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.
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Dr. Yehia Elebrashi is nearly an Arizona native, originally born in Los Angeles, California but moved to Phoenix with his family during early childhood. He attended Deer Valley High school and moved on to gain his undergraduate degree in Genetics and Cell Developmental Biology at Arizona State University.
Dr. Elebrashi continued on to complete his Podiatric medical degree at Midwestern University. He successfully completed a rigorous 3-year residency training at Maricopa Medical center in Phoenix, a level 1 trauma and burn center, consisting of a 1-year General Surgery/Trauma/Burn internship followed by a focused 2-year Podiatric and Orthopedic surgical inpatient service and high-volume community health clinic.
He is fluent in Arabic and continues to expand his Spanish dialogue. He has a love for nature, art, music, travel, wildlife and sports. He can usually be found hanging out with with family and friends, exploring the Arizona outdoors or admiring your local art gallery.
“I am so grateful for the kind, caring and professional treatment I’ve received from Dr Elebrashi and his Nurse Curt. They have gone the extra mile in my healing journey.”
Dr. Rand is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Specialist at Mirage Podiatry. Dr. Rand is a Florida native who completed his Undergraduate degree at the University of Miami and then went on to Medical school at Barry University, School of Podiatric Medicine. He moved to Arizona for his residency training at Maricopa Medical Center. The advanced residency program at Maricopa included one full year of general surgery, which allowed Dr. Rand to become the third podiatrist in the country to own a General Surgery Internship Certificate. During his three years of residency he fell in love with Arizona and has called it home since 2007.
For more info:
https://miragepodiatry.com/dr-richard-j-rand-iii/
“I have to say that I love Dr. Rand he is the best and I would not trust anybody else with my toe and the surgery and the representation of it. He did an amazing job on three different times I had to have ingrown toenail surgery removal each time was easier than the other with no pain, no long term healing time, And super great staff and easy after care instructions to follow. The office was very communicative and easy to get ahold of if something was wrong or I felt I had a concern or question”
Dr. Zafar is a Fellow with American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is Board Certified in Foot Surgery and Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery. Born in Pakistan, Dr. Zafar moved to the United States at an early age and has been blessed to call Arizona his home since then. He attended Mesquite High School in Gilbert, AZ and during his high school years he became interested in foot and ankle surgery after seeing many specialists for his own foot and ankle issues. After high school, Dr. Zafar attended Arizona State University where along with completing the required pre-medicine classes for medical schools, he was also able to complete a degree in Bachelor of Arts in History and minor in Small Business.
For more info:
https://miragepodiatry.com/dr-hammad-zafar/
“Doctor Zafar is one of the most caring physicians I have ever had. He's done foot surgery for me, as well as treated different foot problems over the years...his staff is excellent too.”
Dr. Yehia Elebrashi is nearly an Arizona native, originally born in Los Angeles, California but moved to Phoenix with his family during early childhood. He attended Deer Valley High school and moved on to gain his undergraduate degree in Genetics and Cell Developmental Biology at Arizona State University.
Dr. Elebrashi continued on to complete his Podiatric medical degree at Midwestern University. He successfully completed a rigorous 3-year residency training at Maricopa Medical center in Phoenix, a level 1 trauma and burn center, consisting of a 1-year General Surgery/Trauma/Burn internship followed by a focused 2-year Podiatric and Orthopedic surgical inpatient service and high-volume community health clinic.
He is fluent in Arabic and continues to expand his Spanish dialogue. He has a love for nature, art, music, travel, wildlife and sports. He can usually be found hanging out with with family and friends, exploring the Arizona outdoors or admiring your local art gallery.
“I am so grateful for the kind, caring and professional treatment I’ve received from Dr Elebrashi and his Nurse Curt. They have gone the extra mile in my healing journey.”
Dr. Yehia Elebrashi, DPM
Podiatrist
19646 N. 27th Ave, Suite 101
Phoenix, AZ 85027
4.95(20)
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Justin Singh, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgeon 30.7 mi
4.91(182)
13026 W Rancho Santa Fe Blvd
C-100
Avondale, AZ 85392
Justin Singh, DPM, is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon. He serves patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Surprise, Avondale, Glendale, and Chandler, Arizona, clinics.
