Dr. Monara Dini

DPM

2nd Opinion Bunion Surgery Diabetic Foot Care General Foot Care Lapiplasty/Level Plantar Plate Repair Foot Surgery Regenerative Treatments Shockwave Therapy Sports Medicine Wound Care & Limb Preservation

Dr. Monara Dini specializes in sports medicine, limb salvage, foot surgery, and forefoot reconstruction at Bay Area Foot Care.

Languages Spoken: English, Farsi

  • DPM, California School of Podiatric Medicine
  • Residency at St. Mary's Medical Center
  • ABFAS® Board Certified in Foot Surgery
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Sports medicine and limb salvage expertise

A native of Iran, Dr. Monara Dini is an ABPM Board-Certified Podiatrist and is ABFAS® Board Certified in Foot Surgery.

Dr. Dini attended the University of California, Berkeley and achieved her undergraduate degree in molecular and cellular biology in 2003. She earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland in 2008. She also completed both an internship and her residency at St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco.

Dr. Dini specializes in sports medicine, limb salvage, foot surgery, and forefoot reconstruction at Bay Area Foot Care. She has a particular interest in treating lower extremity wounds to help patients recover and avoid amputation.

Along with private practice, Dr. Dini is passionate about education. She serves as an associate clinical professor of podiatry at the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University.

She is proud to treat patients in both English and Farsi. In her spare time, Dr. Dini enjoys cooking and working out.

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Awards & Publications

Board Certifications

  • ABFAS® Board Certified in Foot Surgery.
  • ABPM Board-Certified Podiatrist.

Education & Training

  • B.A. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of California, Berkeley.
  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University, Oakland.
  • Internship and three-year residency in podiatric surgery at St. Mary's Medical Center, San Francisco, CA.

Hospital Affiliations

  • California Pacific Medical Center.
  • UCSF Center for Limb Preservation.
  • St. Mary's Medical Center.
  • Marinhealth Medical Center.

Publications

  • Outcomes of Partial Calcanectomy in an Academic Limb Salvage Center: A Multicenter Review.
  • Safe Zone for Placement of Talar Screws When Fusing the Ankle With an Anterior Plating System.
  • Desmoplastic Fibroblastoma (Collagenous Fibroma) of the Foot: A Case Report of a Rare Benign Tumor in an Atypical Patient.

Professional Memberships

  • American Podiatric Medical Association.
  • American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
  • California Podiatric Medical Association.
  • Association for the Advancement of Wound Care.

In the News

  • Stubbing Your Toe All the Time? You're Not Alone, Podiatrists Explain the 'Pandemic Toes' Phenomenon (Parade).
  • CNN article regarding healthy shoe gear when traveling.

Patient Testimonials

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Empathetic Patient Care

“Very friendly, gave good explanations without talking down to me, and seemed to really understand how this surgery would affect my life.”

— Jonna M.

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Professional Yet Personable

“Very professional and understanding of concerns I had. Very informative yet personable. Definitely going back when I need attention.”

— Maria E.

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Kind Supportive Team

“The doctor and staff are very kind and helpful with my medical needs. They answered my questions on what to do to care for my health condition.”

— Elisa L.

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Knowledgeable And Friendly

“Extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and pleasant to work with. Thank you much!”

— Katie C.

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Clear Treatment Options

“Excellent service. Very professional. All procedures clearly explained and options for certain procedures are provided.”

— Doctor K.

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Attentive Comprehensive Care

“The providers at BAFC have always been courteous, caring and attentive to my issues. The support staff is a pleasure to work with as well.”

— Fred L.

“I always look forward to my regular visits at BAFC. The staff is truly efficient, kind and professional.”

– Gretchen C.

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