Summary

Dr. Sheldon Laps is a board certified podiatrist/foot surgeon practicing in the Washington, DC area for over 30 years. He completed his medical education at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia PA, and his surgical training at the Northlake Community Hospital In Northlake, Il where he functioned as Chief Resident. Dr. Laps has served as President of the District of Columbia Podiatric Medical Association and as a member of the Scientific Committee of the American Podiatric Medical Association. He is a noted author and lecturer on forefoot surgery. Dr. Laps specializes in the treatment of heel pain/plantar fasciitis, bunion and hammer toe deformities and related surgery, skin conditions including warts and ingrown toenails.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Manhattan Eye Ear And Throat Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

GW Podiatry - Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW # 6Washington, DC 20037

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41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English
Washington , DCRockville , MDCatonsville , MDBethesda , MD
Med School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Med School: The William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Med School: Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Sheldon Laps

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Sheldon Laps has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Sheldon Laps has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Athlete's Foot
  • Bunion
  • Callus
  • Foot Pain
  • Hammer Toe
  • Neuroma
  • Plantar Fasciitis

Certifications, License, & Education

Sheldon Laps holds an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia.

Medical License

Doctor Of Podiatric Medicine with an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Manhattan Eye Ear And Throat Hospital.

NPI Number

Sheldon Laps' NPI number is 1427089275.

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What languages does Sheldon Laps speak?
Sheldon Laps speaks English.
Which hospitals is Sheldon Laps affiliated with?
Sheldon Laps is affiliated with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital.
Where is Sheldon Laps's office located?
Sheldon Laps's office is located at 2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW # 6, Washington, DC, 20037.

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