Dr. Dana Lavian is a board-certified podiatrist with over two decades of experience in podiatry and podiatric surgery.
Dr. Lavian received her Bachelor in Biology (PreMed) with honors from Hofstra University before attaining her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine with honors as well. She then completed her post-graduate training at St. Agnes Medical Center in Philadelphia. There, she focused on evaluation and management of all aspects of foot and ankle pathology, as well as the systemic disease contributing to these disease processes.
As a licensed podiatrist, she believes her patients deserve to have the information needed to make good choices about their foot and ankle care. Her goal is to educate each patient and begin a relevant treatment program with the highest quality of care available. Whatever the foot and ankle issue, Dr. Lavian prides herself on providing patients with a comfortable office experience and will work with her patients to find answers that will bring them relief.
She provides her patients with the most advanced and modern surgical and non-surgical techniques available in foot and ankle surgery. Podiatric maladies can have a significant negative impact on one’s physical and emotional well-being, which is why she is dedicated to helping patients feel their best.
Dr. Lavian also has a military background, having served in the training department in the Israeli Defense Force and retiring as Lieutenant.
Dr. Lavian supports her patients in English, Hebrew, and Spanish.
Dr. Lavian is accepting new patients.
Education
- Bachelor in Biology (PreMed) from Hofstra University (Honors)
- Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (Honors, Cum Laude)
- Residency completed at Saint Agnes Medical in Philadelphia
Certifications
- Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery
- Diplomat for American Board of Podiatric Surgery
- Fellow for American College of Foot Surgeons
- Qualified Medical Evaluator for State of California Department of Industrial Relations
Professional Memberships
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- California Podiatric Medical Association
- California Podiatric Physician License
Hospital Affiliations
- Providence Holy Cross Hospital
- Valencia Surgical Center
- Summit Surgical Center