Dr. Arman A. Kirakosian, DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot & Ankle Surgery
883 Sneath Lane 160 San Bruno CA, 94066About
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
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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
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
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