Dekker Nolan McKeever, D.P.M.
Physicians' & Patients' Google Voice Message Line 949-288-3351
email: Dekker@DrDek.com
SPECIALTY
Clinical and Surgical Management of Forefoot, Rearfoot, and Ankle Pathology; Podiatric Surgery
LICENSURE/BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
California License Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Ankle Surgery License, E 4848
PRACTICE
St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group, Orange, CA. December 2011-Present www.sjhmg.org
South Orange County Orthopædics, Mission Viejo, CA. November 2011-Presentwww.socortho.com
Cambridge Foot & Ankle, Newport Beach, Anaheim & Orange, CA. August 2010-December 2011
Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers, Anaheim & Irvine, CA. July 2010 -January 2011
Private Practice Podiatrist, July 2010-Present
POST-GRADUATE TRAINING
Chief Podiatric Surgical Resident, 2009-July2010; Podiatric Surgical Resident 2007-2010
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center, Southwestern Residency Program, Mission Viejo, CA
Experience at Level 1 Trauma Center serving Orange County and environs:
· Foot and Ankle trauma
· Reconstructive foot and ankle surgery
· Total Ankle Replacement – Over 25 C level cases, including TAR revision and Fusion revision
· Diabetic limb salvage
· Biomechanical analysis and rehabilitation of the lower extremities
· Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
· Plastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery
· Over 1400 Forefoot and Rearfoot/Ankle C level surgical cases
EDUCATION
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, May 2007, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Independence, OH
OCPM Externships:
· Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
· Kaiser Hospital, Oakland and Walnut Creek, California
· Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
· Podiatric Institute, Tucker, Georgia
· Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center, Mission Viejo, California
Bachelor of Arts, Premedical and English, 1998-2003, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
Full Athletic Scholarship. Division 1 NCAA:
· Basketball, 6'8" Shooting Forward; Div. 1, Patriot League Champions, two-time NCAA Tournament
· Swimming Sprinter; Div. 1, 50 meter freestyle and 100 meter relay
· Track and Field Div. 1, Discus and Javelin
PUBLICATIONS (Current AOFAS Submissions and Abstracts Pending Publication)
“Reconstruction and Reinforcement of Large Defect and Neglected Achilles Tendon Rupture: Surgical Technique” — Current ongoing study for submission to Foot and Ankle International
“Total Ankle Arthroplasty Range of Motion” — AOFAS E-Poster July 2010
“Ankle Dislocation” — WEB MD/E Medicine, September 2009
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Radiology Assistant. Cleveland Foot and Ankle Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio 2003-2006
Upper and Lower Extremity Anatomy Tutor, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine 2004-2007 |
