Our Providers
Mohanad Eltahir, DPM, DABPM, AACFAS
Dr. Mohanad Eltahir, DPM, known to his patients as Dr. Mo Eltahir, is a distinguished surgeon specializing in foot, ankle, and lower leg procedures. He earned his BS in clinical laboratory science from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia before obtaining his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 2013 from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida. Dr. Eltahir honed his skills at Mercy Hospital in Miami, Florida, training under globally renowned faculty and treating prominent athletes, including the Miami Heat basketball team. He also completed a Fellowship in Lower Extremity Plastic Surgery at Marquis Plastic Surgery in 2017.
With a focus on complex reconstruction, cosmetic procedures, advanced wound care, and sports medicine, Dr. Eltahir is recognized for his innovative approach, blending plastic surgery techniques with foot surgery to optimize both aesthetics and functionality. His expertise extends to orthoplastics, an emerging field combining orthopedic and plastic surgery methods. He is a founding member and served as a board of director at the American Microsurgical Orthoplastic Society. Patients with severe defects or chronic wounds may be great candidates for these limb salvage techniques saving them from a below or above the knee amputation.
As a board-certified physician with the American board of Podiatric Medicine and American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Dr. Eltahir is affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, and Banner - University Medical Center in Tucson, He remains dedicated to providing cutting-edge care. Fluent in both English and Arabic, he ensures personalized, comprehensive treatment for every patient.
Victor L. Herrera, DPM, AABMSP
Dr. Herrera had and showed excellent skills, professionalism and proven abilities with impressive academic achievements as orthopedic surgeon from CUBA and podiatric physician, who has been practicing more than twenty years in different countries.
Dr. Herrera has been training for innovated technique of used of External Fixation with fellowship in different specialized institutions that included Ilizarov Orthopedic Institute in Kurgan, Russia. He lectures in different countries on topics such as Trauma, Limb Salvage, Reconstructive Orthopedics deformity surgical techniques.
Dr. Herrera is a forefront of innovative and progressive surgical procedures that can effectively correct a variety of conditions using state-of-the-art implants and the latest techniques.
Dr. Herrera has been using a type of Stem Cell procedure which is generally accepted to be the safest and most effective available today. The procedure is virtually painless. The number of treatments necessary and the results depend on the individual and the size of the area affected, however improvement is typically seen relatively quickly. The specific details of the treatment will be discussed during your consultation.
Jaminelli Banks, DPM
Dr. Banks is a board-certified and fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon. With her extensive training in diabetic limb salvage and advanced wound care medical author and lecturer. She is also skilled in cosmetic surgery, offering procedures like Sculptra® Miracle Foot Filler and KeryFlex™ Nail Restoration System.
She completed her BS in pre-med/biology, graduating Summa Cum Laude from the University of New Mexico. While there in Albuquerque, Dr. Banks spent significant time performing breast cancer clinical research at Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute. She completed an internship at the National Cancer Institute and National Institute of Health as well as additional studies at Yale University School of Medicine and Case Western Reserve/Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Banks completed her podiatric medicine degree at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. While in Philadelphia she worked at the Gait Lab studying foot and ankle pathologies and assisted in developing athletic tennis shoes for Stride Rite for Kids. Dr. Banks next completed a 7-year surgical and research fellowship at the Carl T Hayden Phoenix VA Medical Center where she became an expert in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery. She also assisted companies in clinical trials for new wound healing products to aid diabetic patients and protocols in amputation prevention. Finally, she perfected her surgical skills at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Department of Plastic Surgery where she performed surgery on over 1,000 patients in one year.
Our Staff
Brittney KoningLead Medical Assistant
Anthony DiandaOffice Manager