Dr. Singh grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. After completing his undergraduate degree at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, he completed his podiatric medical education at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Singh completed a reconstructive surgery and deformity correction fellowship where he advanced his training in revisional foot and ankle surgery, complex limb salvage, peripheral nerve surgery, and total ankle replacement.
He also furthered his surgical skillset by obtaining extensive training in microsurgery of the lower limb, local orthoplastic flaps, and external fixation. During his fellowship year, he also served as the team physician for their local high school football team.
Dr. Singh completed a reconstructive foot and ankle surgery residency at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio, where he gained extensive experience in the reconstruction of the foot and ankle, complex diabetic limb salvage, sports medicine, and trauma. He has presented at national conferences and remains current with surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
Dr. Singh is an associate member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
He enjoys working out, playing basketball, and learning about new and innovative technology in his spare time.
James Schmidt, DPM is a highly skilled podiatrist dedicated to serving patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Gilbert, Avondale, and Phoenix, Arizona, clinics. Dr. Schmidt enjoys treating the foot and ankle and all that it entails. He grew to love the Arizona desert while attending Podiatry School at Midwestern University here in Glendale, Arizona. Residency training took Dr. Schmidt to Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he received extensive medical and surgical training in all aspects of the foot and ankle. Dr. Schmidt is an associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (AACFAS). Additionally, he is Board Qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) and is a Board Certified Diplomat for the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Schmidt enjoys helping patients get back to their life by relieving pain through medical and surgical management. He enjoys communicating and working with the patients and seeing their progression by treating pain, injuries, fractures, arthritis, diabetic feet, skin problems, and everything in between. Dr. Schmidt is married with two wonderful children. He enjoys spending time with them and making memories through traveling and seeing new places.
Tawnya Pfitzer, DPM, is an experienced podiatrist specializing in foot and ankle health for the entire family. Whether she’s treating an infant or an adult, Dr. Pfitzer offers a wide range of services at Desert Canyon Foot & Ankle in Avondale, Arizona, where she’s known for her kind and gentle touch.
After receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona, where she was a member of the honors college and attended on a Presidential Scholarship, Dr. Pfitzer graduated with honors from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco. She completed a surgical residency at Northridge Hospital in Van Nuys, California, and has studied both the general practices of medicine and surgery.
Her interests include biomechanics, sports medicine, and pediatrics, and she has extensive training in diagnosis, management, and surgical treatment of both chronic and acute issues.
In addition to her practice, Dr. Pfitzer currently trains podiatry students from Midwestern University in Glendale, California. She lives locally with her husband and two daughters.
Dr. Usman Urooj is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Goodyear, Arizona.
Dr. Urooj’s passion for medicine began during his high school years. His love for science took him to the University of North Texas, where in 2014, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and graduated with honors. Then in 2018, he earned his Doctor of Podiatric medicine and surgery degree at Arizona College of Podiatric medicine-Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona.
Upon graduation, Dr. Urooj matched at Carl T. Hayden Veterans Medical Center for his residency training in Foot and Ankle medicine and surgery. At this institution his residency training consisted of inpatient, outpatient, clinical, and surgical experiences. He completed many different rigorous medical and surgical rotations for an overall comprehensive experience. Some notable rotations during his time in the program included internal medicine, infectious diseases, emergency medicine, general surgery, vascular surgery, plastic surgery, and orthopedic surgery. In addition to the above rotations, he was exposed to significant volume of foot and ankle medical and surgical pathologies. He also participated in an extensive volume of foot and ankle surgical care during the entire duration of his residency.
In the last year of his residency program, Dr. Urooj was selected for the chief resident position and was presented a chief resident award upon graduation. He graduated from his residency program in June 2021. He graduated with the highest surgical case volume in his graduating class, which also exceeded the program requirements. During his residency experience, he had multiple published articles on different medical and surgical treatments of foot and ankle.
