Welcome To Family Foot and Ankle Center
At Family Foot & Ankle Center in Upland, California, the board-qualified foot and ankle surgeons provide exemplary care to patients throughout the Inland Empire. The practice offers convenient access to conservative and surgical care for bunions, hammertoe, warts, corns, and other foot pain causes.
The Family Foot & Ankle Center providers embrace the newest medical advances. They offer innovative pharmaceutical treatments, like Krystexxa® for gout and Qutenza® for peripheral neuropathy, which work alongside other treatments, including orthotics and ankle foot orthoses (AFOs). Diabetic foot care is another specialty area. The dedicated podiatrists offer the most effective wound healing techniques, including amniotic skin grafts for patients with foot ulcers and slow-healing wounds.
Alongside their expertise in nonsurgical and conservative care, the elite podiatrists have specialized training in foot and ankle surgery. They’re well known for effectively treating complicated problems like foot and ankle fractures and performing corrective surgery for bunions, hammertoe, and other foot and ankle problems. Family Foot & Ankle Center invites patients to call the Upland office or click the online booking feature to schedule an appointment now.
OUR TREATMENTS
Meet Our Doctors
Dhaval Patel, DPM
Dr. Dhaval Patel is a highly skilled and dedicated lower extremity multi-specialist. He is renowned for providing exceptional limb, foot, and ankle c...
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Dr. Dhaval Patel is a highly skilled and dedicated lower extremity multi-specialist. He is renowned for providing exceptional limb, foot, and ankle care. With a strong educational background and extensive hands-on experience in the fields of Podiatric Medicine, Wound Care, Limb Salvage, Reconstructive Forefoot / Rearfoot / & Ankle Surgery alongside his commitment to helping patients achieve optimal foot health and an overall well-being, Dr. Patel makes a great choice for you and your loved ones. Dr. Patel graduated with distinction from the most prestigious New York School of Podiatric Medicine. During his time there he excelled academically and demonstrated a deep understanding of both the medical and surgical aspects of the field. He was class president, student council president, president of international podiatry club that he himself founded. The club continues to go on mission trips to help those who are less fortunate in third world countries today. They go with a team of physicians and students to treat varieties of issues and even performing surgeries on site with attendings present in efforts to train the local doctors on how to perform high level techniques. He earned the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree with honors and graduated in the top of his class. Committed to advancing his knowledge and staying at the forefront of the specialized field, Dr. Patel attended a 3-year specialized residency in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery. Followed by surgical fellowship. He later achieved his board certification and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (DABPM). This certification recognizes his expertise and dedication to providing the highest standard of care for his patients. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Patel is actively involved in the professional community. He frequently attends conferences, seminars, and workshops to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in his field. Dr. Patel is passionate about sharing his expertise and insights from experience, in hopes to reach a wider audience. With several years of experience, Dr. Patel has developed a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. He has successfully helped countless patients recover from injuries, alleviate chronic pain, and regain mobility, earning him a reputation for his excellence and compassionate care. Dr. Patel believes in personalized treatment plan tailored to each individual patient’s specific needs. He employs a combination of conservative therapies with the latest technological advancements and advanced surgical techniques to deliver the most effective and efficient outcomes. Whether it’s treating common foot ailments, providing preventive care, or performing complex procedures and surgeries, Dr. Patel is committed to helping his patients live pain-free and active lives. As a compassionate and dedicated professional, Dr. Patel strives to create a warm and welcoming environment for his patients. He prioritizes open communication, actively listening to each patients’ concerns and addressing them with empathy and respect. Dr. Patel is fluent in 3 languages English, Spanish, Gujarati, and proficient in 3 others, allowing him to effectively communicate with a diverse range of patients. If you’re seeking exceptional foot & ankle care, Dr. Patel is the trusted professional you can rely on. His expertise, commitment to excellence, and genuine concern for his patients well-being make him an invaluable asset to the field.
Adam Shapiro, DPM
Adam Marshall Shapiro, MD, is an experienced podiatrist serving patients at Family Foot & Ankle Center in Upland, California. His appetite and thirst ...
