Westside Podiatry

What Westside Podiatry does

Westside Podiatry is a private podiatric medical and surgical practice headquartered in Houston, Texas, founded in 2005 by Dr. David N. Gunther, DPM. The practice delivers comprehensive medical and surgical management of foot and ankle conditions through two physical locations — the Cy-Fair office (Memorial Hermann Building, Medical Plaza 1) and a Northwest office at Methodist Willowbrook Women's and Children's Pavilion — serving the Greater Houston metropolitan area. The clinical staff comprises two ABFAS board-certified surgeons (Dr. Gunther, 25+ years; Dr. Bryan Corum, 20+ years), supported by a head medical assistant with cross-functional training in orthotic scanning, x-ray, shock-wave, and laser modalities, plus additional clinical and administrative staff totaling 11-50 employees.

The service portfolio spans non-invasive diagnostics and in-office imaging (digital X-ray, diagnostic ultrasound, vascular circulation testing, nerve conduction/EMG), conservative care (custom orthotics, diabetic/therapeutic shoes, ankle-foot orthoses, lace-up supports, night splints, walkers), and surgical interventions including foot and ankle arthroscopy, TOPAZ Coblation, Platelet-Rich Plasma (CASCADE Autologous Platelet System), shock-wave therapy, and Ilizarov fixation. Laser-based services use the FDA-cleared GenesisPlus Nd:YAG 1064nm system for onychomycosis, scar reduction, and wart treatment. Surgical cases requiring hospital facilities are performed under Dr. Gunther's privileges at Methodist Willowbrook, Cypress Fairbanks, and North Cypress Hospitals.

The business model is direct-to-consumer professional-services delivery billed through third-party insurance or fee-for-service, with no enterprise sales function. Patient acquisition relies on the practice website, Zocdoc online scheduling, organic social (Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus), and physician referrals via professional association memberships (ABFAS, ACFAS, APMA, ACFAOM, AOFAS, Texas Podiatric Medical Association). Revenue streams are diversified across consultations, diagnostic imaging, in-office procedures, surgeries, orthotic/device sales, and cash-pay laser and regenerative procedures, with no disclosed institutional funding, external ownership, or M&A activity.

Name

Westside Podiatry

Legal name

Westside Podiatry

Website

https://westsidepodiatryhouston.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Westside Podiatry is a private, founder-owned podiatric medical and surgical practice in Houston, Texas, founded in 2005, operating two office locations staffed by two ABFAS board-certified foot and ankle surgeons serving Greater Houston patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Podiatric Medical Services

NAICS

Offices of Podiatrists (621391)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKALAG

Foot & Ankle

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

SECONDARYHLAFAIAL

Podiatry & Foot/Ankle Surgery Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Surgical Centers & Perioperative Care (ASCs)

SECONDARYHLAKALAA

General Orthopedics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Keywords

• Foot and ankle care
• Podiatric medical services
• Foot and ankle surgery
• Custom orthotics
• Diabetic foot care

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Medical Services - Consultation and Treatment: Westside Podiatry generates revenue through medical consultations, diagnostic services, and treatments for foot and ankle conditions. Services include office visits, diagnostic imaging (X-rays, ultrasound), and various treatment procedures.
2. Surgical Services: Revenue generated from surgical procedures including reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, arthroscopy, and other surgical interventions. The practice has performed thousands of successful surgeries.
3. Medical Devices and Supplies: Sale of medical devices and supplies including custom orthotics, diabetic/therapeutic shoes, ankle-foot orthoses (AFO), lace-up ankle supports, night splints, and walkers.
4. Laser Treatment Procedures: Revenue from laser nail fungus removal procedures using GenesisPlus Nd:YAG laser system. Treatment typically takes 10-20 minutes with little or no discomfort.
5. Regenerative Medicine - PRP: Revenue from Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatments using the CASCADE Autologous Platelet System for tissue repair and regeneration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Westside Podiatry is a private podiatric medical and surgical practice that provides diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of foot and ankle conditions for patients in the Greater Houston area. Its core offerings include medical consultations, in-office diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures (including reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, arthroscopy, and Ilizarov fixation), and the dispensing of orthotic devices and diabetic footwear. The practice also provides specialized treatments such as Nd:YAG laser therapy for fungal toenails, shock-wave therapy, and platelet-rich plasma injections.

