Dr. Avino completed his undergraduate studies at Seton Hall University, in New Jersey and later received his medical degree, graduating with Honors from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Avino completed a four-year dual residency program in foot and ankle surgery at the New York Methodist Hospital, affiliated with the Medical College of Cornell University, and at Kaiser Permenente Medical Center in San Francisco. He has been in private practice in Hawaii since 2005. His interests include traveling, cooking, opera and soccer.

Dr. Louie graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1986. He completed a residency at UCLA Medical Center. and he specializes in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. Dr. Louie is affiliated with Castle Medical Center, Queen's Medical Center and Tripler Army Medical Center. Dr. Louie is Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery.

Born and raised in Honolulu, Dr. Tong is a graduate of Punahou School. He received his bachelor's degree from Santa Clara University and medical degree from the California School of Podiatric Medicine. Dr Tong completed his three-year foot and ankle surgery residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, an affiliate of the Harvard Medical School teaching hospital. During his residency training, he performed over 1000 surgical procedures and has had extensive training in bunion surgery, including Lapiplasty and Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery.

Dr. Hicks is from Waipahu, Hawaii. She received her Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and her medical degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, graduating with honors. Dr. Hicks completed a two-year surgical residency at the New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. Her interests include photography, science and philosophy, hiking, and spending time with her family.

Under the tutelage of his older brother Chris, Robert developed an interest in Sonography and became a Registered Vascular Sonographer in 2012. After graduating from Newbridge College, in Long Beach California, Robert returned to Honolulu to work along side cardiac, podiatric and vascular specialists. Robert joined the Wound & Vein Center in 2014. When Robert is not assisting with vein ablation procedures or performing ultrasound scans, he enjoys the outdoors. His interests include camping, hiking and photography.

I’m Michelae, born and raised in Honolulu. I graduated from Radford High School in 2015 and enrolled at Hawaii Medical College the same year. I was the first ever 17-year-old enrollee that required parental signature to start the summer module. After completing the CCMA program, it led me to the Foot & Ankle Institute with Dr. Avino where I was offered a job after completing my externship. Since then, I’ve slowly “come out of my shell” and worked my way up. In addition to assisting the providers with patient care, I’ve learned the day-to-day operations and other administrative tasks of the practice, making my role diverse and fun at the same time. Some of my hobbies/interests include collecting Funko Pops, the Marvel Cinematic Universe and playing Minecraft/Pokémon over FaceTime with my nephew in Kentucky.

I graduated from Hawaii Medical College and joined the team at FAI upon completion of my internship in 2020. As a student, the family-like atmosphere made the practice not only a wonderful place to learn but also to connect with others. As a full-time medical assistant, I have witnessed many success stories. The providers are very knowledgeable and friendly, and they truly treat patients the way they would a family member. FAI is a place for healing through compassion, kindness, and mutual respect for each other. I'm happy to be part of this very special group. When I am not in the office helping patients, I enjoy baking, gardening and the outdoors.