Levon Makinyan

Levon G. Makinyan, MD, PhD, Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, Head of Orthopedic Trauma Department No. 2. Associate Professor of the Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics at Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba.

He specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases and deformities of the foot and ankle, as well as pathologies of the major joints of the lower extremities.

Foot and Ankle Surgery:
Hallux Valgus (bunion deformity)
Hallux Rigidus (stiff big toe)
Hammer toe and claw toe deformities
Morton’s neuroma
Flatfoot (transverse and longitudinal flatfoot / pes planus)
Metatarsalgia
Haglund’s deformity
Achilles bursitis
Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs
Osteoarthritis of the foot and ankle joints
Post-traumatic conditions of the foot and ankle (post-traumatic sequelae)
Revision foot and ankle surgery (after previous failed surgeries)

Orthopedics of Major Joints:
Knee osteoarthritis (gonarthrosis)
Hip osteoarthritis (coxarthrosis)
Total knee and total hip arthroplasty (joint replacement surgery)
Corrective osteotomies
Treatment of post-traumatic lower extremity conditions

Advanced Treatment Techniques:
Minimally invasive foot surgery (MIS)
Reconstructive surgery of the forefoot and hindfoot
Arthrodesis procedures (joint fusion surgery)
Biologic therapies for tissue regeneration (PRGF therapy / Plasma Rich in Growth Factors)
Customized post-operative rehabilitation programs

2009–2012 — Assistant, Department of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Arthrology, Faculty of Advanced Training for Medical Professionals, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia

2012–present — Associate Professor, Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia

Head of the "Reconstructive Foot Surgery" course at two clinical sites of the University — the Federal Research Center of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia (Clinical Hospital No. 83) and City Clinical Hospital No. 13 in Moscow

2020–present — Head of Orthopedics Department No. 2, City Clinical Hospital No. 13, Moscow

June 30, 2003
Institution: Moscow Institute of Medico-Social Rehabilitation
Qualification: Physician in General Medicine

September 15, 2005
Institution: Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba
Residency: Traumatology and Orthopedics

Regularly completes clinical fellowships and advanced training at leading European medical centers. Active participant in international congresses and educational programs dedicated to foot and ankle surgery.

2006
Symposium "Modern Methods of Scoliosis Treatment"

2008
Research and Practice Conference "Computer Navigation in Orthopedics and Traumatology. Modern Treatment Methods"

2008
"Forefoot Deformity"

2010
First Research and Practice Conference "Podiatry — a Sphere of Interest"

2011
"Instructional Course of the European Foot and Ankle Society (EFAS)", Vilnius, Lithuania

2011
"Elective Foot and Ankle Surgery Course", Basel, Switzerland

Dr. Makinyan is actively engaged in scientific research, participates in specialized conferences and educational projects, and has authored numerous scientific publications on traumatology, orthopedics, and foot surgery. He combines his clinical practice with teaching and training young medical specialists.

Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS)
Russian Foot and Ankle Society (RUSFAS)
AO Trauma