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.
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Board Certified with American Board of Podiatric Medicine
With Added Qualification in Podiatric Surgery
Fellow of the American College of Podiatric Medicine
Dr. Kaveh Panahi, an esteemed graduate with honors from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in 2012, further honed his expertise through an extensive three-year residency at Hoboken University Medical Center in New Jersey. Specializing in the surgical treatment of foot and ankle conditions, Dr. Panahi holds credentials for complex hind-foot and ankle reconstruction and the treatment of congenital deformities, boasting Board Certification by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
Dr. Panahi is a member of the internationally recognized organization for minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery, MIFAS by Grecmip. As a part of this respected group, he actively contributes to advancing the forefront of techniques in the realm of minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery. This affiliation underscores Dr. Panahi's commitment to staying at the forefront of innovative and cutting-edge approaches, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care in the field.
Since 2015, Dr. Panahi has been a prominent figure in the Arizona medical landscape, providing his podiatric services in both the Phoenix metropolitan area and rural regions. In March 2019, he founded Acacia Foot & Ankle Surgeons, an institution dedicated to delivering exceptional podiatric services to the community in Peoria and Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Panahi's commitment to excellence is evident through the implementation of cutting-edge clinical and surgical techniques, elevating the standard of care to a world-class level.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr. Panahi finds joy in spending quality time with his family and indulges in passions such as culinary arts, musical instruments, and travel.
Jeffrey McAlister, DPM, FACFAS, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, who specializes in advanced foot and ankle reconstruction with offices in Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. McAlister’s passion for patient care began at the University of Iowa, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in 2004, before garnering an interest in podiatric medicine and surgery during his time at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine.
Since his days as a podiatric medical student, Dr. McAlister has gone on to continue his education whenever possible. He completed a rigorous residency training in the northern Virginia suburbs through the INOVA Fairfax Hospital Podiatric Residency program, where he received specialized training in foot and ankle trauma, adult and pediatric reconstruction, and diabetic limb salvage.
Some of Dr. McAlister’s rotations during his time in the program included internal medicine, infectious diseases, vascular surgery, emergency medicine, and general surgery.
Under the mentorship of prominent doctors like John Steinberg DPM and Chris Attinger MD, Dr. McAlister even served as chief resident for the limb salvage service at Georgetown University Hospital during that time.
Dr. Jeffrey E. McAlister is honored to be one of only a few podiatric surgeons in the United States that has completed a 12 month surgical fellowship at the prestigious Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center in Columbus, Ohio. This is a unique fellowship that trains both Podiatric and Orthopedic Surgeons. This advanced surgical training focused on foot and ankle trauma, reconstruction as well as total ankle replacement. This was completed in Columbus, Ohio under the direction of Christopher Hyer, DPM, Gregory Berlet MD, Thomas Lee MD and Terrence Philbin DO and was affiliated with Grant Medical Hospital and The Ohio State University. This is the same type of fellowship that MD/DO orthopedic surgeons complete if they wish to sub-specialize in the foot and ankle.
As a fellow member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and national speaker and peer educator, Dr. McAlister is passionate about technological advances in the foot and ankle field, specifically in educating patients on the advantages of primary and revision total ankle arthroplasty.
Dr. McAlister was a featured speaker at the ACFAS 2019 Conference
Between six educational lectures and four podcasts, he got into the weeds of his specialty as a leading spectator in the field of ankle reconstruction
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.”
Are you looking for a foot doctor? Pain and loss of function in our feet and ankles can be a huge obstacle, and I understand that getting your body back to normal is of the utmost importance to you.
That is why I offer the highest standard of care in podiatry. I seek to make your visit simple, stress-free, and effective! It is my goal to resolve your pain and function issues in a way that allows you to live the life you are accustomed to.
Don’t live in pain! There are a number of causes for podiatric issues, please contact us today so I can identify the cause and solution for your particular problem! I want you to be walking, running, jumping and living the lifestyle you want to!
Contact us today to learn more about podiatry or any specific conditions you may be experiencing.
