Meet Our Experienced Long Beach Podiatrists

Undergraduate

• University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana
• Bachelor of Science in Biology
• Minor in Japanese

Medical

• California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, CA
• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Trinity School of Natural Medicine

• Doctor of Naturopathy

Externship

• USC/LAC Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Residency Training

• Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital, Loma Linda, CA
• Podiatric Surgical Residency

Work History

• Kim Foot and Ankle Centers, Inc. (November 1991 – Present)

Board Certification

• Diplomat, American Board of Podiatric Surgery (1994)
• Diplomat, American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine (1995)
• Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (1994)
• Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine (1995)
• Fellow, American Board of Disability Analysts (1997)

Certification

• Laser Surgery (June, 1995)
• Fluoroscopic Surgery (June, 1995)
• Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery (October 1997)
• Endoscopic Heel Spur Surgery (October 1999)

Evaluator Credentials

• Qualified Medical Evaluator – State of California #908505
• EDD Evaluator – State of California

Teaching Credentials

• Director, Podiatric Surgical Residency Program
  Bellwood General Hospital, Bellflower, California (1994-2004)

Memberships

• American Podiatric Medical Association
• California Podiatric Medical Association
• Los Angeles County Podiatric Medical Association
• American Academy of Podopediatrics
• American Society of Podiatric Dermatology
• American Podiatric Circulatory Society
• Baja Crippled Children’s Clinic

Hospital Medical Staff Privileges

• Bellflower Medical Center, Bellflower, CA
• Garden Grove Hospital & Medical Center, Garden Grove, CA
• Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Long Beach, CA
• St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach, CA

Hi, I’m Dr Kim, and practicing podiatry is my life’s work. I’ve been a medical director of Kim Foot & Ankle Centers, Inc., since 1991. I possess a vast and deep knowledge of foot and ankle problems, and I’m a strong advocate for holistic treatment wherever possible. Above all else, I believe that prevention is the best cure. That’s why I’ve pioneered initiatives like my Walking Cure program, which helps people improve their health gently and easily, through a carefully managed walking routine.

Dr. Kim has been the Medical Director of Kim Foot & Ankle Centers, Inc. since 1991. He enjoys all aspects of podiatry but has come to “super-specialize” in heel pain treatments and related surgeries, honed through years of training, teaching, plus the passion for helping his patients regain their mobility and live a pain-free life.

Also a naturopathic physician (ND), he is the founder of K Wellness Center, which specializes in holistic, natural treatments for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, neuropathy, fatigue, and chronic stress, utilizing powerful modalities like hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Anodyne laser therapy, and Mindfit, a mind-calming therapy.

Undergraduate

• University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana
• Bachelor of Science in Biology
• Minor in Japanese

Medical

• California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, CA
• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Trinity School of Natural Medicine

• Doctor of Naturopathy

Externship

• USC/LAC Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Residency Training

• Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital, Loma Linda, CA
• Podiatric Surgical Residency

Undergraduate

• University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana
• Bachelor of Science in Biology
• Minor in Japanese

Medical

• California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, CA
• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Trinity School of Natural Medicine

• Doctor of Naturopathy

Externship

• USC/LAC Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Residency Training

• Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital, Loma Linda, CA
• Podiatric Surgical Residency

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona CA 1988-1993

• Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Minor: Zoology

California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco CA 1993-1997

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Post-graduate Training

LAC+USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 1997-1998

• Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

• Assistant Clinical Professor, LBMC Podiatric Residency Program 1999-present
• Assistant Clinical Professor, Bellwood Hospital Residency Program 1998-2003
• Podiatrist, Kindred Hospital of South Bay 2006-2016

Professional Memberships

• Fellow, American College of Podiatric Medicine, 2004-present
• Diplomat, American Board of Podiatric Medicine, 2004-present
• Associate, American College of Sports Medicine, 2004-present
• Qualified Medical Evaluator, State of California, 2003-present

Hospital Staff

• Long Beach Medical Center, Long Beach, CA, 1999-present
• St. Mary's Medical Center, Long Beach CA 2003-present

Hi, I’m Dr Bautista. I was born in the Philippines and raised in Los Angeles, California. I’ve been an associate of KimFoot & Ankle Center, Inc., since 1998. During this time, I’ve helped to cure and prevent a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, with expertise in injuries, sprains, and fractures. Today, I specialize in sports medicine and related surgeries.

“With podiatric medicine, I have the opportunity to quickly alleviate people’s foot pain. It is very gratifying to see, first hand, the treatment I can offer and the relief it brings to the patient”. Dr. Bautista sees a variety of foot and ankle problems in a diverse patient base. He is a Specialist in sports medicine of the foot and ankle and related surgeries. Dr. Bautista is an expert in treating injuries, sprains, and fractures.

