Dr. Arash Hassid is a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon who has been in practice for over a decade. He is an associate of Tower Podiatry, the Foot & Ankle Surgical Institute. He is currently an attending podiatrist at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and is also affiliated with Providence Tarzana and Santa Monica Medical Centers.
He is a member of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons and Board Certified in Foot Surgery with the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery. Dr. Hassid completed a comprehensive three year foot and ankle surgical residency at the Veterans Administration Program, West Los Angeles and UCLA, Olive View Medical Center. Prior to his residency program, he completed his medical studies at the California School of Podiatric Medicine, Samuel Merrit College. Dr. Hassid received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Dr. Hassid’s involvement in the community stems from his passion for teaching and educating the public about foot and ankle ailments. He has been involved with multiple events such as radio interviews, local foot screenings, newspaper articles, health fairs, and public lectures. He has conducted research on multiple imaging modalities to predict risk of ulceration in Diabetics and to prevent future amputations. Dr. Hassid is interested in the full spectrum of foot and ankle practice including trauma, limb salvage, Pediatrics, arthroscopy, laser therapy with emphasis on minimally invasive forefoot and hindfoot reconstructive surgery. Dr. Hassid is always involved with furthering his education by attending courses throughout the year that emphasize learning the newest and most technologically advanced Medical & Surgical treatments of the Foot & Ankle.