About Misako McLeod
Misako McLeod - Professional Summary: Dr. Misako McLeod enjoys serving people both as a medical practitioner and a volunteer. Dr. McLeod has served as Chief Resident at Caritas Carney Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, and at St. Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco, California. In addition to her professional duties, Dr. Misako McLeod has volunteered on the medical crew for the Avon Breast Cancer Walk and the annual Cherry Blossom Festival and Health Fair in San Francisco, and she provides free foot and ankle care to underserved individuals through several shelters. An accomplished professional, Dr. Misako McLeod is able to relate to a wide range of people from all socioeconomic backgrounds, and she uses her communication and interactive skills as well as her medical knowledge to best obtain optimal results. Dr. Misako McLeod strongly believes patient education and the active participation of patients in their own healthcare are crucial to obtaining successful clinical outcomes. Possessing a diverse educational background, Dr. Misako McLeod holds a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology from the University of Washington in Seattle, where she also received the Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society service award. In 2002, Dr. Misako McLeod earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the California College of Podiatric Medicine (CCPM) in San Francisco. During her professional studies, Dr. Misako McLeod was awarded the Dean’s Scholarship at CCPM each year. After graduate school, Dr. Misako McLeod went on to serve as Chief Resident at St Mary’s Medical Center, a 3-year foot and ankle surgical program. After finishing her residency, Dr. Misako McLeod advanced her surgical training by completing an AO Fellowship under the renowned Dr. Kaj Klaue in Switzerland. Outside of her professional duties, Dr. Misako McLeod enjoys swimming, exercising, and reading. Dr. McLeod is a lover of the arts and theater, and she enjoys international travel. Dr. Misako McLeod has traveled extensively and is planning an adventure to Egypt and Greece for next year.
Misako McLeod - Professional Experience:
Kaiser Permanente
Foot and Ankle Surgical Attending
Santa Rosa, CA US
09/1/2008 — 07/1/2009
Misako McLeod - Education:
University of Washington
Zoology (Pre-med)
Bachelor of Arts
Seattle, WA US
01/1/1992 — 06/1/1996
AO Fellowship
Clinica Luganese
Lugano, Switzerland
2010
St. Mary's Medical Center
Chief Resident
Podiatric Surgical Residency (3 year surgical program)
2005-2008
Caritas Carney Hospital
Chief Resident
Podiatric Surgical Residency/ Internship (2 year surgical program)
2002-2004
Misako McLeod - Interests: Reading, swimming, exercising, traveling, arts
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