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Michael Rose, DPM, is a dedicated podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon at Legacy Foot & Ankle, with locations in Caro and Bay City, Michigan. Renowned for his compassionate, patient-centered care, Dr. Rose provides expert treatment for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions.

Dr. Rose's educational journey began with a Bachelor of Science in biology from Ave Maria University in Florida, followed by a Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio. He honed his surgical skills through residency training at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center and University Hospitals Health System in Cleveland, focusing on reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and diabetic limb salvage.

His clinical interests include reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, sports injuries, fracture management, trauma, bunion and hammertoe surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and pediatric podiatry. Dr. Rose is committed to not only delivering top-notch medical care but also ensuring that patients are fully informed and comfortable throughout their treatment journey. His specialties include foot and ankle surgery, sports medicine, wound care, and diabetic limb salvage, and he offers comprehensive solutions for both common and complex issues.

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Rose enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Angie, and their four children. He is an avid golfer, hiker, runner, and a passionate follower of Boston sports teams. 

Office Locations: Bay City (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and every other Friday) and Caro (Tuesdays).

Joe Aoun, DPM, is a Podiatrist and Foot and Ankle Surgeon at Legacy Foot & Ankle, with locations in Lapeer, Caro, Rochester Hills, and Bay City, Michigan. Dr. Joe prides himself on providing comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for a wide array of foot and ankle conditions that affect all ages. He has experience in both common and complex disorders and injuries and has a specialty in foot and ankle surgery.

Dr. Joe graduated with honors from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami, Florida, in 2011. He has since been practicing podiatry for over nine years and has attained a diverse set of experience in podiatric surgery.

Dr. Joe holds affiliations with various hospitals in the greater Michigan area, including McLaren Caro Region, McLaren Lapeer Region, and Ascension St. Mary's. He is the founder of Legacy Foot & Ankle.

Dr. Joe's philosophy of care is to always do what’s right for his patient. His approach to podiatry is collaborative with both his patients and their other physicians. His almost decade long experience in practice allows for efficiency and quick recoveries for patients of Legacy Foot & Ankle. 

Dr. Joe comes from a big family of 7 boys and 3 girls. He is very close to all his family and spends most of his time playing sports with all of them. He enjoys working out and competing in different endurance events. Dr. Joe also enjoys attending sporting events and reading, especially motivational books.

Lisa K. Burson, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist at Legacy Foot & Ankle, with locations in Lapeer, Rochester Hills, Bay City, and Caro, Michigan. Dr. Burson prides herself on collaborative, high-quality care between her and her patients. In addition to general foot and ankle care, Dr. Burson’s specialties include foot and ankle surgery, diabetic limb salvage, and wound care.

Dr. Burson received her Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, in 2010. She earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Kent State University in Cleveland, Ohio in 2014. 

After graduating, Dr. Burson completed a three-year residency training in podiatric medicine and surgery including reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery at Michigan Surgical Hospital (formerly Kern Hospital) from 2014 to 2017. She then began practicing podiatry near metro Detroit, Michigan before joining the team at Legacy Foot & Ankle in July 2019.

Dr. Burson treats a wide array of foot and ankle injuries and conditions and performs surgical procedures for all ailments of the foot or ankle. Patients regularly see her for plantar fasciitis, foot pain, ankle pain, neuromas, bunions, hammertoes, athlete’s foot, diabetic foot care, and wound care.

Dr. Burson is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM). She welcomes new and existing patients to Legacy Foot & Ankle.

Todd Laughner was born, raised and received his primary, secondary, collegiate and graduate education in Ohio. Dr. Laughner graduated magna cum laude with a BS in Biology from Youngstown State University. He attended the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland graduating in 1991 as the Class Valedictorian. Dr. Laughner completed his surgical residency training in 1993 at the Kern Hospital for Special Surgery located in Warren, Michigan. He had practiced Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Portland, Maine before locating to the Tri City Area in 1996. He has been an active staff member at MidMichigan Medical Center since 1998. Dr. Laughner has been in practice at Midland Podiatry Associates since October 1999. Dr. Laughner and his wife, Sandra have one daughter, Peyton. He enjoys private practice and is zestful in the pursuit of helping patients eradicate painful foot conditions. In his leisure time he is an avid drag racer and enjoys the collector car hobby.