Summary

Dr. Gina Nalbandian specializes in reconstructive and revisional foot and ankle surgery, foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine, lapiplasty, and limb salvage.As the newest associate at UFAI, the doctor brings to the staff a lifelong love of sports and a deep passion for helping patients to live active lives.Her interest in podiatry started while growing up and watching her brother suffer from flat feet. "It was tough seeing him in pain with no real options given."“While looking into podiatry it was great to see doctors alleviate patients’ problems so quickly and how grateful they were,” says Gina, who is qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. “I remember I was able to watch a flatfoot reconstruction surgery and it was amazing that the surgeon essentially created a new foot.”Gina stayed active through her youth in Los Angeles and participated in competitive volleyball and track. She took a get-over-it-and-keep-going approach when suffering from minor physical setbacks.The idea of practicing medicine blossomed during high school when she took part in a medical-focus program. “Being able to allow patients to walk, run, and play sports pain-free was definitely something I wanted to be a part of,” says Gina, who majored in microbiology at UC San Diego. “I love the diversity this field offers. You can see an ankle fracture, bunion, arthritis, Achilles tendinitis, and a diabetic wound all in one day.”While an undergrad, Gina volunteered at free clinics, hospitals and with the AIDS Project in Los Angeles, all the while exploring various careers in medicine. She also conducted and published her research in the lab on campus. “I soon found out that the lab life wasn’t for me, and I wanted a more hands-on approach to medicine,” she says.Dr. Nalbandian did her residency at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston, which is affiliated with Tufts University. As a resident, she served an academic coordinator and chief resident.A resident of Sherman Oaks, Gina continues to volunteer her expertise with the Special Olympics, Happy Feet (providing foot care at homeless shelters), and the Boston Marathon.Gina is a member of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).She speaks English, Armenian and (medical) Spanish.Dr. Gina Nalbandian is available for consultation at our Westlake Village and Granada Hills offices.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Armenian, Spanish
  • St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Gina Nalbandian has 4 locations

West Hills Surgical Center

7240 Medical Center DrWest Hills, CA 91307
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. Gina Nalbandian

2121 Wilshire BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90403

University Foot & Ankle - Granada Hills

10515 Balboa Blvd Ste 140Granada Hills, CA 91344

University Foot & Ankle - Westlake Village

32144 Agoura Rd Ste 105Westlake Village, CA 91361
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Gina Nalbandian, MDDr. Albert ElhianiDr. Paul Drucker, DPMDr. Martina Randall, MD
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4.8 
48 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Armenian, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
West Hills , CALos Angeles , CAPlainview , NYBURBANK , CA
Med School: California College of Podiatric Medicine Med School: Temple University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gina Nalbandian

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Gina Nalbandian has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Gina Nalbandian has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Athlete's Foot
  • Bunion
  • Callus
  • Foot Pain
  • Hammer Toe
  • Neuroma
  • Plantar Fasciitis

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Podiatric Medicine, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston

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Dr. Gina Nalbandian is affiliated with Boston Medical Center Brighton.
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Dr. Gina Nalbandian speaks English, Armenian, and Spanish.
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