Jenny Yu, DPM

Dr. Jenny Yu leads the Bay Area Podiatry Group team in San Leandro, California. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She then attended UCLA where she earned her master’s degree in public health (MPH) in epidemiology. Dr. Yu studied epidemics, although not the current one, and began her career in healthcare as a biostatistician. She soon realized her passion lies in direct patient care, where she can personally help those who most need it. Dr. Yu earned her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland. She completed her residency at Saint Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco, where she managed acute traumatic injuries and complex lower extremity conditions. After finishing her medical training in 2014, Dr. Yu founded Bay Area Podiatry Group and became certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. She also is certified by the American Board of Wound Management and is a qualified medical evaluator (QME). She has served as director-at-large of the California Podiatric Medical Association and was past president of the Alameda/Contra Costa County Podiatric Medical Association, networking and brainstorming innovative and efficient ways to solve problems with like-minded podiatrists in the East Bay community. In her spare time, Dr. Yu enjoys outings with her family, including two daughters who have recently left the nest. She enjoys all types of music, playing the piano, and presently is having fun learning the bass guitar.

Education

• Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
• University of California, Berkeley (Bachelor’s)
• University of California, Los Angeles, Master’s in Public Health and Epidemiology
• Saint Mary’s Medical Center, Residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Hafsah Dean, DPM

Dr. Hafsah Dean, DPM, is a native Northern Californian who recently moved to the East Bay Area with her husband. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Cell Biology with a minor in Communications from the University of California, Davis, and went on to receive her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. She completed advanced training in foot and ankle surgery at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Kaiser Sacramento, where she gained extensive surgical experience. Dr. Dean is board qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) in both foot and ankle surgery.

Dr. Dean is passionate about patient education and is dedicated to helping individuals maintain mobility and quality of life. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, spending time with family, hiking, and exploring the East Bay area. She is excited to serve patients throughout the East Bay Area and looks forward to keeping them active and on their feet.

Education

• Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
• Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego (Residency)
• University of California, Davis (Bachelor’s)

Angela Zhang, DPM

Dr. Angela Zhang approaches every patient with warmth, respect, and a genuine commitment to their well-being, working closely with each individual to build a treatment plan specific to their needs and lifestyle. Drawing on both conservative and surgical options, she is dedicated to helping patients get back to the activities they love.

Dr. Angela Zhang earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Pennsylvania State University before going on to complete her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Temple University. She then completed her surgical residency in foot and ankle surgery at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Her clinical focus spans diabetic foot care, limb salvage, toenail conditions, arthritis, heel pain, pediatric foot deformities, sports medicine, and trauma. She is board qualified by ABFAS in foot and rearfoot/ankle surgery.

Outside the office, Dr. Angela Zhang treasures time with her family, enjoys watercolor painting, and loves exploring new restaurants around the Bay Area.

Education

• Temple University, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
• Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Residency in Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery
• The Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics (Pediatric Orthopedics)
• The Pennsylvania State University (Bachelor’s)

Board Qualified

• American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Foot Surgery (American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery)