Born and raised in San Francisco, Dr. Sky Shanks is a board-certified podiatric surgeon who specializes in diseases and injuries affecting the foot and ankle.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Biology from Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges. She then returned to the Bay Area and completed her doctorate at the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, with her surgical residency at St. Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco. She is board-certified in foot surgery and recognized as a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS).
Dr. Shanks is a podiatrist who focuses on personalized care for patients of all ages and stages of life. She has mentored students, served as clinical surgical attending for podiatric residents at St. Mary’s Medical Center, and volunteered as medical staff in community athletic organizations.
Her podiatric interests include elective forefoot surgery, reconstructive foot surgery, trauma, as well as diabetic limb salvage.
In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and backpacking, traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family. She is also an avid fan of the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco 49ers.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Biology from Pitzer College
- Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine at the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland
- Surgical residency at St. Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco
- Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS)
- Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)
Board Certifications
- American Board of Podiatric Medicine, Primary Podiatric Medicine
- American Board of Podiatry, Podiatry
- American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery
- American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
- Sutter Solano Medical Center
- Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center