Our Staff

All our professionals at North Oakland Foot & Ankle maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry.

John D. Arsen, D.P.M., FACFAS

EDUCATION:

• 1977-1981
  Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI
  Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
• 1981-1985
  Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine; Chicago, IL
  Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

EXPERIENCE:

• 1985-1986
  Southwest Detroit Hospital; Detroit, MI
  Residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
• 1986 - Present
  Private Practice

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
• Diplomat, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
• Diplomat, American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics And Primary Podiatric Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:

1. Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital-Rochester, MI
2. Ascension St. John Providence Health System
3. McLaren/POH - Pontiac, MI
4. Wayne Sate University School of Medicine/ Clinical Instructor for the Family Medicine Residency Program

AFFILIATIONS/ACTIVIITES:

• Member of the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association
• Member of the American Podiatric Medical Association
• Orion Township Trustee 1988-1992
• Team Podiatrist For Hansons Brooks Running Team
• Avid Marathon Runner, Cyclist, Water Skier and Snow Skier

Sarah Messina, D.P.M., AACFAS 

EDUCATION: 

• 2013-2017 
  University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI 
  Bachelor of Science in Biological Anthropology 
• 2017-2021
  Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine - Independence, Ohio 
  Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

EXPERIENCE: 

• 2021-2024
  Detroit Medical Center & Ascension St John; Detroit, MI 
  Residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
• 2024 - Present 
  Private Practice

CERTIFICATIONS: 

• Associate, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 
• Board Qualified, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: 

1. Ascension Providence Rochester - Rochester, MI 
2. Corewell Health East - Troy, MI
3. Ascension St. John Providence Health System
4. McLaren/POH - Pontiac, MI

AFFILIATIONS/ACTIVIITES: 

• Member, Michigan Podiatric Medical Association
• Member, American Podiatric Medical Association
• Board Member,  Student Transatlantic Education in Podiatric Surgery (STEPS)
• Avid Runner,  Volunteer High Jump Coach, and Snow Skier