Dr. Jason Birkel is originally from Portland, Oregon.
He completed his undergraduate training in Environmental Science at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He went on to receive his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Des Moines University. Following his degrees, he completed a three-year residency in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center Pinnacle Health program in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Birkel joined 1Foot 2Foot in 2022, after three years in practice on the Peninsula. He specializes in wound care, amputation prevention, and sports medicine. He has received extensive training and specializes in Personalized Arthrex Arthroscopy and Microvascular Surgery.
Outside of work, Dr. Birkel is married to his best friend Hillary, and they have four daughters together. They enjoy exploring the outdoors together and tending to and eating from their vegetable garden. Dr. Birkel is an avid reader and can typically be found tucked in a corner somewhere reading a good book.
Fun fact: Dr. Birkel and Dr. Carroll were friends and classmates in medical school!
Dr. Birkel is accepting new patients!
Education
- Undergraduate training in Environmental Science at Brigham Young University
- Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Des Moines University
- Three-year residency in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center Pinnacle Health program
Board Certifications
- Board Certified by American Board of Podiatric Medicine
- Board Qualified in Foot Surgery by American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Hospital Affiliations
- Sentara Careplex Hospital
- Sentara Princess Anne Hospital