Meet Our Team

At West Coast Foot and Ankle, our physicians are dedicated to delivering exceptional care rooted in experience, compassion, and a commitment to excellence. Each member of our medical team brings specialized expertise in podiatric medicine and surgery, working together to provide personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs. We invite you to get to know the skilled professionals behind your care—learn about their backgrounds, specialties, and passion for helping patients move comfortably and confidently.

Dr. Bean

Founder | Foot Ankle Surgeon

Dr. Aaron Bean is the founder of West Coast Foot & Ankle Center; he has been serving the Coachella Valley for over 14 years. Dr. Bean is a board-certified podiatrist with extensive training in foot surgery & complex ankle reconstruction. In addition, Dr. Bean specializes in the treatment of chronic diabetic wounds and limb salvage surgery. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family & paraflying.

Dr. Sharif

Associate Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Dr. Sharif is a SoCal native, completing his residency serving our veterans at the VA hospital in loma linda. He is passionate about the care he gives and thrives in patient care. Dr. Sharif enjoys treating all areas of the foot & ankle and is always ready for a challenge. In his downtime Dr. Sharif enjoys being active on the basketball & racquetball courts. He loves spending time with friends & family.

Dr. Stowers

Associate Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Dr. Stowers attended the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York. During his Residency, he specialized in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. He continued his training with a Fellowship in Advanced Surgical Reconstruction including: sports medicine, arthroscopy, total ankle replacement, charcot reconstruction, and dynamic external fixation devices. Dr. Stowers spends his spare time with his wife, friends, family, and Instagram famous cat, Loki. He is active in the community, and enjoys hiking, cycling, golfing, or searching for the next best show on Netflix.

Dr. Black

Associate Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Dr. Black was an avid, classically trained ballet and modern dancer with an interest in the performing arts. Her passion for podiatric medicine and surgery started early on after sustaining several lower extremity injuries. She is a Fellowship-Trained and Board-Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon with a focus in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery, minimally invasive surgery and trauma. Dr. Black enjoys spending time with her cat, husband, friends and family. She enjoys watching sports, traveling and hiking the great outdoors as much as possible!

Dr. Garcia

Associate Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Dr. Jazmin Garcia Garivo is a dedicated foot and ankle surgeon committed to delivering exceptional patient care and improving mobility through advanced surgical techniques and conservative management. As a first -generation physician, Dr. Garcia earned her medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences and completed her residency training at Huntington Hospital Northwell Health in New York.

Dr. Garcia takes a compassionate patient-centered approach connecting with patients in both English and Spanish. Outside of work, she enjoys running, catching up on her favorite shows and movies, and creating meaningful memories with her family.

Dr. Davis

Associate Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Newton Davis is a Southern California native and podiatric physician and surgeon. He completed his residency training in Detroit, Michigan, where he gained extensive experience in trauma, reconstructive surgery, and advanced wound care. Passionate about helping patients return to the activities they love, Dr. Davis brings his love of sports and active living into his practice. Now back home in SoCal, he is proud to serve his community while enjoying life with his wife and baby daughter.

Dr. Suh

Associate Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Benjamin is used to the heat as he grew up visiting Palm Springs with his family. For summer vacations he would come out to enjoy the Tramway, fine dining and the Living Desert Zoo. After completing Podiatry school and residency in New York he established his practice in Bakersfield before joining West Coast Foot and Ankle here in the valley. He enjoys general podiatric practice with a specialty in wound care and limb salvage. Benjamin takes great pride in providing empathetic care and helping patients with their active lives.

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