New Search 623151 Arash Aminian MD (949) 586-3200 Primary Specialties Orthopedic Surgery (Board Certified) Medical Groups & Affiliations Mission Heritage Medical Group Mission Hospital Affiliated Physicians Additional Languages Spoken Farsi Primary Office Address: South County Orthopedic Specialists 24331 El Toro Rd. Suite 200 Laguna Woods, CA 92637 Phone: (949) 586-3200 Fax: (949) 900-2158 Hours: Mon - Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Web Page: www.scosortho.com Recommend this Physician Request an Update for this Physician Get Directions The patient rating score is based on responses and comments from Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a 10 point scale, with 10 being the best score. These scores are then translated to a 5 point scale in order to display results in a 5 Star rating. Comments are also gathered from the same survey and displayed in their entirety with the exception of any language that may be considered libel, or may contain private health information, or is unrelated to the provider being reviewed. Learn more about Press Ganey star rating calculations Physician Bio Dr. Aminian specializes in treating foot and ankle disorders and conditions created by sports injuries, fractures, arthritis or deformity. His experience includes bunion and forefoot surgery, total ankle replacements, tendon and cartilage repair, minimally invasive/arthroscopic ankle surgery, as well as lower extremity reconstruction. Dr. Aminian believes in personalized care of patients’ conditions and treatment options and strives to provide the best experience under his care. Dr. Aminian’s greatest satisfaction is in learning his patients’ life stories and watching them gain improved pain control and quality of life through their treatments. Named a Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA) for Orthopaedic Surgery in 2015, Dr. Aminian is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. (OCMA honors the Physicians of Excellence for their services to their profession, lifelong dedication to their patients and commitment to the community they serve.) Originally from Chicago, Dr. Aminian completed his undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis, earning a Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering; then pursued medical school at the University of Rochester, Rochester NY. He then completed his internship and orthopaedic residency at Northwestern University, Chicago. He served as the Chief resident his senior year of residency. He completed his fellowship training in orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery at the University of Washington, Seattle with Drs. Hansen, Sangeorzan, and Benirschke. Dr. Aminian has published many research articles in peer-reviewed journals, and has presented his work both nationally and internationally. He serves as a peer reviewer for the American Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He continues to be active academically and is the Assistant Chief of the Foot and Ankle Service at Harbor UCLA, training orthopaedic surgery residents. Education Medical School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine - Rochester, NY - 2001 Internship: Northwestern University - 2001-2002 Residency: Northwestern University - 2002-2006 Fellowship: Harborview Medical Center/University Of Washington - Seattle, WA - 2006-2007 Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery Areas of Interest Ankle Surgery Minimally Invasive Surgery Sports Injuries Foot Reconstruction