Undergraduate

• University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana
• Bachelor of Science in Biology
• Minor in Japanese

Medical

• California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, CA
• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Trinity School of Natural Medicine

• Doctor of Naturopathy

Externship

• USC/LAC Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Residency Training

• Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital, Loma Linda, CA
• Podiatric Surgical Residency

Undergraduate

• University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana
• Bachelor of Science in Biology
• Minor in Japanese

Medical

• California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, CA
• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Trinity School of Natural Medicine

• Doctor of Naturopathy

Externship

• USC/LAC Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Residency Training

• Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital, Loma Linda, CA
• Podiatric Surgical Residency

Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Resident 2020-2023

• Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine 2016-2020

• Western University of Health Sciences

B.S. in Biochemistry-Molecular Biology 2011-2015

• University of California, Santa Barbara

• QME Certified
• ABFAS Board Qualified
• X-Ray/Fluoroscopy Certified
• DEA Certified
• CPR/ACLS Certified
• BLS Certified

Publications:

• “Diabetic Foot Care Within Hispanic Communities and the Role of Social and Cultural Influences” (Trent Brookshier, MS-3, Sammy Xian, MS-2, David Hyer, MS-2, Trevor Takeyama, MS-3, Dana Lin, MS-4, Timothy Brookes, MS-3,
  Marcela Orellana, MS-3) Extremitas, Volume 5 2018
• “Exertional Compartment Syndrome Strategies for Evaluation and Management”
  (Michael Strauss, MD, Katherine Wilson, BS, Sammy Xian,

Professional Activities and Experience:

• Lead Editor, Extremitas Journal of Lower Limb Medicine 2018-2019
• Assistant Editor, Extremitas Journal of Lower Limb Medicine 2017-2018
• Vice President, Radiology for Foot and Ankle Specialists 2017-2018
• Secretary, WesternU College of Podiatric Medicine Student Government 2017-2018

Research Experience:

• Title: “The Combined Effects of Culture and Social Support in Diabetic
• Foot Care Within Hispanic Communities”
• PI: Dr. David Shofler

Work Experience:

• Associate, Kim Foot and Ankle 2023-Present
• Facilitator, WesternU Summer Health Professions Education Program 2017
• Scribe, ScribeAmerica 2015
• Research assistant, University of California, Santa Barbara – Lew Lab 2014-2015
• Pharmacy Clerk, CVS Pharmacy 2013

Honors and Awards:

• President’s Society Award 2020
• Pi Delta National Podiatric Honor Society, Lambda Chapter 2019
• APMA Educational Foundation Scholarship Fund 2019
• Dean’s List Spring 2018
• APMSA Talar Medical Scholarship 2018
• Summer Student Fellowship Grant Recipient 2017
• Dean’s List Spring 2017

Oral Presentations and Posters:

• “Treatment Options for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis” 2018
  Role: Oral Presentation at Western University
• “The Combined Effects of Culture and Social Support in Diabetic 2017
  Foot Care Within Hispanic Communities”
  Role: Oral Presentation at 4th Annual Western University Research Symposium
• “The Combined Effects of Culture and Social Support in Diabetic
  Foot Care Within Hispanic Communities” 2017
  Role: 4th Annual Western University Research Symposium Poster Competitor 2nd Place in Poster Competition
• “Hispanic Perspectives on the Diabetic Foot” 2017
  Role: Oral Presentation

Extracurricular Activities:

• Volunteer, Care Harbor 2018
• Attendee, CPMA Legislative Leadership Conference 2018
• Volunteer, Happy Feet Clinic 2017
• Volunteer, CSULB Special Olympics 2017
• Latin Ballroom Dance Instructor; UCSB – Cotillion Dance Club 2013-2015
• Ballroom Dance Instructor; UCSB – Beginner and Intermediate Ballroom 2013-2015

Dr. Sammy Xian was born and raised in Southern California and has stayed in the area. He completed his undergraduate degree at UCSB and graduated with honors from Western University College of Podiatric Medicine.

After completing a comprehensive 3-year podiatric surgical residency at Long Beach Medical Center, Dr. Xian joined Kim Foot and Ankle Center, Inc. He has experience treating a wide range of foot and ankle pathologies, including foot and ankle pain, sprains, fractures, and limb salvage.

Undergraduate

• University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana
• Bachelor of Science in Biology
• Minor in Japanese

Medical

• California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, CA
• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Trinity School of Natural Medicine

• Doctor of Naturopathy

Externship

• USC/LAC Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Residency Training

• Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital, Loma Linda, CA
• Podiatric Surgical Residency

Undergraduate

• University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana
• Bachelor of Science in Biology
• Minor in Japanese

Medical

• California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, CA
• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Trinity School of Natural Medicine

• Doctor of Naturopathy

Externship

• USC/LAC Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Residency Training

• Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital, Loma Linda, CA
• Podiatric Surgical Residency