Isin A. Mustafa, DPM, MSHS
Foot & ankle surgeon with a focus on minimally invasive surgery and regenerative medicine, smaller incisions, faster recovery, and care where every patient feels heard.
From honors research to the operating room
Dr. Mustafa earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Tampa in 2007, where she served as a member of the Honors Council. She went on to Western University of Health Sciences, earning dual degrees in Podiatric Medicine and Health Sciences (DPM/MSHS), graduating with honors in 2014 with her Master of Science in Health Sciences and ranking among the top of her class in podiatric medicine.
Her academic bent runs deep: during graduate school she conducted extensive medical research and authored a published thesis, The Role of Brain Research in Improving Medical Education (2016), while volunteering across the Los Angeles area with the American Diabetes Association, free clinics, and community healthcare fairs.
Dr. Mustafa completed a rigorous three-year PMSR/RRA surgical residency at Chino Valley Medical Center, a hospital consistently recognized among the nation's Top 100, where she was selected to serve as Chief Resident in her final year.
Teaching, writing, and practice
In 2017 she returned to her hometown of Columbus, Ohio, joining the Kaplansky Foot and Ankle Clinic. In 2019 she co-authored a chapter in ACFOAM's Review Text in Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine, and she has served on faculty at the Grant Medical Center Podiatric Residency, The Ohio State Podiatric Residency Program, and as clinical faculty at Western University.
Now, Dr. Mustafa has joined Abacoa Podiatry and Vein Center, bringing comprehensive, patient-centered foot and ankle care to Jupiter, with particular depth in advanced minimally invasive and regenerative treatment options.
Credentials & focus
- B.S. Biology, University of Tampa (Honors Council)
- D.P.M. / M.S.H.S. (with honors), Western University of Health Sciences
- PMSR/RRA surgical residency, Chief Resident, Chino Valley Medical Center
- Published author & residency faculty, Grant Medical Center, Ohio State, Western University
- Focus: minimally invasive foot surgery (MIS), regenerative medicine, wound healing, custom orthotics, sports medicine & advanced orthopedics
Her philosophy
"Excellence in medicine is not only about science and skill. It's about compassion, connection, and purpose."
Her care philosophy: evidence-based, patient-focused treatment tailored to each individual's needs and goals, with every patient feeling heard, informed, and confident.
Why MIS matters
Minimally invasive foot surgery uses far smaller incisions than traditional techniques, designed to improve recovery, reduce postoperative discomfort, and get you back on your feet sooner. Paired with regenerative medicine, it completes our least-invasive-first philosophy.
Advanced surgical skill. Gentle-first philosophy.
Book your evaluation with Dr. Mustafa, most new patients are seen within the week.