Biography
Dr. Monara Dini, D.P.M., is one of the treating physicians at the UCSF Center for Limb Preservation, which specializes in treating lower extremity wounds in patients at high risk of amputation, particularly those with diabetes and peripheral Arterial disease.
Dr. Dini received her B.A. in Molecular & Cellular Biology from UC Berkeley in 2003, and went on to graduate from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 2008 with a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. She then completed a three-year residency in podiatric surgery at the St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco.
Dr. Dini has served as the Chief of Podiatry in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2011. She is also an Assistant Clinical Professor at the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University.
Dr. Dini is a member of numerous professional associations such as the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), Associate member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), California Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA), and the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC).
Education
2000 - 2003 University of California Berkeley, B.A., Molecular & Cellular Biology
2004 - 2008 California School of Podiatric Medicine, D.P.M., Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
2008 - 2009 Saint Mary's Medical Center, San Francisco, Internship, Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
2009 - 2011 Saint Mary's Medical Center, San Francisco, Residency, Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Clinical Expertise
Diabetic Foot Care
Lower Extremity Wound Care
Forefoot Reconstruction
Foreign Languages Spoken
Program Affiliations
Center for Limb Preservation & Wound Care
Orthopaedic Trauma Institute
California School of Podiatric Medicine
UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications
- Open revascularization approach is associated with healing and ambulation after transmetatarsal amputation in patients with chronic limb threatening ischemia.| | PubMed
- Outcomes of Partial Calcanectomy in an Academic Limb Salvage Center: A Multicenter Review.| | PubMed
- Desmoplastic Fibroblastoma (Collagenous Fibroma) of the Foot: A Case Report of a Rare Benign Tumor in an Atypical Patient.| | PubMed
- Safe zone for placement of talar screws when fusing the ankle with an anterior plating system.| | PubMed
- Central talar dome lesions: a unique surgical approach with incorporation of a talar allograft for joint reconstitution and restoration of function.| | PubMed