When you search for the best podiatrist in Irvine, CA, you''re not just looking for the closest office on the map — you''re looking for a foot and ankle specialist who listens, explains, and delivers results. At Eskander Foot & Ankle, that''s exactly the experience Dr. Andrew N. Eskander, DPM has built for patients across Irvine and Orange County.

This is a quick guide to who Dr. Eskander is, what he treats, and what makes the practice a trusted choice for families, athletes, and seniors throughout the area.

Who is Dr. Andrew N. Eskander, DPM?

Dr. Eskander is a residency-trained, Chief-Resident-trained foot and ankle surgeon who completed his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences after earning his undergraduate degree in Human Biology at UC San Diego. His surgical residency at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Orange Coast Medical Center focused on elective and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, where he performed thousands of procedures on both routine and complex conditions.

Today, he holds privileges at leading Orange County hospitals — including Hoag, UCI Health, MemorialCare, Saddleback Medical Center, and Orange Coast Medical Center — and serves as an attending physician mentoring the next generation of podiatric residents.

He is also fluent in English, Spanish, and Arabic, making high-quality foot and ankle care accessible to more families in the Irvine community.

What makes a great Irvine podiatrist?

A great podiatrist is more than a surgeon. The best ones combine:

Strong surgical training for complex problems like bunions, hammertoes, flatfoot, and ankle reconstruction.
Conservative-first thinking — most foot and ankle issues do not need surgery if they''re caught early.
Clear communication so patients leave understanding their diagnosis and their options.
Continuity of care from diagnosis through recovery, in one practice.

Dr. Eskander built Eskander Foot & Ankle around exactly those principles.

What Dr. Eskander treats

Dr. Eskander cares for the full range of foot and ankle conditions — from a child''s first steps to active adults and seniors. Common reasons patients book a visit include:

Skin and nail conditions

Ingrown toenails (in-office permanent solutions available)
Fungal nails, athlete''s foot, plantar warts
Corns, calluses, and skin lesions
Diabetic wound care

Bunions and toe deformities

Bunion and bunionette correction
Hammertoe and claw toe correction
Traditional and minimally invasive bunion surgery depending on severity and lifestyle

Heel pain and inflammation

Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs
Achilles tendinopathy
Tarsal tunnel and nerve pain (neuromas)
Shockwave therapy and ultrasound-guided injections

Injuries and sports medicine

Ankle sprains and fractures
Stress fractures
Sports-related foot and ankle injuries
Custom orthotics and bracing

Reconstructive and advanced surgery

Flatfoot reconstruction
Tendon repair (including Achilles)
Bone realignment (osteotomies with fixation)
Arthroscopic foot and ankle procedures

Diabetic foot care

Comprehensive diabetic foot exams
Wound care and offloading
Diabetic shoes and inserts
Early detection of Charcot foot

What to expect as a patient

Patients consistently describe their visits with Dr. Eskander as unhurried, thorough, and easy to understand. A typical first visit looks like:

Listening first. Dr. Eskander reviews your history and asks about your goals — getting back to running, walking pain-free at work, returning to dance, or simply being comfortable in everyday shoes.
A complete exam. Hands-on evaluation plus in-office imaging when needed.
A clear, personalized plan. Conservative options are presented first when appropriate. If surgery is the right answer, you''ll get a straightforward explanation of the technique, recovery timeline, scar visibility, and what to expect week by week.
Coordinated follow-up — including surgery scheduling at the Orange County hospital most convenient for you.

The practice accepts most major insurance plans and also handles workers'' compensation, personal injury, and motor vehicle accident claims.

Convenient Irvine location

Eskander Foot & Ankle is located at 18021 Sky Park Circle, Building 68, Suite G, Irvine, CA 92614 — minutes from John Wayne Airport, the Irvine Spectrum, Woodbridge, Turtle Rock, Quail Hill, and University Park. The office also serves patients from Tustin, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Lake Forest, and Mission Viejo.

To schedule, call (949) 774-2890 or visit the New Patients page.

The bottom line

If you''re looking for the best podiatrist in Irvine, the right choice is the one that combines deep surgical training, conservative-first judgment, modern in-office technology, and a doctor who treats you as a person — not a chart. That''s the standard Dr. Andrew N. Eskander, DPM has set at Eskander Foot & Ankle, and it''s why patients across Orange County trust their feet and ankles to this practice.