Adam S. Howard, DPM

Adam S. Howard, DPM

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Dr. Adam Howard joined Foot & Ankle Associates (formerly Cupertino Podiatry) in July 2009. Originally from Biddeford, Maine, he 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, one his doctorate in podiatric medicine but also a bachelor’s degree in biology.

After finishing his schooling he decided to move 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 but received extensive training in wound care/trauma.

Dr. Howard is passionate about sports, and he likes working with those that have suffered sports related injuries. Dr. Howard is married to his wife Vanessa and has one child named Darren. In his free time he likes to exercise, play sports and travel.

Education

Residency

  • Department of Veteran Affairs Palo Alto, 2006-2009
  • Podiatric Surgical Residency, 36 months
  • Affiliated Institutions:
    • DVA Palo Alto
    • Stanford Hospital
    • Good Samaritan Hospital
    • El Camino Hospital
    • San Jose Kaiser Permanente
    • Bascom/Silicon Valley Surgery
    • Waverly Surgery Center
  • Training encompassed all aspects of foot and ankle surgery with an emphasis on trauma, sports medicine and wound care/limb salvage.

Undergraduate:

  • Linfield College, 1997-2001
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Science, 2001
  • Academic Honors in Health Sciences
  • Senior Thesis

Professional:

  • Dr. William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, 2002-2006
  • Scholl Distinguished Scholar Award, 2002
  • Achieved 2nd degree BS in Biology, 2002

Work Experience:

  • Podiatrist, Practice Associate, Cupertino Podiatry Inc, 2009-present
  • Pedorthics Lab Assistant, Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, 2003-2006
  • Podiatric Medical Assistant, Podiatry Center (OR), 2001

Licensure and Certification:

  • 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

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