Learn about Ironworks, Rolesville’s dedicated foot, ankle and wound care practice serving Wake Forest and North Raleigh. Our mission, team & approach to care. Ironworks Foot, Ankle & Wound Care Center was founded on a simple idea: patients in Rolesville and the surrounding communities deserve the same caliber of specialty care they’d get downtown, without the drive to Raleigh, Durham, or Cary. We’re the area’s first dedicated podiatry and advanced wound care practice, and we built Ironworks to be the local home for anyone dealing with foot pain, ankle injuries, diabetic foot complications, or chronic wounds. Dr. Leshikar is a podiatric surgeon, board-certified wound care physician, and founder of Ironworks Podiatry in Rolesville, NC. He has over 16 years of experience in foot and ankle medicine and surgery. After earning a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree, he completed a three-year surgical and limb-salvage residency at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He serves as a board member for the American College of Clinical Wound Specialists (ACCWS) and is the secretary for the North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society. Justine Leshikar serves as the Clinical Care Coordinator at Ironworks Foot, Ankle and Wound Center, where she is dedicated to creating an exceptional experience for every patient from their very first interaction with the practice. She oversees patient coordination, communication, and day-to-day clinical operations, helping ensure that each patient feels welcomed, informed, and supported throughout their care. For more than 22 years, Justine has worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist and continues to practice part-time in pediatric speech-language pathology. Throughout her career, she has been passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered care while building meaningful relationships with the children and families she serves. She brings that same commitment to listening, educating, advocating, and delivering personalized care into her role as Clinical Care Coordinator, helping ensure every patient at Ironworks feels cared for beyond their clinical needs. As both Dr. Aaron Leshikar’s wife and a healthcare professional herself, Justine is honored to help build a practice that reflects their shared commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. Together, they are raising five wonderful children, sharing their home with three dogs, and embracing the joyful chaos of a full house. Outside the office, Justine enjoys staying active, spending time outdoors, and making memories with her family. She believes life’s greatest blessings are found in the moments spent together, and her happy place is wherever her family is. Gianna Mendoza was born and raised in Southern California and moved to North Carolina in 2023. She earned her Medical Assisting degree in 2016 and now has 10 years of clinical and management experience in family medicine, pain management, neurology, and urgent care. As Clinical Office Manager, Gianna brings personable, confident leadership to the practice, blending operational expertise with genuine compassion and a commitment to her patient‑centered approach. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from South University – Savannah, which anchors her background in community health, prevention and health literacy. You can count on her dedication to support and improve workflow efficiency, as well as enhancing the overall patient experience. Throughout her career, she has supported advanced procedures including biopsies, minor surgical excisions, EMG preparation, pain‑management interventions, and concussion clinic testing. She also contributed to Spinal Cord Stimulator trials at Indiana University Health Pain Management assisting with implant follow-ups, data analysis and patient coordination. Transitioning into leadership, she has led clinical operations, staff development, preventive care initiatives, and quality assurance programs, consistently strengthening healthcare improvement and patient satisfaction. Her background includes managing multidisciplinary teams, optimizing EMR systems, overseeing compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and organizational standards. She is also experienced in telehealth implementation, chronic disease management, patient education, and community health outreach.Gianna believes the key to good health begins with knowledge, and she is passionate about guiding patients in understanding their care. She takes time to educate individuals on the best ways to approach their health and treatment, while also connecting them with helpful resources. Whether arranging same‑day visits or ensuring timely follow‑ups, she is committed to making care accessible and empowering patients to feel confident in their health journey.In her free time, you can catch her in a pool or on a beach. Gianna enjoys exploring walking trails, trying out new coffee shops, and traveling with her sons — with favorite destinations including Hawaii, the Virgin Islands, and Florida Patients have many options around the triangle for podiatry and wound care services. So why do they consistently choose our team to help them? Rolesville is home. The people we treat are our neighbors, coaches, teachers, and small business owners. That shows up in how we run our office: patient-first scheduling, transparent pricing, friendly staff who remember your name, and a clinic that feels nothing like a hospital. In-office digital X-ray means you don’t leave with a referral to somewhere else; we can diagnose and begin treatment the same day! It’s common for patients with diabetes, circulation issues, or a non-healing injury to need both a podiatrist and a wound care specialist. Most practices make those separate appointments at separate buildings. At Ironworks, we treat both under one roof. Ironworks serves patients throughout Wake County and Franklin County, including: Patients Come From All Over Most patients reach us in 20 minutes or less. New patients are welcome, and most major insurance is accepted. Call us, request an appointment online, or stop by our Rolesville office. We’ll take care of the rest.
Our Story
At Ironworks, we exist to provide exceptional care for the foot, ankle, and lower extremity in a warm and inviting environment where every patient feels genuinely seen, deeply cared for, and prioritized throughout their healing journey.
Podiatry Services
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Our Story
Dr. Aaron Leshikar
About Our Founder and Physician, Dr. Leshikar
Justine Leshikar, Clinical Care Coordinator
Gianna Mendoza, Clinic Office Manager
Why Patients Across Wake County Choose Ironworks
Rolesville's Local Specialist
Advanced technology, in-office
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Two Specialties, One Visit
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