OUR DOCTORS

KERRY ZANG, DPM
Regenerative medicine has opened new doors for us as doctors,” says Dr. Kerry Zang, podiatric medical director, CiC Foot & Ankle. “Instead of just treating the symptoms and pain, we are able address the root cause of many different conditions and have the potential to fix what’s causing the problem.”
The newest form of regenerative medicine is amniotic-derived fluid or growth factor injections. This type of injection is one of the most promising and safe alternatives to managing chronic foot pain caused by injury, plantar fasciitis, arthritis, neuropathy or even residual pain from prior surgery. “This therapy stimulates the body’s own natural healing process to repair chronically damaged tissue,” explains Zang. “This is exciting because patients who’ve been living with foot pain who have had treatment that didn’t work, now have a chance of feeling better.”
Dr. Zang started practicing in Mesa, Arizona in 1970. He recently joined Comprehensive Integrated Care as the podiatric medical director of its foot and ankle division. He is Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons and Chairman of Axolotl Biologix’s Medical Advisory Board.
An innovator in his field, he has recently developed a new, non-surgical treatment protocol for neuropathy of the feet. He has designed implants and surgical devices that are currently being used by surgeons across the country. Dr. Zang is also the co-author of several papers, including a placebo-controlled randomized study on Low-Level Laster Therapy at 635nm for Treatment of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis published in The Journal of Foot and Ankle surgery.
Respected among physicians for his unique diagnostic skills, he is often consulted on complicated and challenging cases. During his years in practice, he has learned that one of the more important aspects of treating patients is listening.
PUBLICATIONS
Zang, Kerry, Robert Sullivan, and Steven Shanks. “A Retrospective Study of Non-Thermal Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Toenail Onychomycosis.” The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology 10.5 (2017): 24–30. Print., www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5479474/.
Zang, Kerry, et al. “Low-Level Laser Therapy at 635 Nm for Treatment of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: A Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Study.” The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, vol. 54, no. 5, 2015, pp. 768–772., www.jfas.org/article/S1067-2516(14)00642-5/pdf.
Heuser, Richard R, Kerry Zang, and Arthur Mollen. “A Step Forward: The Use of the CrossLock Catheter in a Patient with Critical Limb Ischemia and a Popliteal Occlusion.” Journal of Invasive Cardiology, 30 Dec. 2015, www.invasivecardiology.com/articles/step-forward-use-crosslock-catheter-patient-critical-limb-ischemia-and-popliteal-occlusion.
Zang, K., DPM, Kroleski, J., DPM, Askari, S., DPM, & Kaner, S., DPM. (2011, May 26). “Can Low-Level Laser Therapy Have an Impact For Small Fiber Neuropathy?”, www.podiatrytoday.com/can-low-level-laser-therapy-treat-diabetic-peripheral-neuropathy.
Zang K, and Hayes D. Diabetic small fiber neuropathy: modern assessment and disease-modifying therapy. Podiatry Today. 2009; 11(Supp):1-12.
Zang, Kerry. “An Alternative Approach to Plantar Plate Derangement.” Podiatry Today, vol. 19, no. 10, Oct. 2006, pp. 72–75., www.podiatrytoday.com/article/6185.
Zang, Kerry, et al. “First Metatarsal Pathology: Can an Implant Provide A Long-Term Solution?” Podiatry Today, vol. 19, no. 3, Mar. 2003, www.podiatrytoday.com/article/5250.
“Laser Treatment of Hypertrophic Synovitis.” Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, by Kerry Zang, 3rd ed., vol. 9, Elsevier, 1992, pp. 749–761.
Zang, Kerry. “Laser Overview.” The Journal of Current Podiatric Medicine, vol. 35, no. 4, Apr. 1986, pp. 22–27.
Co-Author: “Classification of Osteomyelitis and Case History.” Archives of Podiatric Medicine and Foot Surgery, vol. 4, no. 2, 1977, pp. 37-51.
Zang, Kerry, et al. “Tests Used in the Determination of Peripheral Arterial Disease.” Current Podiatry, Aug. 1969, pp. 14-15.
