OsteoarthritisofFoot near Newbury Park, CA

Care Philosophy: Recently I celebrated my 25th anniversary in practice. My job is to provide patients with enough information to make the bests decision for their needs. I understand that every patient and every decision about care is unique and look forward to helping you with yours. Personally, I live in Oak Park, am a Rotarian, have volunteered for six surgery trips to Honduras and am Board Certified. I was honored to be appoininted in 2012 to the State Podiatric Medical Board by Governor Jerry Brown

Care Philosophy: Dr. Tchejeyan believes in:*Extraordinary patient experience*Easy access to appointment*Greeted by friendly staff*Patients spend quality time with the physician*Extremely high percentage of our patients would recommend us to family members or friends*Dedicated surgical team*Low complication rate*Focused on specialty areas*Proven reproducible outcomes

Biography: Dr. Kevin A. Nadel has been practicing orthopaedics since 2005. "I enjoy helping people with their injury so they don't have to change their lifestyle and they can minimize their time away from the activities they enjoy," he says."I try to personally get to know the patient and learn what they're trying to achieve," he says. "I spend the time that everybody needs so they don't leave thinking something was missed."Dr. Nadel was the team physician for the Boston University and University of Massachusetts Boston athletic teams and continues working with athletes, currently volunteering as the physician for the Calabasas High School football team. In his time outside the office, Dr. Nadel stays active and enjoys playing tennis, skiing and golf. He also has two boys and enjoys spending time with his family. He lives in the West Valley and is currently available to see patients in both West Hills and Westlake Village. Dr. Nadel grew up in Newport Beach, CA, before heading east for his education and medical training. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University and continued his education at Chicago Medical School, Finch University of Health Sciences, where he received both master's and medical degrees. Following an orthopaedic residency at the State University of New York Stony Brook campus, Dr. Nadel completed a fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopy at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Nadel is also Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Ryan M. Sherick at Apex Foot & Ankle Institute in Thousand Oaks,California prides himself on taking care of his patients as if they're his own familymembers. He puts his patient's needs first, centering treatment around clear patienteducation, patient's goals, and expectations for their treatment outcome. Thispatient-focused care approach allows Dr. Ryan M. Sherick to work harmoniously withpatients to achieve their specific goals and tailor treatment to each individual's needs and lifestyle to get patients back on their feet. With a keen eye for aesthetics and advanced foot and ankle surgical skills, Dr. Ryan M. Sherick is able to consistently deliver both functional and cosmetic surgical results for his patients.

Care Philosophy: I provide patient-centered care, both operative and nonoperative in the Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks area. My emphasis is to restore function and get people back to their pre-injury activity level.

Biography: Timothy Rearick, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders and sports related injuries. Born and raised in Ventura County, he attended college at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelors degree in biology. While in attendance, Dr. Rearick participated in the UCLA Sports Medicine Internship Program working as an integral part of the athletic training staff for the mens basketball team. Through this experience, he became passionate about treating musculoskeletal injuries which started his pursuit of a career in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Rearick attended medical school in Florida at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine where he graduated at the top of his class and was selected for the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. He then went on to complete his orthopedic surgery residency training at the University of Southern California and Los Angeles County Medical Center. Dr. Rearick concluded his training with an additional fellowship year specializing in foot and ankle surgery with nationally recognized mentors at the renowned Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. Throughout his training, Dr. Rearick has collaborated on numerous research projects and has published peer reviewed research in Foot and Ankle International. He has presented foot and ankle topics at the national level and his research has earned award winning recognition within his residency department. He is an Active Member Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. Dr. Rearick returned home to Ventura County in 2016 to join the doctors of Ventura Orthopedics. His clinical interests include trauma, foot and ankle injuries in the athlete, foot and ankle arthritis, osteochondral lesions of the talus, flatfoot deformity, bunion deformity and Achilles and peroneal tendon disorders. Dr. Rearick offers both conservative and contemporary surgical options, including minimally invasive and arthroscopic procedures, as well as total ankle replacement surgery. He is committed to maximizing non-operative management and only proceeding with surgery when absolutely necessary, with personalized care for each patient in mind. Dr. Rearick and his wife live in Ventura County with their three young children and two dogs. He enjoys spectator and adventure sports, finding the best cheeseburger in America and world travel when possible.

Biography: Dr. Wade Chimerofsky is a foot and ankle surgeon practicing in Thousand Oaks, CA and is thrilled to return to his home state after obtaining advanced training at the prestigious Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is passionate about improving patient outcomes in foot and ankle surgery with innovative evidence-based techniques. Dr. Chimerofsky offers expertise in minimally invasive surgery (bunions, hammertoes, arthroscopy), arthritis, flatfeet, reconstructive foot & ankle surgery, heel and joint pain, wound care, and complications with peripheral vascular disease/diabetes. He also enjoys treating athletes with sports injuries allowing them resume competitive activity. When creating a custom treatment plan, Dr. Chimerofsky collaborates with his patients and their other medical providers to enable his patients to achieve greater health. As a patient of his, you can expect a warm demeaner, attention to detail, and empathy. Dr. Chimerofsky is a California native raised in Santa Clarita, CA. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Loyola University Chicago. He then completed his medical education at New York College of Podiatric Medicine, earning his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. He was accepted to Yale-New Haven Hospital Foot and Ankle Surgery residency program and ultimately served as Chief Resident, completing comprehensive training specializing in foot & ankle reconstruction and limb salvage. Dr. Chimerofsky is an associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), American Podiatric Medicine Association (APMA) and is board qualified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM). In his free time, Dr. Chimerofsky enjoys spending time with his family (including his twin sister), traveling, cooking, enjoying California beaches/vineyards, weightlifting, and cycling.

Biography: Dr. Larry Slomowitz, DPM is a Podiatry Specialist who practices in Westlake Village, CA. He is 78 years old. Dr. Larry Slomowitz, DPM is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center.