EDUCATION

Dr. Sam Spencer graduated from Idaho State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in 1994. He later went on to complete his teaching certification in 1997. He went to Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center for his podiatric medicine training. He completed a highly sought after 3 year Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His surgical residency included reconstructive rearfoot and ankle training with correction of debilitating deformities. Dr. Spencer’s extensive training includes forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. He specializes in biomechanical foot and ankle problems, diabetic foot maladies, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.

TEACHING

He has lectured across the country on the latest surgical procedures including external fixation, pediatric foot problems, achilles tendon injuries, and foot and ankle trauma.

PERSONAL

His interests include sports, skiing, and spending time at the beach. Dr. Spencer was a high school teacher and varsity basketball coach prior to going to podiatric medical school.