Accreditations:
Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
ABFAS Board Qualified, American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery
Professional Memberships:
Member, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Samuel W. Cox Jr., DPM, is a third-generation podiatrist who’s been practicing podiatric medicine and foot and ankle surgery since 1992. Dr. Cox is committed to providing the highest-quality medical and surgical care for patients of all ages at Arizona Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC in Goodyear, Arizona.
Dr. Cox is double board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He’s also a fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
After graduating from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, now known as the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. Cox went on to complete a three-year medical and surgical residency program. His training focused on medicine as well as reconstructive surgery of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. He’s been a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) since 1991.
In addition to treating common injuries such as foot and ankle fractures and sprains, Dr. Cox provides comprehensive care for the full spectrum of podiatric concerns, including toenail fungus and bunions. With the goal of providing prompt and effective treatment, Dr. Cox looks forward to helping new and existing patients return to their normal lives as soon as possible.
Dr. Yehia Elebrashi is nearly an Arizona native, originally born in Los Angeles, California but moved to Phoenix with his family during early childhood. He attended Deer Valley High school and moved on to gain his undergraduate degree in Genetics and Cell Developmental Biology at Arizona State University.
Dr. Elebrashi continued on to complete his Podiatric medical degree at Midwestern University. He successfully completed a rigorous 3-year residency training at Maricopa Medical center in Phoenix, a level 1 trauma and burn center, consisting of a 1-year General Surgery/Trauma/Burn internship followed by a focused 2-year Podiatric and Orthopedic surgical inpatient service and high-volume community health clinic.
He is fluent in Arabic and continues to expand his Spanish dialogue. He has a love for nature, art, music, travel, wildlife and sports. He can usually be found hanging out with with family and friends, exploring the Arizona outdoors or admiring your local art gallery.
“I am so grateful for the kind, caring and professional treatment I’ve received from Dr Elebrashi and his Nurse Curt. They have gone the extra mile in my healing journey.”
Dr. Rand is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Specialist at Mirage Podiatry. Dr. Rand is a Florida native who completed his Undergraduate degree at the University of Miami and then went on to Medical school at Barry University, School of Podiatric Medicine. He moved to Arizona for his residency training at Maricopa Medical Center. The advanced residency program at Maricopa included one full year of general surgery, which allowed Dr. Rand to become the third podiatrist in the country to own a General Surgery Internship Certificate. During his three years of residency he fell in love with Arizona and has called it home since 2007.
For more info:
https://miragepodiatry.com/dr-richard-j-rand-iii/
“I have to say that I love Dr. Rand he is the best and I would not trust anybody else with my toe and the surgery and the representation of it. He did an amazing job on three different times I had to have ingrown toenail surgery removal each time was easier than the other with no pain, no long term healing time, And super great staff and easy after care instructions to follow. The office was very communicative and easy to get ahold of if something was wrong or I felt I had a concern or question”
Dr. Zafar is a Fellow with American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is Board Certified in Foot Surgery and Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery. Born in Pakistan, Dr. Zafar moved to the United States at an early age and has been blessed to call Arizona his home since then. He attended Mesquite High School in Gilbert, AZ and during his high school years he became interested in foot and ankle surgery after seeing many specialists for his own foot and ankle issues. After high school, Dr. Zafar attended Arizona State University where along with completing the required pre-medicine classes for medical schools, he was also able to complete a degree in Bachelor of Arts in History and minor in Small Business.
For more info:
https://miragepodiatry.com/dr-hammad-zafar/
“Doctor Zafar is one of the most caring physicians I have ever had. He's done foot surgery for me, as well as treated different foot problems over the years...his staff is excellent too.”
Dr. Devin Bland graduated from Midwestern University in 2013. After graduation, he completed his surgical residency at the Carl T. Hayden Veterans Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Bland chose to further his surgical skill set by completing one of the premier lower extremity reconstruction fellowships with the American Foundation of Lower Extremity Surgery and Research. Dr. Bland welcomes all forms of pathology. He has a special interest in Charcot Reconstruction, Total Ankle Arthroplasty, Revision Surgery, Pediatrics, and other complex presentations.
