Dr. Arman A. Kirakosian, DPM, Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
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Dr. Arman A. Kirakosian, DPM

Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot & Ankle Surgery

883 Sneath Lane 160 San Bruno CA, 94066

About

Dr. Arman Kirakosian is a board certified podiatrist practicing in San Bruno, CA. Dr. Kirakosian is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Kirakosian diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet and ankle. The feet are key body parts that give a person stability, absorb shock, allow for walking and standing and are necessary for overall well-being. So, the feet need expert care. Podiatrists can specialize in surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics. Dr. Kirakosian is a residency director at Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Francisco. He is also the team podiatrist for San Jose Quakes of the MLS and Sacramento Republic FC of USL. 

Education and Training

California School of Podiatric DP 2005

Board Certification

American Board of Podiatric Medicine

Provider Details

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Dr. Arman A. Kirakosian, DPM
Dr. Arman A. Kirakosian, DPM's Expert Contributions
  • What helps with a bunion on the side of the feet?

    Wearing wider shoes and orthotics will help you walk better and slow the progression. You can use topical tiger balm or biofeeeze if it is painful. After conservative treatments fail then need to correct with surgery! READ MORE

  • Does a foot bunion need surgery?

    Not all bunions need surgery. They can be managed for the first 6 months with conservative treatment then if still painful can discuss surgery Orthotics and motion control stable shoes can help but not fix the bunions. I suggest surgery only if it is painful during activities and it’s is slowing you down READ MORE

  • What exercises help with ankle swelling?

    The best exercises are stretching with resistant bands and circle the ankle joint. Use compression socks up to the ankle or knee high between 10-15mmHg. READ MORE

  • Can weight lifting cause ankle pain?

    It can. Need to have ankle support while lifting and making sure it is strengthened. I like malleo train ankle braces READ MORE

  • What treatments are available for a heel spur?

    Heel spurs are not the major issue. It can be tendon or fascia problem Start wearing insoles super feet green or blue and eccentric foot and ankle exercises with resistant bands and icing with frozen water bottle by rolling on the area READ MORE

  • How do you fix a hammertoe?

    By doing a small procedure. Can be fused at the joint or just by releasing a tendon that is causing the tension. It all depends on where the deformity is located. See a podiatrist to determine READ MORE

  • Ingrown toenail removal months later

    The nail can be looked at and sometimes can be caused from trauma after surgery. I would recommend having the nail grow out and start treatments with topical products such as Jublia which needs to be prescribed or use tee tree oil and Vicks vapor READ MORE

  • How long should you rest with a sprained ankle?

    If you sprained the ankle depending on the stage of the sprain. It can take 1-2 weeks or 2-4 weeks or 6 weeks but can start exercises with resistant bands and range of motion and use red light therapy READ MORE

  • Will i always have a limp now

    Have you seen a doctor to have them do evaluation and mri to further evaluate READ MORE

  • How long will my ankle dislocation hurt?

    Usually any trauma will last between 3-6 months There are red laser treatments and physical therapy you can do. Also make sure the ligaments are not fully disrupted READ MORE

  • Can heel spur be cured?

    It can be removed but I would recommend evaluating to see if it is the tendon or fascia causing the problem. Is the spur on the back of the heel? READ MORE

  • Can heel spurs be fixed with medications?

    Heel spurs can’t be fixed with medication Heel spurs in the back of the heel or bottom ? Most of the time it’s the tendon or fascia that is the problem. Do eccentric exercises and use resistant bands to exercise and ice with a frozen water bottle by rolling it READ MORE

  • Infected area under foot - wart?

    It is best to see us to remove the wart or apply another layer of cantharone which is a more powerful solution to get rid it. We need to diagnose first of it is a wart vs a corn READ MORE

  • What is wrong with my feet

    It could be fungal infection. We send the nail to the lab to determine if it is indeed fungal. In the meantime can use the tree oil or Vicks vapor READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Podiatric sports medicineFoot and ankle surgeryBunionsAnkle sprainsFoot sprainsHammertoesTurf toesIngrown nailsWartsFungal infections of footWound care

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Residency Director of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Deparment of Veterans Affairs in San Francisco 2017 - Present
  • Lecturer of Anatomy San Francisco State University 2006 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine  
  • American College of Sports Medicine  

Professional Society Memberships

  • California Podiatric Medical Association

Teaching and speaking

  • Anatomy Wound Care Podiatric Surgery Podiatric Sports Medicine

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Europe

Hobbies / Sports

  • Soccer, BASKETBAL

Dr. Arman A. Kirakosian, DPM's Practice location

North Peninsula Podiatry Group

883 Sneath Lane 160 -
San Bruno, CA 94066
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