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.
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.
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.
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!
Norris Morrison, DPM, is a podiatrist at Advanced Care Foot and Ankle, providing complete podiatry care to people of all ages at two locations in Corona and Ontario, California.
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 welcomes anyone living in and around the Inland Empire metropolitan area to Advanced Care Foot and Ankle today.
Brian Constantine, DPM, is a highly-skilled and dedicated Podiatrist at Advanced Care Foot and Ankle, providing complete Podiatry care to people of all ages at two locations in Corona and Ontario, California.
Dr. Constantine graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed his residency training at the James C. Giuffre Medical Center in Philadelphia.
Since relocating to the West coast, Dr. Constantine has served the Orange, Riverside, and Los Angeles counties of Southern California. During that same time, he was amassing one of the most well-rounded resumes within his chosen profession in the process.
He takes great pride in conducting a thorough history & exam, making an accurate diagnosis, and offering definitive treatments, as well as preventive care for most foot and ankle disorders. He is committed to going above and beyond his patients' expectations while providing various treatment options designed to meet each patient's specific needs and circumstances.
Dr. Constantine's meticulous attention to detail makes for an unparalleled level of care in his chosen profession.
He welcomes patients to take their first step toward foot pain relief, more active living, and a better quality of life. To request an appointment, call the office or click online 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.
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.
Thomas Lim, DPM, is an experienced podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon, and he’s happy to serve people throughout the Los Angeles area at The Sunset Foot Clinic. The Sunset Foot Clinic boasts eight locations in Silver Lake, Beverly Hills, Sherman Oaks, and Whittier, CA. Dr. Lim graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a degree in biology. He then attended the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California. He completed his residency at Staten Island University Hospital in New York City and has been in private practice ever since.
Dr. Lim is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine as well as the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry. In addition to primary podiatric care, his specialties include the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot wounds and diabetic footwear. He’s also a qualified medical evaluator in the state of California, providing examinations in workers’ compensation cases.
At The Sunset Foot Clinic, Dr. Lim provides compassionate care for all foot and ankle conditions, ranging from the common and simple to the complex. It’s his goal for his patients to be not only healthy but well-informed.
Benjamin Tehrani, DPM, DABPM, is an expert foot and ankle surgeon and the founder of Kings Point Foot and Ankle Specialists, serving people at two convenient locations in Beverly Hills and Downtown Los Angeles, California.
After earning his podiatry degree, Dr. Tehrani completed a surgical residency in elective and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. He thrived in the role, earning the title of chief podiatry resident. During his time there, Dr. Tehrani treated more than 18,000 patients experiencing a wide range of foot and ankle issues.
At Kings Point Foot and Ankle Specialists, Dr. Tehrani diagnoses and treats various problems that affect the feet and ankles, including fractures, fungal nails, heel pain, and nerve pain. He believes in educating and informing his patients so that they have a solid understanding of their condition and treatment options.
Moreover, Dr. Tehrani’s father worked in fashion, so he pays special attention to providing both aesthetic and functional treatment outcomes.
Outside of work, Dr. Tehrani enjoys playing piano and music production. He’s also an avid traveler and loves visiting friends and family in the U.S. and around the world.
Dr. Tehrani welcomes anyone seeking treatment for foot or ankle problems to Kings Point Foot and Ankle Specialists today.
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