Mohammed Hassan, DPM
Mohammed Hassan, DPM, is a caring podiatric foot and ankle surgeon serving patients at Ankle & Foot Care Center in Whittier and Bellflower, California. Dr. Hassan is a patient-focused physician who is dedicated to helping all his patients achieve superior health outcomes.
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Meet Dr. Mohammed Hassan
Dr. Hassan completed his Bachelor of Science in biological sciences at the University of California, Irvine. He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California, followed by his residency training in podiatric medicine and surgery at East Liverpool City Hospital in Ohio.
In the field of podiatry, Dr. Hassan has several abstracts and publications to his credit. He is a member of the East Liverpool City Hospital Institutional Review Board and the Northside Regional Medical Center Institutional Review Board. His professional affiliations include the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, American Society of Podiatric Surgery, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association, and International Bone Research Association.
In addition to his strong background in biomechanics and sports medicine pathology, Dr. Hassan offers cutting-edge treatment options, including platelet-rich plasma and ultrasound-guided injections for tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and arthritis. He can also perform advanced procedures such as split-thickness skin grafts, intrinsic muscle harvesting for ulcer healing and limb preservations, and shockwave therapy.
Dr. Hassan takes a conservative approach to treatment before encouraging surgical options and works closely with other providers to provide comprehensive, coordinated care to all his patients. He speaks fluent Spanish, Hindi, and Urdu which allows him to treat a wider range of patients and is dedicated to continuing education opportunities in order to further refine his surgical and clinical skills.
Education & Credentials
Residency/Post-Graduate Training in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
East Liverpool City Hospital, East Liverpool, OH
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M) and Surgery
California School of Podiatric Medicine, Samuel Merritt University, Oakland, CA
Bachelor of Science (B.SC.) in Biological Sciences
University of California, Irvine, CA
Lectures
Hassan M (2018). Salvage of a failed total ankle arthroplasty- a case. NEOPM, Scientific Conference, Cleveland, Ohio
Poster Presentations
DiDomenico L, Fahim R, Reed M, Hassan M, Rich B, Lakhram F, et al. Surgical management of Charcot without internal fixation. Poster presented at: ACFAS Scientific Conference; 2018 Mar 22-25; Tennessee, United States.
Hassan M, Carmichael J, DiDomenico L. Correlation of Radiographic Measurements after Double Calcaneal Osteotomy. Poster presented at: AACFAS Scientific Conference; Feb 14, 2019; New Orleans, LA.
Hassan M, Carmichael J, DiDomenico L. Comparison of Patient Reported Visual Analog Pain to Physician vs Nurse in Operative and Nonoperative Foot and Ankle Setting. Poster presented at: AACFAS Scientific Conference; Feb 14, 2019; New Orleans, LA.
Carmichael J, Hassan M, DiDomenico L. Reliability of Electronic Versus Manual Wound Measurement Techniques Among Healthcare Professionals. Poster presented at: AACFAS Scientific Conference; Feb 14, 2019; New Orleans, LA
Hassan M. Limb length discrepancy and restoration of limb length after neglected calcaneal fracture. Poster Presented at East Liverpool City Hospital, Research Day. April 14th, 2019. East Liverpool, OH
Abstracts Submitted
Hassan, M and DiDomenico, L. (2019) Total Ankle Replacement with a Staged Deformity Correction of a 20-degree Ankle Valgus and Medial Ankle Instability after Trauma - a 72-month Follow-Up - to be presented at ACFAS, Scientific Conference 2020
Hassan, M and DiDomenico, L. (2019) The use of an autogenous extensor digitorum longus tendon graft to reconstruct the deltoid ligament in severe ankle valgus deformity - to be presented at ACFAS, Scientific Conference 2020
Hassan, M and DiDomenico, L. (2019) Salvage technique after periprosthetic fractures of the tibia in Charcot deformity - A case series- to be presented at ACFAS, Scientific Conference 2020
Publications
Hassan, M. K., & Karlock, L. G. (2019). Association of Aspirin Use With Postoperative Hematoma and Bleeding Complications in Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Retrospective Study. The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
DiDomenico, L. A., AbdelFattah, S. R., & Hassan, M. K. (2018, February 1). Current Concepts With Tendon Transfers. Podiatry Today. Retrieved February 1, 2018, from https://www.podiatrytoday.com/emerging-concepts-tendon-transfers
Hassan, M. K. (2019). Intraluminal capillary hemangioma of the foot presenting clinically as a neuroma: A case report. The Foot.
Hassan, M. K., & LaPolla Jr, J. J. (2019). Traumatic neuroma of the posterior tibial nerve due to previous surgery presenting as a massive tumor in the midfoot: A case report. The Foot.
LaPolla, J. J., & Hassan, M. K. (2019, April 29). The use of Intramedullary Allograft for Hammertoe Correction in an Adolescent: A case report. ACFAP Quarterly, 2019(Spring 2019), 8-11
M.K. Hassan and L.G. Karlock The effect of post-operative NSAID administration on bone healing after elective foot and ankle surgery. Foot Ankle Surgery (2019)
DiDomenico, Lawrence A., and Mohammed K. Hassan. “Topical Review: MACI as an Emerging Technology for the Treatment of Talar Osteochondral Lesions.” Foot and Ankle Quarterly, vol. 30, no. 2, 1 Oct. 2019.
Hassan KM. Appropriate use of doxycycline for skin and soft tissue infection after foot and ankle surgery: a brief review and case presentation (2019) Edelweiss Pharma Analy Acta 1: 9-11.
Hassan KM. Appropriate use of doxycycline for skin and soft tissue infection after foot and ankle surgery: a brief review and case presentation (2019) Edelweiss Pharma Analy Acta 1: 9-11.
Kevin D. Driscoll, DPM, Mohammed K. Hassan, DPM. A Critical look at the Evidence for and Against Epinephrine use in the toe - A Review. Biomed J Sci & Tech Res 21(4)-2019. BJSTR. MS.ID.003640.
Hassan, M. K., & Karlock, L. G. (n.d.). Decrease in Pain in the Elderly and Younger Patients After High Energy, Extracorporeal, Shockwave Therapy for Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy: A Long Term Follow-Up. The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery. Undergoing peer review
Fahim, R., Hassan, M. K., & Masadeh, S. (2019). Management of soft tissue defect following implant associated infection with two distally based local pedicled fasciocutaneous flaps in reconstruction of the Charcot foot. Foot & Ankle Specialist. Undergoing peer review
Hassan, M. K., DiDomenico, Lawrence A., & Hensley, M. D. (n.d.). Bone healing time and return to activities after screw vs. plate fixation in fifth metatarsal fracture - a systematic review. Foot and Ankle Surgery. Undergoing peer review
