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About Us
Why Choose The Foot & Ankle Institute?
The Foot & Ankle Institute is one of the largest and most experienced
groups of foot and ankle specialists in the West, offering you the most
advanced treatment for the fastest return to a healthier, pain-free lifestyle.
We hold the belief that the best treatment for patients is the least invasive
approach that offers the quickest recovery. Our podiatrists have combined
experience of nearly 100 years in practice and have continually been at
the forefront of research and innovation. We believe the best treatment
option for patients is the least invasive approach that offers the quickest
recovery. We identify the underlying causes of pain, discomfort and loss
of function – not just the superficial symptoms. Unique to our practice,
we offer a COMPLIMENTARY FOOT & ANKLE EXAM
to help patients comfortably assess treatment.
Meet Our Doctors
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STEPHEN D. SMITH, D.P.M.
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, is one of the most noted podiatrists
in the country and is considered by many to be the world’s
leading expert on heel pain. He is a pioneer in the development
of Minimally Invasive Surgery techniques for bunion surgeries and
invented the STA Peg procedure for flatfoot correction. In 1999,
he traveled to Austria and Germany to study with leading experts
on extracorporeal shock wave treatment before it was approved in
the U.S. in 2000.
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QUINN M. FAURIA, D.P.M.
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, is one of the most highly trained
experts in his field. Having completed four years of concentrated
residency/fellowship training, he specializes in advanced reconstructive
foot and ankle surgery. He and Stephen D. Smith, D.P.M. have performed
more extracorporeal shockwave treatments than perhaps any other
doctors in California and are frequently called upon to train other
medical professionals in this innovative treatment.
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MICHAEL HICKEY, D.P.M.
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, has diplomat status with the American
Board of Orthopedics and the American Academy of Pain Management.
He has professional affiliations with the American, the California,
and the Los Angeles Podiatric Medical Associations. He received
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DAVID PETERSEN, D.P.M.
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, is a specialist in podiatric treatment
with over four years of podiatric residency and surgical residency.
Undergraduate studies were at Brigham Young University, with a B.S.
in Human Biology. He is a graduate of the California College of
Podiatric Medicine.
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ROMEO PETTINELLI, D.P.M.
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, is an expert in his field with over
20 years of experience in podiatric medicine. He received his D.P.M.
from Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine in 1981, after graduating
with a B.A. from Colgate University.
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DAVID RUETER, D.P.M.
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, with over 25 years of experience is
an authority in the field of podiatry. Once he received his B.A.
in Biology from University of Texas, he went on to receive his DPM
at the California College of Podiatric Medicine.
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