Dr. Adam Howard is originally from Biddeford, Maine, and moved to Portland, Oregon, when he was eight years old.
For his undergraduate education, Dr. Howard attended Linfield College where he achieved his bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences. Always drawn to healthcare and helping others, Dr. Howard decided to pursue a career that combined both. Dr. Howard enrolled in the William M. Scholl school of Podiatric Medicine in 2002 where he received two degrees—his doctorate in podiatric medicine and a bachelor’s degree in biology.
After finishing his schooling, he moved back west where he did an additional three years of surgical training at the Veterans Hospital in Palo Alto. At the Veterans Hospital, Dr. Howard was exposed to many different types of patients and received extensive training in wound care/trauma.
He has extensive training in foot and ankle surgery with an emphasis on trauma, sports medicine, and wound care/limb salvage.
Dr. Howard is passionate about sports, and he likes working with those who have suffered sports-related injuries. Dr. Howard is married to his wife Vanessa and has one child, Darren. In his free time, he likes to exercise, play sports, and travel.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from Linfield College (Academic Honors, Senior Thesis)
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
- Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (Scholl Distinguished Scholar Award)
- 3-year podiatric surgical residency at the Department of Veteran Affairs Hospital in Palo Alto
Board Certifications & Licensure
- State of California, active license to practice podiatric medicine and surgery
- Active license to perform both fluoroscopy and x-ray
- Active DEA number
Professional Memberships
- President of Santa Clara Valley Podiatric Medical Society
- Delegate California Podiatric Medical Association
- California Podiatric Medical Association
- American Podiatric Medical Association
Hospital Affiliations
- DVA Palo Alto
- Stanford Hospital
- Good Samaritan Hospital
- El Camino Hospital
- San Jose Kaiser Permanente
- Bascom/Silicon Valley Surgery
- Waverly Surgery Center