Owner and Practitioner

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Cosette Standridge-Folsom, DPM, completed her undergraduate degree at Dominican University of California in Marin County and completed her medical school training at Midwestern University in Arizona. During this time, she had the privilege of serving at the regional hospital while living on the Navajo Reservation. As a member of the Choctaw Nation, Dr. Standridge-Folsom found this experience to be invaluable, not only in education but also in personal growth and connection with her ancestral history. After medical school, Dr. Standridge-Folsom completed her PMSR/RRA residency at VA-Greater Los Angeles/UCLA-Olive View County Hospital. She also trained at Kaiser in Woodland Hills, thus giving her experience in the federal, county, and private sectors. She is a native of Stockton, California, and is a proud “California Girl”. She has now made her home on the peninsula with her husband and their two cats. When she’s not working, you can find her spending time with family, exploring the peninsula, or visiting her favorite mouse at Disneyland.

 

Dr. Standridge-Folsom is Board Certified from the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. She values connecting with her patients on a personal level. Recognizing the importance of the non-surgical side of the podiatric profession, she finds immense satisfaction in resolving her patients’ pain with minimally invasive or non-invasive techniques performed in clinic with minimal to no down time such as MLS laser therapy and custom orthotics to optimize one’s gait and maximize performance. She makes it a personal goal to educate her patients on the cause of their pathology in ways that are easy to understand with treatments tailored to their lifestyle. She looks forward to serving her community for years to come. 

Practitioner

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Elisa M. Lagana, DPM grew up on the Monterey Peninsula in Carmel Valley.
She attended Menlo College in Atherton, CA where she graduated Cum Laude with a B.S. in Biotechnology Management. Dr. Elisa Lagana attended podiatric medical school in SF at the California College of Podiatric Medicine. She did her residency in Palo Alto, CA. Her first year of residency was a PPMR, Primary Podiatric Medicine Residency rotation at Palo Alto Veterans Health Care Systems which also brought her to rotations and Stanford Hospital.
Her second year of residency was a PSR, Podiatric Surgical Residency year through Palo Alto Veterans Health Care Systems, in which she spent time in local surgical centers in the Silicon Valley as well as at Kaiser Walnut Creek. During her last year of residency Dr. Lagana began working at San Jose Medical Group which she continued to do after leaving residency and combined that with private practice in Campbell, CA. Dr. Lagana then returned home to the Monterey Peninsula to practice once again.
Dr. Elisa M. Lagana has been a podiatrist for 24 years and has a passion for helping her patients with a holistic healing approach.
Dr. Lagana has been recognized for her pro bono work and community advocacy.
She is a member of the National Association for Children and Safe Technology, has served as a Senior Executive Board Member and Medical Expert for About The Kids Foundation, ICE Standard. She was appointed by Supervisor Armenta to the Regional Advisory Council of Developmental Disabilities, Silicon Valley/Monterey Bay, previously Area Board 7 for over 7 years where she was a Council Member, Task Force Member, Member of the Disparity Task Force and Executive Committee.
 

Practitioner 

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Dr. Ann Hudacek, DPM, has been a pillar of the Monterey Peninsula community for over 30 years, not just through her podiatric practice but also through her vibrant social activities within the community. A true creative spirit, Dr. Hudacek has dabbled in everything from crochet to woodworking—if you can think of it, she’s probably tried it. She is passionate about animals, loves spending time in her garden, and approaches life with a sense of adventure and a go-getter attitude. Her deep love for her community and her diverse interests make her not just a dedicated podiatrist but also a cherished member of the Monterey Peninsula.