Frances LaGrone, DPM

Meet Frances LaGrone, DPM

Dr. Frances LaGrone is a board-certified podiatric surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery, with advanced qualifications in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle procedures. She practices at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Beaumont, Texas.

A graduate of Texas A&M University, Dr. LaGrone earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences and completed her residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Texas A&M/Baylor Scott & White Health. She is certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Her clinical interests include Pediatric Podiatry and Surgery, Wound Care, Limb Salvage, and Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. LaGrone is passionate about delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care and improving outcomes for patients with complex foot and ankle conditions.

Dr. LaGrone’s approach to patient care is rooted in personal and compassionate service. “Each patient is unique in their needs and goals, and I strive to achieve patient goals with respect, integrity, excellence, and with their best interest in mind. I will take the time to listen and understand the patient,” she says. For pediatric patients, she tailors her care to their level of understanding and aims to make visits fun and engaging. “I make sure parents are included in care as much as the kids and will explain everything in grown-up and kid language, so everyone understands.”

She is actively involved in professional organizations, serving as the Young Physician Representative to the Board of Directors for the Texas Podiatric Medical Association (TPMA), Chair of the Public Relations/Outreach Committee, and a former Co-Chair of the TPMA Southwest Conference Assistants Program. Dr. LaGrone is also a frequent lecturer at regional and national conferences, sharing her expertise on topics ranging from surgical techniques to patient care strategies.

Her dedication to community health is evident through her volunteer work with local health fairs, free clinics, and her involvement with the Junior League of Beaumont. Dr. LaGrone has received numerous honors, including the 2024 “40 Under 40” award from the Southeast Texas Young Professionals Organization, the 2022 Humanitarian Grant Award from the Texas Podiatric Medical Foundation, and the Texas Podiatric Medical Association “Young Practitioner of the Year” Award. She has also been nominated for the Beaumont Enterprise Best of the Best in the Podiatrist category for three consecutive years.

Outside of medicine, Dr. LaGrone enjoys birding, hiking, and traveling.