Artisan Foot & Ankle Specialists - San Clemente

Artisan Foot and Ankle Specialists, the premier podiatric care practice in Mission Viejo and Laguna Hills, California, specializes in foot and ankle care. The team of esteemed podiatrists treats sports injuries such as plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, and foot and ankle fractures, as well as work-related injuries. The team also treats chronic conditions like peripheral artery disease (PAD), arthritis, and foot deformities like bunions and hammertoes.

Monte Schmalhaus, DPM, is a highly trained surgeon and board-certified podiatrist who provides advanced patient-focused foot and ankle care. Dr. Schmalhaus was born in San Ramon, CA, and grew up in Colorado and Utah. He graduated with Honors from Utah Valley University with a Bachelor's of Science in Exercise Science. He was an Academic All-American and Captain of the Division I Wrestling team. His desire to help others achieve a healthy lifestyle led him to pursue post-graduate studies in Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Sam Meyers is board-certified podiatrist at Artisan Foot and Ankle Specialists. Dr. Meyers was born and raised at the base of Mount Tamalpais in Mill Valley, California. He earned his bachelor's degree in biological sciences at the University of California in Davis, California. He went on to earn his podiatry degree at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois. After starting an advanced rearfoot reconstruction fellowship in Newport Beach, California, Dr. Meyers joined the Artisan Foot and Ankle Specialists team.