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Babak Kosari, DPM, FACFAS, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. Dr. Kosari founded his practice, Babak Kosari, DPM Inc, with the mission to bring patient-centered foot care to the individuals and families in the neighborhood of Santa Clarita, California, and the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. 

Dr. Kosari attended the University of California, Los Angeles, for his undergraduate studies before pursuing his medical education at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Following medical school, he received specialized training at Cornell University and the Hospital for Special Surgery.

At his practice, Dr. Kosari focuses on the patient’s health as a whole, delivering compassionate and personalized care that addresses possible problems and all of their health needs. The practice is home to state-of-the-art technology and diagnostic tools, allowing him to provide patients with exceptional foot and ankle treatment plans. 

Dr. Kosari provides nonsurgical and surgical treatments for ankle and heel pain, diabetic neuropathy and wounds, foot ulcers, bunions, hammertoes, and other types of foot pain. He is also highly trained in complex foot deformities, fractures, limb salvage, as well as cosmetic procedures like toe shortening and lengthening. 

Along with his dedication to patient experiences, Dr. Kosari is fluent in English, Farsi, and Spanish, and is happy to coordinate care with your communication preference. 

With over 12 years of experience, Dr. Kosari has helped thousands of patients find relief from foot conditions. To receive expert help, call the nearest Babak Kosari, DPM Inc office, or book an appointment online today.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!