Welcome to the Website of

Dr. Michael Zapf, DPM, MPH, FACFAS

 Thank you for visiting my website. I have been placing information and articles on this site for many years and have received millions of  hits during that time (and not that many of them were mine). I have designed it for people who like to read about their foot and ankle problems. Since I started the web site, I have added two associates to my practice, Dr. Darren Payne and Dr. Stephen Benson.  Since my site is filled with just my thoughts and opinions they are not, necessarily, shared by my colleagues. To see our less controversial (and less windy) practice web site, I offer you: www.ConejoFeet.com, the practice site for The Agoura Los Robles Podiatry Centers (ALRPC). The ALRPC practice site has a lot of material about our office, many of our policies and the registration forms to be filled out before your visit. I suggest all prospective patients visit www.ConejoFeet.com.

 I made the web site to give my patients the extra depth information that I don’t always have time to cover in the office visit. Visitors who are not my patients are welcome to browse the information found here. My younger colleagues are both under 50 and they, like many their age, do not favor in depth reading. They prefer their information presented to them in a few short, crisp bullet points. I, being of the, ahem, older generation, like to read about my ailments in greater depth. Here, I present the greater depth. If you ask a question about heel pain or bunions that I have not answered in my two monographs, I will quickly add it so that it is as complete as I can make it. If you agree with this philosophy, welcome to my page. If you correspond with me please let me know if you like the in depth reporting.

 Remember, this site is in no way intended to tell you how your own ailment or problem should be treated, only the approach I use when confronted with certain situations. Your problem may well be different from what you think it is and should always be evaluated by the appropriate professional, whether podiatrist, orthopedist or other authority. Please understand that I, nor anyone else, can offer you a proper diagnosis or treatment plan without seeing and feeling the problem at hand (foot?).  Happy reading.

 Sincerely, Michael Zapf, DPM, MPH, FACFAS, FACFAOM

 P.S. All the information in this web site is © by me and it is mine alone. No picture or any of the articles cannot be used by anyone without permission from me, personally.

01/08/2012

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Those of you who get to visit the office are going to feel very lucky. You will get to meet the most marvelous podiatry staff in the world.

"...I was very impressed with your bedside manner and the friendliness of your staff. You, along with them, could not have made me feel more comfortable."  Rhonda Harvey

Michelle is the one most likely to greet you when you call our office. She works at the front office in Agoura and receives phone calls, schedules appointments and surgeries and obtains pre-authorizations for medical procedures. Don't tell anyone but she is also the one who answers the phone when you call our Thousand Oaks office as well (the call forwards automatically to the Agoura location. Michelle is always in Agoura).

Christine and Sharon work mostly in the back with Dr. Zapf, although they are quite versatile and you may find them in front from time to  time as well. They are trained to take x-rays, assist in surgical procedures and help the office run smoothly.

Morgan is our high school employee that started out as just a filing clerk but now even answers the phone sometimes. If you get Morgan on the phone - be nice. She has been here the shortest time.

And here they are!

From the left are Michelle, Christine and Sharon. These are the smiling faces you will meet when you come to the office.

From left to right are Sharon (podiatric assistant), Morgan (filing and reception) and Christine (back office - orthotic and shoe expert). Morgan is our high school employee. She started out as just a filing clerk but has progressed to answering the phone at times as well. She has been with us the shortest time - so if you get her on the phone don't ask too hard a question, please. But, if you do get Morgan, you can ask that question in French! Oui!

Sandi is the billing and insurance coordinator. She works part time. The best way to get a hold of her is to leave a message with Michelle and Sandi will call you back promptly. She has a special message about the billing and insurance that you can read by clicking on -->                                             

Sandi is on the left.

Send mail to (zfootdoc at doctor dot com) with questions or comments about this web site.
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Last modified: January 08, 2012