New Patients
Your first visit to Laurel Foot & Ankle Center is incredibly important to us because it establishes our relationship with you.
Your first visit marks some very important steps in our doctor patient relationship.
First, we obtain important background information including your medical history, so we can understand where you have been. Before your visit, you can easily print out the New Patient Forms to fill out in advance at your convenience and bring with you to your appointment.
Most importantly, we give you time to get to know us. You can ask questions and establish a comfort level with your doctor. There’s also background information about our committed staff and our first visit procedures.
Please see the practical information you need, such as a map and directions to our office, practice hours, payment policies and more.
Mission Statement
Our practice is working together to realize a shared vision of uncompromising excellence in podiatric care.
To fulfill this mission, we are committed to:
• Listening to those we are privileged to serve.
• Earn the trust and respect of patients, profession and community.
• Exceed your expectations.
• Ensure a creative, challenging and compassionate professional environment.
• Strive for continuous improvement at all levels.
Andy Gormley D.P.M.
Speciality Podiatrist Degrees M.D. of Podiatric Medicine Training Dr. Gormley grew up in Laurel, Maryland. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland College Park specializing in physiology and neurobiology. Dr. Gormley went on to study medicine at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.Dr. Gormley had the opportunity to stay in the area to complete his medical and surgical residencies in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Gormley trained at the Veterans Administration hospitals in Baltimore and Washington. Dr. Gormley also had the chance to serve active duty members of the military while training at National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland and Kimbrough Army Medical Center at Fort Meade. Dr. Gormley also spent time at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, and Northwest Hospital Center in Baltimore. Dr. Gormley especially enjoyed working with the diabetic population at Joslin Diabetes Clinic at University of Maryland. Dr. Gormley completed his residencies in 2006. Dr. Gormley resides just east of Laurel with his wife and two children. He is a Member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, and is a Member of the Maryland Podiatric Medical Association. Office Laurel Foot & Ankle Center Work days Monday through Friday Francis J. Smith, D.P.M., A.B.F.A.S.
Speciality Board certified in Foot Surgery Degrees M.D. of Podiatry Training Dr. Smith completed undergraduate studies at Western Maryland College. He attended the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he graduated in the top 10% of his class. Dr. Smith performed residency training at the Maryland Podiatric Residency Program in Baltimore, Maryland. During his residency in Baltimore, Dr. Smith spent time at Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, Maryland General Hospital, Bon Secours Hospital, Greater Baltimore Medical Center Wound Care Center, and St. Agnes Surgery Center. Dr. Smith is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, is a Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, is a Member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, and is a Member of the Maryland and Virginia Podiatric Medical Association. Office Laurel Foot & Ankle Center, Northern Virginia Foot & Ankle Associates Work days Monday through Friday 
Michael A. Klein, D.P.M. A.B.F.A.S.
Speciality Podiatrist Degrees M.D of Podiatric Surgery Training Dr. Klein moved to Maryland after completing his surgical residency in 2000. As a surgical resident at Southwestern General Hospital, Dr. Klein had the opportunity to work with many surgeons and in many specialties including General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery and Plastic Surgery. Dr. Klein worked closely with physicians at the El Paso Veterans Administration Hospital. Dr. Klein spent a year at the West Palm Beach FL Veterans Administration Hospital as well. Dr. Klein became interested in medicine at an early age. Throughout his life Dr. Klein has participated in many organizations related to health care. Dr. Klein volunteered at local hospitals and worked with several physicians before attending college. Dr. Klein is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, is a Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and is a Member of the Maryland and Virginia Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Klein is a board certified member of the American Board of Surgical First Assistants. Dr. Klein holds a bachelors degree in Microbiology and a minor degree in Chemistry from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge Louisiana. Dr. Klein completed his medical degree at the Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. Office Laurel Foot & Ankle Center, Northern Virginia Foot & Ankle Assoc. Work days Monday through Friday Nicole S. McCormack, D.P.M., CWS
- Foot & Ankle Surgeon
- M.D. of Podiatric Medicine
Dr. Nicole McCormack has over ten years of experience in foot and ankle surgery, wound care, and podiatric medicine.
She attended the City University of New York, graduating at the top of her class. She earned dual Bachelor degrees in Psychology & Pre-Medicine. She completed her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, where she also volunteered at West Point Military Academy.
Dr. McCormack completed a surgical residency at St. Francis Medical Center in Hartford, CT, where her training involved rotations in Emergency Medicine, Plastic & Vascular Surgery. She is Board Certified with the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and the American Board of Wound Management.
- Laurel Foot and Ankle Center.
- Monday through Friday
Andy Gormley D.P.M.
Podiatrist
Dr Gormley is a Member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, and is a Member of the Maryland Podiatric Medical Association.
Francis J. Smith, D.P.M., A.B.F.A.S.
Board certified in Foot Surgery
Dr. Smith is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, is a Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, is a Member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, and is a Member of the Maryland and Virginia Podiatric Medical Association.
Michael A. Klein, D.P.M. A.B.F.A.S.
Board certified in Foot Surgery
Dr. Klein holds a bachelors degree in Microbiology and a minor degree in Chemistry from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge Louisiana. Dr. Klein completed his medical degree at the Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago.
Nicole S. McCormack, D.P.M., CWS
Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Dr. Nicole McCormack is a graduate of City University of New York. She holds dual Bachelor degrees in Psychology & Pre-Medicine. Dr. McCormack has a Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and is Board Certified with the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and the American Board of Wound Management.