Dr. April Glesinger, DPM

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. April Glesinger, who serves patients in Tucson, Arizona.

Recognized as an outstanding and skilled podiatrist, Dr. Glesinger is proud to provide individualized care to patients of all ages and needs in the Tucson community at her private practice, Arizona Podiatry, which she opened back in 2004. She sees patients for a range of issues including ingrown toenails, plantar fasciitis, nail fungus, hammertoes, bunions, skin lesions, warts and fractures, as well as many other foot conditions. 

Raised in Tucson, Dr. Glesinger graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff with a major in psychology and minors in biology and chemistry. She was inducted into the Golden Key National Honor Society and the National Dean’s List. She received her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, where she also graduated with high honors from the Pi Delta National Honor Society. After a two year prestigious podiatric surgical residency at several major medical centers in Houston, Texas, she returned to Arizona to practice medicine in the state she considers home.

Named one of the Top 3 Podiatrists in Tucson in 2019, Dr. Glesinger has dedicated her career to ensuring people are able to lead active, pain-free lives. She offers innovative treatments for injuries, diseases, and other conditions of the feet, ankles, and lower legs. Patients’ comfort and well-being is her top priority while providing the best podiatric care possible.

Demonstrating her commitment to the field, the doctor remains a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, which is a professional medical organization representing DPMs within the United States. 

Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes. 

In her spare time, Dr. Glesinger enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, reading, cooking, working out, and staying active. Her family has been on the board of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for the past 9 years since her oldest son was diagnosed with Type I diabetes. Her personal association with diabetes makes her a more compassionate doctor and person in dealing with diabetic patients, as well as patients with other medical conditions.

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