Meet Our Foot & Ankle Specialists!

Greg Lantz, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Lantz attended the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine prior to graduating Cum Laude from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University in Chicago, Illinois. He completed his podiatric surgical residency at the VA, Leavenworth, Kansas, and Munson Army Hospital, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Dr. Lantz attended Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, for undergraduate studies.

He has been in private practice since 1980 with Family Foot Healthcare, PLC. He is a board-certified member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He has recently recertified in foot and ankle surgery and has taken multiple courses for certification in four ankle replacement implants. Dr. Lantz is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He has been a member of the Health Policy Committee and Insurance Coding Committee of the American Podiatric Medical Association. He is currently an executive board member at Allen Hospital and an adjunct Assistant Professor of Podiatric Medicine at Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa. He serves as the director of the Covenant Podiatric Surgical Residency Program in Waterloo, Iowa.

Dr. Lantz also practices at a satellite clinic in Waverly, Iowa, and is at this site on Tuesday and Friday mornings. He also has a satellite clinic in Cedar Falls, Iowa, where he sees patients on Monday mornings.  He has full surgical privileges at Allen Memorial Hospital, Covenant Medical Center, Waverly Health Center, and Sartori Hospital.

Dr. Lantz has been married to Susan since 1983. They have five children: David, Paul, Stephanie, John, and Annie, and have four grandchildren. Susan and Greg are long-time residents of Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Dr. Lantz enjoys gardening, fishing, and boating. He is also very active in confirmation classes and youth activities in his church.

Kathie Whitt, DPM, MHA, FACFAS

Dr. Whitt was born and raised on a farm outside of Manchester, Iowa. She attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, where she was an avid rugby player while obtaining her bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in classics. After graduating in 2009, she attended Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated in 2013 with a doctorate in podiatric medicine and a master's degree in healthcare administration. She completed her podiatric medicine and surgery residency at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, with credentialing in reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery in June 2016. She entered practice with Family Foot Health Care PLC, PLC, in August 2016. Dr. Whitt is welcoming patients at the Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Waverly offices. She has surgical privileges at Allen Memorial Hospital, Mercy One Waterloo Medical Center, Waverly Health Center, and Mercy One Cedar Falls.

Dr. Whitt is Board Certified Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS) with Forefoot and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Certification. She is also a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Whitt is an attending physician with the Mercy One Medical Center Surgical Residency Program. She greatly enjoys giving back to her community as well as abroad. She has participated in two medical mission trips, including Haiti in 2010 and the Dominican Republic in 2016. During her missions, she has done clinical and surgical work with a focus on pediatric deformity correction. This is a passion she intends to continue in the future.

Along with her husband and children, Dr. Whitt resides in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She enjoys traveling, hiking, kayaking, kickboxing, attending concerts, and working outdoors..

Maureen Azar, DPM

Dr. Maureen Azar attended Augustana College, in RockIsland, Illinois, where her liberal arts education helped foster her well-rounded background and interests. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Pre-Medicine with a minor in Psychology, graduating with Distinction. She later continued her medical education at Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, earning her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. 

Dr. Azar has completed a comprehensive medical and surgical residency at SSM Health DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri with credentialing in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery. Dr. Azar further advanced her training through a traveling orthopedic mini-fellowship with foot and ankle specialists in different cities across Germany, allowing her diverse exposure to advanced surgical techniques and approaches to foot and ankle care. 

Being involved in research and passionate about mentorship throughout her educational career, Dr. Azar is excited to return to the area and become involved with the residency program, where she will join as an attending physician on staff. Dr. Azar is welcoming patients at the Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Waverly offices. She will also be on staff at Allen Memorial Hospital, MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, Waverly Health Center, and MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center. 

Dr. Azar takes pride in providing patient-centered care with a commitment to offering the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatments delivered with compassion. She believes in developing individualized treatment plans through shared decision-making, working with each patient to determine the best approach for them—from conservative options to surgical intervention. She finds great reward in helping patients get back on their feet, improve their quality of life, and return to the activities they enjoy.