Dr. Whitney Hunchak

Dr. Whitney Hunchak is a true Arizonian at heart. Raised in the Valley of the Sun, Whitney graduated high school at Saguaro High School, then continued her collegiate career, graduating Cum Laude from the University of Arizona. While completing her degree in Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Midwestern University in Glendale Arizona, she met her husband, Derek. Whitney completed her podiatric medicine and surgery residency training at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Hospital and Olive View UCLA County hospital in California, and was happy to return to her home state and join her husband at Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialists. Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Whitney was specially trained in trauma related to the foot and ankle, as well as wound care, and a various array of reconstructive surgical procedures.

Dr. Derek Hunchak

Dr. Derek Hunchak completed his undergraduate schooling at Arizona State University and graduated with top honors receiving the prestigious Moeur Award in 2003. He then continued his education by receiving his degree in Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Midwestern University in Glendale Arizona in 2009. He completed his Podiatric Medicine and Surgery residency training in Orange County California at College Hospital of Costa Mesa as chief resident under Dr. Jeffrey Haupt. During Dr. Hunchak’s residency training, he specialized in cosmetic bunion repair of various techniques and other elective forefoot procedures.

Dr. John Knochel

Originally from Prescott, Arizona, Dr. Knochel received his B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Arizona. He attended Midwestern University in Glendale where he completed the podiatric medicine program. He completed a three year surgical residency program in Houston, Texas that focused on forefoot, rearfoot reconstruction and wound care. Dr. Knochel is Board Certified in Foot Surgery with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Before joining Westland Family Foot & Ankle Specialists, he practiced with Evernorth Care Group.