Are you looking for a foot doctor? Pain and loss of function in our feet and ankles can be a huge obstacle, and I understand that getting your body back to normal is of the utmost importance to you.
That is why I offer the highest standard of care in podiatry. I seek to make your visit simple, stress-free, and effective! It is my goal to resolve your pain and function issues in a way that allows you to live the life you are accustomed to.
Don’t live in pain! There are a number of causes for podiatric issues, please contact us today so I can identify the cause and solution for your particular problem! I want you to be walking, running, jumping and living the lifestyle you want to!
Contact us today to learn more about podiatry or any specific conditions you may be experiencing.
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.
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.”
Are you looking for a foot doctor? Pain and loss of function in our feet and ankles can be a huge obstacle, and I understand that getting your body back to normal is of the utmost importance to you.
That is why I offer the highest standard of care in podiatry. I seek to make your visit simple, stress-free, and effective! It is my goal to resolve your pain and function issues in a way that allows you to live the life you are accustomed to.
Don’t live in pain! There are a number of causes for podiatric issues, please contact us today so I can identify the cause and solution for your particular problem! I want you to be walking, running, jumping and living the lifestyle you want to!
Contact us today to learn more about podiatry or any specific conditions you may be experiencing.
Arti Karmur, DPM is a highly skilled foot and ankle surgeon dedicated to serving patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Chandler, Mesa, and Phoenix, Arizona, clinics.
Dr. Karmur was born and raised in Southern California. She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of California, Irvine, before pursuing her podiatric medical education at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois.
Her expertise extends from completing a reconstructive foot and ankle surgery residency at DVA Greater Los Angles Healthcare System/UCLA-Olive View Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. During residency, she honed her skills in reconstruction of the foot and ankle, complex diabetic limb salvage, sports medicine, and trauma. Dr. Karmur remains at the forefront of her field, staying updated on both surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
Dr. Karmur is an associate member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and is also a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Dr. Karmur values the importance of building strong patient relationships. She actively involves patients in their treatment plans, recognizing the positive impact that working as a team has on patient outcomes. Driven by a passion for patient education, she imparts knowledge about current injuries, surgical and non-surgical treatment options, and preventative measures for future injuries.
In her spare time, she finds joy in activities like pilates and yoga. She also indulges her love for international travel, exploring diverse cultures to enhance her perspective and enrich her understanding of patient care.
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.
Arti Karmur, DPM is a highly skilled foot and ankle surgeon dedicated to serving patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Chandler, Mesa, and Phoenix, Arizona, clinics.
Dr. Karmur was born and raised in Southern California. She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of California, Irvine, before pursuing her podiatric medical education at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois.
Her expertise extends from completing a reconstructive foot and ankle surgery residency at DVA Greater Los Angles Healthcare System/UCLA-Olive View Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. During residency, she honed her skills in reconstruction of the foot and ankle, complex diabetic limb salvage, sports medicine, and trauma. Dr. Karmur remains at the forefront of her field, staying updated on both surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
Dr. Karmur is an associate member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and is also a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Dr. Karmur values the importance of building strong patient relationships. She actively involves patients in their treatment plans, recognizing the positive impact that working as a team has on patient outcomes. Driven by a passion for patient education, she imparts knowledge about current injuries, surgical and non-surgical treatment options, and preventative measures for future injuries.
In her spare time, she finds joy in activities like pilates and yoga. She also indulges her love for international travel, exploring diverse cultures to enhance her perspective and enrich her understanding of patient care.
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.
Antonius Su, DPM, is the founder of Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists of Arizona in Chandler, Arizona. Board-certified in foot surgery, Dr. Su's mission is to help patients live their lives to the fullest. He takes great measures to ensure his patient's feet remain healthy throughout their journeys.
He completed his undergraduate degree at San Francisco State University in California. After graduating, Dr. Su received his doctoral degree from the California School of Podiatric Medicine in Oakland.
Dr. Su completed two years of surgical residency at the Western Medical Trauma Center in Santa Ana, California, and spent three years looking after the feet of freedom fighters of the United States Air Force in Fairfield, California. Before founding Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists of Arizona in 1998, he was a part of several other organizations.
