Meet Dr. Tony Avakian, DPM and founder of Valencia Foot & Ankle Center.  For 17 years, Dr. Avakian and his professional staff have been caring for the Santa Clarita Valley.  As a podiatrist, Dr. Avakian has excelled in his practice, he holds a B.S. in Biochemistry, and he holds membership with The American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine, The American College of Sports Medicine and The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine.  And it only gets better… Dr. Avakian has won the esteemed award from Best of LA TV for Best Podiatrist in SoCal two years in a row! Dr. Avakian is also certified in Extracorporal Shockwave Therapy of the Foot and Ankle, certified in Anodyne Diabetic Wound Care Therapy, he is the Medical Director for Valencia Medical Group, Chief of Podiatry for Town Center Surgery, Team Physician for Valencia High School, a Medical Consultant for Spectrum Health Club, Sports Medicine Columnist with Black Belt Magazine, worked for and treated many Sport Organizations and Professional Athletes including, The Lakers and LA Sparks. More recently Valencia Foot & Ankle Center also offers Physical Therapy services, and can fit you with the right set of athletic shoes for your foot-type as he is a distributor for Asics Tennis Shoes.  Dr. Avakian also offers Platelet Rich Plasma (Stem Cell) Injections for chronic pain.
With such an extensive resume, it’s easy to see why so many people choose Dr. Avakian’s Valencia Foot & Ankle Center. But don’t take our word for it, here is what clients are saying on Yelp:
Melinda H, Canyon Country – Just had my first visit with Dr. Avakian. I am amazed in such a good way. I have been suffering with foot pain for years and you might have seen my review of another podiatrist who kept telling me to come back in two weeks and yet never did anything. Dr. Avakian immediately gave me cortisone injections, quite painlessly I might add. With that he gave me hope that I might be able to walk without searing pain after a few weeks. I was in tears. I actually have purchased an electric scooter because my feet hurt so badly and to think I might not need it.
I’ll keep you posted here as to how it works out. So far I really like this doctor.  Oh! And his staff seems fabulous also!  Just a thought: why can’t all Dr’s and their staff treat you like this. Too often it seems as though we’re bothering them. Just sayin’. 7/31/2015
Jennifer H. Canyon Country  – I have been a patient here for a few years now. I am diabetic, and have neuromas as well as ankle issues. My preventative care as well as treatment as issues arise has been excellent. My whole family comes here and I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Avakian and his staff to you and yours. 1/21/2015
Comfort and convenience are the hallmarks of Valencia Foot And Ankle Center, located at 27875 Smyth Drive, Suite 100.  Give them a call today at 661-288-2321 to find out how Valencia Foot & Ankle Center can help you.

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