About Us
About Us
We are proud to serve southern Maryland and Northern Virginia (NOVA) through our Oxon Hill (National Harbor) and Springfield office. Our mission is to create a friendly and caring environment while offering exceptionally comprehensive foot care to patients of all ages. We are committed to providing you the highest quality care and strive to produce worthy results.
Vision: To be the trusted leaders in Foot and Ankle Care, through the synergy of technology, human touch, and collaboration.
Mission: “PCP” (Patient Care, Colleague Care, Productivity)
Our sister office offers the same services
Dr. Henry Turcios, a qualified podiatric physician from Arlington, VA, earned his Bachelor of Science at Marymount University and pursued his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia. Remaining in Philadelphia, he completed a three-year surgical residency program at Roxborough Memorial Hospital, specializing in forefoot and rearfoot surgery, wound care, trauma, and limb salvage.
Dr. Ekta Patel is a board-qualified foot and ankle surgeon. She is originally from Delaware and received her BA in Biology and Women’s Studies from the University of Delaware. She went on to podiatry school at Temple University. She completed her residency training at Inspira Health Network in New Jersey.
Dr. Patel recognizes the significance of delivering thorough patient care and firmly believes in exploring all non-surgical options before considering surgical interventions. During residency, Dr. Patel was exposed to all aspects of podiatric medicine including sports medicine, wound care, preventive care, limb salvage, and elective and nonelective surgeries. She went on to practice in New Jersey before moving to Virginia.
Dr. Christen Lonas is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ABFAS) in Foot Surgery. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia.
Dr. Zoha Khan is a podiatric physician that is originally from the DMV area. She graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology and Physiology. She then attended Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, earning her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree.
Dr. Khan went on to complete her three year surgical residency training at Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia where she was exposed to a variety of pathologies and trained in all aspects of podiatric medicine, surgery and wound care.
Dr. Amar Gulati is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon devoted to high quality medical and surgical patient-centered care. Originally from the Northern Virginia area, he is excited to be back in his hometown to take care of patients.
Dr. Gulati received his B.S. in Kinesiology from the University of Virginia. He subsequently worked in the medical field for several years before receiving his medical degree at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He then went on to complete a rigorous surgical residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital and Washington Hospital Center. He decided to further expand his training and skill set by completing an additional year as a Fellow at The Reconstruction Institute in Bellevue, Ohio.
Dr. Charles Hu is a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon devoted to high quality medical and surgical patient-centered care. By providing his patients with a foundation of knowledge necessary to come to a well-informed decision, he is determined to keep them involved at every step of the medical decision-making process.
Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Hu received his B.S. in Neuroscience in the land of the Bruins, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He subsequently worked in the medical field for several years before receiving his medical degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completing a surgical residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital and Washington Hospital Center.
Dr. Hufsa Hussan is a board-qualified podiatric physician and reconstructive foot and ankle surgeon. She is a local of DMV area and received Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. She received her Doctoral of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She completed her podiatric surgical residency at Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she received well rounded training in both elective and non-elective care in forefoot, rearfoot reconstruction, limb salvage as well in wound care.
Dr. Farzad Saleh traces his origins to Iran where he graduated from the prestigious Esfahan Medical University. After graduating medical school with high marks he completed a five year general surgery residency at the well known Iran Medical School of Sciences. He then practiced as a general surgeon in Tehran-Iran and served as the chief of the surgery program, an achievement that only a few have accomplished.
Dr. Ari Changizi, performs a full range of foot and ankle procedures with a chief focus on patient comfort and peace of mind. He is known among his patients for his gentle approach and trying conservative management to avoid surgery first before considering surgical management.
Dr. Changizi is dual board certified By American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ABFAS) and American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM). He is a Fellow of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS), and a Fellow of American College of Podiatric Medicine (FACPM).
Dr. Arons has been practicing for over 30 years and runs our sister office at Springfield Podiatry, Arons and Associates along with Dr. Changizi. The office offers same services as our Oxon Hill/National Harbor location. The office is located at 6217 Old Keene Mill Ct, Springfield, VA 22152
Dr. Chris A. Obiarinze, a first generation Nigerian-American, is a graduate of Temple University where he received his graduate training in podiatric medicine. After graduation, Dr. Obiarinze served as Chief Resident in podiatric trauma and reconstructive surgery at Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital (Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center) residency program.
He specializes in advanced wound care/diabetic limb salvage, biomechanics, orthotic evaluation, sports medicine, management of foot and ankle injuries and surgery, heel pain-plantar fasciitis, bunion, hammertoes, calluses, fungus infection, warts, ingrown toenails, flat foot deformities, disability medicine, Achilles tendon injury, and pediatric foot problems.
Dr. Farah Siddiqui earned her degree in podiatric medicine from the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and then went on to pursue a residency at Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Administration Hospital/Loyola University Medical Center. She is also fellowship-trained in diabetic limb salvage from Georgetown University Hospital. She practiced for over 10 years at George Washington University Hospital. She is passionate about practicing evidence-based, compassionate and cost-effective medicine. She believes in empowering patients through knowledge about their conditions for optimal outcomes.
Doctor Siddiqui will be serving patients at the Woodbridge and Springfield office.
Dr. Daniel Stevens is a podiatric physician focused on high quality, personalized, compassionate medical care. He prioritizes patient education regarding each individual concern to encourage a team approach and maximize the benefits of treatment.
He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in Manhattan. He completed his three year podiatric surgical residency program at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, New York, where he received extensive training in foot and ankle surgery, trauma, wound care, and diabetic limb salvage. His interests include biomechanical analysis, sports medicine, and treatment of dermatological conditions. He is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Podiatric Medical Association.
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