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.
Ophthalmologist 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.
Orthopedic Surgeon 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.
Pediatrician 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.
Physical Therapist 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.
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.
Psychiatrist 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.
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.
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.
Babak Kosari, DPM, FACFAS, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. Dr. Kosari founded his practice, Babak Kosari, DPM Inc, with the mission to bring patient-centered foot care to the individuals and families in the neighborhood of Santa Clarita, California, and the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Kosari attended the University of California, Los Angeles, for his undergraduate studies before pursuing his medical education at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Following medical school, he received specialized training at Cornell University and the Hospital for Special Surgery.
At his practice, Dr. Kosari focuses on the patient’s health as a whole, delivering compassionate and personalized care that addresses possible problems and all of their health needs. The practice is home to state-of-the-art technology and diagnostic tools, allowing him to provide patients with exceptional foot and ankle treatment plans.
Dr. Kosari provides nonsurgical and surgical treatments for ankle and heel pain, diabetic neuropathy and wounds, foot ulcers, bunions, hammertoes, and other types of foot pain. He is also highly trained in complex foot deformities, fractures, limb salvage, as well as cosmetic procedures like toe shortening and lengthening.
Along with his dedication to patient experiences, Dr. Kosari is fluent in English, Farsi, and Spanish, and is happy to coordinate care with your communication preference.
With over 12 years of experience, Dr. Kosari has helped thousands of patients find relief from foot conditions. To receive expert help, call the nearest Babak Kosari, DPM Inc office, or book an appointment online today.
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.
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