Product overview

Westside Podiatry is a podiatric medical and surgical practice offering a comprehensive suite of foot and ankle care services. The practice provides Custom Foot Orthotics and Adult/Children Orthotics for biomechanical support and deformity correction. Their surgical offerings include Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy, Topaz Procedure, Platelet Rich Plasma therapy, and Ilizarov Fixation for complex cases. They offer advanced diagnostic imaging including in-office X-Ray, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Vascular Circulation Testing, and Nerve Conduction/EMG Testing. For specialized treatments, they provide Laser Treatment for Fungal Toenails using GenesisPlus Nd:YAG laser technology, Shock-Wave Treatment for plantar fasciitis, and Diabetic/Therapeutic Shoes. The practice also offers orthopedic devices including Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO), Lace Up Ankle Support, Form Fit Night Splint, and Equalizer Walker. Serving the Greater Houston community for over 20 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Foot Orthotics

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of successful foot and ankle surgeries with great outcomes
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS)minorOthersProfessional certification body for foot and ankle surgeons. Both Dr. Gunther and Dr. Corum hold board certifications through ABFAS, demonstrating their professional credentials and adherence to high standards of surgical care.
• American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)minorOthersProfessional surgical organization for foot and ankle surgeons. Listed as a professional resource and association membership.
• American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)minorOthersProfessional association for podiatric physicians. Dr. Gunther holds professional membership in APMA.
• Methodist Willowbrook HospitalcoreOthersDr. Gunther has hospital affiliations including Methodist Willowbrook where he can perform surgeries and treat patients requiring hospital-based care.
• Cypress Fairbanks HospitalcoreOthersDr. Gunther has hospital affiliation at Cypress Fairbanks Hospital for patient care requiring hospital facilities.
• North Cypress HospitalcoreOthersDr. Gunther has hospital affiliation at North Cypress Hospital for surgical procedures and patient care.
• State of the Art Rehabilitation Facilities (Greater Houston)minorOthersThe practice works with rehabilitation facilities in the Greater Houston area to provide quick recovery from surgery, allowing patients to return to normal activities faster than conventional foot and ankle surgery.
• Baylor College of Medicine Community ClinicsminorOthersDr. Gunther completed post-graduate training including work at Baylor College of Medicine Community Clinics as a clinical consultant for Harris County District.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• US Foot & Ankle Specialists: PE-backed consolidator of podiatry practices across multiple states with a meaningful Texas footprint. Competes for patients, physicians, and referral share in the same geography as Westside, but operates at vastly greater scale with centralized marketing and recruiting.
• Village Podiatry Centers: Large, established multi-location podiatry platform (historically PE-backed) serving the Southeast and Texas markets. Comparable in core offerings (orthotics, surgery, diabetic care) but with group-level scale and broader geographic reach.
• Memorial Hermann Medical Group: Hospital-employed physician network operating inside the Memorial Hermann system in which Westside's Cy-Fair office is located. Captures primary care and endocrinology referrals that could alternatively flow to Westside for podiatric care.
• American Foot & Leg Specialists: Multi-office podiatry group based in the South with a comparable full-service podiatric model (medical, surgical, orthotics, diabetic care). Larger and more geographically distributed than Westside but competes in the same specialty category.
• Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine: Hospital-affiliated orthopedic and sports medicine service line under the same Methodist system in which Westside holds surgical privileges. Indirect competitor for sports medicine and foot/ankle referrals, with vastly larger institutional resources.

Others

• Texas Podiatric Medical Association (TPMA): State-level professional association of which Westside-affiliated physicians are members. Adjacent/ecosystem peer — not a competitor, but the institutional body that sets standards, referral patterns, and continuing education for Texas podiatrists.
• Dr. Comfort (DJO/Global): Manufacturer of the diabetic/therapeutic footwear brand Westside dispenses to patients. Ecosystem partner — upstream supplier rather than competitor, but a key dependency for Westside's DME revenue stream and patient experience.

Emerging players

• Modern Foot & Ankle: Multi-location podiatry group with strong Texas (Dallas/Houston-area) presence built via de novo growth and acquisitions. Competes for similar patient segments (sports, diabetic, surgical) with a tech-forward brand and direct-to-consumer marketing.

Direct peers

• Tower Foot & Ankle Surgery: Houston-area podiatric medical and surgical practice. Direct peer — comparable service mix (laser, orthotics, surgical podiatry), same Houston geography, and notably referenced as the source of certain product imagery on the Westside Podiatry site, suggesting an operational or branding overlap.
• Bellaire Foot & Ankle: Independent podiatry practice in the Houston metro offering medical and surgical foot/ankle care. Direct peer competing in the same Greater Houston catchment with a similar full-service podiatry model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/WSPodiatry
• Facebookfacebook.com/Westside-Podiatry-170332069688959

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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