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Don't Let Foot & Ankle Pain Keep You From Doing What You Love
Expert Care, One Step at a Time.
What Do you need help with?
Laser Pain Therapy
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Skin and Nail Conditions
Complex Foot and Ankle Conditions
Complex Foot and Ankle Conditions
Complex Foot and Ankle Conditions
Complex Foot and Ankle Conditions
Complex Foot and Ankle Conditions
Regenerative Medicine
Complex Foot and Ankle Conditions
Regenerative Medicine
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About Us
Our Health Mission
The Sonoran Foot and Ankle Institute is Tucson’s preferred foot and ankle treatment center. We pride ourselves in offering the latest in proven, state-of-the-art, and patient-center treatments. The Institute was founded with a mission of providing superior patient care, advancing podiatry, and serving the community. Make an appointment today to discuss your foot and ankle concerns with our expert team.
With years of experience, our medical team will intently investigate the cause and contributing factors to your condition. We understand the importance of patient education on effective ways to take care of your body so that you can heal quickly. Together we will create a plan to effectively address your needs on a personal level.
Dr. David Hatch, DPM
A native to Arizona with prolific training in foot and ankle disease, Dr. David Hatch is proud to practice in Tucson. With an affinity toward treating severe foot and ankle deformity, limb salvage, Charcot neuroarthropathy, and neuromuscular disorders, Dr. Hatch is dedicated to providing compassionate and considerate care to all.
Locations
Ajo Office
Dr. Carrie Hess, DPM
Carrie Hess grew up in Iowa City, Iowa and studied Biochemistry at Iowa State University. She graduated from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in 2005 and came to Tucson to complete a residency at the Veterans Administration Hospital. She started in private practice in 2008 and has been part of the same clinic in Tucson since then. She is a caring and compassionate medical provider who seeks to involve her patients in their care. She is certified with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. She works to look for comprehensive solutions to foot and ankle problems with preventative and conservative care whenever possible. In her free time, she enjoys camping and anything outdoors with her husband and two children.
Location
Oro Valley
Rosemont
Dr. Steven Fairbanks, DPM
Dr. Fairbanks is a native of Arizona, growing up in Mesa, and went to Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. He then completed a 4-year podiatric medical degree from the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona and completed his residency at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, before spending 4 years serving as a US Navy podiatrist. Dr. Fairbanks is Board certified through the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and Board qualified through the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.
Locations
Rosemont
Dr. Luke Chesworth, DPM
Dr. Chesworth is an Arizona native, attended undergraduate studies in California and completed his medical training there as well. His surgical residency was in Tucson where he trained in Limb Salvage, foot and ankle surgery, and complex cases. Dr. Chesworth is excited to stay in Tucson and serve the people and area he has grown to love.
Locations
Rosemont
Green Valley
Dr. Miguel Ruiz, DPM
Dr. Miguel Ruiz, an East Los Angeles native, completed his medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences, California, and pursued residency in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at Tucson Medical Center. Dr. Ruiz is dedicated to serving the Latino Spanish-speaking population, specializing in the treatment of diabetic lower extremity infections to prevent foot amputations.
Locations
Ajo
Green Valley
Dr. Tommy Saing, DPM
Dr. Saing is committed to delivering personalized care, treating patients as if they were his own family, and emphasizing patient education for a healthy lifestyle. A Long Beach native, he holds a medical degree from Des Moines University and completed his residency at Tucson Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident. Also possesses an MBA from Syracuse University with a focus on business analytics and brand management. His professional interests include diabetic limb salvage and clinical research, with numerous co-authored publications. Outside of medicine, he enjoys family time, travel, snowboarding, and fitness.
Locations
Rosemont
Oro Valley
Dr. Joseph Baker DPM FACFAS
Originally from Michigan, Dr. Baker has enjoyed calling Tucson his home since 2016. He has been in practice since then, helping to treat a wide range of patients of different ages and stages of life. His professional interests include the treatment of ankle arthritis, and instability, complex foot and ankle pathology, and sports medicine. He has advanced training in foot and ankle reconstruction, arthroscopic techniques, ankle replacement, and bunion correction. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and staying active.
Locations
Rosemont
Oro Valley
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