Podiatrist
984 W Foothill Blvd
Suite B
Upland, CA
Cristina Elena Marchis-Crisan, MD, is a compassionate foot and ankle specialist. She provides expert care to patients at Family Foot & Ankle Center in Upland, California. Dr. Marchis-Crisan joined the team in March 2015, striving to continuously deliver the best possible care to improve the quality of life for her patients.
Dr. Marchis-Crisan covers all aspects of the foot and ankle, from foot pain to large complex deformities that need reconstruction. Her treatment techniques include a high level of function with a positive outcome. She strives to continuously deliver the best possible outcomes and improve the quality of life for her patients.
Dr. Marchis-Crisan served her community in Romania as a nurse for one year before pursuing her medical doctor career. She became a podiatrist after visiting the United States for an externship. She was hosted by a knowledgeable and skillful podiatrist named James Clough at his private practice in Great Falls, Montanna. While there, she became intrigued by the complexity of the foot and ankle and how it could help improve pain and alleviate symptoms through conservative and surgical care.
Instead of pursuing a residency program in family medicine, she decided to enroll in the School of Podiatric Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At graduation, she received the Dr. Leonard Hymes Graduation Award in recognition of the graduating student demonstrating the highest standard in practice management skills.
Dr. Marchis-Crisan completed a strong, three-year surgical residency as chief resident at White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Marchis-Crisan preceded her career as an assistant professor at the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and the Osteopathic Medicine at Western University in Pomona, California.
In 2013, the county of Los Angeles recognized Dr. Marchis-Crisan’s dedicated service to the community's affairs with an award. She also received an award for her caring commitment and excellence from Western University’s Health Sciences Center.
Dr. Marchis-Crisan has published three children's books that are insightful and educating: BigBigEar and the Wonder Club, Hope in the Land of Injustice, and The King’s Verdict.
Corns
Achilles Tendon
Ankle Pain
Neuroma
Bunion
Wound Care
Heel Pain
Ingrown Toenail
Foot Pain
Fractures
Sports Medicine
Hammertoe
Warts
Orthotics
Nail Fungus
Foot Care
Plantar Fasciitis
Foot Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Sprains
Tendon Pain
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NPI Number
1760751697
Provider's Gender
Female