Welcome to Step Forward Foot and Ankle

Welcome! Our mission is to provide healing from yesterday, health for today, and hope for tomorrow. We believe our patients deserve to have the information needed to make good choices about their foot and ankle care. Our goal is to educate each patient and begin a relevant treatment program with the highest quality of care available. Whatever your foot and ankle trouble, we'll work together to find the answers that will comfort you and bring you relief - *leaving your pain behind*.

We take pride in providing you with a comfortable office experience. Our qualified doctors and staff are not only professional, but also friendly and will ensure a pleasant visit.

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  • Dr Awad
    Peter Awad, DPM, FACFAS

    Dr. Peter Awad is board certified by both the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He grew up in NJ/NY, where he completed his Bachelor of Health Sciences at NYIT. He then went to The New York College of Podiatric Medicine, where he received his Doctorate in 2012. He graduated with a 3-year surgical residency from the DVA-NJ Healthcare System, where he served as chief resident. In residency he performed hundreds of surgeries and treated many foot and ankle conditions. He served for a few years as an exam writer for the ABPM board exam. He is an active member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and California Podiatric Medical Association.

  • Crismali
    Nicholas Crismali, DPM, FACFAS

    Dr. Crismali is a podiatrist with more than 2 decades of experience in treating a variety of foot and ankle conditions and specializes in treating sports related injuries including the use of orthotic devices and other conservative methods of care.

    Dr. Crismali graduated from the William Scholl School of Podiatric Medicine and is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He performed a surgical internship in Italy and returned to the U.S. to complete his residency at the Lutheran Hospital of Maryland. He then went on to fulfill a fellowship at the University of Maryland Hospital before opening his own practice in the High Desert of California in 1990.

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    SHAHRAM ASKARI, DPM, FACFAS

    Dr. Askari graduated from the College of Podiatric Medicine, Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and completed his residency at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Phoenix. He is Board Certified with the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery. He began practicing in 2008 at Arizona Institute of Footcare Physicians. In 2019, he joined CiC Foot & Ankle, where he was part of a compassionate team of endovascular and vein specialists committed to giving patients the highest-quality care possible. In addition to specializing in rheumatoid reconstructive foot surgery, he also treats conditions ranging from bunions, hammertoes and ulcers to ingrown nails, heel pain, and ankle sprains.

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Hours of Operation

Closed For Lunch 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Daily

Monday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Monday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed