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.
Psychiatrist 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.
Dr Chan graduated from University of California, San Diego and Western University of Health Sciences at Pomona for her Podiatry degree. She has been in practice since 2014 and worked at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center for her 3 year residency.
Dr Chan speaks fluent Mandarin and Burmese. She has had extensive training in Wound Care and Amputation Prevention.
Michael Vega, DPM, is a skilled and compassionate podiatrist who formed West Beverly Podiatry Group in 1986. There are two locations in Duarte and Montebello, California.
Dr. Vega graduated from the University of San Diego in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts in biology. In 1982, he received his doctorate from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, which is now part of Kent State University. He completed his surgical and medical residency in 1983 in San Diego.
Dr. Vega was in the National Health Corp for three years, working in East Los Angeles.
Dr. Vega is a certified diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery.
He was appointed by the Governor of California to the Board of Podiatric Medicine of California from 1989-1992. During this time, he served as President of the Board from 1992-1993.
Dr. Vega is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) and the California Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA). He is a past member of the California Latino Medical Association and was a consultant for OrthoNet Medical.
Dr. Vega has clinical professorships at five different Podiatric Medical Schools, including Western University of Health Sciences. He has written five medical journal papers, including one that was published in Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics.
Dr. Vega has participated in the founding of two local Wound Care Centers and is on staff at Beverly Hospital, Montebello, PIH Whittier, Monterey Park Hospital, and USC Arcadia Hospital.
Dr. Vega is now CEO and Medical Director of West Beverly Podiatry Group.
Mastering the art and science of surgical podiatry, Dr. Robert Joseph has dedicated the past ten years to refining his skills in the specialty of foot and ankle reconstruction and surgery. A graduate from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Ohio (1995), he completed a two-year surgical residency program and continues to share his knowledge and experience at the Teaching Residency Program at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and Midway Hospital in Los Angeles, California. With multiple locations throughout the county of Los Angeles, Dr. Joseph's goal is to be the premier surgical podiatrist, providing innovative services (specialized care for the immunocompromised patient) and the best patient care possible.
Dr Chan graduated from University of California, San Diego and Western University of Health Sciences at Pomona for her Podiatry degree. She has been in practice since 2014 and worked at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center for her 3 year residency.
Dr Chan speaks fluent Mandarin and Burmese. She has had extensive training in Wound Care and Amputation Prevention.
Michael Vega, DPM, is a skilled and compassionate podiatrist who formed West Beverly Podiatry Group in 1986. There are two locations in Duarte and Montebello, California.
Dr. Vega graduated from the University of San Diego in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts in biology. In 1982, he received his doctorate from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, which is now part of Kent State University. He completed his surgical and medical residency in 1983 in San Diego.
Dr. Vega was in the National Health Corp for three years, working in East Los Angeles.
Dr. Vega is a certified diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery.
He was appointed by the Governor of California to the Board of Podiatric Medicine of California from 1989-1992. During this time, he served as President of the Board from 1992-1993.
Dr. Vega is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) and the California Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA). He is a past member of the California Latino Medical Association and was a consultant for OrthoNet Medical.
Dr. Vega has clinical professorships at five different Podiatric Medical Schools, including Western University of Health Sciences. He has written five medical journal papers, including one that was published in Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics.
Dr. Vega has participated in the founding of two local Wound Care Centers and is on staff at Beverly Hospital, Montebello, PIH Whittier, Monterey Park Hospital, and USC Arcadia Hospital.
Dr. Vega is now CEO and Medical Director of West Beverly Podiatry Group.
Johnny Huang, DPM, is one of the exceptional podiatrists practicing at West Beverly Podiatry Group, which has locations in Duarte and Montebello, California.
Dr. Huang has always had a passion for helping others and a deep interest in medicine. He pursued his undergraduate studies in Biological Sciences at the University of California Irvine, where he gained invaluable experience in scientific research.
Following this, Dr. Huang completed a post-baccalaureate program at Keck Graduate Institute, where he was introduced to the field of podiatry. He was fascinated by the unique blend of medicine and surgery involved in podiatric care and decided to pursue this specialty.
Dr. Huang received his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences in 2016 and completed his residency at Montefiore Medical Center in 2019. For the past three years, he has been serving his hometown community in the Inland Empire, where he has gained valuable experience in all aspects of podiatric medicine.
With a deep commitment to patient care, Dr. Huang is dedicated to providing the highest level of podiatric care to his patients. He has a comprehensive skill set and can diagnose and treat a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. Dr. Huang takes pride in staying up-to-date with the latest developments in his field to ensure that his patients receive the best possible care.
If you're looking for a compassionate and highly skilled podiatrist, look no further than Dr. Huang. He looks forward to helping you achieve optimal foot and ankle health.
Dr. Huang is board qualified with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and board certified with the Board of Podiatric Medicine.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
“Front office staff were very helpful in answering my questions and concern during pre-op procedures. Was able to talk with Dr. Belczyk without an appointment with questions and allayed any concerns I had.”
“Front office staff were very helpful in answering my questions and concern during pre-op procedures. Was able to talk with Dr. Belczyk without an appointment with questions and allayed any concerns I had.”
