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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. 

Dr. Wenjay Sung, DPM, is a top-ranked, award-winning podiatrist offering the highest-quality care for patients in and around Arcadia, CA. At his state-of-the-art practice, Dr. Sung offers a comprehensive array of care options for simple and complex issues, including treatments for ankle sprains and other ankle problems, neuroma, nail fungus, heel pain and flat feet, as well as corn removal, bunion surgery, and other cutting-edge, innovative approaches to care. He has been a national and international lecturer on foot and ankle surgery. He was awarded the ACFAS Clinical and Scientific Research Grant and has won several professional awards in his career including the Rising Star Award from the California Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Sung has been quoted by numerous press outlets (WSJ, Marketwatch), print magazines (Shape, WebMD, Readers Digest), and was also featured in Buzzfeed media.

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.

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!

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.