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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.

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.

Thomas Rambacher, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA, is a double board-certified podiatrist offering surgical and nonsurgical treatments for foot, heel and ankle problems at Podiatry Hotline Foot & Ankle., in Mission Viejo, California.

Dr. Rambacher received his degree in podiatric medicine from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio -- now the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. His primary podiatry residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation included numerous subspecialty rotations such as endocrinology, rheumatology, emergency medicine, orthopedics, and podo-pediatrics.

Besides his primary podiatry training, Dr. Rambacher performed multiple surgical rotations in Ohio at Cleveland Veteran Administration Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, The Podiatry Institute, Jewish Hospital Ohio, and Ohio State University. In California, he had high-volume surgical training in the Saddleback Valley Residency Training Program at hospitals in Orange and Los Angeles County.

Incorporating his extensive training from both the west and east coasts, Dr. Rambacher works closely with his patients to limit their downtime so that they can quickly return to their work and hobbies. To do this, Dr. Rambacher provides the most advanced treatments and seamlessly integrates them into his patients’ active California lifestyles. Patients also receive direct access to Dr. Rambacher via the “Podiatry Hotline” a text capable direct and mobile line, so they can contact him should questions or concerns arise.

Among his many services, Dr. Rambacher offers surgical and nonsurgical treatments for foot conditions like plantar fasciitis, ingrown toenails, gout, warts, hammertoe, ankle issues, walking issues, calluses, and bunions; reconstruction with external fixation for extreme deformities; and specialty care like wound care and diabetic amputation prevention and limb salavage approach. Dr Rambacher says “don’t take another painful step call today”.

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

When he’s not caring for his patients, Dr. Rambacher enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing outdoor adventures like mountain biking, snowboarding, hiking, and surfing. He is also very active in the local community with hospital outreach programs and event promotion outdoor activities for children and adults.

Internationally renowned for his expertise in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine, Peter R. Kurzweil, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon providing the highest quality care at Memorial Orthopaedic Surgical Group in Long Beach, California.

Dr. Kurzweil attended Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts, where he graduated with summa cum laude honors. After completing his undergraduate education, Dr. Kurzweil attended the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine. He then completed an orthopaedic residency at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York.

After completing the prestigious sports medicine fellowship at the Southern California Center for Sports Medicine in Long Beach, Dr. Kurzweil joined Memorial Orthopaedic Surgical Group. As a former athlete, Dr. Kurzweil takes a compassionate approach to treating patients with athletic injuries, emphasizing patient education. He also specializes in knee and shoulder injuries.

In addition to patient care, Dr. Kurzweil has served as Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center as well as team physician for Long Beach State University. He is also a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review.

When he’s not busy in the field of orthopaedic medicine, Dr. Kurzweil spends much of his time on the tennis court. He is also an avid skier and likes to stay active in the gym.

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Specializing in the full spectrum of foot and ankle procedures, David C. Lee, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who provides each patient with unique, personalized treatment. Skilled in both surgical and nonsurgical treatment of foot and ankle conditions, Dr. Lee is a key team member of Memorial Orthopaedic Surgical Group in Long Beach, California.

Dr. Lee received his undergraduate education from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he majored in biochemistry. After completing a senior thesis in cancer cell biology, Dr. Lee was set on a career in medicine. He received his medical education from the University of Michigan in Arbor, Michigan.

After completing his education, Dr. Lee returned to his native California to attend an internship and residency program in Orthopaedic Surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Carson, California, where he was the chief resident. Dr. Lee also received fellowship training in the subspecialty of orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore.

In addition to his work with Memorial Orthopaedic Surgical Group, Dr. Lee is on staff at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and the Surgical Center of Long Beach. He’s also an instructor at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Lee is a current member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

When he isn't in the office, Dr. Lee spends much of his time with his family. He also enjoys golfing, snowboarding, and traveling.

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With his expertise in complementary and alternative medicine, board-certified podiatrist Henry Tseng, DPM, has been known for helping patients find innovative solutions for pain relief and healing for more than 20 years. He cares for patients at his private practice, Dr. Henry Tseng, located in West Covina and Alhambra, California. Dr. Tseng is also a partner of Vascular Interventional Partners, Inc. https://www.vip-treatment.com/

Following his undergraduate studies, Dr. Tseng earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California. After completing a rigorous internship and foot and ankle surgical residency, Dr. Tseng went on to become board certified through the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry.

Dr. Tseng has received additional training in medical acupuncture and specializes in combining Eastern and Western medicine to give each patient the best podiatric treatment possible. In most cases, Dr. Tseng tries all conservative treatment methods first before discussing surgery.

Because of his expertise in alternative medicine, Dr. Tseng treats the patient as a whole, providing natural treatment methods, such as herbal medicine and acupuncture, over harmful pain pills and cortisone shots. Dr. Tseng even invented Mighty Balm, a pain-relieving cream made of all-natural herbal components, including capsaicin, Ginkgo biloba, chamomile, and aloe vera.

If surgery is needed, Dr. Tseng uses minimally invasive modern methods to make essential repairs and restore full function to the foot and ankle. While Dr. Tseng can perform all types of podiatric procedures, he’s an expert in bunion correction surgeries that have a high success rate and very low rates of recurrence

Fluent in English, Spanish, and Chinese (including Mandarin, Cantonese, and Taiwanese), Dr. Tseng can care for patients who tend to struggle with language barriers. Dr. Tseng spends time with patients during appointments, educating them about their condition and involving patients in every step of the treatment decision-making process. He provides referrals to specialists and general practitioners for more complex internal medicine issues if needed.

When he’s away from the clinic, Dr. Tseng takes annual trips to Mexico with his church to care for underserved populations suffering from foot deformities. Dr. Tseng also regularly visits Asia and Africa to care for patients in need of medical attention. He spends extensive time lecturing in major hospitals throughout Asia and China, teaching other foot surgeons how to perform lower extremity surgeries.  

At Mountain View Foot & Ankle Care in El Monte, California, the team’s goal is to provide each patient with a high level of patient care. That means an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment in a comfortable environment.

The staff, led by experienced podiatrist Ebram Abdelmalak, DPM, is committed to improving the health of your feet, ankles, and lower legs. They treat a range of injuries, diseases, and conditions, including plantar fasciitis, bunions, neuroma, and nail fungus. The practice’s innovative treatment options include laser therapy and custom-made orthotics made with 3D foot scans.

At Mountain View Foot & Ankle Care, health care is a team effort, and patients are at the center of that team. Each person who passes through the practice doors is treated with dignity and respect and receives individualized care, the same the staff would want for their own family member. They view foot and ankle care as just one part of wellbeing and take a holistic, whole-body approach, including diet and exercise, with a focus on prevention.

To schedule an appointment at Mountain View Foot & Ankle Care, call or use the online booking tool.