Locke, Raymond, and Kerry Zang. “Controlled Intra-lesions Deposition of a Sclerotic in Verruca Therapy.” The Journal of the American Podiatry Association, vol. 59, no. 10, Oct. 1969, pp. 377–384., onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1365-4362. 1970.tb04742.x.
RECENT STUDIES
Zang, Kerry, Principal Investigator. “Study of Low-Level Laser Light Therapy to Improve Blood Circulation in People with Chronic Heel Pain.” Full Text View – ClinicalTrials.gov, clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01882725.
Zang, Kerry and Michael Coughlin, Principal Investigators. “Study of Low-Level Laser Therapy to Treat Chronic Heel Pain Arising from Plantar Fasciitis.” Full Text View – ClinicalTrials.gov, clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01835743.
PATENTS
Pat. No. | Issue Date | Description |
8,628,581 | January 14, 2014 | Conical, threaded subtalar implant |
8,409,264 | April 2, 2013 | Fungal infection therapy method with low level laser |
5,720,766 | February 24, 1998 | Apparatus for attaching soft tissue to bone |
5,522,843 | June 4, 1996 | Apparatus for attaching soft tissue to bone |
5,336,225 | August 9, 1994 | Bone fastening device |
5,314,486 | May 24, 1994 | Non-constrained total joint system |
EDUCATION
- Doctorate Podiatric Medicine
New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York, NY, 1969
- Bachelor of Science
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rutherford, NJ, 1965
RESIDENCY
- Luke’s and Children’s Hospital (Currently James Giufre Medical Center) Philadelphia, PA, 1969 – 1970
CERTIFICATIONS
- Board Certified – American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, 1983
- Board Certified – American Board of Podiatric Surgery, August 1976
MEMBERSHIPS
- Member, Arizona Podiatric Medical Association
- Member, American Podiatric Medical Association
- Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons

SHAH ASKARI, DPM
“If your feet cramp, feel cold in bed at night, or if you think you have neuropathy, you need to find out what’s causing it,” says Dr. Shahram Askari. “In the past, patients have been given medications to suppress these symptoms, but now that we have the tools, I think it’s important to diagnosis the problem.”
Often, patients are given medication to address their symptoms rather than to diagnose what is creating the problem. Through diagnostic technology we can identify why patients are experiencing the symptoms and often correct the why.
For many patients, these symptoms may be due to poor circulation. There are new diagnostic techniques that are now in use to learn if there are blockages in the blood vessels below the ankle. “Discovering this condition can be life changing,” explains Askari. “If you’re not finding relief with your current treatment, it’s important to know other potentially more effective options may be available.”
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, under the directorship of Kerry Zang, DPM. Dr. Zang was so impressed with his abilities and compassion, he asked him to move his family to Arizona and join Arizona Institute of Footcare Physicians. They have worked together since 2005.
He recently lectured at the Superbones Superwounds East Conference in New Jersey on “Regenerative Medicine Therapy in a Clinical Setting.” Dr Askari is also the co-author of “Low-Level Laser Therapy’s Impact on Small Fiber Neuropathy,” published on podiatrytoday.com.
Dr. Askari joined CiC Foot & Ankle in April. He is excited to be part of a compassionate team 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.
PUBLICATIONS
Zang, K., DPM, Kroleski, J., DPM, Askari, S., DPM, & Kaner, S., DPM. (2011, May 26). “Can Low-Level Laser Therapy Have an Impact for Small Fiber Neuropathy?”, www.podiatrytoday.com/can-low-level-laser-therapy-treat-diabetic-peripheral-neuropathy.
PRESENTATIONS
Superbones Superwounds East Conference, April 6 – 8, 2018, Teaneck, NJ, Regenerative Medicine Therapy in a Clinical Setting.
World Congress of Podiatry, October 17 – 19, 2013, Rome, Italy, Biomechanics: Diagnosing & Treating Biomechanical Conditions and Surgical Techniques for Foot Deformities.
American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeon – Division IV Seminar, October 8-10, 2010, Scottsdale, AZ, New Modalities in Treatment of Small Fiber Neuropathy.
EDUCATION
- Doctorate Podiatric Medicine
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 1997
- Bachelor of Science
University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, 1992
RESIDENCY
- Luke’s Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, St. Luke’s Medical Center Surgical Residency (PSR-12) Phoenix, AZ, 2004 – 2005.
