Agoura Oaks Podiatry

Dr. Hurless is a board certified Podiatrist and Foot and Ankle Surgeon who has provided care for Southern California since 1999. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Akron in Ohio, he earned a Masters Degree in Physiology at the University of Akron as well. Dr. Hurless then moved to San Francisco and received his doctorate with honors at the California College of Podiatric Medicine and later acquired his podiatry and surgical training at the Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Santa Clara, CA. This was an extensive 3 year surgical residency with the orthopedic department. Dr. Hurless has led podiatric lectures all over the country on topics such as diabetic feet, children’s feet, wound care and advances in podiatric medicine. He chose this field of medicine because of the range of patients; he has the opportunity to treat infants through great-grandparents. As a husband and father of three, he prides himself on having a true family practice.

Native to the Los Angeles area, Dr. Ana Emirzian was born and raised in Burbank, California. She completed her undergraduate education at UCLA, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology. Dr. Emirzian earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Western University of Health Sciences, amongst the top of her class. She went on to complete her surgical residency training at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Northern Virginia, one of the most prestigious podiatric surgery programs in the country. While there, she performed a variety of lower extremity procedures including foot and ankle trauma, forefoot and rearfoot reconstruction, total ankle replacements and minimally invasive bunion surgery. Dr. Emirzian also served as chief resident and was involved with numerous research publications throughout her training. She is an active member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and The American Podiatric Medical Association. While she has extensive experience in all areas of foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Emirzian has a special interest in pediatric and adult flatfoot reconstruction, arthritis, minimally invasive bunions, foot and ankle trauma, and sports medicine. She also has specialized training in arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques. Whether it be conservative care or surgical intervention, Dr. Emirzian strives to deliver personalized and compassionate care. No two patients are the same and she understands the importance of tailoring medical care to the individual. Her goal is to work with you to coordinate the best care consistently, supported by the latest technology and evidence-based medicine. Dr. Emirzian enjoys spending her free time being outdoors with her husband and dog, Indie. As she has participated in competitive sports most of her life, she enjoys running, cycling, and generally remaining active. She is also a big foodie and enjoys exploring local restaurants and cooking for her friends and family. She is excited to return to her southern California roots and practice in a region where she can treat patients, and deliver high-quality care that supports a long-term active and healthy lifestyle.