DR. MICHAEL BLOCH
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DR. MICHAEL BLOCH
Education
- University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, California
B.A. Animal Physiology
Minor: Economics September, 1986 – March, 1991
Professional Education
- California College of Podiatric Medicine
San Francisco, California
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree Conferred August, 1992 – May, 1996
Postgraduate Training
- Bay Harbor Hospital
Podiatric Surgical Residency Program
Harbor City, California July, 1997 – June, 1998
- Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital
Primary Podiatric Medical Residency Program
Sacaton, Arizona July, 1996 – June, 1997
Additional Certifications
- Carbon Dioxide Laser Surgery
- DORNIER EPOS ULTRA – (ESWT) For Chronic Proximal Plantar Fasciitis
- Certified, Laser treatment for fungal toenails.
Organizations
- Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery Member, American Diabetes Association, American Podiatric Medical Association, California Podiatric Medical Association, Los Angeles County Podiatric Medical Association 1999 – 2005
Work Experience
- Bay Harbor Podiatry Group
Private Practice
Torrance, California
July, 1998 – Present
- Baja Project for Crippled Children
Participated in lectures, conferences, clinical & surgical sessions
July, 1997 – Present
Surgical Management for Chronic, Tophaceous Gout
- Retrospective analysis/Classification System
Eric Feit, D.P.M.,Attending Physician
San Pedro, California 1998
- “Plantar Dissection Video”
Performed anatomical dissections, project for Barbara Kriz, Ph. D., Professor of Lower Extremity Anatomy
California College of Podiatric Medicine 1993
Dr. ROLAND CARROLL
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Dr. ROLAND CARROLL
Education
- William M . Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine – Chicago, IL
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Graduation: May 2000
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – Urbana, IL
- Bachelor of Science in Cell and Structural Biology Graduation: May 1996
Postgraduate
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital – Walnut Creek, CA
- Podiatric Surgical Residency, PSR–24
- Expanded surgical experience in rearfoot reconstruction, rearfoot and forefoot trauma, diabetic limb salvage and forefoot surgery Enhanced inpatient care through co-management of complex medical patients Gained exposure to pediatric surgical and non-surgical care, including clubfoot casting, fractures, congenital deformities and skin lesions July 2002 – June 2003
- Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Washington, D.C.
- Podiatric Surgical Residency, PSR–12
- Received thorough forefoot and rearfoot surgical training from more than 25 surgeons Acquired advanced surgical exposure with rotations in Plastic and Orthopedic Surgery Supported resident and student education with weekly didactic activities July 2001 – June 2002
- Rotating Podiatric Residency, RPR
- Managed high-volume general podiatry clinic with large high-risk diabetic population Medically managed podiatry inpatients and worked closely with other medical specialties Actively contributed to patient care with rotations in Internal Medicine, Vascular Surgery, Anesthesia, Radiology and Pathology July 2000 – June 2001
Professional involvement
- American Podiatric Medical Association, Resident Member
- USA Today Help Line Volunteer
- Fielded nationwide phone inquires concerning footcare and podiatry Fall 2001 – Summer 2003
- SCACFAS (Surgery Club), Vice President Fall 1996 – Spring 2000
Work Experience
- Bay Harbor Podiatry Group – Torrance, CA
- Associate, Private Practice July 2003 – Present
- Scholl College Department of Basic Sciences/Clinical Sciences
- Tutor: Histology, Gross Anatomy, Physiology, Lower Extremity Anatomy and Functional Orthopedics
- Teaching Assistant: Lower Extremity Anatomy Laboratory Fall 1997 – Spring 1999
- Feet First Museum, Scholl College
- Museum Tour Guide/Program Assistant Summer 1998 – 2000
- Biomedical Magnetic Resonance Laboratory, Molecular & Integrative Physiology Dept
- Undergraduate Research Assistant
- Utilized MRI techniques to investigate physiological influences on water relaxation time Spring 1995 – Summer 1996
Honors
- Durlacher Honor Society 1997 – 1998
- Division Six Scholarship, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Fall 1999
Dr. CHUL KIM
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Dr. CHUL KIM
Education
Residency
- Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Board Certification
- American Board of Podiatric Surgery, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery)
Membership
- American and California Podiatric Medical Association; American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Hospital Affiliations
- Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center
Interests
