Dr. Kevin Miller, Podiatrist

It's not uncommon for people to take their feet for granted. We just don't think about them until they have a problem.

That's where I come in. As a doctor of podiatric medicine, I specialize in the care and treatment of injuries and disease of the foot and ankle.

I grew up on the East Coast, but the military brought me to California. As a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman at Camp Pendleton, I saw and treated a lot of foot and ankle injuries. That is what first inspired me to study podiatric medicine.

What keeps me inspired is the great need for my specialty. Everyone has feet and ankles, and they are a priority for our active lifestyles. Being active is important in the management of a lot other health problems. So my focus is to keep people up and moving, so they stay healthy.

I treat patients of all ages. The most common conditions I deal with involve the diabetic foot and wound care. With diabetic foot care, my main goal is amputation prevention. I work directly with Primary care, Endocrinology and other medical and surgical sub-specialties to achieve this goal. I also do a lot of reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, trauma care, and care of sports-related injuries.

I like to treat my patients like they are family. I'm down to earth and realistic with them about their conditions and how to take care of them. I'm a good listener and always try to empathize with what they are going through. And I try always to treat my patients how I would want to be treated.

This interaction with my patients and seeing them get better is what brings me the greatest joy in my work.

When I'm not at work, I'm usually with my family. I am married and have two young sons, so I'm often spending time with them coaching and enjoying athletics.