Joshua S. Kazdan, DPM Obituary: Southfield Podiatrist Remembered at 36
Joshua S. Kazdan, DPM, a podiatrist based in Southfield, Michigan, died on October 6, 2026, at age 36. His death is confirmed by The Dorfman Chapel, which has published funeral arrangements and information about his family.
The notice provides clarity for readers seeking reliable information after reports of his passing appeared online. His death and service arrangements are documented, although the funeral announcement does not give a cause of death.
A Medical Career Rooted in Southfield
Kazdan built his career in the Detroit area, with a professional background in podiatry and foot and ankle surgery. His Henry Ford Health profile records his graduation from Kent State University’s podiatric medical school in 2017 and completion of residency training at Botsford Hospital, also known as Beaumont Farmington Hills, in 2020.
The same directory lists certification through the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, an office at Atlas Foot and Ankle in Southfield, and hospital privileges at Henry Ford Providence Southfield and Novi Hospitals. His medical education, residency and subsequent practice connected him with several healthcare institutions serving southeastern Michigan.
His Corewell Health biography describes Southfield as his hometown and identifies wound care and limb salvage as particular professional interests. It also outlines an approach that combined nonsurgical care with surgery when appropriate, with treatment plans developed around individual patients.
His training extended beyond Michigan. The biography describes rotations involving trauma surgery in New Mexico, pediatric orthopedic surgery in Washington, DC, and surgical care for neglected pediatric disorders in Honduras.
His listed specialties included reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery. Corewell’s directory records certification in that field through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in 2022. It also lists practice locations in Southfield and Troy, reflecting his work across Oakland County.
Corewell Health also lists Kazdan among the core faculty of its podiatric surgery residency program, documenting another connection to medical education in the region.
The residency program describes teaching as a responsibility shared by its director and associated faculty. It also identifies a training committee that reviews and updates the program. Kazdan’s inclusion on the faculty roster places his work within that teaching community, alongside the physicians involved in preparing future podiatrists for practice.
Family and Life Beyond Medicine
Kazdan is survived by his wife, Jami, and their sons, Jonah and Judah. The funeral notice also names his parents, Amy and Randy, his brother, Jeremy, and his sister, Mikayla Landau, along with extended family and friends, according to Echovita’s obituary.
Away from his practice, he enjoyed time with his family, tennis, traveling and riding a motorcycle, according to his professional biography. Those personal details offer a glimpse of the life he led outside appointments, hospital responsibilities and surgical training.
Cause of Death and Funeral Arrangements
No cause of death is stated in the funeral notice. Claims about an accident, illness or other circumstances should therefore remain unverified unless supported by a reliable announcement.
The service is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026, at 2 p.m. at The Dorfman Chapel, 30440 West 12 Mile Road, in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Rabbi Jennifer Kaluzny will officiate, and a live broadcast is listed for the same time.
The family will observe shiva through Sunday evening. Memorial contributions are directed to Operation Footprint, Inc. Readers can consult the official funeral notice for service access and current arrangements.