Meet the Doctor

Francine Nazarian

Dr. Nazarian is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon, specializing in conditions relating to the foot and ankle.

A graduate of UCLA with the highest honors (2001), she completed her medical school training at Dr. Scholl of Chicago medical school (2001-2005), and her intensive 3 year surgical training at Providence-Cedars Sinai Tarzana and  Fountain Valley Regional Medical Centers (2005-2008).

As part of her comprehensive surgical training, Dr. Nazarian has trained with vascular, orthopedic, general, pediatric and plastic surgeons. She was nominated to serve as the chief resident and has trained many fellow residents (2007-2008).

Dr. Nazarian expanded her training  by completing  a post residency program in New York at the “Institute Beaute” , one of the top recognized programs in Aesthetic foot and ankle procedures (2008-2009).

Dr. Nazarian then returned to Tarzana in 2009  where she started her private practice at the Tarzana Wound center. She also became an  active  staff member at the Providence Cedars – Sinai Medical Center and has been practicing at this location ever since.  Now with  her extensive years of highly specialized training in foot and ankle surgery and her years of clinical experience, she is determined on helping her patients  have healthy, functional feet that are pain-free and also look amazing!

Dr. Nazarian special areas of interest include:

  • Minimally invasive foot surgeries ( Allowing  patients to be on their feet the very same day and have minimal downtime and post surgical recovery)
  • Bunions and Hammer toe care ( Offering conservative treatments and latest minimally invasive surgical techniques )
  • Alternatives to padding and surgeries for the foot (Offering  Injectable Fillers for the feet that take away the need to do painful surgeries and time consuming daily paddings!)
  • Passion for fashion – ( Offering solutions to wearing trendy/high-heeled shoes )
  • High Risk foot care – ( Offering preventative care and treatment to patients with diabetes, vascular problems and autoimmune problems )
  • Wound care – ( Offering preventative care and treatment to patients with diabetic, vascular and pressure ulcers )
  • Trauma care – ( Fractures, Sprains and Dislocations involving the foot and ankle)
 

As part of her comprehensive surgical training, Dr. Nazarian has trained with vascular, orthopedic, general, pediatric and plastic surgeons. She was nominated to serve as the chief resident and has trained many fellow residents (2007-2008).

Dr. Nazarian expanded her training  by completing  a post residency program in New York at the “Institute Beaute” , one of the top recognized programs in Aesthetic foot and ankle procedures (2008-2009).

Dr. Nazarian then returned to Tarzana in 2009  where she started her private practice at the Tarzana Wound center. She also became an  active  staff member at the Providence Cedars – Sinai Medical Center and has been practicing at this location ever since.  Now with  her extensive years of highly specialized training in foot and ankle surgery and her years of clinical experience, she is determined on helping her patients  have healthy, functional feet that are pain-free and also look amazing!

Dr. Nazarian special areas of interest include:

  • Minimally invasive foot surgeries ( Allowing  patients to be on their feet the very same day and have minimal downtime and post surgical recovery)
  • Bunions and Hammer toe care ( Offering conservative treatments and latest minimally invasive surgical techniques )
  • Alternatives to padding and surgeries for the foot (Offering  Injectable Fillers for the feet that take away the need to do painful surgeries and time consuming daily paddings!)
  • Passion for fashion – ( Offering solutions to wearing trendy/high-heeled shoes )
  • High Risk foot care – ( Offering preventative care and treatment to patients with diabetes, vascular problems and autoimmune problems )
  • Wound care – ( Offering preventative care and treatment to patients with diabetic, vascular and pressure ulcers )
  • Trauma care – ( Fractures, Sprains and Dislocations involving the foot and ankle)
 

Welcome to our Practice

Welcome to our practice! We are glad you have chosen us for your health needs and hope that every encounter with our office and staff exceeds your expectations.  We go out of our way to deliver the level of care and compassion we would want for ourselves and for our own families!

Our Office

Our office is currently located in Sherman oaks. Stay tuned for our Tarzana office to open.

We fully utilize state-of-the-art equipment. We provide the best and latest in technology and treatment options. We have a modern sterilization system that surpasses OSHA requirements. We are also one of the very few podiatry offices to offer in-house therapeutic modality using  “COLD LASER THERAPY“.

About Us

We take great pride in offering you exceptional service!  You will always be greeted with a smile and treated with the utmost dignity and respect. You will play an active role in your treatment and your voice will be heard when you have questions or concerns!
 
Complete health may be our long-term goal, but our immediate priority is the patient comfort. We do our best to facilitate a relaxing and non-threatening office environment you’ll want to return to again and again. This includes the implementation of multiple techniques to prevent treatment discomfort and minimize anxiety.
 

Our Team

Clair Smith

Office Manager

Sam Johnson

Assistant

Judy Wells

Doctor

Payment Options

We accept all major credit cards, ATM cards, cash, and personal checks. 

We accept Medicare, most PPO insurance plans. and a select few HMO plans. Please call us at 818 900 6480 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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