In my own words

      Armen Hagopjanian, D.P.M. specializes in trauma and reconstruction of foot and ankle, total ankle replacement, total ankle stabilization, bunionectomy, sports medicine and injuries, arthroscopic surgery of the foot and ankle, diabetic foot care and limb salvage. He is the first podiatric surgeon who started Total Ankle Replacement program in Los Angeles and still trains many surgeons around the country to perform this difficult but rewarding procedure.     Dr. Hagopjanian started his medical education in Yerevan State Medical Institute in Armenia. In the U.S. , he successfully continued his pursuit of his medical career. He received his Bachelor Degree of Science in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). He later graduated from California College of Podiatric Medicine (currently Samuel Merritt College) with the degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Hagopjanian completed his surgical residency at Western Medical Center in Orange county.     Dr. Hagopjanian is Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is also Board Certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Hagopjanian is a member of American Podiatric Medical Association and California Podiatric Medical Association. He is also a Fellow of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a member of American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics. Dr. Hagopjanian is a former Vice President of the Los Angeles Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Former Chief of Podiatry at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center and Northridge hospital. Dr. Hagopjanian is trilingual in English, Armenian, and Russian.

Dr. Hagopjanian specializes in trauma and reconstruction of foot and ankle, total ankle replacement, total ankle stabilization, bunionectomy, pediatric podiatry, sports medicine and injuries, arthroscopic surgery of the foot and ankle, diabetic foot care and limb salvage.