Helen Xu, DPM, FACFAS
Foot & Ankle Surgeon
Complex Foot & Ankle Disorders · Limb Salvage · Lower Extremity Trauma
Dr. Xu is a foot and ankle surgeon specializing in the treatment of complex foot and ankle disorders. She joined Las Vegas Vascular and Limb Salvage in 2019 and treats a wide range of conditions, including diabetic ulcers, bunions, hammertoes, flatfoot, plantar fasciitis, Charcot reconstruction, limb salvage, ligament and tendon repair, and lower extremity trauma.
- Complex foot and ankle disorders
- Diabetic wounds and limb salvage
- Tendon, ligament, and trauma care
About Helen Xu
Dr. Helen Xu is a foot and ankle surgeon specializing in complex foot and ankle disorders. Her clinical focus includes diabetic ulcers, bunions, hammertoes, flatfoot, plantar fasciitis, Charcot reconstruction, limb salvage, ligament and tendon repair, and lower extremity trauma.
Dr. Xu joined Las Vegas Vascular and Limb Salvage in 2019. She provides care across outpatient, surgical, hospital, and wound care settings depending on each patient’s condition and treatment needs.
Education & Training
- Surgical Residency: Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut; Chief Resident
- Medical School: Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
- Undergraduate: Georgia Institute of Technology, Biomedical Engineering
Board Certifications & Credentials
- Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
- Certified, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery — Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery
Clinical Areas
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Complex Foot and Ankle Disorders
- Diabetic Ulcers and Wound Care
- Charcot Reconstruction
- Limb Salvage
- Lower Extremity Trauma
Clinical Focus
Complex Foot & Ankle Care
Dr. Xu evaluates and treats a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, including bunions, hammertoes, flatfoot, plantar fasciitis, ligament and tendon injuries, and lower extremity trauma.
Diabetic Foot, Wound Care & Limb Salvage
Dr. Xu’s clinical focus includes diabetic ulcers, Charcot reconstruction, complex wound care, and limb salvage care for patients with advanced lower-extremity conditions.
Where Helen Xu Practices
Dr. Xu provides foot and ankle care across hospital, surgical, wound care, and outpatient settings depending on each patient’s condition, treatment needs, and clinical coverage.
Inpatient Acute Care Hospitals
- Spring Valley Hospital
- Centennial Hospital and Centennial Wound Care and Hyperbarics Center
- Valley Hospital
- Summerlin Hospital
- Henderson Hospital
- Sunrise Hospital
- Southern Hills Hospital
- North Vista Hospital
Related Conditions
Patients exploring Dr. Xu’s care may also be researching related foot, wound, limb-salvage, or lower-extremity conditions connected to evaluation, treatment planning, and ongoing care.
Common Related Conditions
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers
- Charcot Deformity
- Bunions
- Hammertoe
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Foot & Ankle Trauma
Additional Related Conditions
- Flatfoot
- Ankle Sprain
- Ankle Instability
- Foot & Ankle Fractures
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
Related Treatments
Treatment pathways associated with Dr. Xu’s clinical focus may include podiatric evaluation, wound-related care, limb preservation, and procedural care across outpatient and surgical settings.
Related Treatment Areas
- Diabetic Wound Care
- Limb Salvage Care
- Foot and Ankle Surgical Evaluation
- Ligament and Tendon Repair
- Charcot Reconstruction
- Lower Extremity Trauma Care
Additional Related Care
- Office-Based Procedures
- Surgical Center Care
- Hospital-Based Follow-Up Support