Our Upland Podiatrists

Dhaval Patel, DPM

Dr. Dhaval Patel is a highly skilled and dedicated lower extremity multi-specialist. He is renowned for providing exceptional limb, foot, and ankle care. With a strong educational background and extensive hands-on experience in the fields of Podiatric Medicine, Wound Care, Limb Salvage, Reconstructive Forefoot / Rearfoot / & Ankle Surgery alongside his commitment to helping patients achieve optimal foot health and an overall well-being, Dr. Patel makes a great choice for you and your loved ones. Dr. Patel graduated with distinction from the most prestigious New York School of Podiatric Medicine. During his time there he excelled academically and demonstrated a deep understanding of both the medical and surgical aspects of the field. He was class president, student council president, president of international podiatry club that he himself founded. The club continues to go on mission trips to help those who are less fortunate in third world countries today. They go with a team of physicians and students to treat varieties of issues and even performing surgeries on site with attendings present in efforts to train the local doctors on how to perform high level techniques. He earned the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree with honors and graduated in the top of his class. Committed to advancing his knowledge and staying at the forefront of the specialized field, Dr. Patel attended a 3-year specialized residency in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery. Followed by surgical fellowship. He later achieved his board certification and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (DABPM). This certification recognizes his expertise and dedication to providing the highest standard of care for his patients. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Patel is actively involved in the professional community. He frequently attends conferences, seminars, and workshops to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in his field. Dr. Patel is passionate about sharing his expertise and insights from experience, in hopes to reach a wider audience. With several years of experience, Dr. Patel has developed a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. He has successfully helped countless patients recover from injuries, alleviate chronic pain, and regain mobility, earning him a reputation for his excellence and compassionate care. Dr. Patel believes in personalized treatment plan tailored to each individual patient’s specific needs. He employs a combination of conservative therapies with the latest technological advancements and advanced surgical techniques to deliver the most effective and efficient outcomes. Whether it’s treating common foot ailments, providing preventive care, or performing complex procedures and surgeries, Dr. Patel is committed to helping his patients live pain-free and active lives. As a compassionate and dedicated professional, Dr. Patel strives to create a warm and welcoming environment for his patients. He prioritizes open communication, actively listening to each patients’ concerns and addressing them with empathy and respect. Dr. Patel is fluent in 3 languages English, Spanish, Gujarati, and proficient in 3 others, allowing him to effectively communicate with a diverse range of patients. If you’re seeking exceptional foot & ankle care, Dr. Patel is the trusted professional you can rely on. His expertise, commitment to excellence, and genuine concern for his patients well-being make him an invaluable asset to the field.

Adam Shapiro, DPM

Dr. Adam Marshall Shapiro’s appetite and thirst to become a Podiatrist came from observing his grandfather’s painfully debilitating experience. His grandfather made poor health choices which was fueled by diabetes and had robbed him of his golden years. His inability to walk and quality of life was progressively taken away as a result of amputations. It is at that point, Dr. Shapiro decided to become a Podiatrist to make sure this did not happen to anyone else.

Dr. Shapiro graduated from The University of Colorado at Boulder with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History. During that time, he had a once in a lifetime opportunity to study abroad with the noted Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Archbishop Desmond Tutu. His belief of eliminating and addressing a person’s suffering was paramount. While visiting communities within South Africa, Brazil, Viet Nam, China, India, Malaysia and Japan, he was provided insights into how one’s lifestyle impacts access to health care for health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. During his undergraduate years, Dr. Shapiro also served the community while working in the hospital environment and also as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). While working in a hospital setting as well as an EMT, he was able to work with young and old trauma victims, neurologically unstable patients and the critically ill.

Dr. Adam Shapiro received his DPM from world class: The California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University. While in medical school, Dr. Shapiro volunteered in a Podiatrist’s office and was a Prosector. Dr. Shapiro received multiple scholarships for his outstanding academic performance.

Dr. Shapiro completed his competitive 3 Year Podiatric Residency in Chicago, Illinois at Weiss Memorial Hospital along with its satellite associated off-site facilities. During this time, he worked alongside a large group of talented Podiatric Physicians in their private offices and received extensive training in the repair of acute fractures of the forefoot, midfoot, and rearfoot, external fixation, as well as bunion corrections, hammertoe deformity repairs, limb salvage, and plastic surgery.

There is no better way to help others than being a Podiatrist where one gets a chance to make a difference every day. Dr. Shapiro’s Medical School education and Residency training along with the diabetic challenges of Dr. Shapiro’s grandfather, his performance as an EMT, his hospital employment, his volunteering in a Podiatric setting, and his world travels have taken Dr. Shapiro through many cultures to gain a better understanding about Podiatric disease processes, the wins of disease prevention, treatment, and its impact on one’s physical, mental and social well-being. All these experiences, with the commitment to continuous learning about medicine, energize Dr. Shapiro’s enthusiasm to give back to people and plan for future challenges in the world of Podiatric Medicine.

Born and raised in Southern California, Dr. Shapiro’s sports activities include long distance running, snowboarding, basketball and rock climbing. He also enjoys watching the University of Colorado Buffs Basketball and Football teams.

Jason Homan, DPM

Dr. Jason Homan, DPM, DABPM, FACPM is a board-certified podiatric physician and surgeon based in Southern California with extensive expertise in foot and ankle care, wound management, and limb salvage. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, a Fellow of the American College of Podiatric Medicine, and a Fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association.

Dr. Homan received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the California School of Podiatric Medicine, where he held leadership roles including President of the Student National Podiatric Medical Association and Secretary of the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management student division. He completed his surgical residency at the VA San Francisco, serving as Chief Resident in his final year, and trained across several prestigious institutions including UCSF’s Center for Limb Preservation and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital’s Orthopedic Trauma Institute.

Currently, Dr. Homan is the Medical Director of Podiatry at Family Medical Center in North Hollywood and practices at Family Foot & Ankle Center in Upland. He also provides care to underserved populations at Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles and formerly served as Podiatry Section Chair at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center.

Dr. Homan specializes in non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments for musculoskeletal and chronic foot/ankle pain, including custom orthotics, PRP, amniotic injections, and biomechanical therapy. He has managed surgical centers, led multi-specialty teams, and championed holistic approaches to foot and ankle care. His practice includes advanced wound care and limb salvage interventions using bioengineered cellular therapies and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

An advocate for public health and education, Dr. Homan has served on the Podiatric Medicine Education Advisory Committee and has delivered presentations at UCSF Grand Rounds and CSPM symposiums. In 2025, he was recognized among California’s Top Podiatrists by Best of California Magazine.