Fellowship Program
Program summary / training goals
The Orange County Fellowship has been part of a fellowship program for the past seven years, but has been training fellows for more than a decade. This location provides a mixed variety of standard elective, Charcot/ex fix reconstruction, limb salvage, and trauma. The training at this location is meant to give the fellow the abilities to function in any Podiatric environment.
Hospitals & Attendings
Hospitals
- Providence Hospital
- Saddleback Memorial Hospital
Attendings
- Devon Glazer, DPM
- Michael Goddard
- Bahar Gholshahi
- Kyle Hehe (previous fellow)
- Sam Meyers (previous fellow)
- Sam Nosrati
- Monte Schmalhaus (previous fellow)
Meet the Artisan Foot and Ankle Specialists Fellows
2026-2027
Mena Ibrahim, DPM
Dr. Mena Ibrahim is a podiatric physician and current Fellow with Artisan Foot & Ankle Specialists.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with a Medical Science emphasis from the University of California, Riverside in 2018 before receiving his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California in 2023. Dr. Ibrahim completed his residency at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in Englewood, New Jersey in 2026, where he served as Chief Resident during his final year of training.
Dr. Ibrahim provides comprehensive foot and ankle care with expertise in both conservative and surgical treatment. His clinical interests include advanced limb salvage, complex wound reconstruction, deformity correction, tendon and ligament reconstruction, biologic grafting, revision surgery, post-traumatic reconstruction, diabetic limb preservation, minimally invasive surgery, and sports medicine. He believes exceptional care begins with listening, building trust, and ensuring every patient feels heard and understood. Passionate about patient education, Dr. Ibrahim works to ensure each patient leaves with a clear understanding of their diagnosis, treatment options, and recovery plan so they feel confident and supported throughout the healing process.
Outside of work, Dr. Ibrahim enjoys staying active through strength training, running, hiking, and endurance events, recently completing his first HYROX competition. A lifelong sports enthusiast, he follows the Los Angeles Lakers, Liverpool FC, and enjoys watching Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah compete. He also enjoys pickleball, technology, creating sports commentary content on social media, and spending time outdoors with family and friends. Growing up in California’s High Desert helped cultivate his lifelong appreciation for an active lifestyle.
Dr. Ibrahim supports patients in English, Arabic, and conversational Spanish.
Education
- University of California, Riverside — B.S. Biochemistry with Medical Science Emphasis, 2018
- Western University of Health Sciences — Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, 2023
- Englewood Hospital and Medical Center — Residency, 2026 (Administrative Chief Resident, 2025–2026)
Awards & Honors
- Administrative Chief Resident in Podiatric Surgery, Englewood Hospital & Medical Center (2025–2026)
- Certification of Competency in Advanced Wound Care
- Pi Delta Honor Society
- Graduated in the Top 10% of the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Class
- Dean’s Honor List (2016–2018)
- Chancellor’s Honor List (2016–2018)
Publications
- Fighting Through Cancer in Medical School. Body and Sole. March 2022.
- Analysis of Autophagy, Alternative Polyadenylation, and RECK in Chronic Wound Samples. Olive-View UCLA Research Project. March 2021.
- Access to Podiatry Care for Spanish-Speaking Patients in California. Western University of Health Sciences Research Project. March 2020.
Presentations
- Chowdhury A, Ibrahim M, Bloom B, Kaufman G, DPM. Management of Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIB Open Ankle Fracture Dislocation from Low-Energy Trauma Utilizing MIS Techniques. Poster presented at the 11th Annual Englewood Health Research Day, May 2026, Englewood, NJ.
- Ibrahim M, Khaimov G, DPM. Multiplanar Reconstruction of Cavovarus Deformity in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease with Concomitant Ankle Pathology: A Single-Stage Case Report. Poster presented at the 11th Annual Englewood Health Research Day, May 2026, Englewood, NJ.
- Ibrahim M, Cioroiu M, MD, Gambino A, MD. Effectiveness of Topical Steroid Cream in Managing Hypergranulation in Complex Wound Healing: A Case Study. Poster presented at the 10th Annual Englewood Health Research Day, March 2025, Englewood, NJ.
- Ibrahim M, Cohen J, Diora I, Chen K, DPM. Total Talar Dislocation Requiring Complete Talectomy and Reimplantation with Posterior Tibial Tendon Impingement: A Case Report and Surgical Technique Review. Poster presented at the 10th Annual Englewood Health Research Day, March 2025, Englewood, NJ; also presented at the 84th Annual Scientific Conference of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, February 2026, Las Vegas, NV.
- Ibrahim M, Chowdhury A, Bloom A, Chen K, DPM. Total Talus Replacement for Gunshot Wound Complications: Managing Avascular Necrosis, Wound Dehiscence, and Infection Through a Coordinated Approach. Poster presented at the 10th Annual Englewood Health Research Day, March 2025, Englewood, NJ; also presented at the 84th Annual Scientific Conference of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, February 2026, Las Vegas, NV.
- Ibrahim M, Chowdhury A, Bloom A, Kaufman G, DPM. Management of Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIB Open Ankle Fracture Dislocation Utilizing Minimally Invasive Techniques. Poster presented at the 10th Annual Englewood Health Research Day, March 2025, Englewood, NJ; also presented at the 84th Annual Scientific Conference of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, February 2026, Las Vegas, NV.
Specialties
- 2nd Opinions, Arthroscopy, Bunion Surgery, Charcot Reconstruction, Clubfoot, Diabetic Foot Care, Fellow, Foot/Ankle Revision Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Ossio, Pediatric Podiatry, Plantar Plate Repair, Podiatric Surgery, Rearfoot Reconstruction, Regenerative Injections, Scarfplasty, Shockwave Therapy, Sports Medicine, Total Ankle Replacement, Trauma/Injuries, Wounds
2025-2026
Christine Kim, DPM
Dr. Christine Kim is a podiatrist and Fellow with Artisan Foot and Ankle Specialists.
She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2017, with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology. She completed her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University’s California School of Podiatric Medicine in 2022. Dr. Kim recently completed her residency at the Department of Veteran Affairs Palo Alto Health Care Systems in 2025.
Dr. Kim offers comprehensive foot and ankle care, with special interests in podiatric surgery, bunion correction, sports medicine, trauma, plantar plate repair, wound care, and diabetic limb salvage. She is also experienced in treating pediatric conditions and performing reconstructive rearfoot procedures.
She is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care with a focus on function, mobility, and quality of life.
Education
- University of California, Los Angeles, B.S. in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, 2017
- Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine, DPM, 2022
- Department of Veteran Affairs Palo Alto Health Care Systems, Residency, 2025
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Devon Glazer, DPM, FACFAS
Balance Health Surgical Fellowship Director
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