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Artin Shakhbandaryan, DPM, is a podiatrist, wound care specialist, and foot and ankle surgeon at Step By Step Foot and Ankle Center, providing high-quality podiatry care to people 12 and older in West Covina, California.

Dr. Shakhbandaryan studied at the University of California, Riverside, earning his bachelor’s degree in economics. A few years later, he decided to pursue a medical career and enrolled in the Los Angeles Community College District, obtaining his science prerequisite credits. 

After completing these courses, Dr. Shakhbandaryan enrolled at the Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, earning his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. Then, he completed a three-year surgical residency program at West Covina Medical Center in West Covina, California, and a limb salvage residency at the Keck School of Medicine of USC in Los Angeles. 

At Step By Step Foot and Ankle Center, Dr. Shakhbandaryan diagnoses and treats most foot and ankle conditions, but he has a special interest in foot and ankle surgery and wound care. 

Dr. Shakhbandaryan is a member of several professional organizations, including the Podiatric Research Club, Radiology for Foot and Ankle Specialists, the California Podiatric Medical Association, the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Dr. Shakhbandaryan speaks English and Armenian fluently and is also proficient in conversational Spanish, letting him serve the practice’s diverse clientele.

Outside of work, Dr. Shakbandaryan enjoys sharing his knowledge with others. He’s contributed to several professional publications and often speaks at conferences.

Dr. Shakhbandaryan welcomes anyone seeking relief from foot or ankle pain to Step By Step Foot and Ankle Center today.

Norris Morrison, DPM, is a podiatrist at High Desert Limb Salvage Institute in San Bernardino, Apple Valley, and Indio, California. A specialist in his field, Dr. Morrison provides complete podiatry care to people of all ages.

Dr. Morrison earned his podiatry degree at the Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus. After graduation, he received extensive training in trauma care and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Morrison has more than 10 years of experience diagnosing, treating, and preventing foot, ankle, and heel disorders. Whenever possible, he takes a conservative and holistic approach to treatment but understands that certain conditions, like diabetic ulcers, require more specialized care. 

Dr. Morrison is an accomplished limb salvage surgeon and a certified wound care specialist. His knowledge and commitment to minimally invasive treatments help people achieve relief from pain, allow for enhanced mobility, and improve their quality of life.  

Dr. Morrison looks forward to welcoming both new and returning patients.

About The Practice

Cedars Foot and Ankle Center provides the best in comfortable and patient-centric podiatry care in the Inglewood and Tarzana, California, areas. Ashkan Soleymani, DPM, and the friendly staff treat bunions, ingrown toenails, toenail fungus, neuromas, and other foot and ankle issues. 

They use innovative treatment techniques such as the Topaz◊ Microdebrider Coblation Wand and MicroVas electrical stimulation therapy. In addition, the practice offers foot and ankle surgery of all types, emphasizing full function and excellent cosmetic results.

Cedars Foot and Ankle Center also offers the highest standard of diabetic foot care, including wound care with the MIST Therapy System, vacuum-assisted closure, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

At Cedars Foot and Ankle Center, Dr. Soleymani and the staff believe in patient education. They explain everything patients need to know so they can make good choices about their foot and ankle care.

Cedars Foot and Ankle Center invites patients to book appointments by phone or through online scheduling.

About The Practice

Cedars Foot and Ankle Center provides the best in comfortable and patient-centric podiatry care in the Inglewood and Tarzana, California, areas. Ashkan Soleymani, DPM, and the friendly staff treat bunions, ingrown toenails, toenail fungus, neuromas, and other foot and ankle issues. 

They use innovative treatment techniques such as the Topaz◊ Microdebrider Coblation Wand and MicroVas electrical stimulation therapy. In addition, the practice offers foot and ankle surgery of all types, emphasizing full function and excellent cosmetic results.

Cedars Foot and Ankle Center also offers the highest standard of diabetic foot care, including wound care with the MIST Therapy System, vacuum-assisted closure, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

At Cedars Foot and Ankle Center, Dr. Soleymani and the staff believe in patient education. They explain everything patients need to know so they can make good choices about their foot and ankle care.

