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  • Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry
  • Accepting new patients
  • 24 years of experience
  • Podiatry Hotline Foot & Ankle 26302 La Paz Rd Ste 101, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
  • (949) 427-8171

Brief Intro

Thomas Rambacher, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA, is a double board-certified podiatrist offering surgical and nonsurgical treatments for foot and ankle problems at Podiatry Hotline Inc. in Mission Viejo, California.Dr. Rambacher received his degree in podiatric medicine from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio -- now the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. His primary podiatry residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation included numerous subspecialty rotations such as endocrinology, rheumatology, emergency medicine, orthopedics, and podo-pediatrics. Besides his primary podiatry training, Dr. Rambacher performed multiple surgical rotations in Ohio at Cleveland Veteran Administration Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, The Podiatry Institute, Jewish Hospital Ohio, and the Ohio State University. In California, he had high-volume surgical training in the Saddleback Valley Residency Training Program at hospitals in Orange and Los Angeles County.Incorporating his extensive training from both the west and east coasts, Dr. Rambacher works closely with his patients to limit their downtime so that they can quickly return to their work and hobbies. To do this, Dr. Rambacher provides the most advanced treatments and seamlessly integrates them into his patients’ active California lifestyles. Patients also receive direct access to Dr. Rambacher via his cell phone, so they can contact him should questions or concerns arise.

Among his many services, Dr. Rambacher offers surgical and nonsurgical treatments for foot conditions like plantar fasciitis, ingrown toenails, calluses, and bunions; reconstruction with external fixation for extreme deformities; and specialty care like wound care and diabetic amputation prevention. Dr. Rambacher is certified by The American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is also certified by the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Primary Care in Podiatric Medicine and is a Fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association®.When he’s not caring for his patients, Dr. Rambacher enjoys doing mission work and pursuing outdoor adventures like snowboarding, rock climbing, hiking, surfing, wakeboarding, and mountain biking.

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Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

American Board of Podiatric Surgery American Board of Multiple Specialities in Podiatry - 2003

RESIDENCY

Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 2002

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine - 2001

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Podiatry Hotline Foot & Ankle
  • 26302 La Paz Rd Ste 101, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
  • Mon:9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Tue:9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Wed:9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Thu:9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Fri:9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Podiatry
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Gout
  • Bunions
  • Athlete's Foot
  • Tinea Unguium
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Bunions
  • Ingrown Nails
  • Hammertoes
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Fungal Infections
  • Corns
  • Calluses
  • Arch Pain
  • Severs Disease / Calcaneal Apophysitis
  • Pediatric Growth Plate Injuries
  • Heel Pain
  • Heel Spurs
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Foot and Ankle Fractures
  • Tendon Injuries
  • Joint Pain
  • Sports injury
  • Mal-unions
  • Infections
  • Nerve Pain
  • Wounds
  • Skin Cancer
  • Warts
  • Foot Deformity
  • Metatarsal Fractures
  • Cyst
  • Ganglion
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Procedures Performed

  • Wound Care
  • Bunion Surgery
  • Skin Surgery
  • Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
  • Foot & Ankle Reconstruction
  • Laser Toenail Fungus Treatment
  • Foot Care
  • Routine Foot Care
  • Minimally Invasive Ankle Surgery
  • Diagnostic Ultrasound
  • ABI
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • CalOptima
  • Meritain Health
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Independent Health
  • Tricare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • CHAMPVA
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
  • Piedmont Community Health Plan
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • APWU
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Humana
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