Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Laura Tolentino is a dedicated and highly skilled podiatrist and surgeon at Foot and Ankle Specialists of The Woodlands, Texas, since August 2023. She brings a strong foundation in both clinical and surgical podiatric care, with a focus on reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.
She earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from Des Moines University in 2019, following her undergraduate studies at California State University, Fullerton, where she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology with a minor in Chemistry.
Dr. Tolentino completed her residency at the prestigious Montefiore Einstein Medical Center in New York, where she served as Chief Resident from 2019 to 2022. During this intensive program, she gained comprehensive experience in complex foot and ankle reconstruction, trauma management, and diabetic limb salvage.
Dr. Tolentino is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) and actively involved in several professional organizations, including the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS), the ABPM, and the Texas Podiatric Medical Association. Her commitment to patient care, surgical excellence, and continuing education defines her as a respected and compassionate provider in the field of podiatric medicine.
Marcin Vaclaw, DPM, is a skilled podiatrist at Foot and Ankle Specialists of The Woodlands in The Woodlands, Houston, and Huntsville, Texas.
Born and raised in Oklahoma, Dr. Vaclaw grew up playing and loving sports. He always knew he wanted to be in the healthcare industry, and while attending college, he became more familiar with podiatry. Dr. Vaclaw realized he could integrate his love for sports and athletics into a medical career and began the path toward becoming a foot and ankle specialist. Before leaving Oklahoma for college, Dr. Vaclaw had the unique opportunity to live in Mexico City, Mexico, for two years, where he became fluent in Spanish and developed a strong connection with Mexican culture.
After Mexico, he attended Brigham Young University and graduated with his Bachelor of Science in clinical psychology. Dr. Vaclaw earned his doctorate in podiatric medicine from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and trained at their state-of-the-art facility in Independence, Ohio. While there, he also received specialized wound care training from The Cleveland Clinic. Upon graduation, Dr. Vaclaw moved to The Woodlands, Texas, area for a three-year residency program at Kingwood Medical Center in Kingwood, Texas, specializing in foot and ankle surgery and medicine. He served as Chief Resident of that program. He is also one of the first podiatrists in the country to receive a Reconstructive Rearfoot Accreditation upon residency completion.
Dr. Vaclaw is committed to serving this community. He understands the importance of educating patients on their conditions and collaborating to create specific treatment plans for his patients’ needs. He is dedicated to pursuing the latest medical and surgical procedures to give his patients the care and attention they deserve. Dr. Vaclaw is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Texas State Podiatric Medical Association, and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Dr. and Mrs. Brittany Vaclaw currently reside in The Woodlands area with their children. They love to spend time as a family outdoors whenever they can. They love all the activities The Woodlands has to offer.
“I have been a patient of Dr. Vaclaw for at least a decade. I have received the utmost professional care over my time as his patient. I find him to be very knowledgeable in his field of care, and anyone who visits him are in very good hands!”
Clayton Toole, DPM, is an exceptional podiatrist at Foot and Ankle Specialists of The Woodlands in The Woodlands, Houston, and Huntsville, Texas.
Born and raised in Huntsville, Texas, Dr. Toole grew up in a home of health care providers. He knew from an early age that he wanted to follow in their footsteps and provide care to those in need.
Growing up in Huntsville, Dr. Toole attended and graduated from Huntsville High School and, subsequently, Sam Houston State University. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry. After graduation, Dr. Toole and his family moved to Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, becoming a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 2014. Always wanting to improve his knowledge and skills, he rotated through numerous health care systems and podiatric practices in Florida, Oklahoma, Missouri, Ohio, and the greater Houston area.
Dr. Toole completed a three-year surgical residency at New York Community Hospital in Brooklyn, serving as Chief Resident. While in Brooklyn, he had the opportunity to treat a diverse patient population and see a vast array of foot and ankle ailments. He was also able to develop extensive surgical skills and provide both conservative and surgical care when appropriate.
Dr. Toole enjoyed growing up in the Huntsville area. He knew he wanted to return to raise his family and serve in the community he'd been raised in.
Clayton, his wife, Marci, and their three children currently reside in the Huntsville area. He loves spending time with his family, fishing, hunting, and golfing.
Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I aim to provide patient tailored care. We look to provide our patients with advanced and innovated treatment options that help them back on their feet. I have special interest in sports medicine, foot/ankle trauma, reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive surgeries.
Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I aim to provide patient tailored care. We look to provide our patients with advanced and innovated treatment options that help them back on their feet. I have special interest in sports medicine, foot/ankle trauma, reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive surgeries.
Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I aim to provide patient tailored care. We look to provide our patients with advanced and innovated treatment options that help them back on their feet. I have special interest in sports medicine, foot/ankle trauma, reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive surgeries.
Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I aim to provide patient tailored care. We look to provide our patients with advanced and innovated treatment options that help them back on their feet. I have special interest in sports medicine, foot/ankle trauma, reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive surgeries.
Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I aim to provide patient tailored care. We look to provide our patients with advanced and innovated treatment options that help them back on their feet. I have special interest in sports medicine, foot/ankle trauma, reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive surgeries.
Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I aim to provide patient tailored care. We look to provide our patients with advanced and innovated treatment options that help them back on their feet. I have special interest in sports medicine, foot/ankle trauma, reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive surgeries.
Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I aim to provide patient tailored care. We look to provide our patients with advanced and innovated treatment options that help them back on their feet. I have special interest in sports medicine, foot/ankle trauma, reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive surgeries.
Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I aim to provide patient tailored care. We look to provide our patients with advanced and innovated treatment options that help them back on their feet. I have special interest in sports medicine, foot/ankle trauma, reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive surgeries.
Shirmeen Lakhani, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist at Jacinto Medical Group in Baytown, Texas. She has been practicing podiatry in Texas for more than 10 years.
Growing up in Texas for much of her life, Dr. Lakhani’s interest in podiatry and foot surgery began when she was still an undergraduate at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, where she studied chemistry. Immediately after graduation, Dr. Lakhani began her medical studies at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida, where she earned her doctorate in podiatric medicine in 2008.
Dr. Lakhani moved back to Texas to complete her podiatric surgery residency at the University of Texas Health Center. Soon after her residency ended in 2011, Dr. Lakhani joined Gonzaba Medical Group in Houston, where she treated patients for two years before relocating to Baytown in 2013 to work at Jacinto Medical Group.
Proud to offer her patients the latest technological advances in podiatric medicine, Dr. Lakhani specializes in foot surgery, diabetic foot care, and limb salvage. As an experienced podiatrist, she belongs to a number of professional organizations, including the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American Podiatric Medical Association, and the Texas Podiatric Medical Association.
When she isn’t treating patients, Dr. Lakhani loves spending time with her family and friends in Houston.
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