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Thomas Rambacher, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA, is a double board-certified surgeon and wound doctor at Foot Ankle Leg Wound Care Orange County in Mission Viejo, California. He is one of the few wound care specialists and podiatrists in the region who specializes in orthoplastics (flap reconstruction), limb salvage, and highly specialized wound care.

Dr. Rambacher received his degree in podiatric medicine from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio, now called the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM).

His primary podiatry residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation involved many subspecialty rotations like orthopedics, endocrinology, rheumatology, emergency medicine, and podo-pediatrics.

Dr. Rambacher has performed numerous surgical rotations in Ohio at Cleveland Veteran Administration Hospital, The Podiatry Institute, Ohio State University (OSU), Kaiser Permanente, and the Jewish Hospital Ohio.

He also had high-volume surgical training in the Saddleback Valley Residency Training Program at Los Angeles and Orange County hospitals.

Incorporating extensive training from the East and West coasts, Dr. Rambacher works closely with patients to limit downtime so they can quickly return to hobbies and work. He provides the most advanced treatments and integrates them into his patients’ lifestyles.

Dr. Rambacher offers nonsurgical and surgical treatments for leg and foot conditions, including reconstruction with external fixation for extreme abnormalities, wound care, diabetic amputation prevention, advanced graft wounds, and skin grafting (skin substitutes).

He is certified by The American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Primary Care in Podiatric Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Professional Wound Care Association®.

Dr. Rambacher enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, and surfing. He is very active in the local community with hospital outreach programs and event promotion outdoor activities.

Dr. Ben McGrath is a Board certified (FACFAS) Podiatrist specializing in the surgical and conservative treatment of the foot and ankle.

He received his undergraduate degree in Biology and Spanish from Brigham Young University. He then obtained his Doctorate degree from the California School of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. McGrath went on to complete a 3-year integrated Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with added credentials in Reconstructive Rearfoot/ Ankle Surgery (PMSR/RRA) at the White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles. During his residency, he worked with Podiatric and Orthopedic surgeons to treat all facets of foot and ankle pathology.

He served as a member of the Center for Limb Preservation & Advanced Wound Care at White Memorial treating complex lower extremity deformities related to diabetes and peripheral vascular disease. As chief resident, he completed training at USC Keck Medical Center with the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery service. His concentration was on advanced techniques in lower extremity reconstructions. Today, Dr. McGrath’s clinical focus is on sports medicine and treatment of all forms of foot and ankle injuries and deformities including bunion and hammertoe deformity, flatfoot deformity, arthritis, joint fusions, tendon repair, ankle fractures, nerve decompression, neuromas, and joint reconstruction.

Dr. McGrath’s surgical training encompassed the most up-to-date treatment options including: Arthroscopic surgery, Pediatric deformities, Flatfoot reconstruction, minimally invasive bunions, and trauma.

Dr. McGrath believes that quality patient care starts with open communication. He believes that every patient deserves an honest, trustworthy provider who has the patient's best interest at heart.

Above all, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He spends a lot of time outdoors enjoying recreational activities such as basketball, golf, snowboarding, running, and tennis. Dr. McGrath is excited to serve the Orange County community.

Dr. McGrath se dedica al diagnóstico y tratamiento de lesiones y enfermedades de los tobillos y pies. Dr. McGrath es reconocido altamente por sus procedimientos como cirujano. La pasión a su profesión a forzado a Dr. McGrath a aprender hablar español para comunicarse directamente con sus pacientes hispanos en esta comunidad de Mission Viejo, CA, y por eso, el considera fundamental un trato personalizado, de tal forma que en la clínica el paciente se sienta como en familia.

Dr. Sandra Haider is a foot and ankle surgeon who specializes in forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive surgery, sports medicine, podiatric dermatology, diabetic limb salvage, and wound care. Dr. Haider grew up in Orange County, California, and completed her undergraduate at the University of California in San Diego with a degree in Human Development. She then completed her medical education at the California School of Podiatric Medicine and further advanced her training with a three-year surgical residency at Ascension-Providence Hospitals in Michigan. During her residency, she underwent extensive training in forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive surgery and received multi-disciplinary training.

Dr. Haider strives to provide excellent patient care and communication to ensure that all of her patients feel well-informed and comfortable. When not treating patients, she can often be found with her husband on the many beautiful beaches Southern California has to offer.

Visoth Chan, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and surgeon and is the owner of Aloha Foot and Ankle Associates. Aloha Foot and Ankle Associates has served the communities of South Orange County for over 30 years. Dr. Chan has continued on the tradition of providing high-quality podiatric care for individuals of all ages and all walks of life.

From an early age, Dr. Chan knew she wanted to be a podiatrist. She also understood that quality education and training experiences are at the foundation of providing excellent care and achieving exceptional results. For her undergraduate studies, she attended the University of California, San Diego, where she majored in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience. Dr. Chan then went on to study at the California School of Podiatric Medicine in Oakland, California, where she earned her medical degree. She then completed her residency at White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Chan treats a range of foot and ankle conditions, such as bunions, hammertoes, joint pain, heel pain, fractures, sprains, sports injuries, and much more. She is well versed in treating these foot and ankle conditions, both conservatively and surgically.