Cedars Foot and Ankle Center invites patients to book appointments by phone or through online scheduling.

With nearly 20 years in the field of podiatric medicine, Ashkan Soleymani, DPM, is the experienced provider that Cedars Foot and Ankle Center patients in Inglewood and Tarzana, California, rely upon for the best in foot and ankle care. 

Dr. Soleymani has performed more than 2,000 foot and ankle surgeries, including bunion, hammertoe, and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgeries. He also specializes in wound care, diabetic foot care, ingrown toenails, neuromas, plantar fasciitis, toenail fungus, and other foot and ankle concerns. 

Dr. Soleymani earned his undergraduate degree at Brooklyn College in Brooklyn, New York. He went on to the renowned New York College of Podiatric Medicine in Manhattan, New York, where he graduated with Cum Laude honors. 

Dr. Soleymani completed his podiatric medicine surgical residency at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, a Cornell-affiliated hospital in Brooklyn, New York.

During his residency, Dr. Soleymani honed his skills in all types of foot and ankle surgery, including specialized training in plastic and cosmetic surgery to ensure that his patients receive the best aesthetic results from their surgical procedures. As a result, his patients experience little-to-no scarring, and he skillfully conceals incisions. 

In addition to providing excellent function and pleasing cosmetic results, Dr. Soleymani emphasizes proper pain management before and after surgery. These ensure that his patients have the smoothest and easiest recovery possible. His patients experience virtually no pain after bunion surgeries, thanks to his masterful surgical skill and pain management techniques. 

Dr. Soleymani provides second opinions and often treats referral patients from other foot and ankle surgeons. He’s known as an expert in functional and aesthetic foot restorations, including previously unsuccessful surgeries. 

Call Cedars Foot and Ankle Center or schedule online to make an appointment with Dr. Soleymani today.

At Global Podiatry Partners, Inc., board-certified podiatrists and foot and ankle surgeons Drs. Chugo Rinoie, DPM, DABPM, Caitlyn Lee, DPM, AACFAS, and Wenjay Sung, DPM, FACFAS, provide complete podiatry care to people of all ages in Arcadia, California, and throughout Los Angeles County. 

Global Podiatry Partners, Inc. is a full-service podiatry practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic foot and ankle problems, including Achilles tendonitis, ankle pain, athlete’s foot, calluses, corns, and bunions. 

The providers also offer more specialized treatments, including diabetic foot care and fat pad fillers for fat pad atrophy.

Global Podiatry Partners, Inc. is conveniently located and features a boutique, spa-like atmosphere. There’s plenty of on-site parking, the support staff is warm and welcoming, and patients can access cutting-edge diagnostics and treatment technology, including digital X-rays, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT).

The podiatrists take a conservative and patient-centered treatment approach, emphasizing healthy lifestyle changes, activity modification, and minimally invasive therapies. They never rush appointments and always make time to answer questions and explain treatment options.

The providers at Global Podiatry Partners, Inc. know that foot pain can be debilitating, so they strive to treat it quickly and prevent it from worsening.

Global Podiatry Partners, Inc. accepts new patients of all ages. Call today to schedule a new patient appointment for yourself or your child, or book your appointment online. 

Jeremy Busch, DPM, is a foot and ankle surgeon, bringing more than a decade of experience to Inland Podiatry Group, serving people of all ages in Riverside, California, and throughout Riverside County.

Dr. Busch began his professional pursuits at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, earning his undergraduate degree. Afterward, he decided to pursue a career in medicine and completed a pre-medical post-baccalaureate program at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. 

Then, Dr. Busch enrolled at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, obtaining his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine.

Before entering private practice, Dr. Busch moved west and completed residency training at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center in Long Beach, California. There, he earned the title of chief resident and specialized in diabetic limb salvage and wound care. 

Dr. Busch is hyperbaric medicine certified and a diabetic wound care specialist.