- Neumann Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, Primary Podiatric Medical Residency, (PPMR) Philadelphia, PA, 1997 – 1998.
LICENSURES:
- Arizona, Issued 2008
- California, Issued 2007
LANGUAGES
- English
- Farsi
- German
MEMBERSHIPS
- Member, Arizona Podiatric Medical Association
- Member, American Podiatric Medical Association

Daniel Schulman, DPM
“Getting patients back to their normal activities is the most gratifying part of what I do,” says Dr. Schulman, who joined CiC Foot & Ankle in April. “It seems like a little thing, but a painful bunion can really impact your lifestyle.”
Inspired by treating multiple metal allergic patients while having his own nickel allergy, Dr. Schulman researched and developed an implant made from human cadaver bone for patients needing a bunionectomy, hammertoe correction or fracture repair. This implant holds bones together in a way that over time it completely becomes part of their own bone.
This implant option lowers the possibility for a second surgery. “Having a metal implant may potentially cause problems like an allergic reaction or rejection,” explains Schulman. “I believe it’s a more natural solution that will give the best outcome because it’s material your body already knows.”
Dr. Schulman earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the prestigious Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois in 1997. He completed his residency training as Chief Podiatric Surgical Resident at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Phoenix, under the guidance of Dr. Kerry Zang. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
In April 2019, he joined CiC Foot & Ankle in Sun City. Dr. Schulman is excited to be part of team of interventional radiologists and vein specialists who are trained to treat the underlying vascular issues faced by those living with neuropathy and diabetes. Prior to that he was with Arizona Institute of Footcare Physicians in Mesa and Phoenix.
Dr. Schulman takes care of foot problems affecting both children and adults, from surgically correcting a wide range of foot deformities to non-surgical conservative care utilizing advanced regenerative medicine techniques. He also provides care for people living with diabetes, ingrown nails and non-healing wounds. To learn more, www.linkedin.com/in/dr-daniel-schulman-90970a6/.
PATENTS
Pat. No. |
Issue Date |
Description |
US8961561 B2 |
February 24, 2015 |
Surgical System including Suture Anchor and Insertion Device and Method for Using |
US20120065738A1 |
Published March 15, 2012 |
Cortical Bone Spacers for Arthrodesis |
TRADEMARKS
Registration |
Issue Date |
Description |
5393166 |
January 30, 2018 |
OSTEONAIL® |
USPTO Notice of Allowance |
August 15, 2017 |
JUST BONE™ |
EDUCATION
- Doctorate Podiatric Medicine
William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, IL, 1997
- Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 1992
RESIDENCY
- Chief Podiatric Surgical Resident, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, St. Luke’s Medical Center Surgical Residency (PSR-12) Phoenix, AZ, 1998-1999
- Primary Podiatric Medical Residency, Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL, 1997-1998
CERTIFICATIONS
- Board Certified – American Board of Podiatric Surgery, September 2002
MEMBERSHIPS
- Member, Arizona Podiatric Medical Association
- Member, American Podiatric Medical Association
- Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons

Dr. Barry Kaplan
Dr. Barry Kaplan is a Board Certified Podiatrist and a welcome member to the podiatry team at Comprehensive Integrated Care, Foot and Ankle (CiC Foot & Ankle). He graduated from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland and moved to Arizona in 1970 where he opened a practice in Phoenix.
A leader in the field, Dr. Kaplan has served on the Arizona State Board of Podiatric Examiners for over 25 years as President and Board Member. In addition to his years of service on the podiatric medical board, he has also held positions as President, Officer and Board Member with the Arizona Podiatric Medical Association and was a Board Member with the International College of Podiatric Laser Surgery.
Over the past 40 years, he has taken care of a range of foot problems, from bunions and hammertoes to ingrown nails and ankle sprains. He believes that proper treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation to identify the root cause of the issue and creating an appropriate treatment plan to address those causes. Being a well prepared physician allows him to provide the best care for his patients.
Publications
Kaplan, Barry. “Carbon Dioxide Laser in Podiatric Medicine.” Clinics in Podiatry, Saunders, 1985.
