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Michael G. Wheeler, DPM

Accepting New Patients
201 South Buena Vista Street, Suite 305
Burbank, CA 91505
2273.0 miles away
Medical Groups & Affiliations
Providence Affiliated Physicians, Los Angeles County
Speaks: Russian, Spanish and English
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Los Angeles Institute of Foot and Ankle Surgery - Burbank

201 South Buena Vista Street, Suite 305, Burbank, CA 91505

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About Michael G. Wheeler

Michael Wheeler, D.P.M., specializes in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery, with an emphasis in lower extremity trauma and diabetic limb salvage.

Dr. Wheeler joins the Los Angeles Institute of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Inc. after a three-year surgical residency in foot and ankle surgery in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Wheeler completed an internship at the Cleveland Clinic where he was formally recognized by patients and colleagues for his service as an outstanding caregiver. He completed his three-year surgical training at Mercy Health Regional Medical Center and The Northern Ohio Foot and Ankle Foundation where he served as Chief Resident.

Dr. Wheeler was raised in Fredonia, New York and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Business Studies from the State University of New York College at Geneseo. Upon completion of his bachelor's degree, Dr. Wheeler earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine.

Medical School

Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, Independence, OH
2013

Internship

The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
2014

Residency

Mercy Health Regional Medical Center, Lorain, OH
2016

Board Certifications
  • American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery
  • American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery
  • American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Foot Surgery
Los Angeles Institute of Foot and Ankle Surgery - Burbank
201 South Buena Vista Street, Suite 305
Burbank, CA 91505

Los Angeles Institute of Foot and Ankle Surgery - Northridge
18531 Roscoe Boulevard, Suite 215
Northridge, CA 91324

Los Angeles Institute of Foot and Ankle Surgery - Santa Clarita
23911 Calgrove Boulevard
Santa Clarita, CA 91321

Medical Groups & Affiliations
Providence Affiliated Physicians, Los Angeles County

Affiliated Locations
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

In his spare time, Dr. Wheeler enjoys skiing, bike riding, golfing, boating, and swimming. Having attained the rank of Eagle Scout, Dr. Wheeler continues to give back to his community through various service projects.

Clinical Interests

  • Abnormalities Of The Feet
  • Abnormalities Of The Tarsal Bones
  • Accessory Navicular
  • Achilles Tendon Injury
  • Achilles Tendonitis
  • Achilles Tendonosis
  • Amputation Of The Toe Surgery
  • Ankle Arthritis
  • Ankle Dislocation
  • Ankle Fracture
  • Ankle Fracture Surgery
  • Ankle Fusion
  • Ankle Injury
  • Ankle Instability
  • Ankle Joint Replacement
  • Ankle Nerve Disorders
  • Ankle Osteoarthritis
  • Ankle Surgery
  • Ankle Tendon Injury
  • Ankle Tendon Tear
  • Arthritis Of Knee
  • Arthroscopy
  • Avascular Necrosis Of The Arm
  • Base Of Fifth Metatarsal Fracture
  • Biopsy Of Toenail
  • Bone Grafting
  • Bone Morphogenetic Protein (Bmp)
  • Bone Surgery
  • Bunion
  • Bursitis
  • Bursitis, Subcutaneous Tendo Achilles
  • Cartilage Injury
  • Cavus Foot
  • Chronic Muscle Injury
  • Clawfoot
  • Clawtoe
  • Closed Reduction And Manipulation
  • Clubfoot
  • Common Peroneal Nerve Lesions
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Compound Fracture
  • Corns
  • Correction Of Bunion
  • Decompression Of Tarsal Tunnel
  • Diabetic Foot Care
  • Diabetic Foot Infection
  • Diabetic Footwear
  • Diabetic Limb Salvage
  • Diabetic Neuropathy
  • Diabetic Polyneuropathies
  • Diabetic Ulcer
  • Femur Fracture
  • Fibula Fracture
  • Flatfoot
  • Fluoroscopic Joint Aspiration
  • Foot Drag
  • Foot Fusion Surgery
  • Foot Injury
  • Foot Mass
  • Foot Nerve Disorders
  • Foot Pain
  • Foot Surgery
  • Foot Tendon Injury
  • Foot Tendon Tear
  • Foot Ulcer
  • Foot Wound
  • Fracture
  • Freiberg's Disease
  • Frostbite Of Toes
  • Frozen Joint
  • Fusion Arthrodesis
  • Fusion Of Joint
  • Ganglion Cyst
  • Gangrene
  • Haglund Deformity
  • Hallux Varus
  • Hammer Toe
  • Hammer Toe Repair
  • Hamstring Injury
  • Heel Pain
  • Heel Spur
  • Heterotopic Ossification
  • Humerus Fracture
  • Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome
  • Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
  • In Toeing
  • Ingrown Nail
  • Joint Dislocation
  • Joint Infection
  • Joint Injection
  • Joint Pain In Ankle And Foot
  • Joint Replacement
  • Joint Sprain
  • Joint Surgery Revision
  • Jones Fracture
  • Knee Instability
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laser Ingrown Nail Removal
  • Leg Injury
  • Leg Mass
  • Leg Pain
  • Ligament Injury
  • Ligament Tear
  • Limb Salvage
  • Lisfranc Fracture
  • Mallet Toe
  • Medial Collateral Ligament Injury Of The Knee
  • Meniscal Surgery
  • Meniscus Injury
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Microsurgery
  • Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Morton Neuroma
  • Multiple Ligament Reconstruction
  • Muscle Injury
  • Muscle Strain
  • Muscle Tears
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal Pain
  • Neuromuscular Scoliosis
  • Non Displaced Fracture
  • Non Surgical Fracture Care
  • Non Surgical Management Of Osteoarthritis
  • Nonunion Fracture
  • Orthopedic Infections
  • Orthopedic Stem Cell Regeneration
  • Orthotics
  • Osgood Schlatter Disease
  • Osteochondral Lesions
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans Of The Talus
  • Osteochondroma
  • Osteoid Osteoma Ablation
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Osteoplasty
  • Overuse Injury
  • Paratenonitis
  • Patellofemoral Syndrome
  • Pectoralis Major Tendon Injury
  • Pectoralis Major Tendon Tear Repair
  • Percutaneous Pinning
  • Peroneal Nerve Lesions
  • Persistent Pain After Orthopedic Surgery
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Plantar Fasciitis Surgery
  • Plantar Wart
  • Platelet Rich Plasma (Prp) Injection For Plantar Fasciitis
  • Preoperative Digital Planning
  • Pronation
  • Prosthetic Joint Infection
  • Radial Pseudarthrosis
  • Repetitive Stress Injury
  • Sacroiliac Joint Block
  • Sesamoiditis
  • Sever's Disease
  • Sports Related Ankle Injury
  • Sports Related Foot Injury
  • Sports Related Injury
  • Stem Cell Treatment For Joint Disease
  • Stress Fractures
  • Surgery For Arthritis
  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Tendinosis
  • Tendon Injury
  • Tendon Repair Surgery
  • Tenosynovitis
  • Tibial Pseudarthrosis
  • Tibial Spine Fracture
  • Tibial Tendonitis
  • Tinea Pedis
  • Toe Bone Spur
  • Toe Dislocation
  • Toe Fracture
  • Toe Instability
  • Toe Nail Fungus
  • Transmetatarsal Amputation Surgery
  • Turf Toe
  • Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair
  • Ulnar Pseudarthrosis
  • Unna Boot
  • Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Wound Care
  • Xray Of The Foot