
Dr. Kovac’s journey into medicine was inspired by his grandfather, who lost both legs due to complications from diabetes. This sparked a lifelong desire for Dr. Kovac to help others avoid similar pain. Today, he brings compassion and expertise to every patient he treats. He has specialized training in foot and ankle surgery, diabetic wound care, and limb preservation.
Dr. Erickson was first exposed to Podiatry while serving a mission for his church in the Philippines. Dr. Erickson was able to see first-hand the complex congenital deformities and the life-long disabilities this caused among the Filipino people. While serving there, he came in contact with a group of physicians who were on a medical mission providing reconstructive surgeries for clubfoot deformities.


Dr. Leavitt’s commitment to podiatry is driven by a unique blend of personal experience and professional passion. As a lifelong type 1 diabetic, he possesses a firsthand understanding of the daily challenges his patients navigate. This perspective inspired him to specialize in foot and ankle surgery, allowing him to bridge the gap between advanced surgical intervention and compassionate, specialized diabetic care. A native of southeastern Idaho, Dr. Leavitt is honored to return home to Idaho Foot and Ankle Centers to serve the community that raised him.
Born and raised in Riverton, Utah, Dr. Garrett developed a passion for movement and exercise at an early age through years of playing soccer. What began as a love for sports evolved into a fascination with the science of human movement and the body's remarkable ability to heal, adapt, and perform.
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Dr. Caleb Bake was born in Rexburg, Idaho, and spent his early years in Missouri, California, and Washington before returning to his Idaho roots. Having personally experienced Sever’s disease as a child, endured more ankle sprains than he'd like to admit, and witnessed his father’s recovery from a complete Achilles tendon rupture, Dr. Bake found himself naturally drawn to the complexities of foot and ankle rehabilitation.