Meet Dr. Arya

About Dr. Arya

Shylaja Arya, DPM is a board-certified podiatrist specializing in sports medicine, pediatric care, skin and nail problems, diabetic care, and geriatric foot care. As a diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and a member of the American Board of Foot & Ankle Pediatrics, she has a passion for working with patients of all ages.

Dr. Arya graduated Cum Laude with Honors from The Ohio State University and earned her podiatric medical degree from Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine. She completed her surgical residency at the Dayton VA Medical Center, and appreciated the time she had serving our nations' heroes both at the Wright Patterson Airforce Base (active duty) and Dayton VA Medical Center.

With a special interest in biomechanics, trauma, sports injuries, children's foot and ankle problems, diabetic health, geriatric care, and general foot care, Dr. Arya provides in-office surgical procedures, including ingrown toenail removal, wart treatment, injections, biopsies, and more. She was voted Top Doc by Southlake Style in 2019.

Dr. Arya was born and raised in Ohio and worked in the Dallas-Fort-Worth area before moving to Arizona to start Arya Foot & Ankle. Outside of practice, Dr. Arya is an active person and registered Yoga Instructor. She enjoys playing tennis, pickleball, running, hiking, and spending time with her family. Her understanding of the emotional effects of foot and ankle issues allows her to partner with patients for a seamless recovery.

Committed to her community, Dr. Arya volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul Medical Center and teaches students from Creighton University Medical School as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine and Surgery. She weekly holds literacy tutoring through GiGi's Playhouse, a network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers. And she is a former Girls on the Run coach.

A proud dog mom, Dr. Arya loves spending time with her Bernese Mountain Dog-Poodle Mix, Atma. She is pictured below with her late Retriever mix Chai in Sedona too. Dr. Arya is dedicated to serving the Phoenix community and welcomes new patients to Arya Foot & Ankle.