://www.laurelpodiatry.com/about-dr-echard/

Laurel Podiatry Products and Services

Mphi5 Product
The Mphi5 is a complete MLS solution. It combines both the basic hand piece – designed for treating a targeted area with precision; and the pantograph arm with multidiode Ultra head – used to treat larger areas in a short amount of time, without the need for constant operator assistance.