Daily Care Helps Avoid Diabetic Foot Complications

Daily Care Helps Avoid Diabetic Foot Complications Dr. Dana Lavian and Dr. Leslie G. Levy are members of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons with offices in Valencia and Northridge reminds residents with diabetes that following simple foot care tips can...

Nail Fungus

Nail Fungus  A fungus is an organism that lives in warm moist areas. Fungus of the toenails is a common problem that can affect people of all ages, although it most commonly affects individuals who are older. Toenail fungus often begins as an infection in the skin...

Don’t Let Your Feet Ruin a Day at the Beach!

Don’t Let Your Feet Ruin a Day at the Beach!  As millions of Americans hit the beach this summer, Leslie G. Levy, DPM and Dana Lavian, DPM, a foot and ankle surgeon in Valencia, shares these safety tips from the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Puncture...

Taking a Vacation? Make it easy on your feet

Taking a Vacation? Make it easy on your feet  Although rest and relaxation are the goals for most vacations, they usually involve a lot of walking and a lot of walking usually involves sore feet. “Walking is great exercise and one of the most reliable forms of...