A graduate of UCLA with the highest honors (2001), she completed her medical school training at Dr. Scholl of Chicago medical school (2001-2005), and her intensive 3 year surgical training at Providence-Cedars Sinai Tarzana and Fountain Valley Regional Medical Centers (2005-2008). Dr. Nazarian returned to Tarzana in 2009 to start her practice and become an active staff member at SCMSC.
As part of her comprehensive surgical training, Dr. Nazarian has trained with vascular, orthopedic, general, pediatric and plastic surgeons. She was nominated to serve as the chief resident and has trained many fellow residents (2007-2008).
Dr. Nazarian expanded her training by completing a post residency program in New York at the “Institute Beaute”, one of the top recognized programs in Aesthetic foot and ankle procedures (2008-2009).
Dr. Nazarian then returned to Tarzana in 2009 where she started her private practice at the Tarzana Wound center. She also became an active staff member at the Providence Cedars – Sinai Medical Center and has been practicing at this location ever since. Now with her extensive years of highly specialized training in foot and ankle surgery and her years of clinical experience, she is determined on helping her patients have healthy, functional feet that are pain-free and also look amazing!
Dr. Nazarian treats the following conditions:
- Minimally invasive foot surgeries – Allowing patients to be on their feet the very same day and have minimal downtime and post surgical recovery
- Bunions and Hammer toe care – Offering conservative treatments and latest minimally invasive surgical techniques
- Alternatives to padding and surgeries for the foot – Offering Injectable Fillers for the feet that take away the need to do painful surgeries and time consuming daily paddings!
- Passion for fashion – Offering solutions to wearing trendy/high-heeled shoes
- High Risk foot care – Offering preventative care and treatment to patients with diabetes, vascular problems and autoimmune problems
- Wound care – Offering preventative care and treatment to patients with diabetic, vascular and pressure ulcers
- Trauma care – Fractures, Sprains and Dislocations involving the foot and ankle
Professional Affiliations
- Chief Resident, Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center, Jul 2007 – Jun 2008
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), Scholl Student Chapter, Aug 2001 – 2005
- Practice Management Club, Aug 2001 – 2005
- SCPM Class Secretary, Aug 2002 – Aug 2003
- SCPM Mid-Winter Seminar Coordinator, Jan 2001 – 2002
Education
- SCPM at The Chicago Medical School – North Chicago, IL
D.P.M. - University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) – Los Angeles, CA
B.S., Phychobiology - University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) – Los Angeles, CA
B.A., Criminology
Residency
- Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center – Fountain Valley, CA
PM&S Resident - Encino Tarzana Regional Medical Center – Tarzana, CA
PM&S Resident
Board Certification
- American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Awards & Recognitions
- Scholl Merit Scholar Award
- Academic Scholarship, University of California Los Angeles
Research
SPCM at Chicago Medical School
- ACFAS Scholl Student Chapter, Poster Exhibition “The Occurence and Function of Synovial Folds in the Feet, Using Arthroscopic Testing” Feb 2004, San Diego, FL.
- ACFAS Scholl Student Chapter, Poster Exhibition “Salvage of a Failed Distal First Osteotomy, Correction of Hallux Valgus, Feb 2003 Utilizing Silicone-Hinge Prosthesis.” Orlando, FL.
UCLA Department of Phychobiology
- “Recognition of Explicit versus Implicit Memory in Patients with Parkinson Disease, by measuring the Metabolic Activity in the Hippocampus.” Octo 2000 – June 2001
- “Investigation of the Effects of Parkinson Disease on Recalled versus Unrecalled Memory in Task Switching Roles, Using Computerized Pattern Recognition.” Nov 1999 – June 2000.
- “Accuracy of Eye-Witness Testimony of a Crime Scene Investigation. A Comparative Study on Different Testimonies Received at Different Time Intervals Following a Crime.” Oct 1999 – June 2001