Dr. Kaloogian received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. After graduating, Dr. Kaloogian completed his surgical residency in Windom, Minnesota. Dr. Kaloogian is board certified in foot and ankle surgery and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a Fellow in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. In addition, Dr. Kaloogian has a second board certification in wound care as a Certified Wound Specialist and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Wound Care Management. Dr. Kaloogian has also served as President of the San Diego County Podiatric Medical Society. Dr. Kaloogian was in private practice in Encinitas from 1987-2001 and joined Mobile Doctor Medical Clinic in 2002.

Treating patients at their home has been a blessing. It allows us to see the whole patient, how they live, and gives us a better understanding on how to serve each patients individual needs. Plus, it is less stressful on the patient as they are in a familiar setting and don't need to travel to a clinic where other sick patients are waiting.

Armen Hagopjanian, DPM, FACFAS, is a foot and ankle surgeon practicing at Los Angeles Institute of Foot and Ankle Surgery, which has locations in Burbank, Santa Clarita, and Northridge, California. He specializes in trauma and reconstruction of foot and ankle, total ankle replacement, total ankle stabilization, bunionectomy, sports medicine and injuries, arthroscopic surgery of the foot and ankle, and diabetic foot care and limb salvage. Dr. Hagopjanian is the first podiatric surgeon who started the total ankle replacement program in Los Angeles and still trains many surgeons around the country to perform this difficult but rewarding procedure.

Dr. Hagopjanian started his medical education at Yerevan State Medical Institute in Armenia. In the US, he successfully continued the pursuit of his medical career. He received his bachelor of science degree in microbiology and molecular genetics from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). He later graduated from California College of Podiatric Medicine (currently Samuel Merritt College) with the degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Hagopjanian completed his surgical residency at Western Medical Center in Orange county.

Dr. Hagopjanian is board-certified in foot and ankle surgery. He is also board-certified in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery. Dr. Hagopjanian is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the California Podiatric Medical Association. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics. Dr. Hagopjanian is trilingual in English, Armenian, and Russian.

Dr. Hagopjanian is former Vice President of the Los Angeles Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and former Chief of Podiatry at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center and Northridge hospital.

Dr. Hagopjanian has two sons, Rafael and Stepan.

Dr. Hagopjanian is available to see patients at the Los Angeles Institute of Foot and Ankle Surgery's offices in Northridge, Burbank, and Santa Clarita!

Michael Wheeler, DPM, is a foot and ankle surgeon practicing at Los Angeles Institute of Foot and Ankle Surgery, which has locations in Burbank, Santa Clarita, and Northridge, California. He specializes in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery, with an emphasis in lower extremity trauma and diabetic limb salvage.

Dr. Wheeler joins the Los Angeles Institute of Foot and Ankle Surgery after a three-year foot and ankle surgery residency in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Wheeler completed an internship at the Cleveland Clinic, where he was formally recognized by patients and colleagues for his service as an outstanding caregiver. He completed his three-year surgical training at Mercy Health Regional Medical Center and The Northern Ohio Foot and Ankle Foundation, where he served as Chief Resident.

Dr. Wheeler was raised in Fredonia, New York, and obtained a Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in business studies from the State University of New York College at Geneseo. Upon completing his bachelor's degree, Dr. Wheeler earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine.

In his spare time, Dr. Wheeler enjoys skiing, bike riding, golfing, boating, and swimming. Having attained the rank of Eagle Scout, Dr. Wheeler continues to give back to his community through various service projects!

Ara Kelekian, DPM specializes in podiatric medicine and podiatric surgery. His clinical areas of expertise include diabetic wound care, foot and ankle surgery, biomechanical evaluation, and sports medicine. Dr. Kelekian is certified in cutting edge surgical techniques, such as ankle arthroscopy and other endoscopic foot and ankle procedures.

Dr. Kelekian received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He then attended the California College of Podiatric Medicine and earned a degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his primary podiatric medical residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in New York, and then spent two years completing his podiatric surgical residency closer to home at Monterey Park Hospital in California.

Dr. Kelekian is board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is affiliated with several organizations including the American Podiatric Medical Association, the California Podiatric Medical Association, and Los Angeles County Podiatric Medical Society. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Dr. Kelekian and his wife, Cristina, have one son, Alexander.

Dr. Kelekian is available for appointments at the Burbank office.