Foot & ankle surgery in Metairie & Slidell, built around how you move.
Dr. Rustin Ajdari, DPM is an ABFAS Board Qualified podiatric surgeon practicing with New Orleans Orthopedic Institute. He sees patients on the Southshore in Metairie and on the Northshore in Slidell, serving the Greater New Orleans area, for everything from sports injuries to complex surgical reconstruction.
The surgical outcomes of an orthopedic group, with the expertise of general podiatric care.
Dr. Ajdari practices within New Orleans Orthopedic Institute, an orthopedic group that supports high-level surgical care, while also providing general podiatric care. That enables you to see one physician for all of your foot and ankle needs, from a routine concern to complex surgery.
Rustin Ajdari, DPM
Dr. Ajdari treats the foot and ankle as a complete mechanical system, pairing advanced surgical technique with the attentiveness of a small, personal practice. Raised in Southern California, he earned his B.S. in Biology and Psychology from UC Davis before completing his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland.
He went on to complete a forefoot and rearfoot surgical residency with the Ochsner Podiatric Surgical Residency Program in New Orleans, training under established podiatric and orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons. It was during residency that he put down roots in the Greater New Orleans area, later gaining hospital experience in Slidell before joining New Orleans Orthopedic Institute.
His clinical focus spans common conditions — hammertoes, bunions, ingrown nails — through sports medicine, biomechanics, lower-extremity trauma, limb salvage, post-traumatic deformity correction, and complex surgical reconstruction. Every case starts with the full biomechanical picture, not just the site of pain, so both surgical and non-surgical plans are built for lasting results.
Dr. Ajdari is affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital in Slidell and the Harvard Surgery Center in Metairie.
Surgical expertise and everyday foot care, in one practice.
See one physician for everything from routine foot care to complex surgery, on the Northshore and the Southshore.
Surgical expertise
Operative care for injuries, deformity and reconstruction
Ankle fracture repair
Surgical repair of ankle fractures, from simple breaks to complex injuries involving the joint.
Tibial fracture repair
Surgical treatment of fractures of the tibia (shin bone), including those that extend into the ankle.
Foot fracture & trauma care
Treatment of broken bones and traumatic injuries of the foot, from casting to surgical repair.
Ligament repair
Repair and reconstruction of torn or loose ligaments, including chronic ankle instability.
Tendon repair
Treatment of tendonitis and repair of torn or damaged tendons, such as the Achilles and peroneal tendons.
Nerve decompression
Evaluation of nerve pain and surgery to relieve pressure on compressed nerves of the foot and ankle.
Total ankle replacement
Joint replacement for selected patients with advanced ankle arthritis.
Joint fusions
Fusion of painful, unstable or arthritic joints of the foot and ankle.
Complex reconstruction
Correction of severe or post-traumatic deformity of the foot and ankle.
Bunion & hammertoe correction
Conservative care and surgical correction matched to the severity of the deformity.
Limb salvage & wound care
Advanced care for complex or non-healing wounds, aimed at preventing amputation.
General podiatry
Everyday care, prevention and non-surgical treatment
Sports medicine & biomechanics
Injury treatment and gait-based evaluation for athletes and active people.
Diabetic foot examinations & management
Routine exams and preventive care for people with diabetes, to catch problems early.
Charcot foot deformity
Early protection and long-term management, and reconstruction when needed.
Custom orthotics & AFOs
Custom-made orthotics and ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) for support, alignment, pressure relief and stability.
Heel pain & plantar fasciitis
Treatment from stretching and orthotics to advanced options for stubborn cases.
Tendonitis
Treatment of Achilles, peroneal and posterior tibial tendonitis, with attention to the mechanics that overload the tendon.
Nerve conditions
Care for numbness, tingling and burning in the foot, including neuroma and tarsal tunnel syndrome.
Pain management
Treatment plans to relieve ongoing foot and ankle pain.
Skin & nail conditions
Care for common skin and nail problems of the feet, including ingrown toenails.
General foot pain & pressure points
Evaluation and relief of foot pain, calluses and pressure points with padding, footwear changes and orthotics.
Congenital foot deformities
Evaluation and care of foot and ankle deformities present from birth, in children and adults.
Also offered: Workers’ compensation · Personal injury · Cosmetic procedures · Minimally invasive surgical techniques
Foot & ankle conditions treated across the Northshore & Southshore
- Bunions
- Hammertoes
- Heel Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Ankle Sprains & Instability
- Foot & Ankle Fractures
- Sports Injuries
- Non-Healing Wounds & Limb Salvage
- Post-Traumatic Deformity & Reconstruction
- Diabetic Foot Management
- Charcot Foot Deformity
- Nerve Pain
- Tendonitis & Tendon Injuries
- Congenital Foot Deformities
- General Foot Pain & Pressure Points
- Ingrown Toenails
Metairie & Slidell, Louisiana
Both offices are New Orleans Orthopedic Institute locations, with one phone line for scheduling at either. Serving Greater New Orleans, the Northshore and the Southshore.
Metairie office · Southshore
2520 Harvard Ave, 1st FloorMetairie, LA 70001
Phone: 985-326-8614
Surgical facility: Harvard Surgery Center Book Metairie visit Open in Google Maps →
Slidell office · Northshore
1810 Lindberg Dr., Suite 2400Slidell, LA 70458
Phone: 985-326-8614
Surgical facility: Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital Book Slidell visit Open in Google Maps →
Good to know before your visit.
Where does Dr. Ajdari see patients?
Dr. Ajdari sees patients at New Orleans Orthopedic Institute's Metairie office (2520 Harvard Ave, 1st Floor) and Slidell office (1810 Lindberg Dr., Suite 2400). Call 985-326-8614 to schedule at either location. Dr. Ajdari serves Greater New Orleans, including the Northshore and the Southshore.
How do I make an appointment?
You can request an appointment online through the New Orleans Orthopedic Institute website at no-oi.com/appointment, or call 985-326-8614.
Does Dr. Ajdari see children?
Yes. Pediatric patients are welcome. Call 985-326-8614 or request an appointment online to schedule.
What insurance does Dr. Ajdari accept?
Most insurances are accepted. Because plans vary, call 985-326-8614 to confirm your coverage before your visit.
What foot and ankle problems does Dr. Ajdari treat?
Everything from common problems such as bunions, hammertoes, heel pain, and ingrown toenails to sports injuries, fractures, non-healing wounds, and complex reconstruction. Dr. Ajdari also provides diabetic foot examinations, custom orthotics and AFOs, care for nerve conditions and pain management, and skin and nail conditions. Additional services include workers’ compensation and personal injury cases, cosmetic procedures, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Treatment plans include both surgical and non-surgical options.
Book through New Orleans Orthopedic Institute.
Most insurances are accepted and pediatric patients are welcome. Request an appointment online or call the office, and the team can confirm your coverage and which location is most convenient.