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Diane GuadronDPM, FACFAS
San Jose, CA
Locations in California
About Diane Guadron
I was born and raised in a suburb of Los Angeles and I traveled to several parts of the United States during my medical training.
My priority is to educate you and your family, and to arm you with information, so that we can make decisions regarding the best course of action for you. Medicine is an art where there is not always a singular right answer. There may be ways to tailor a treatment plan to best work for you and your life situation. Finding what that is, so you have the least amount of disruption to your day to day activities, is important to me. In order to provide comprehensive foot and ankle care, my interests are broad. I believe in exhausting conservative management first, when possible. Surgical treatments are available to offer even more options for care. Selecting the right procedure for the right patient at the right time is where I focus my attention. In my opinion a holistic approach will result in the most desirable outcomes.
My goal is to keep you as active as possible. I am passionate about my profession and believe in the care that we provide to the public. I serve also on various committees including Public Health. I have traveled to Vietnam as part of a Medical Mission group to perform surgeries. These experiences enhance my love for the profession and invigorate what I do as a provider here at home.
Patients new to the Department of Podiatry are seen by referral from your personal physician or nurse practitioner. They will book your appointment with us directly during your appointment with them. In some cases, one of our nurses will call you directly for an appointment. Follow up visits are scheduled as needed.
After our first visit, you may email me using the secure features under “Stay Connected With Your Doctor” on this page. You may also refill your prescriptions, check lab results, check past visit information, and make routine appointments.
Thank you for visiting my home page. I hope the information is useful. I look forward to working with you.
Hobbies and interests
I enjoy challenging my mind and body every day. 5-6 days a week, you will find me exercising with a mixture of Crossfit, yoga and spin. A new activity for me is running for exercise and for fun. I hope to complete a Half Marathon before the end of 2017.
I love cooking and sharing recipes with friends and family. Lately, I have been working on my own nutrition and seeing health benefits from tailoring my diet to my physical needs. I enjoy finding new recipes that fall into the Paleo Diet. I have found that for my body, the focus on whole foods leaves me feeling better equipped to face the day.
I grew up by the beach and enjoy spending time near the ocean. Although, any body of water works for me. I have also picked up Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) Boarding as a recent hobby.
Becoming a tourist, whether in my own city or abroad, is another area of rejuvenation for me. I hope to continue to explore the world.
I also speak Japanese fluently.
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Languages
- English
- Japanese
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You have questions. We have answers.
If you think you might have a bunion, the first step is to consult a podiatrist or other foot and ankle specialist. They can evaluate your feet, assess the severity of your bunion(s), and provide treatment recommendations. They may suggest non-surgical options first, or they may recommend surgery. In addition to performing that evaluation and recommendation, providers who receive our training are qualified to determine whether you’re a candidate for the Bunionplasty® procedure itself. Learn more about the procedure.
As with any surgical procedure, the cost of minimally invasive bunion surgery can vary widely depending on several factors – your geographic location, the surgeon and their practice, and the outpatient surgical center or hospital facility. Any costs you may incur will depend on your health insurance policy and the specifics of your medical condition(s). To get the most accurate information, always consult with your provider and your insurance company for a more accurate estimate. Learn more.
Only you and your podiatrist or surgeon can determine the best time for you to have bunion repair surgery. Factors like your age, the severity of your bunion or bunions, your level and types of physical activity, other foot and ankle conditions like hammertoes, other health conditions that may impact your surgery and healing, etc. Some people may choose to correct bunions while they’re mild, while others may prefer to wait. Hear from other patients like you.
Recovery from bunion surgery depends on factors like the severity of the bunion(s), the patient’s age and other medical factors, whether other foot and ankle procedures are performed at the same time, how closely the patient is able to adhere to post-op instructions, and other variables. With the Bunionplasty® 360 Bunion Repair™ procedure, a patient might be able to walk the same day as their surgery, with their surgeon’s permission. At around six weeks, many patients return to walking in sneakers for longer periods. By two months, most patients are back to full recreation and their favorite footwear. Learn more.
Many patients travel a significant distance to have bunion surgery, either driving to see their surgeon or flying in from another city or country. Because bunion surgery can have a major impact on quality of life, patients often seek a surgeon who is not only an expert in bunion repair, but someone they feel personally comfortable with, who they trust to guide them in making major medical decisions. Find the bunion doctor for you.