Podiatrist Dwayne A. Lay, DPM

Dwayne A. Lay, DPM

Dr. Lay is the founder and medical director of Elite Foot and Ankle located in Canton, GA.

He attended Lincoln University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and became a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, Florida. Having completed his residency training at the Veterans Affairs Health Care System in East Orange, New Jersey, Dr. Lay is trained and skilled in wound care as well as reconstructive forefoot, rear foot, and ankle surgery. He later expanded his experience in sports medicine by working with NBA, WNBA, and collegiate athletes.

Here is a list of awards & honors that Dr. Lay & Elite Foot and Ankle have received:

Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2024
Best of Canton 2024
Best of Georgia 2023
Modernizing Medicine's Momentum Innovation Award 2023
Top Podiatrist 2016, 2019

When he's not working, Dr. Lay enjoys traveling, kayaking and spending quality time with his wife and daughter.

EDUCATION
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine – Barry University, Miami Shores, FL
Bachelor of Science – Lincoln University, Lincoln University, PA

RESIDENCY
Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Healthcare System – East Orange, NJ

CERTIFICATIONS
Board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Board certified by the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Primary Care & Podiatric Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Piedmont Cartersville

SURGERY CENTER AFFILIATIONS
Atlanta Center for Foot & Ankle Surgery

MEMBERSHIPS
American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
Fellow, American College of Podiatric Medicine
American Podiatric Medical Association
Georgia Podiatric Medical Association
Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine

Elite Foot and Ankle treats patients of all ages and has one simple mission:

Keeping you moving — one step at a time!