When not working, Dr. Chan enjoys traveling, reading, enjoying a heartwarming Hallmark Christmas movie, and spending time with her family, especially her kids, Jody and Emmylou.

Syamak Yamini, DPM, FACFAS provides expert foot and ankle care in Porter Ranch, Encino, Tarzana, Calabasas,  Beverly Hills, Los Angeles California and the surrounding areas. He has proudly served the residents of Los Angles and surround areas since 2010. He is a diplomat of American board of foot and ankle surgery, certified in foot surgery.

As a Foot ankle Surgeon, Dr. Yamini specializes in the diagnosis and treats ankle and foot conditions, such as sprained ankles, broken feet and ankles, plantar fasciitis, diabetic nerve damage, limb salvage, hammertoes, bunions, and sport-related injuries. He has comprehensive training in foot and ankle surgery, including reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Yamini earned an undergraduate degree from the University of California at Los Angeles and a Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt College.

He completed a podiatric medicine and surgery residency with the Department of Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Health System and Olive View—UCLA Medical Center, serving as chief resident during his final year. Dr. Yamini earned his board certification through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

He holds current memberships with the American Podiatric Medical Association, California Podiatric Medical Association, and Los Angeles Podiatric Medical Society. He holds a fellow status through the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and diplomate credentials through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

In addition to his private practice in Porter Ranch and Encino CA, Dr. Yamini also provides services at Center For Wound Healing at Valley Presbyterian Hospital. Emphasizing on Limb Salvage , Diabetic Foot ulcers, Foot and Ankle and Venous ulcerations. He is also an attending physician at Department of Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles and UCLA Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency. Dr. Yamini works closely with UCLA podiatry residents and current podiatry students.

Dana Brems, DPM, is a foot and ankle surgeon practicing at The Foot and Ankle Sports Institute, which has locations in North Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, Agoura Hills, and Los Angeles, California. 

Dr. Dana is a native of Southern California and completed her bachelor's degree majoring in biology and environmental science at Whittier College before embarking on her journey to become a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona.

After completing the rigorous four-year curriculum, she was selected for a prestigious three-year surgical residency program at MemorialCare Long Beach. During this time, Dr. Dana was exposed to a wide variety of foot and ankle pathologies and underwent extensive training in elective and trauma surgery at this Level 2 trauma center.

Her additional training at the nearby Veterans Affairs hospital emphasized limb preservation and wound care, particularly for patients with diabetes. Dr. Dana has trained with renowned Los Angeles podiatrists and employs innovative cosmetic surgical techniques to minimize scarring and postoperative swelling.

While her expertise includes surgical intervention, she prioritizes non-surgical approaches as the first line of therapy whenever possible. Dr. Dana's guiding philosophy is to treat every patient with the same level of care and compassion she would want for her own family members.

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Dr. Martina Randall is a board-certified, fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon in the Greater Los Angeles, California region. Dr. Randall specializes in the foot, ankle, and lower leg surgery and has a particular interest in sports medicine. Patients can be seen in Burbank, West LA, and Fountain Valley.

Dr. Randall’s practice focuses on minimally invasive, arthroscopic surgery of the ankle, cartilage restoration, trauma, reconstruction, tendon and ligament repair, total ankle joint replacement, and cosmetic surgery such as bunion and hammertoe correction.

Dr. Randall graduated magna cum laude from the Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and from medical school at Temple University in 2014 with her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine.

While at Cheyney University, Dr. Randall was a member of the Women’s Basketball team earning conference team accolades and NCAA all-academic honors.

Following medical school, Dr. Randall completed her residency at Palmetto General Hospital, specializing in deformity correction, reconstruction, and lower leg trauma, including complex peri-and intra-articular fractures.

After residency, Dr. Randall completed one of the country’s few foot and ankle sports medicine fellowships at Virginia Mason Medical Center. While there, her subspecialty training emphasized cartilage restoration, ligament/tendon repair, and joint preserving surgical techniques for the foot and ankle, allowing patients to continue with their athletic careers and recreational activities.

During her fellowship at Virginia Mason Medical Center, Dr. Randall assisted the team physicians for the Seattle Seahawks(NFL), Seattle Storm(WNBA), and Seattle Sounders(MLS). She also serviced other sports teams, including multiple semi-professional, university, and high school teams in basketball, football, and track and field. One of Dr. Randall’s patients is competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Dr. Randall is well known for her surgical skill and dedication to teaching. In addition to her surgical expertise, Dr. Randall is known for her humility, kind demeanor, and patient-friendly disposition. She treats every patient like family and believes that patient education and understanding are key to achieving excellent patient outcomes. Dr. Randall believes in extensive nonsurgical treatment options as well as advanced surgical techniques to help patients return to their previous level of function and activity.

In her free time, Dr. Randall likes to spend time with her family and friends in Southern California and back home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She enjoys basketball, running, golf, and fitness.

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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.