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Kim Foot and Ankle Center

  • 701 East 28th Street, Ste 111
  • Long Beach, CA 90806
  • Phone: (562) 426-2551

Meet Dr. Xian

Education:

Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Resident 2020-2023
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine 2016-2020
Western University of Health Sciences

B.S. in Biochemistry-Molecular Biology 2011-2015
University of California, Santa Barbara

Certification:

ABFAS Board Qualified
X-Ray/Fluoroscopy Certified
DEA Certified
CPR/ACLS Certified
BLS Certified

Professional Activities and Experience:

Lead Editor, Extremitas Journal of Lower Limb Medicine 2018-2019
Assistant Editor, Extremitas Journal of Lower Limb Medicine 2017-2018
Vice President, Radiology for Foot and Ankle Specialists 2017-2018
Secretary, WesternU College of Podiatric Medicine Student Government 2017-2018

Honors and Awards:

President’s Society Award 2020
Pi Delta National Podiatric Honor Society, Lambda Chapter 2019
APMA Educational Foundation Scholarship Fund 2019
Dean’s List Spring 2018
APMSA Talar Medical Scholarship 2018
Summer Student Fellowship Grant Recipient 2017
Dean’s List Spring 2017

Research Experience:

Title: “The Combined Effects of Culture and Social Support in Diabetic
Foot Care Within Hispanic Communities”
PI: Dr. David Shofler 2017 – 2018
Role: Student Research Assistant

Work Experience:

Associate, Kim Foot and Ankle 2023-Present
Facilitator, WesternU Summer Health Professions Education Program 2017
Scribe, ScribeAmerica 2015
Research assistant, University of California Santa Barbara – Lew Lab 2014-2015
Pharmacy Clerk, CVS Pharmacy 2013

Oral Presentations and Posters:

“Treatment Options for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis” 2018
Role: Oral Presentation at Western University

“The Combined Effects of Culture and Social Support in Diabetic 2017 Foot Care Within Hispanic Communities”
Role: Oral Presentation at 4th Annual Western University Research Symposium

“The Combined Effects of Culture and Social Support in Diabetic Foot Care Within Hispanic Communities” 2017
Role: 4th Annual Western University Research Symposium Poster Competitor, 2nd Place in Poster Competition

“Hispanic Perspectives on the Diabetic Foot” 2017
Role: Oral Presentation at 10th Annual Student Technology and Research Symposium

Publications:

“Diabetic Foot Care Within Hispanic Communities and the Role of Social and Cultural Influences” (Trent Brookshier, MS-3, Sammy Xian, MS-2, David Hyer, MS- 2, Trevor Takeyama, MS-3, Dana Lin, MS-4, Timothy Brookes, MS-3, Marcela Orellana, MS-3)
Extremitas, Volume 5

Extracurricular Activities:

Volunteer, Care Harbor 2018
Attendee, CPMA Legislative Leadership Conference 2018
Volunteer, Happy Feet Clinic 2017
Volunteer, CSULB Special Olympics 2017
Latin Ballroom Dance Instructor; UCSB – Cotillion Dance Club 2013-2015
Ballroom Dance Instructor; UCSB – Beginner and Intermediate Ballroom 2013-2015
Volunteer, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Emergency Room 2013

Hobbies and Interests:

Partner Dancing (ballroom, blues, salsa)