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Foot + Ankle Specialty Centers
Gilbert, AZ
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Residency training was completed at St Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco.The residency consisted of a 3 year Rearfoot and Ankle Reconstructive training.Expertise in Ankle Trauma, Achilles and heel pain, pediatric feet, Ankle Arthroscopy, Flat Foot surgery and minimal invasive surgery techniques
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Podiatry
Languages spoken
Greek, Persian
Doctor Q&A
20 Answers
12 Agrees
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Payam Sarrafanswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Arch Supports: Being flat footed can cause strain in the arch and the muscles and tendons from your legs all the way down to your feet. Tennis and other running/wal... Read More
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A 55-year-old male asked:
Dr. Payam Sarrafanswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Neuropathy: There are many causes of tingling feet. Peripheral neuropathy is the most common cause of this. Diabetes, low back nerve impingement, long term drug... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Payam Sarrafanswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Possible Fracture: A fall from a height onto your feet and heels is most commonly associated with heel or calcaneus fractures. Even though initially your pain subsided,... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Payam Sarrafanswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Possible Biopsy: Discoloration and spotting on the soles of the foot can be problematic and will need additional work-up. Normally the soles of the foot have no pigme... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Payam Sarrafanswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Athletes Foot: Athlete’s foot, also called tinea pedis, is a fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet and can spread to the toenails and sometimes the hand... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Payam Sarrafanswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Neuropathy: There are many causes of tingling feet. Peripheral neuropathy is the most common cause of this. Diabetes, low back nerve impingement, long term drug... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
1.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Payam Sarrafanswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Hyprocure: Some people have a flexible flat feet and others feet become more rigid over time. Although there are major reconstructive surgeries available for fla... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Payam Sarrafanswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Hyprocure : Some people have a flexible flat feet and others feet become more rigid over time. Although there are major reconstructive surgeries available for fla... Read More
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1.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Payam Sarrafanswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Foot Growth: Although the feet typically stop growing around the age of 15 when the growth plates close, adults sometimes get a feeling that their feet continue to... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Payam Sarrafanswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Bunions: Bunions are a deformity that is caused when the big toe drifts towards the lesser toes, creating a painful bump on the inside of your foot. Unlike mos... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Payam Sarrafanswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Athletes Foot: Athlete’s foot, also called tinea pedis, is a fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet and can spread to the toenails and sometimes the hand... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
1.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Payam Sarrafanswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Neuropathy: There are many causes of tingling feet. Peripheral neuropathy is the most common cause of this. In your case it is most likely from your Diabetes. ... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Payam Sarrafanswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
88 Years Old: Swelling of the ankle and feet is relatively frequent symptom in most people. In itself it does not represent a disease but rather the symptom of an u... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Payam Sarrafanswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Support Your Arch: Your foot needs support.When one wears flats, all the pressure is in your arch.The supporting bone structures, tendons and muscles now need to fully s... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Payam Sarrafanswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Smelly Feet: Smelly feet is caused by bacteria that thrive in cool, moist and dark areas. Feet in shoes and socks is a perfect area for bacteria to grow. Keeping ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Payam Sarrafanswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Athletes Foot: Athlete’s foot, also called tinea pedis, is a fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet and can spread to the toenails and sometimes the hand... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
1.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Payam Sarrafanswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Neuropathy: There are many causes of burning feet. Peripheral neuropathy is the most common cause of this. Diabetes, low back nerve impingement, long term drug ... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Payam Sarrafanswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Mortons Neuroma: Too much pressure at the ball of the foot can lead to an irritation to the metatarsals and nerves in the area. When wearing high healed shoes when yo... Read More
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A 43-year-old male asked:
Dr. Payam Sarrafanswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Brace: Foot drop can be caused by nerve impingement in the back as well as direct injury to the apposing tendon. A brace can be made to keep the foot straig... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Payam Sarrafanswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Rigid is Best: Although both the night splint and strassburg sock is made to keep the foot and ankle at 90 degrees. The sock is not as strong as a more rigid night ... Read More
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
California School of Podiatric MedicineatSamuel Merritt University,
Graduated 2000MD
Residency
St Mary's Hospital San Francisco
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