Kaplan, Barry. “Use of Calnan-Nicholle Joint Implants for the Lesser Metatarsals.” Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Volume 66: Pages 165-172, 1976
Education
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York
Residency
Ohio Foot Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
Certifications
American Board of Lower Extremity Surgery
Memberships
American Podiatric Medical Association
Arizona Podiatric Medical Association
Academy of Ambulatory Foot Surgeons
International College of Podiatry Laser Surgery
“Carbon Dioxide Laser in Podiatric Medicine”, Clinics in Podiatry, Saunders, 1985
“Use of Calnan-Nicholle Joint Implants for the Lesser Metatarsals”, The Journal of Podiatric Medicine, 1975

Dr. Kimberly Leach
Dr. Kimberly Leach is a podiatric physician and surgeon at Comprehensive Integrated Care, Foot and Ankle (CiC Foot & Ankle) in Gilbert, Arizona. She earned her podiatric medical degree from Barry University in Florida and completed her residency at Phoenix St. Luke’s Medical Center under the direction of Dr. Kerry Zang. She is on staff at Banner Baywood Medical Center and Mountain Vista Medical Center.
She began her career in 2002 at Arizona Institute of Footcare Physicians, and continues to work with many of those same colleagues at CiC Foot & Ankle. As part of the medical team at CiC she will be able to continue to offer the highest quality of footcare care to her patients, while working with endovascular and vein specialists. This team approach will help improve her patients’ overall quality of life.
Dr. Leach knows each patient is unique and her patients appreciate the time she takes to thoroughly evaluate each condition and develop an individualized care plan. She treats a range of foot problems affecting both children and adults, including: bunions, hammertoes, ingrown nails, and ankle sprains with an additional focus on proper foot care for those living with diabetes. She believes that foot health is essential for overall wellness and is a key to staying active.
Education
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Barry University
Miami Shores, Florida, April 2001
Residency
Phoenix St. Lukes Medical Center, PSR -24
July 2001 – July 2003
Work History
CiC Foot & Ankle, Gilbert, Arizona, September, 2019
Arizona Institute of Footcare Physicians, Mesa, Arizona, 2001 – 2019

Joshua Cady, DPM
Dr. Cady specializes in diabetic wound care, limb preservation and trauma. He likes to work closely with his patients, because he believes that together they have a better chance of reducing the risks many diabetics face because of their disease.
Dr. Cady graduated from Midwestern University Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency at First Nations Podiatric Residency Program, in Tuba City, with added credentials in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery. He was a volunteer for LIGA International, Flying Doctors of Mercy, an organization that offers medical services to underserved people in rural Mexico. He spent time in San Blas, Nayarit providing foot care to those in need. Dr. Cady is the third generation of his family to provide care for Indian Health Services. Dr. Rainwater, CiC’s chief medical officer, was pleased to have him join the CiC team because of his special training and work with Native Americans as well as patients living with diabetes.
As part of the CiC team, Dr. Cady works closely with interventional radiologists who are specially trained to treat the underlying cause of problems. “Many diabetic complications in the foot are related to circulation,” he explains. “If there is no blood flow, wounds won’t heal, legs will hurt, and nerves will die. These long-term consequences may be avoided if we’re able to restore blood flow.” This team approach leads to improved outcomes and better lifestyles for patients.
PUBLICATIONS
Balemba, O. B., Stenkamp-Strahm, C. M., Cady, J., & Macpherson, A. (2011). High-Fat Diet-Induced Neuropathy of the Enteric Nervous System and the Effect of Alpha-7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Agonist, DMAB-Anabaseine Dihydrochloride. Gastroenterology,140(5). doi:10.1016/s0016-5085(11)62251-8
POSTER PRESENTATION
Joshua T. Cady DPM, Haden D. Poulson DPM, Keith A. Goss, DPM, Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis of Charcot Ankle Arthropathy an integrated approach utilizing a Pseudoelastic Intramedullary Nail, 2016.
EDUCATION
- Doctorate Podiatric Medicine
Midwestern University, Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine, Glendale, AZ, 2015
- Bachelor of Science
Bringham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg, ID, 2011
RESIDENCY
- Tuba City Regional Health Care Cooperation, Tuba City, AZ, First Nations Podiatry Residency (PMSR/RRA 36), 2015 – 2018.