Foot and ankle problems are nothing to be ignored, says Dr. Arsen and Dr. Schons, Lake Orion foot and ankle specialists.
Dr. Arsen has been practicing in Lake Orion for 20 years. Dr. Schons has been practicing since August 2002 after finishing her surgical training at St. John Oakland hospital in Madison Heights.
‘Dr. Arsen performed bunion surgery on me when I was 15 years old,? says Dr. Schons. ‘We stayed in touch over the next couple of years, and Dr. Arsen definitely had an impact on my decision to become a podiatrist.
‘I had always wanted to become a doctor, and Dr. Arsen enjoyed it so much that I researched the profession more. It is a great career for a woman. It allows me to do what I enjoy and still spend time with my family.?
Dr. Schons is a Lake Orion native, while Dr. Arsen hails from Clarkston. Dr. Schons currently lives in Macomb, and Dr. Arsen resides in Lake Orion. Dr. Arsen is a runner, and enjoys snow and water skiing, while Dr. Schons enjoys step aerobics, pilates and yoga. Both are well-versed in sports medicine and athletic injuries affecting the foot and ankle.
Dr. Schons says she has a ‘personable? approach in dealing with patients, and always tries to put them at ease from the start.
‘I don’t think anyone ever enjoys going to any kind of doctor. I attempt to educate the patients so that when they leave the office they have a full understanding of what is wrong and what we are going to do to make them better,? says Dr. Schons. ‘I really try to treat each patient as an individual case.?
Both doctors encourage anyone who has foot or ankle pain to see a podiatrist right away and not allow the problem to progress.
Both doctors agree that if you have a foot or ankle problem, the sooner you are seen the better. Anyone who is diabetic or has circulation problems should have regular check-ups with a podiatrist to prevent any complications.
Dr. Arsen and Dr. Schons are both surgically trained. Dr. Arsen is on staff at POH and Crittenton Hospital, while Dr. Schons is on staff at St. John Macomb Hospital.
The doctors are members of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Arsen is board certified in podiatric surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.
The doctors regularly attend conferences and use the latest techniques available to treat bunions, hammertoes, fractures, heel spurs, planter’s warts and other common ailments affecting the foot and ankle. X-rays are available on site.
The office is open for patient care Monday-Saturday.
New patients are welcome and same day appointments are often available. Most insurance plans accepted.
Dr. Arsen’s office is located at 1251 S. Lapeer Road in the Orion Medical Building, lower level. The phone number is (248)693-7700.

Foot and ankle problems are nothing to be ignored, says Dr. Arsen and Dr. Schons, Lake Orion foot and ankle specialists.
Dr. Arsen has been practicing in Lake Orion for 20 years. Dr. Schons has been practicing since August 2002 after finishing her surgical training at St. John Oakland hospital in Madison Heights.
“Dr. Arsen performed bunion surgery on me when I was 15 years old,” says Dr. Schons. “We stayed in touch over the next couple of years, and Dr. Arsen definitely had an impact on my decision to become a podiatrist.
“I had always wanted to become a doctor, and Dr. Arsen enjoyed it so much that I researched the profession more. It is a great career for a woman. It allows me to do what I enjoy and still spend time with my family.”
Dr. Schons is a Lake Orion native, while Dr. Arsen hails from Clarkston. Dr. Schons currently lives in Macomb, and Dr. Arsen resides in Lake Orion. Dr. Arsen is a runner, and enjoys snow and water skiing, while Dr. Schons enjoys step aerobics, pilates and yoga. Both are well-versed in sports medicine and athletic injuries affecting the foot and ankle.
Dr. Schons says she has a “personable” approach in dealing with patients, and always tries to put them at ease from the start.
“I don’t think anyone ever enjoys going to any kind of doctor. I attempt to educate the patients so that when they leave the office they have a full understanding of what is wrong and what we are going to do to make them better,” says Dr. Schons. “I really try to treat each patient as an individual case.”
Both doctors encourage anyone who has foot or ankle pain to see a podiatrist right away and not allow the problem to progress.
Both doctors agree that if you have a foot or ankle problem, the soonr you are seen the better. Anyone who is diabetic or has circulation problems should have regular check-ups with a podiatrist to prevent any complications.
Dr. Arsen and Dr. Schons are both surgically trained. Dr. Arsen is on staff at POH and Crittenton Hospital, while Dr. Schons is on staff at St. John Macomb Hospital and Mt. Clemens General Hospital.
Both doctors are members of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Arsen is board certified in podiatric surgery by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
The doctors regularly attend conferences and use the latest techniques available to treat bunions, hammertoes, fractures, heel spurs, planter’s warts and other common ailments affecting the foot and ankle. X-rays are available on site.
The office is open for patient care Monday-Saturday.
New patients are welcome and same day appointments are often available. Most insurance plans accepted.
Dr. Arsen’s office is located at 1251 S. Lapeer Road in the Orion Medical Building, lower level. The phone number is (248) 693-7700.