Dr. Bland holds multiple board certifications. He currently practices in a multispecialty group in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Bland is adjunct faculty at Midwestern University. He often precepts students and gives back to younger doctors completing their training. Dr. Bland has received many awards and recognition for his surgical ability in treating advanced and revisional pathology. He has authored textbook chapters relating to bone grafting, and continues to publish leading research. One of Dr. Bland’s great joys in life is correcting pathology that has hindered a patient’s enjoyment of activity for an extended period of time or save a limb that otherwise would end in amputation.
Justin Singh, DPM, is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon. He serves patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Surprise, Avondale, Glendale, and Chandler, Arizona, clinics.
Dr. Singh grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. After completing his undergraduate degree at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, he completed his podiatric medical education at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Singh completed a reconstructive surgery and deformity correction fellowship where he advanced his training in revisional foot and ankle surgery, complex limb salvage, peripheral nerve surgery, and total ankle replacement.
He also furthered his surgical skillset by obtaining extensive training in microsurgery of the lower limb, local orthoplastic flaps, and external fixation. During his fellowship year, he also served as the team physician for their local high school football team.
Dr. Singh completed a reconstructive foot and ankle surgery residency at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio, where he gained extensive experience in the reconstruction of the foot and ankle, complex diabetic limb salvage, sports medicine, and trauma. He has presented at national conferences and remains current with surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
Dr. Singh is an associate member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
He enjoys working out, playing basketball, and learning about new and innovative technology in his spare time.
Dr. Yehia Elebrashi is nearly an Arizona native, originally born in Los Angeles, California but moved to Phoenix with his family during early childhood. He attended Deer Valley High school and moved on to gain his undergraduate degree in Genetics and Cell Developmental Biology at Arizona State University.
Dr. Elebrashi continued on to complete his Podiatric medical degree at Midwestern University. He successfully completed a rigorous 3-year residency training at Maricopa Medical center in Phoenix, a level 1 trauma and burn center, consisting of a 1-year General Surgery/Trauma/Burn internship followed by a focused 2-year Podiatric and Orthopedic surgical inpatient service and high-volume community health clinic.
He is fluent in Arabic and continues to expand his Spanish dialogue. He has a love for nature, art, music, travel, wildlife and sports. He can usually be found hanging out with with family and friends, exploring the Arizona outdoors or admiring your local art gallery.
“I am so grateful for the kind, caring and professional treatment I’ve received from Dr Elebrashi and his Nurse Curt. They have gone the extra mile in my healing journey.”
Dr. Rand is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Specialist at Mirage Podiatry. Dr. Rand is a Florida native who completed his Undergraduate degree at the University of Miami and then went on to Medical school at Barry University, School of Podiatric Medicine. He moved to Arizona for his residency training at Maricopa Medical Center. The advanced residency program at Maricopa included one full year of general surgery, which allowed Dr. Rand to become the third podiatrist in the country to own a General Surgery Internship Certificate. During his three years of residency he fell in love with Arizona and has called it home since 2007.
For more info:
https://miragepodiatry.com/dr-richard-j-rand-iii/
“I have to say that I love Dr. Rand he is the best and I would not trust anybody else with my toe and the surgery and the representation of it. He did an amazing job on three different times I had to have ingrown toenail surgery removal each time was easier than the other with no pain, no long term healing time, And super great staff and easy after care instructions to follow. The office was very communicative and easy to get ahold of if something was wrong or I felt I had a concern or question”
Dr. Zafar is a Fellow with American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is Board Certified in Foot Surgery and Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery. Born in Pakistan, Dr. Zafar moved to the United States at an early age and has been blessed to call Arizona his home since then. He attended Mesquite High School in Gilbert, AZ and during his high school years he became interested in foot and ankle surgery after seeing many specialists for his own foot and ankle issues. After high school, Dr. Zafar attended Arizona State University where along with completing the required pre-medicine classes for medical schools, he was also able to complete a degree in Bachelor of Arts in History and minor in Small Business.
For more info:
https://miragepodiatry.com/dr-hammad-zafar/
“Doctor Zafar is one of the most caring physicians I have ever had. He's done foot surgery for me, as well as treated different foot problems over the years...his staff is excellent too.”
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