Dr. Michael Hattan
Dr. Hattan is a board certified podiatrist. He completed a three year residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center where he specialized in adult and pediatric reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle, diabetic wound healing, limb salvage, and trauma. Prior to this, Dr. Hattan received his formal education at California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt College in Oakland, California.
Dr. Michael Hattan is a military veteran having served with a US Marine Corps Special Operations Unit. While serving Dr. Hattan was highly decorated and received several commendations. He was also an Expert Parachutist and Navy Combat Diver. This service as a Combat Corpsman (medic) helped Dr. Hattan realize his passion for medicine which led him to Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.
Dr. Hattan was the Chief Resident of the Long Beach Memorial Surgical Residency. Currently, he remains involved in academic teaching as an Attending Surgeon/Faculty to the Long Beach Surgery Residency and Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at Samuel Merritt University. He serves on the Executive Board of Directors at the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University. At Hoag, he is the current Division Chair of Podiatric Surgery, member of the Hoag Surgery Core and serves on the Hoag Surgical Ethics Committee.
In addition to taking care of patients, Dr. Hattan is very involved with his community. He sponsors the Newport Coast Triathlon Team and served on the board of directors at the Newport Beach Back Bay YMCA. He also supports many local school events.
Dr. Hattan has been married since 1993 to Wendy and they have two daughters Heather and Sara.
Professional Associations
- Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
- Associate, American Society of Podiatric Surgeons
- Current Chairman of Podiatry at HOAG Hospital
- Orange County Podiatric Medical Association
- California Podiatric Medical Association
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Current President, California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University
- Trustee, November 10th Association
- Member, Newport Harbor Elks Lodge #1767
- Member, American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291
Dr. Sahar Gholam
Dr. Gholam is a board-certified Podiatric physician and surgeon with extensive training and experience in diabetic wound healing, limb salvage, adult and pediatric reconstructive and elective surgery. She completed her rigorous three-year residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, one of the leading healthcare institutions in the country. Dr. Gholam began her academic journey at UC Berkeley, where she earned her Bachelor's degree, before pursuing her medical education at Western University of Health Sciences. Her dedication to her field and her patients is evident through her specialized training and the compassionate care she provides.
At a young age, Dr. Gholam was diagnosed with Lupus and other autoimmune illnesses, which presented significant challenges throughout her life. These personal battles have fostered a deep sense of resilience, determination, and a profound passion for helping others. Through her own journey, she has discovered the importance of nutrition, exercise, physical and mental health in managing her conditions, and she strives to share these insights with her patients every day. Her experiences have not only shaped her as a healthcare professional but have also inspired her to support and guide her patients with empathy and understanding.
Dr. Gholam served as the Chief of Podiatric Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys an active lifestyle that includes running, CrossFit, hiking, and cooking. She loves to travel the world with her partner, embracing new cultures and cuisines. These hobbies not only enrich her life but also enhance her connection with patients, allowing her to bring a well-rounded perspective to her practice.
Insurances Accepted
Medicare and most PPO insurances accepted. Please check with your carrier prior to your visit to confirm coverage.
Please note it is your responsibility to know your insurance plan and to verify coverage.
We are NOT in-network with the following coverages:
- Anthem Pathway PPO
- Anthem Pathway Tiered
- Anthem EPO
- Anthem Select PPO
- Any Anthem with prefix JQM, JQN, VXD, JQY
- Health Net – IFP Enhanced Care Health Net PPO
Hospital Affilations
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Miller Children's Hospital