James Kinchsular, DPM
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Specializing in foot & ankle reconstruction, trauma, ankle arthroscopy and sports medicine. |
Dr. Kinchsular joined The Spine & Orthopedic Center in 2010 and treats both surgical and non-surgical foot and ankle problems including bunions, hammertoes, fractures of the foot and ankle, flatfoot deformities, arthritic foot and ankle conditions, ingrown toenails, heel pain, neuromas, and general foot pain. He has a special interest in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, ankle arthroscopy, and sports medicine.
He received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Michigan. Prior to starting his podiatric training, he spent time abroad working, traveling and hiking in Europe, New Zealand, and Australia, and worked as a research associate in a biotechnology company outside of Boston, MA. He earned his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA and subsequently completed a 3-year podiatric medicine and surgery residency at the Kaiser North Bay Consortium in Vallejo, San Rosa, and San Rafael, CA.He is currently a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), and the California Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA).
His outside interests include hiking, snowboarding, surfing, and Ultimate frisbee.
EDUCATION
| 2003-2007 | Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine | Pennsylvania, PA |
| 1994-1997 | University of Michigan |
Ann Arbor, MI |
| 1993-1994 | Lee Honors College, Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI |
BOARD CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
- California Medical Board: License #E4913
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
| 2007-2010 | Kaiser North Bay Consortium Residency in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery (PM&S-36) |
San Rafael/Santa Rosa/Vallejo, CA |
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
| 2010-Present | The Spine and Orthopedic Center Podiatric Surgeon |
Santa Barbara, CA |
| 2009-2010 | Kaiser North Bay Consortium |
San Rafael/Santa Rosa/Vallejo, CA |
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, HONORS AND AWARDS
| 2009 | 67th Annual ACFAS Scientific Conference Manuscript finalist, co-author |
| 2007 | Pi Delta National Podiatric Honor Society Inductee |
| 2007 | 65th Annual ACFAS Scientific Conference Third Place Poster, Student Category |
| 2006-2007 | TUSPM Merit Scholarship |
| 2006 | 64th Annual ACFAS Scientific Conference |
| 2005-2007 | American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine-Student Chapter |
| 2005-2006 | TUSPM Podiatric Scholarship |
| 2005 | 63rd Annual ACFAS Scientific Conference First Place Poster, Student Category |
| 2004-2005 | TUSPM Podiatric Scholarship, Dr. G. Elmer Hartford Memorial Scholarship |
| 2004 | American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine-Student Chapter |
| 2003-2004 | TUSPM Podiatric Scholarship |
| 1997 | 63rd Annual ACFAS Scientific Conference First Place Poster, Student Category |
| 1993-1994 | TUSPM Podiatric Scholarship, Dr. G. Elmer Hartford Memorial Scholarship |
ADDITIONAL COURSES
| 2010 | AO Advanced |
Orlando, FL |
| 2009 | ACFAS Ankle Arthroscopy |
Rosemont, IL |
| 2008 | AO Basic | Dallas, TX |
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- California Podiatric Medical Association
- American Podiatric Medical Association
PUBLICATIONS
Rodriguez N, Kinchsular J, Blitz NM. Complications of the Modified Lapidus Arthrodesis Comparing the Results of Two Surgical Techniques: A Retrospective Review of 133 Lapidus Arthrodeses. (manuscript).
Kinchsular J. ACFAS Scientific Abstract Monthly: “An Improved Alternative to Vacuum-Assisted Closure (VAC) as a Negative Pressure Dressing in Lower Limb Split Skin Grafting: A Clinical Trial”.
TUSPM Gait Research Project: “Lower Extremity Kinematics and Kinetics in Individuals with Pes Planus vs. Rectus Foot Types: A Pilot Study”. (work in progress).