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Dr. Kerry Zang

Regenerative Foot & Ankle Medicine

7400 E. McDonald Dr., #105

Scottsdale, AZ 85250

(480) 900-3434

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MY CARE PHILOSOPHY

I have learned one of the most important aspects of caring for patients is listening.

Letter to my patients

I’m starting the next chapter of my practice and I’d like to invite you to join me. First thing, I’m not retiring. I am cutting back the number of days I go in to the office, but I’m still passionate about caring for my patients.

I began my medical career as a surgeon and part of being a good surgeon is knowing that surgery isn’t the answer for every condition. Over the years, I have watched and learned as medicine has changed and grown, offering new and better treatments for every foot ailment. I have been fortunate to be at the forefront of several of these advancements participating in studies for low level laser treatments, designing implants, training surgeons, and developing regenerative medicine protocols that delay or in many cases negate the need for surgery.

Regenerative medicine is the focus of my new office. It allows me to treat the problem that is causing the pain, instead of just treating the symptoms. These therapies stimulate the body’s natural healing process to repair chronically damaged tissue. It’s incredibly rewarding to see my patients respond to these treatments.

I have a new phone number, (480) 900-3434 and will be seeing patients in Scottsdale and Gilbert. In addition to a new location, I will no longer be in-network with any insurance plans. This means the office will not be submitting claims to your insurance carrier, all of my services will be payment at time of service, and you no longer need a referral.

Feel free to call or email my staff at drkerryzang@gmail.com with any questions or to make an appointment. I look forward to seeing you soon.

Regenerative Medicine

"In the past, doctors were reactive to problems, and we treated symptoms,” says Dr. Kerry Zang. “Now, with regenerative medicine, we can actually treat the problem that is causing the pain.” Regenerative medicine is one of the most promising and safe alternatives to managing chronic foot pain caused by injury, previous surgery, plantar fasciitis, or arthritis.

“This therapy stimulates the body's own natural healing process to repair chronically damaged tissue,” explains Dr. Zang. “This is exciting because patients who’ve been living with foot pain that have had treatment that didn’t work, now have a chance of feeling better.”

Conditions & Treatments

Arthritis Pain

Burning, Cramping, Tingling

Chronic Ankle Pain

Heel Pain/Plantar Fasciitis

Injuries

Mechanical Imbalances

Peripheral Neuropathy

Post-surgical Pain

Toenail Fungus

Regenerative Medicine Therapy

Prolotherapy Injections

Low Level Laser Treatments

Lunula for fungal nails

Footmaxx Orthotics

About Dr. Zang

An innovator in his field, Dr. Zang has developed a non-surgical treatment protocol for neuropathy of the feet. He has also designed implants and surgical devices that are currently being used by surgeons across the country.

Dr. Zang is the co-author of several papers including "A Placebo-controlled Randomized Study on Low-Level Laser Therapy at 635nm for Treatment of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis" published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

Respected among physicians for his unique diagnostic skills, he is often consulted on complicated and challenging cases. During his years in practice, Dr. Zang has learned that one of the more important aspects of treating patients is listening.

Publications

“Zang, Kerry, et al. “Can Low-Level Laser Therapy Have An Impact For Small Fiber Neuropathy?” Podiatry Today ,May 2011 www.podiatrytoday.com/can-low-level-laser-therapy-treat-diabetic-peripheral-neuropathy.

Zang, Kerry, et al. “Low-Level Laser Therapy at 635 nm for Treatment of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: A Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Study.” The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery , vol. 54, no. 5, 2015, pp. 768–772. www.jfas.org/article/S1067-2516(14)00642-5/pdf.

Heuser, Richard R, Kerry Zang, and Arthur Mollen. “A Step Forward: The Use of the CrossLock Catheter in a Patient With Critical Limb Ischemia and a Popliteal Occlusion.” Journal of Invasive Cardiology, 30 Dec. 2015 www.invasivecardiology.com/articles/step-forward-use-crosslock-catheter-patient-critical-limb-ischemia-and-popliteal-occlusion

Publications

Zang, Kerry. “An Alternative Approach To Plantar Plate Derangement.” Podiatry Today, vol. 19, no. 10, Oct.2006, pp. 72–75. www.podiatrytoday.com/article/6185.

Zang K, and Hayes D. Diabetic small fiber neuropathy: modern assessment and disease-modifying therapy. Podiatry Today. 2009; 11(Supp):1-12.

Zang, Kerry, et al. “First Metatarsal Pathology: Can An Implant Provide A Long-Term Solution?” Podiatry Today ,vol. 19, no. 3, Mar. 2003 www.podiatrytoday.com/article/5250.

Studies

Zang, Kerry, Principal Investigator. "Study of Low Level Laser Light Therapy to Improve Blood Circulation in People With Chronic Heel Pain." Full text view - clinicaltrials.gov, clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/nct01882725.

Zang, Kerry and Michael Coughlin, Principal Investigators. "Study of Low Level Laser Therapy to Treat Chronic Heel Pain Arising From Plantar Fasciitis." Full text view - clinicaltrials.gov, clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/nct01835743.

Zang, K, Sullivan, R, Shanks, S. "A Retrospective Study of Non-Thermal Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Toenail Onychomycosis." J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2017 May;10(5):24-30. Epub 2017 May 1. PMID: 28670355; PMCID:PMC5479474.

Patents

Experience

2019

Served as Podiatric Medical Director of CiC Foot & Ankle and treated chronic foot and ankle conditions in its Phoenix location.

Education & Certifications

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