Foot and Ankle Surgery

The foot and ankle surgery department at the Kaiser Santa Rosa is staffed by foot and ankle surgeons credentialed by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and supported by an outstanding group of licensed vocational nurses, medical assistants, patient service representatives, orthopedic technicians and residents.

We strive to offer the highest level of foot and ankle surgery services in the northern bay area. Our vision for foot and ankle services here at Kaiser Santa Rosa is:

• Provide high quality, efficient, and technically advanced foot and ankle surgery consultation service. This service extends from routine foot and ankle surgery to complex reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, including operative treatment of foot and ankle fractures.
• Provide 24/7 on-call access to podiatric consultation for the Kaiser Santa Rosa Medical Center, including on-call access for clinic-based, emergency room-based, and hospital-based providers.
• Provide high quality and efficient non-surgical management of foot and ankle musculoskeletal problems.
• Provide high quality and efficient ongoing preventive care for patients with “at risk” foot status due to peripheral vascular disease or peripheral neuropathy (commonly, diabetic patients).
• Provide high quality and efficient acute and sub-acute wound care of the foot (commonly, diabetic patients). These services may be provided in clinic, hospital, or operating room environments, as the case may require.
• Provide self-sustaining, cost-effective, high-demand services that are not covered by the health plan, such as offering an over the counter foot and ankle products store, fee for service custom foot orthotic services, and eventually a fee for service nail, corn, callus service.

A part of achieving our vision includes providing our patients with resources and information that complement or enhance their interactions with us.

You can learn more about the Doctors of Podiatric Medicine and staff that make up our team by browsing our foot & ankle surgery physicians & staff page. The physician's homepages and 'More About Me' pages will have additional information about their personal and medical backgrounds.

We invite you to email your doctor if you have questions about your foot and ankle care.

The Foot & Ankle Surgery Team

• Foot & Ankle Surgeons
• Residents
• Orthopedic Technologists
• Licensed Vocational Nurses
• Medical Assistants
• Patient Service Representatives
• Administrative Team

From our staff of licensed vocational nurses, medical assistants, receptionists, orthopedic technicians, residents, and foot and ankle surgeons, we welcome you to our site and look forward to helping you Thrive!

The Foot & Ankle Depot Store

The depot store offers discounted prices to Kaiser members for many products not covered by the health plan. Our online catalog details the products that we have available.

To visit the depot store in person, go to the registration desk of the foot and ankle surgery department for assistance [Map]. Our staff will assist you with fitting and finding the correct item. The depot store hours are 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday through Friday.

Surgical Admissions History Questionnaire

Fill out this medical history form if you're scheduled for surgery with the Foot & Ankle department. Choose the online or printable form.

• Online Surgical Admissions History Questionnaire - securely fill out the form online
• Printable Surgical Admissions History Questionnaire - print the form and bring it with you to your appointment

Prepare for your Procedure Online

Kaiser has created interactive instructions for the bunionectomy surgical procedure allowing you to learn more about your upcoming surgery. Start to use the interactive instructions

Foot & Ankle Educational Resources

• Subtalar Impingement Syndrome
• Achilles Tendinitis / Tendinosus / Enthesopathy
• Bunions (Hallux Abductovalgus)
• Hallux Limitus / Rigidus
• Hammertoes
• Metatarsalgia
• Midfoot Impingement Syndrome & Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the Midfoot
• Intermetatarsal Neuroma
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Posterior Tibial Tendon Problems
• Tarsal Coalition
• Ankle Arthritis / DJD
• Preventive Care for Patients with Sensation or Circulation Loss in the Feet
• Foot and Ankle Fractures
• Understanding and Preparing for Bunion Surgery

Recursos Educativos del Pie y Del Tobillo en Español

• Problemas con el Tendón Tibial Posterior
• Juanetes (Hallux Abductovalgus)
• Dedos en Martillo
• Neuroma Intermetatarsiano
• La Metatarsalgia
• Síndrome de Compresión del Mediopié y Enfermedad Degenerativa de las Articulaciones (DJD) del Mediopié
• Fascitis Plantar
• Tendinitis/Tendinosis/Entesopatía Aquílea
• Artritis en el tobillo/DJD
• Síndrome de Compresión Subtalar
• Limitación/Rigidez del dedo gordo
• Coalición Tarsiana
• Cuidados Preventivos para los Pacientes con Pérdida de Sensación o de Circulación en los Pies
• La Educación para la Salud
• ACFAS' Información sobre el pie y tobillo traducido en español
• Entendiendo y Preparándose para una Cirugía de Juanetes

Rehabilitation Videos

• Crutch Training Video Series
• Walker Training Video Series

Resources

• Dr Blitz\'s Foot and Ankle Surgery Resources
• Dr Lopez\'s Foot and Ankle Surgery Resources
• Dr Palladino\'s Foot and Ankle Surgery Resources
• Dr Wiles\'s Foot and Ankle Surgery Resources
• Common Foot & Ankle Problems
• Osteoporosis Recommendations
• The Patient Information Website of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Doctors Affiliations

• American Board of Podiatric Surgery
• The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
• The American Podiatric Medical Association