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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.
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.
Board-certified podiatrist Neil H Hecht, DPM, has been practicing podiatric medicine and surgery in the Los Angeles area since finishing his residency at Memorial Hospital of Hawthorne in 1978. At his practice in Tarzana, California, Dr. Hecht provides high-quality podiatric care with the goal of educating each patient on available treatment plans and empowering them to take an active role in their health care.
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Hecht attended Case Western Reserve University to complete his undergraduate studies. He went on to graduate from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco as a Pi Delta Honor Society member.
Dr. Hecht is specialty board-certified from both the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (1984) and the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics (1988). He is an active member of the American and California Podiatric Medical Associations and the Los Angeles County Podiatric Medical Society and has fellowships in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American College of Foot Orthopedists, and the American Professional Wound Care Association.
In addition to his full-time private practice, Dr. Hecht is on staff at several local hospitals. He is the charter attending podiatric specialist for advanced wound care at The Center for Wound Care at Sherman Oaks Hospital and an invited attending specialist at The Wound Care Advantage at Verdugo Hills Hospital, providing advanced wound healing technology on a continuing basis. He is the former director of the podiatric residency training program at Sherman Oaks Hospital and attending staff for the residency training program at Providence Tarzana Medical Center.
Dr. Hecht has lived and worked in the San Fernando Valley since 1979 and welcomes new patients to his practice. His office is located in Tarzana in Suite 104 at 18411 Clark Street, adjacent to Providence Tarzana Medical Center.
Mastering the art and science of surgical podiatry, Dr. Robert Joseph has dedicated the past ten years to refining his skills in the specialty of foot and ankle reconstruction and surgery. A graduate from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Ohio (1995), he completed a two-year surgical residency program and continues to share his knowledge and experience at the Teaching Residency Program at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and Midway Hospital in Los Angeles, California. With multiple locations throughout the county of Los Angeles, Dr. Joseph's goal is to be the premier surgical podiatrist, providing innovative services (specialized care for the immunocompromised patient) and the best patient care possible.
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.
Dr. Santander is a fellowship-trained surgeon in foot and ankle reconstruction, revision, and limb preservation.
He is a diplomate of both the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine with additional qualifications in foot and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Santander has served in the medical field from the age of 17 when he enlisted in the United States Army in a Combat Support Hospital and deployed during Operation Enduring Freedom. Upon returning, Dr. Santander attended UCLA before earning his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences in California and completing a three-year podiatric surgical residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center in Washington D.C. Dr. Santander went on to a reconstruction, revision, and limb preservation fellowship with Foot & Ankle Specialist of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia.
As a Los Angeles native, Dr. Santander returns with excellent advanced surgical training and diverse experience serving people of all backgrounds to join Los Angeles Institute of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
When not helping patients, he enjoys hiking, snowboarding, cooking, and experiencing cultures through food and people.
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!
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!
Los Angeles Institute of Foot and Ankle Surgery offers comprehensive care, treating all lower limb conditions under one roof but in three convenient locations: Burbank, Santa Clarita, and Northridge, California. The experienced podiatrists take pride in giving every patient their individual attention as they provide customized care that preserves foot health and function.
They offer advanced foot care for every type of foot condition, from acute fractures to chronic arthritis, ankle and foot sprains, ligament and tendon injuries, reconstruction of congenital and acquired foot and ankle deformities. The podiatric surgeons at Los Angeles Institute of Foot and Ankle Surgery perform the most complex total ankle and total Talus replacements and routinely revise failed procedures performed elsewhere. They treat bunions and hammertoes, neuromas and plantar fasciitis. The podiatric physicians and surgeons at Los Angeles Institute of Foot and Ankle Surgery are experts in limb preservation. They also perform routine diabetic and geriatric foot care for corns and calluses, ingrown toenails, and plantar warts.
The podiatrists are on staff at five major hospitals in the San Fernando Valley. In addition to having access to advanced facilities for surgical care, they’re available to provide exceptional emergency treatment.
Los Angeles Institute of Foot and Ankle Surgery welcomes anyone seeking state-of-the-art foot and ankle care. To schedule an appointment, call the nearest office or use the online booking feature today.
Mastering the art and science of surgical podiatry, Dr. Robert Joseph has dedicated the past ten years to refining his skills in the specialty of foot and ankle reconstruction and surgery. A graduate from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Ohio (1995), he completed a two-year surgical residency program and continues to share his knowledge and experience at the Teaching Residency Program at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and Midway Hospital in Los Angeles, California. With multiple locations throughout the county of Los Angeles, Dr. Joseph's goal is to be the premier surgical podiatrist, providing innovative services (specialized care for the immunocompromised patient) and the best patient care possible.
Wayne Rash, DPM, is a podiatrist and wound care specialist at Anaheim Wound Care in Anaheim, California. Dr. Rash is proud to deliver quality care for all types of podiatric conditions, including treating ankle sprains, diabetic wounds, ulcers, neuromas, bunions, corns and calluses, hammertoes, warts, plantar fasciitis, flat feet, Athlete’s foot, peripheral neuropathy, and much more.
At Anaheim Wound Care, Dr. Rash works alongside patients to develop custom plans for their unique needs. As a solo practitioner, he enjoys being able to spend time with patients, address each of their concerns in detail, and build trusting relationships with them. Dr. Rash takes special care in making sure patients understand all of their treatment options and providing outstanding patient education so they can make the best decisions.
Dr. Rash completed his bachelor’s degree in psychology at Michigan State University before pursuing his doctorate in podiatric medicine at the California School of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Rash is also a charter club president at Rotary International, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a positive impact on illiteracy, disease, hunger, poverty, and lack of clean water around the globe.
He went into private practice in 1997. Since then, he has owned and operated Wayne Rash, DPM, for more than 11 years and Castro Podiatry for more than eight years. His experiences also include a number of different roles in healthcare, including working as an independent sales representative for medical equipment and devices.
To learn more about his treatments for specific types of foot and ankle problems, schedule a time to meet with Dr. Rash at Anaheim Wound Care.
We offer Podiatric Medicine, Foot & Ankle Surgery & Wound Care for the San Pedro, Los Angeles Harbor & Long Beach Communities.
Foot and ankle medical and surgical care and sports medicine for the entire family including infants, children, adults and seniors.
Our goal is to provide our patients and the community with the finest and most current podiatric medical and surgical care available. Our practice has a long standing commitment to medical excellence, current and updated medical procedures and certifications, board certification and superior standards of care.
Our office personnel and physicians are trained to concentrate on each individual patients concerns, medical problems and histories. Following a complete history, examination and additional evaluations, your condition will be explained to you with a discussion of all of your treatment options. A treatment plan will then be customized for you.
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