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Adam Marshall Shapiro, MD, is an experienced podiatrist serving patients at Family Foot & Ankle Center in Upland, California. His appetite and thirst to become a podiatrist came from observing his grandfather’s painfully debilitating experience with diabetes. His inability to walk and quality of life were progressively taken away due to amputations. At that point, Dr. Shapiro decided to become a podiatrist to ensure this did not happen to anyone else. Dr. Shapiro graduated from The University of Colorado at Boulder with a Bachelor of Arts in history. During that time, he had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study abroad with the noted Nobel Peace Prize recipient Archbishop Desmond Tutu. During his undergraduate years, Dr. Shapiro also served the community while working in the hospital environment and as an emergency medical technician (EMT). While working in a hospital setting as well as an EMT, he was able to work with young and old trauma victims, neurologically unstable patients, and the critically ill. Dr. Shapiro received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from The California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California. While in medical school, he volunteered as a prosecutor in a podiatrist’s office. Dr. Shapiro received multiple scholarships for his outstanding academic performance. He completed his competitive three-year podiatric residency at Weiss Memorial Hospital and its satellite-associated off-site facilities in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shapiro worked alongside many talented podiatric physicians in their private offices during this time. He received extensive training in repairing acute fractures of the forefoot, midfoot, and rearfoot, external fixation, bunion corrections, hammertoe deformity repairs, limb salvage, and plastic surgery. All these experiences, with the commitment to continuous learning about medicine, energize Dr. Shapiro’s enthusiasm to give back to people and plan for future challenges in podiatric medicine. Born and raised in Southern California, Dr. Shapiro’s sports activities include long-distance running, snowboarding, basketball, and rock climbing. He also enjoys watching the University of Colorado Buff’s basketball and football teams.
Jan Tepper, DPM
Dr. Tepper started practicing podiatry with Dr. David S. Jacobson in East Los Angeles in 1977. Later, he opened his first office in Ontario in 1981....
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Dr. Tepper started practicing podiatry with Dr. David S. Jacobson in East Los Angeles in 1977. Later, he opened his first office in Ontario in 1981. His approach is to start with the most conservative care before considering aggressive options if necessary, indicated, or desired. Dr. Tepper decided to become a podiatrist after suffering from his own foot problems. He was experiencing pain in the arches of his feet when he started running long distance at Lawrence High School in Cedarhurst, New York where he was captain of the cross country team. Dr. Tepper continued running for the C.W. Post College track team in Brookville, New York where his foot problem became worse and he was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. This influenced his decision to attend California School of Podiatric Medicine that was known throughout the country for their expertise in podiatric biomechanics and foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Tepper’s interest in biomechanics became a deeply seeded thirst for knowledge in structure and function; the thread that ties all foot and ankle care together. He started wearing rigid, functional orthotics and was able to remain active in competitive sports such as tennis and basketball. With medicine and technology evolving; Dr. Tepper continues in depth training and education. He does over 100 hours in continued medical training on wound care, foot and ankle surgery, sports medicine orthopedics and trauma yearly. Dr. Tepper has been a member of the California Podiatric Medical Association for the past 38 years and the past 15 of which he has been an officer in the Inland Society, including president of the local society and 5 years on the board of the state association, including a year as treasurer of that organization. Dr. Tepper has been a member of the staff at San Antonio Regional Medical Center and Ambulatory Center for the past 25 years.
Cristina Marchis-Crisan, DPM
Cristina Elena Marchis-Crisan, MD, is a compassionate foot and ankle specialist. She provides expert care to patients at Family Foot & Ankle Center in...
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Cristina Elena Marchis-Crisan, MD, is a compassionate foot and ankle specialist. She provides expert care to patients at Family Foot & Ankle Center in Upland, California. Dr. Marchis-Crisan joined the team in March 2015, striving to continuously deliver the best possible care to improve the quality of life for her patients. Dr. Marchis-Crisan covers all aspects of the foot and ankle, from foot pain to large complex deformities that need reconstruction. Her treatment techniques include a high level of function with a positive outcome. She strives to continuously deliver the best possible outcomes and improve the quality of life for her patients. Dr. Marchis-Crisan served her community in Romania as a nurse for one year before pursuing her medical doctor career. She became a podiatrist after visiting the United States for an externship. She was hosted by a knowledgeable and skillful podiatrist named James Clough at his private practice in Great Falls, Montanna. While there, she became intrigued by the complexity of the foot and ankle and how it could help improve pain and alleviate symptoms through conservative and surgical care. Instead of pursuing a residency program in family medicine, she decided to enroll in the School of Podiatric Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At graduation, she received the Dr. Leonard Hymes Graduation Award in recognition of the graduating student demonstrating the highest standard in practice management skills. Dr. Marchis-Crisan completed a strong, three-year surgical residency as chief resident at White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Marchis-Crisan preceded her career as an assistant professor at the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and the Osteopathic Medicine at Western University in Pomona, California. In 2013, the county of Los Angeles recognized Dr. Marchis-Crisan’s dedicated service to the community’s affairs with an award. She also received an award for her caring commitment and excellence from Western University’s Health Sciences Center. Dr. Marchis-Crisan has published three children’s books that are insightful and educating: BigBigEar and the Wonder Club, Hope in the Land of Injustice, and The King’s Verdict.
