Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Brian Burkardt, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and surgeon with over 18 years of experience at Gentle Foot and Ankle Care in Commerce Township and South Lyon, Michigan. Dr. Burkardt is a Michigan native originally from Monroe, Michigan. He received his Bachelor of Science from Siena Heights University in 1999. He graduated from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in 2003 with honors. Dr. Burkardt then went on to complete an extensive three-year surgical residency at Southeast Michigan Surgical Hospital, formerly Kern Hospital. Dr. Burkardt joined Gentle Foot and Ankle Care in 2006. He is currently on staff at Huron Valley Sinai-DMC and Beaumont Royal Oak. He is board certified in both Foot Surgery and Rearfoot Reconstructive and Ankle by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. His clinical interests include bunion correction, diabetic limb salvage, wound care, trauma, and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Burkardt resides in Northville, Michigan, with his wife and three children. He enjoys golf, hunting, fly fishing, and running. He looks forward to providing high quality, compassionate, and state of the art treatment to all patients.
Dr. Milana Turner, DPM, is a board-certified podiatric surgeon who provides skilled foot and ankle care at Oakland Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Clarkston, Michigan.
Dr. Turner treats foot pain, ankle pain, and injuries both conservatively and surgically. She is an expert and extremely passionate about diabetic limb salvage and wound care. She treats both painful and cosmetic foot deformities, sports injuries, and general and diabetic foot problems using a wide range of traditional and cutting-edge techniques and protocols.
Dr. Turner advocates nonsurgical care whenever possible but is fully prepared to perform any surgical repair necessary to provide the patient with a successful result.
Dr. Turner graduated from Michigan State University (MSU) in East Lansing, Michigan, and then earned her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois.
She went on to complete her surgical residency at Beaumont Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Her residency training focused on the reconstructive forefoot and rearfoot surgery.
Alongside her podiatry practice at Oakland Orthopedic Institute, Dr. Turner currently serves on the hospital and teaching staff at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, and McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. Additionally, she is on staff at Sparrow Wound and Hyperbaric Clinic in Lansing, Michigan.
Dr. Turner was born in Riga, Latvia, and grew up in Michigan. She speaks both Russian and English fluently. During her downtime, she loves to cheer on the Spartans, travel, play tennis, and spend time with her family and friends.
“Dr. Turner was very considerate and answered all my questions. Took many X-rays so she had a thorough idea of what was causing my pain. Unfortunately , there isn’t much that can be done for my problem. But she took time to offer several suggestions that I could try.”
Alaa N. Mansour, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and surgeon at Gentle Foot and Ankle Care in Madison Heights, Michigan.
Dr. Mansour is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon who was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mansour earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of Illinois and attended medical school at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine. He then completed his surgical residency at Beaumont Hospital where he served as chief resident. He went on to complete a fellowship in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at the Foot and Ankle Institute in Indianapolis.
Dr. Mansour is board certified and has extensive training in the treatment of complex foot and ankle deformities as well as fractures, bunions, flat feet, and arthritis. He has a practice emphasis in ankle joint replacements and also has a special interest in innovative treatments such as 3D printed custom implants for limb salvage and deformity correction. He realizes that he is not just treating feet, but the patients they are attached to.
Dr. Mansour gains the most satisfaction from providing compassionate care, understanding each patient's story, and helping them back onto their feet. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, hiking, and exploring new cities. Dr. Mansour recognizes it is a great privilege to help people get back to the activities they love.
Dr. Mansour performs the following procedures:
Ankle Joint Replacement - Wright Medical Infinity™ Total Ankle System and the Vantage®
Brenda Carnaghi, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and surgeon with over 17 years of experience serving patients at Gentle Foot and Ankle Care in Troy, Michigan. Dr. Carnaghi is a Michigan native originally from St. Clair Shores. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology as well as a master’s in clinical/community health education from Wayne State University. She then earned her medical degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Carnaghi went on to complete an extensive three-year surgical residency at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in foot surgery. She has a special interest in the treatment of sports-related injuries, diabetic preventative care, diabetic wounds, foot and ankle surgery, and pediatrics. She is on staff at Troy Beaumont Hospital and Ascension Macomb/Oakland Hospitals. She is an avid sports fan and loves spending time with family. Call the office or schedule an appointment online today to learn more about Dr. Carnaghi and your foot and ankle care needs.
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