When Dr. Su isn’t in the office providing excellent care for your feet, he spends his time with his wife, Jennifer, sons Blake and Scott, and daughter Kellie. He and his family reside in Chandler, Arizona, where he is just a phone call away.
Set your worries and anxieties aside. When it comes to your feet, you can trust Dr. Su and the staff at Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists of Arizona.
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. Mark T. Lewis was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and raised in Southern California. He graduated from The University of California, San Diego. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology in 1990. The next two years he worked as a research assistant in Immunopharmacology at one of the leading Cancer Research Centers in the United States. After spending the next year working in the private sector at a pharmaceutical company, Dr. Lewis enrolled in Podiatry school in 1993.
He received his Doctrate of Podiatric Medicine from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1997. Dr. Lewis completed 4 years of residency training in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery: two years at The Veterans Administration Hospital in West Los Angeles and two years at The Franciscan Foot and Ankle Institute in Seattle. He served the role of chief resident at both residencies.
Dr. Lewis trained with both podiatric and orthopedic surgeons during his residency. He was fortunate to be able to travel internationally to the Philippines and Mexico to perform surgical treatment of complex deformities to the citizens of these countries. After graduating from his residency, Dr. Lewis remained very active in academics and residency training of both podiatric, osteopathic, and allopathic residents. He participated on the residency training committee for many years and was awarded multiple times the instructor of the year award by the residents he trained.
After residency, Drs. Mark and Petrina Lewis founded Northwest Foot and Ankle Center, PS and provided conservative and surgical treatment as members of a large Orthopedic Surgery Practice in Renton, Washington. After leaving the orthopedic practice in 2005, Dr. Lewis continues to practice in Renton focusing on conservative and surgical management of foot and ankle problems. He has a particular interest in podiatric biomechanics, orthotics, sports medicine, heel pain, and regenerative medicine.
Dr. Lewis is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is an active member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Washington State Podiatric Medical Association.
We are grateful to announce that in July 2019 we opened a second office at 9399 Ridgetop Blvd NW in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Craig Clifford has joined Northwest Foot and Ankle Center, PS and will be based in the Silverdale office.
“ We pride ourselves in punctuality, transparency, and innovation. Most importantly we want to provide our patients with pain relief as quick as possible. We have created a family atmosphere where all patients know what they can expect in relation to their insurance at each visit. We preauthorize all potential services and share that information with our patients in advance of those services. We have the most modern equipment and innovations to treat our patients. We have orthotic technology developed by Hewlett Packard called Fit Station. We have the ability to utilize 3D printing technology. It is revolutionizing the custom prescription orthotic space with its precision. We have dedicated orthotic labs in each of our offices in which we can perform complete gait analysis and orthotic evaluation. We are also very excited to offer Mutli-Lock-System Robotic Laser treatments (MLS) for both acute and chronic inflammatory conditions.”-Dr. Lewis
Outside of work, I love spending time with my family. Petrina and I have three children: Zach, Nick, and Alexa. I am an entrepreneur at heart and I love serving as a mentor to others who are passionate in their pursuits of their personal goals. I also can be frequently found cooking meat on my Traeger Wood Pellet Smoker. I look forward to the opportunity to getting to know you and help you lead a pain free, healthy , and active life!
EDUCATION
Board Certified Foot Surgery, American Board of Podiatric Surgery, 2005 Podiatric Surgical Residency (PSR-24) , Franciscan Foot and Ankle Institute, 1999-2001 Podiatric Surgical Residency (PSR-12), Veterans Administration Hospital, West Los Angeles, 1998-1999 Rotating Podiatric Residency, Veterans Administration Hospital, West Los Angeles, 1997-1998 Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, CA 1997 Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, University of California, San Diego (UCSD) 1990
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Valley Medical Center Franciscan Health Services-St. Francis Hospital Auburn Regional Medical Center Harrison Medical Center
MEMBERSHIPS
American Podiatric Medical Association Washington State Podiatric Medical Association Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery
