Deborah A. Castañeda, MD

Fellowship-Trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon

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Bio

Dr. Castañeda has interests in clinical research and has published multiple papers on conditions of the foot and ankle. She has extensive experience in the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of foot and ankle injuries and conditions. Additionally, she is a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS).

Dr. Deborah Castañeda is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Castañeda is a sports and music enthusiast and enjoys traveling with her family.

Dr. Castañeda is available to see patients at the Porter Ranch, Simi Valley, and Westlake offices.

Professional Profile

Deborah Castañeda, MD, specializes in surgery of the foot and ankle. Dr. Castañeda was born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Southern California until leaving to obtain her undergraduate degree in English from Harvard University, graduating Cum Laude. She also studied Spanish while attending Harvard and is proficient in the language.

She returned to Southern California to continue her studies, attending the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. She then completed her orthopedic surgery residency at Los Angeles County and University of Southern California Medical Center before going on to receive advanced, specialized training through a foot and ankle fellowship with Mark S. Myerson, MD, at The Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Dr. Castañeda is truly one of the best Doctors I have ever been seen by and cared for. The knowledge she has and confidence made my difficult situation easier, smoother and I felt cared for. I also felt completely comfortable in the decisions Dr. Castañeda makes and the way she explains the details made for an easier process. If and when someone asks or is in need of a foot Doctor, this is the one. If and when I need further assistance with my situation, I will be there. The staff and personal nurse Erin Younger is also completely thorough, caring, and follow through is just commendable. Thank you and I am in hopes they will be around for a long time caring for many others and for me if needed, though right now I will be under their care for a while through healing and recovery!
Darren W.
I was shown to a room right at my appointment time! Within minutes the doctor was in, and we were discussing my problem! Dr. Castenada made sure I understood what was going on and my treatment! She was very thorough! I’d recommend her to anybody and everybody!
Nancy H.

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