Meet Your Doctors

Dr. Luke J. Hunter was born in Texas and lived across the country as a military brat. His father, Lt. Col T.K. Hunter worked in Intelligence and was stationed in places like Alexandria, VA to Pearl Harbor, HI. During his father's military career, they were stationed at Barksdale AFB in Bossier City twice. And it was the second time around that Dr. Hunter realized that he knew he wanted to end up in North Louisiana whenever he finished his schooling.  

Dr. Hunter almost went to LSU but following his sophomore year at Airline High School in Bossier City, his father was transferred to Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Not having a home state in the mainland, he decided to go to his family’s Alma Mater at Texas A&M (Gig ’em, Aggies!). Dr. Hunter wants everyone to know that he still supports LSU, just not when they play his Aggies. 

Following college and his Podiatry school in Chicago, IL, during his residency Dr. Hunter spoke with Glenwood Regional Medical Center about the possibility of coming to West Monroe and after finding out there was a need for a 3 year surgical trained Podiatrist, he was recruited by Glenwood to move here and open his clinic. 

 Education

Texas A&M University – 2007. B.S – Biomedical Science

Rosalind Franklin University – 2011. DPM – Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Post Graduate Training

East Jefferson General Hospital.
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Glenwood Regional Medical Center

Dr. Christian A. Valle was born in the Washington, D.C area but has relocated several times from his big city beginnings. After high school, Dr. Valle pursued his undergraduate degree at The Pennsylvania State University (WE ARE) and enjoyed the less rat race life and decided to go to Cleveland, Ohio for podiatry school. In deciding his next move, Dr. Valle wanted to give the big city one more shot, and was accepted as a podiatric surgery resident  at Long Island Jewish- North Shore program in New York City/Long Island. There he got engaged, married and had his first child, Vada. After 3 years in the Big Apple, it was time to slow down and plant some roots. 

Dr. Valle is ABFAS Board Qualified in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery and is excited to bring his training to the Northern Louisiana area and provide conservative and surgical treatments of all ailments of the foot and ankle from diabetic foot care, hammertoes and bunions to foot and ankle trauma, flat foot reconstruction, and Charcot foot treatment, Dr. Valle is ready to get you back on your feet again! 

 Education

The Pennsylvania State University – 2012. BS – Vertebrate Physiology and Neuroscience

Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine- 2017. D.P.M – Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Post Graduate Training

Long Island Jewish- North Shore University Hospital @ Northwell

Podiatric medicine and Surgery Residency with Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery

Qualification

ABFAS Board Qualified in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery

 Hospital Affiliations

Glenwood Regional Medical Center 

Ochsner LSU Health Monroe (Conway)

Jay Zaffater is a Certified Pedorthist from Shreveport, Louisiana. Jay attended Louisiana Tech University where he was a 3 year letterman in football. Jay later attended Oklahoma State University to become a Pedorthist. A Certified Pedorthist is a healthcare professional specifically trained in comprehensive foot care using therapeutic footwear and supportive orthotic devices for the foot.

In our ongoing effort to innovate and deliver the most comprehensive patient care available, we have added the services of a Certified Pedorthist to our practice. Your Pedorthist, Jay Zaffater, is a highly trained clinician with many years experience. His expertise is complementary to, and fits seamlessly with, the podiatric care of our facility. 

Penny Montcalm is a Nurse Practitioner Specialist in Monroe and West Monroe, Louisiana. Mrs. Penny graduated with honors and has been practicing as a Nurse Practitioner for over 10 years. Mrs. Penny is highly experienced in wound care and has been practicing with the Foot and Ankle clinics since 2019.

 Amber Brooks is a Louisiana native graduating from Caldwell Parish High School in 2008. Amber got her start in the medical field as a certified pharmacy tech in 2013. Amber first started at the Foot and Ankle Clinic back when there was only one office in May of 2017. Amber Brooks is the full time mother of 2 beautiful children.