- Trauma of the foot and ankles, reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle deformities, diabetic wound care and limb preservation surgery
Publication
- Author of multiple articles in medical journals
Lecturing and Teaching
- Lectures and teaches workshops on surgical principles and techniques to other surgeons nationwide
Foreign Languages
- Fluent in Korean
Dr. BRIAN PARK
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Dr. BRIAN PARK
Education
- California College of Podiatric Medicine, UCLA, Los Angeles
Residency
- University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
Board Certification
- American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry, Prevention and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Wounds
Membership
- Qualified Medical Examiner, Division of Worker’s Compensation – Medical Unit
Interests
- Geriatric care, medical-legal dispute resolution for Worker’s Compensation
Awards and Publications
- Biological Response Modifiers in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis-American Journal of health-System Pharmacy, June 1, 2003 vol.60 no.11
DR. ALEXANDER PEREZ
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DR. ALEXANDER PEREZ
Dr. Pérez is a foot and ankle surgical specialist with extensive training and experience in cosmetic and reconstructive foot and ankle procedures as well as the care of complex wounds. He attended Florida State University and earned his doctorate at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Pérez went on to do a three-year residency in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center where he served as chief resident.
In addition, Dr. Pérez has multiple in-process original research publications. He has joined Bay Harbor Podiatry Group and the practice of Drs. Marc G. Mittleman, Michael S. Bloch, Roland J. Carroll III, and Robert H. Leaming.
Education and Training
- Englewood Hospital and Medical Center – Englewood, NJ
- Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency, Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle, Chief Resident
- New York School of Podiatric Medicine – New York, NY
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- American Podiatric Medical Students’ Association Delegate
- Florida State University – Tallahassee, FL (B.S. Biochemistry, B.A. Music)
Awards and Honors
- APMSA House of Delegates MVP Award
- NYCPM Merit Scholarship
Board Certification
- Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Associate Member
Languages
- English – Native language
- Spanish – Native language
- Russian – Conversational
Additional Experience
- AAFAO Comprehensive Course (2015)
DR. GAVIN TSUCHIDA
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DR. GAVIN TSUCHIDA
Born and raised in Torrance, Dr. Tsuchida graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science in Physiological Sciences. He then received his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York and completed a comprehensive 4-year foot and ankle surgical residency at New York Presbyterian Queens, a Level 1 Trauma Center.
During his training, Dr. Tsuchida was exposed to all manner of foot and ankle pathologies ranging from fungal nails, heel pain, ingrown nails, tendonitis, arthritis, and lacerations, all the way to complicated foot and ankle trauma and reconstructive surgery. He was also fortunate to spend a significant portion of his senior year at NYP Columbia & NYP Weill Cornell. At NYP Columbia, he furthered his knowledge of sports medicine and complicated elective reconstructive surgeries. At NYP Weill Cornell, Dr. Tsuchida worked with the Program for Advanced Limb Preservation (PALP) team which furthered his expertise in preventing major amputation and managing complicated ulcers & infections as part of a comprehensive interdisciplinary team.
Now, happy to be back in the SouthBay, Dr. Tsuchida is excited to serve his community at Archstone Foot and Ankle Institute.
Education and Training
- PMSR/RRA Residency – New York Presbyterian Queens – Flushing, New York
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine – New York College of Podiatric Medicine – New York, NY
- Bachelors of Science: Physiological Sciences – University of California – Los Angeles
Certifications/Memberships
- Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM)
- Board Qualified in Foot & Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery – American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS))
- Associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)
Interests
- Diabetic Woundcare and Limb Salvage
- Foot and ankle reconstructive surgery and deformity correction
Hospital Affiliations
- Torrance Memorial Medical Center
- Providence – Little Company of Mary
Additional Experience
- 01/2023 Arthrex Minimally Invasive Bunionectomy Course
- 11/2021 IFAF Ankle Arthroscopy Course
- 04/2021 AAFAO Basic: Comprehensive Course of Internal Fixation for Reconstructive Surgery & Trauma of the Foot & Ankle