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Providers Dr. Jugal Dharia, DPM Dr. Dharia is a Philadelphia native, where he attended George Washington High School and graduated with honors. Dr. Dharia went on to college at Temple University, where he studied Finance in addition to Biology. After graduating with a dual degree in Finance and Biology, his interest in business and finance led him to manage his family business. ​ While volunteering at a local hospital, he found his true passion for helping people. Subsequently, he attended medical school at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine . He then went on to complete a three year his surgical residency at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, FL , where the strong emphasis was placed on the reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and trauma. ​ During residency, Dr. Dharia won awards two years in a row at a statewide resident competition at the annual Florida Podiatric Medical Symposium. He was also an active lecturer for the local Palm Beach County conferences and was part of weekly lecture series and case presentations to faculty, residents, and students. ​ Dr. Dharia has continued education with courses specializing in Ilizarov Thin Wire External Fixation, Ankle Arthroscopy, Wound Care and Reconstruction of Foot and Ankle. Dr. Dharia is board qualified from the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons . ​ He is a firm believer in treating his patients with the same respect and kindness as he would treat his family. We are pleased to have him and his surgical experience become wonderful additions to our practice. ​ Dr. Dharia is married and lives locally. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, photography, and biking. Dr. Ankita Dharia, DPM Dr. Ankita Dharia is a native to Northern Virginia, growing up locally in Alexandria. After graduating high school, she attended Virginia Commonwealth University where she obtained her bachelors degree in Biology. While volunteering in her spare time and preceptoring as a research assistant at VCU, she developed a strong interest in medicine. She then moved to Philadelphia, PA where she obtained her doctorate in Podiatric medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine . ​ Dr. Dharia finished her surgical training and residency at Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, NJ. After residency, she decided to come back to her home state and worked at a private practice in Falls Church for 5 years prior to joining our practice. ​ Being a local, she understands the patient population of NOVA is very physically active. Her ultimate goal in approaching any treatment plan is to get you back on your feet doing the things you love the most. She believes in treating patients the same way she would want her family treated. She has a strong interest in podo-pediatrics, sports medicine, and wound care. Dr. Dharia is currently credentialed at Virginia Hospital Center. ​ When she is away from the practice, Dr. Dharia enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with her children. Dr. Steven Vetter, DPM, Retired Dr. Steven Vetter arrived in Washington DC in 1982. Obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Zoology in 1975 from the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho he went on to earn his podiatry medical degree (D.P.M) with honors from Californian College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, CA. His surgical residency was completed at Medical Center Hospital in Portland, Oregon prior to coming to Washington, DC. ​ Dr. Vetter entered private group practice in 1981, beginning in Maryland prior to entering solo practice in Virginia in 1987. He maintains hospital privileges for inpatient and outpatient care at INOVA Fairfax, INOVA Fair Oaks Hospitals, and Fairfax Surgical Center. He participates with the residency training committee affiliated with INOVA Fairfax Hospital. ​ Dr. Vetter is married with two grown children. In his off hours, he enjoys mountain climbing, running, biking, swimming, skiing, diving, 3 marathons and traveling. ​ Dr. Vetter has retired from practicing medicine as of June 2023.

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Hospital Affiliations INOVA Fairfax Medical Center: 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042 INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital: 3600 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033 INOVA Loudoun Hospital: 44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg, VA 20176 Virginia Hospital Center: 1701 N. George Mason Drive, Arlington VA 22205 Outpatient Affiliations INOVA Would Healing Center - Landsdowne: 44055 Riverside Parkway #150, Leesburg, VA 20176 Northern Virginia Surgical Center: 3620 Joseph Siewick Drive #202, Fairfax, VA 22033 Lorton Surgery Center: 9321 Sanger Street #200, Lorton, VA 22079 Loudoun Surgery Center: 44035 Riverside Pkwy Ste 200, Leesburg, VA 20176

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Welcome to Oakton Foot and Ankle Center At Oakton Foot & Ankle Center, we believe that a doctor and patient become a team for treating an individual's feet. Our physicians spend most of their time listening to understand your concerns and responding to the best treatment options for you. With the help of our professional staff, they also follow up to make sure that generally pain is relieved, problems are resolved and your health improves. We also want our patients to be informed about podiatric problems and treatments because informed patients make better decisions about their health and well being. That is why we've included an extensive section on this web site covering the full array of topics associated with podiatry and podiatric diagnoses and treatments including Plantar Warts , Bunions , Shockwave Therapy , Diabetic Foot Care , Diabetic Wound Care , Hammertoes Treatment, Heel Pain , and Orthotics . We encourage you to look through these pages whenever you have an interest or concern about your feet. For a complete list of services click here. We know that convenience in the Fairfax area is important to your selection of a podiatrist. Here you'll find information about Oakton Foot & Ankle Center's office, including our Fairfax location information and our staff. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you have or to request an appointment . We hope you'll find our practice offers the accessibility and personal commitment you look for from a physician. Get in Touch Name Email Subject Message Submit Please do not submit any Personal Health Information (PHI)

Our Services Oakton Foot offers a full array of podiatric services to help you maintain healthy feet. You can read more on this page about specific services. Achilles Tendon Ankle Instability Ankle Sprains Arthritic Foot & Ankle Care Athletes Foot Bunions Calluses Corns Crush Injuries Diabetic Foot Care Diabetic Wound Care Flat Feet Fungus Toenails Geriatric Foot Care Hammertoes Heel Pain Ingrown Toenails Injuries Neuromas Plantar Fasciitis Warts Custom Foot Orthotics

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