Education
- Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
- Indiana University, 1979
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, 1984
Residency
- University of Osteopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor of Podiatric Medicine, University of Osteopathic Medicine & Health Sciences
- College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery,1985-1994
- Associate Professor of Podiatric Medicine, University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences
- College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, 1994-1997
Board Certified
- Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
- Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics
- Diplomate, American Board of Primary Podiatric Medicine
Publications
- Laco, J.E.; Schiller, J; Hetherington, V.J; Cardiovascular Disorders - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Implications of Podiatric Medical Practice, Clinics in Podiatry, 2 (4): 639-652, 1985
- Laco, J.E.; Ramos, R.P.; Laboratory Studies and Procedures, Principles and Practice of Podiatric Medicine, 209-233, 1990
- Operative Care of Nail Disorders, Principles and Practice of Podiatric Medicine, 499-522, 1990. Second Edition, 24-1 - 24-19, 2006.
- Laco, J.E.; Nail Surgery, Hallux Valgus and Forefoot Surgery, 481-497, 1994
Podiatric Examination Participant
- Committee Member National Board of Podiatric Examiners for Podiatric Medicine
- Participant, Consensus Workshop: Primary Podiatric Medicine, 1990
- Oral Examiner, American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics, 1992-1995
- American Board of Primary Podiatric Medicine Development of Oral Exam, 1997
- American Board of Podiatric Medicine Development of Written Exam, 1998
- Examiner, American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Medicine, 2003
Professional Society Memberships
- Minnesota Podiatric Medical Association
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Podiatric Consultant
- Minnesota VA medical Center, 1989-2003
Clinical Director
- Dakota Foot Clinic, 1987-2021
- Lakeville Foot Clinic, 1990-present
Hospital Affiliations
- Fairview Ridges Hospital
- Surgical Quality Improvement Committee, 1989-2005
- Minnesota Valley Surgery Center
- Northfield Hospital
Office Manager/Billing Coordinator
- Joan (952) 435-3553 (17+ years experience at clinic)