Dr Daniel Bank – Biography and Resume

Dr. Daniel Bank has been a practicing podiatrist in Orange County Since 1988. He completed his premedical education at U.C.L.A. and podiatric medical school at the California College of Podiatric Medicine where he graduated with high honors in recognition of his academic achievement. This allowed Dr. Bank the opportunity to complete his residency training in foot and ankle surgery with the country’s most eminent podiatrists.

Dr Bank is board certified in foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

His philosophy of patient care is to treat problems with conservative non-surgical means when medically appropriate.When surgical treatment is necessary Dr. Bank utilizes techniques he has developed that minimize discomfort and speed recovery. Including a virtually pain free bunion correction.

As a leading podiatrist Dr. Bank has been an associate clinical professor of podiatric surgery, and residency director at Orange Coast Memorial Hospital in Fountain Valley. He currently is Chairman of quality assurance and credentialing at the South West Podiatric Surgery Residency training program.

“My goal as a physician is to provide the highest quality care at all times. Part of meeting this standard is always taking the time to fully explain each patient’s particular problem, treatment options, and fully answer any questions they might have.”

Work History of Doctor Bank

 

Education

 

University of California, Los Angeles Bachelor of Arts – Psychology

California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, CA Bachelor of Science – Basic Medical Science

College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, CA 1986 – Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Vallejo, CA Podiatric Surgery Resident

• Private Practice, Podiatric Medicine and Surgery – Costa Mesa, CA 1991 – to present

• Attending Staff Podiatrist, Mullikan Medical Group – Artesia, CA 190-1991

• Attending Staff Podiatrist, FHP Charter Medical Center – Hawaiian Gardens, CA 1999-1991

Multi awarded physician
Among highest performance reviews including "Top Physician Honors"
Performed all salvage surgeries for Los Angeles County

“Hospital Affiliations”

• Memorial Care
• Hoag Memorial Hospital
• Mission Hospital
• Fountain Valley Hospital
• Orange Coast Hospital

“Dr. Bank’s Continuous Skill Sets”

• Daniel Bank, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.
• Diplomate American Board of Podiatric Surgery
• Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Podiatric Medicine Sports Injuries
• Children and Adults
• Professional Profile

Doctor Daniel Bank is a Foot Surgeon Experienced in:

• Diabetic Foot Treatment
• Limb Salvage
• Plastic Reconstruction
• Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Treatment of Common Foot and Ankle Disorders
• Trauma and Injuries
• Pediatric Podiatry
• Certification

Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Fellow, AM College of Foot & Ankle Surgery
Education and Professional Training

Podiatric Surgery Resident II, Kaiser Permanent Medical Center, Vallejo, CA. Facility handled high volume of trauma and infection cases; outstanding pediatric podiatry clinic.
Podiatric Surgery Resident I, Lincoln West Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, CA
Bachelor of Science, Basic Medical Sciences, California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
Professional Associations

Member, American Podiatric Medical Association
Member, Orange County Podiatric Medical Association
Appointments

Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, California College of podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, CA
Director, Podiatric Surgery Residency, Orange Coast Memorial Hospital
Director, Quality Assurance and Credentialing, Aestheticare Outpatient Surgery Center, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Community Service

Camino Health Clinic – San Juan Capistrano

 

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