Dr. LaBella is board-certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rear foot and ankle surgery. He sees patients of all ages.
Dr. LaBella was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois. He received is undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois. He then earned his medical degree from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago and completed a three-year residency at the Swedish Foot and Ankle Surgery Residency Program at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. Dr. LaBella is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the Washington State Podiatric Medical Association and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is also a member of the residency training committee of the Swedish Foot and Ankle Surgery Residency Program at Swedish Medical Center. Dr. LaBella is on staff at Swedish Medical Center and St. Anne Hospital (Virginia Mason Franciscan Health).
In his free time, he enjoys golfing, running, and spending time with his family.
Ryan J. Schwanke, DPM, FACFAS
Dr. Schwanke is a board-certified podiatric surgeon who specializes in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, traumatology, and sports medicine. He sees patients of all ages.
Dr. Schwanke was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He received his undergraduate degree at Marquette University. He then attended four years of podiatric medical school at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago. Dr. Schwanke then completed three years of surgical residency training at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. Dr. Schwanke is on staff at Swedish Medical Center and St. Anne Hospital (Virginia Mason Franciscan Health).
In his free time, he enjoys reading, snowboarding/skiing, golfing, and spending time with his dog Mochi.
“I work with my patients to understand what their medical condition is and together we create a plan of care they’re happy and comfortable with. My ultimate goal is for patients to be pain free and have a functional foot and ankle they can be active on without limitations.” - Ryan Schwanke, DPM, FACFAS
MEDICAL SUPPORT STAFF
Chanae
Chanae joined our clinic in August 2019 as a Medical Assistant. She supports Dr. LaBella's patients and coordinates patient custom orthotics.
Cheyenne
Cheyenne joined our clinic in 2024 as a Medical Assistant. She supports Dr. Schwanke's patients.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT STAFF
Debbie
Debbie serves as our billing manager and outpatient surgery scheduler and has been with us since March 2021.
Kacie
Kacie is our office manager and primary receptionist. She joined our team in April 2021.
Casie
Casie has been the practice administrator at the clinic since 2008.