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Dr. Dean Nakadate

“I am committed to providing exceptional care and acting as an advocate for my patients. I bring a unique perspective being a podiatrist along with an extensive background in surgical and conservative techniques.”

ABOUT DR. DEAN NAKADATE
EDUCATION
ORGANIZATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
ABOUT DR. DEAN NAKADATE

With an extensive background in surgical and nonsurgical techniques, Dr. Dean Nakadate specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of foot and ankle disorders. He believes in exploring all treatment options before resorting to surgery, striving to provide the best possible care tailored to the unique needs of each patient. Dr. Nakadate’s expertise extends to patients of all ages, with a particular interest in diagnosing and treating pediatric foot and ankle disorders. Additionally, he brings extensive experience in utilizing custom orthotics to optimize treatment outcomes to The Center.

Driven by a passion for service, he chose a career in medicine after graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point and serving as an US Army infantry officer. Throughout his professional career, he has had numerous opportunities to teach residents and fellows, sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience. In addition, he has held esteemed leadership positions in prominent professional organizations, including the San Diego County Podiatric Medical Society (SDCPMS) and the California Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA).

Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Nakadate actively engages in volunteering and coaching water polo. Serving as the development director for water polo in Oregon at the high school level, he is deeply committed to supporting aspiring athletes. He also enjoys taking his friends fly fishing any chance he gets.

EDUCATION

Residency: Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Hayward, California

Medical School: California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, California

Undergraduate Education: United States Military Academy, West Point, New York

Professional Memberships: Diplomat, American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

ORGANIZATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
  • Diplomat, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
  • Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
  • Director, California Podiatric Medical Association 2006-2008
  • Immediate Past-President, San Diego/Imperial County Podiatric Medical Association 2005-2007
  • President, San Diego/Imperial County Podiatric Medical Association 2003-2005
  • President-elect, San Diego/Imperial County Podiatric Medical Association 2001-2003
  • Secretary, San Diego/Imperial County Podiatric Medical Association 2000-2001
  • Member, Investment Committee, San Diego/Imperial County Podiatric Medical Association 2006-2008
  • Member, Mercy Podiatric Residency Education Committee 2001-2008 Assistant Residency Director, Scripps Mercy/Green Hospital Podiatric Surgical Program 2003-2008
  • Mercy Residency Selection Committee 2000-2008 Chairman, Residency Lecture Series 2001-2002
  • Member, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Consumer Education Committee 2003-2005
  • Member, California Podiatric Medical Association, Nominations Committee 2004-2005
  • Member, Presidents Council, California Podiatric Medical Association 2003-2005
  • Member, California Podiatric Medical Association, Budget Committee 2008 Member, California Podiatric Medical Association, Health Policy/ Reimbursement Task Force 2007- 2008
  • Member, American Podiatric Medical Association, Vision 2015 Committee 2008
  • Consultant, California Board of Podiatric Medicine 2004-2008 Staff Podiatrist and Partner, Scripps Clinic Medical Group, Inc.
  • Member, Scripps Clinic Medical Group Retirement Committee, 2001-2008 Vice Chairman, Scripps Clinic Medical Group Retirement Committee, 2007-2008
  • Clinical Instructor, Scripps Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Program, 1999-2008
  • Clinical Instructor, voluntary, at the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine 2000-2008
  • Volunteer Podiatrist, UCSD Free Medical Clinic 2000-2008
  • Faculty, Scripps Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Program2000-2008
  • Volunteer Podiatrist, Volunteers in Medicine (VIM), Bend, OR 2009-present
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

PRESENTATIONS

  • Resident Speaker 1999-present
  • Residency Lecture Series Speaker, Mercy Hospital, San Diego, CA, Lower Extremity Infections, 1999
  • Residency Lecture Series Speaker, Mercy Hospital, San Diego, CA, Lesser Metatarsal Osteotomies, 1999
  • Residency Lecture Series Speaker, Mercy Hospital, San Diego, CA, Time Wounds All Heels, 1999
  • Speaker, DJ Orthopedics, Carlsbad, CA, Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability, 4/8/2004
  • Speaker, Western Podiatric Medical Conference, Post-op Pain, 6/2005 Speaker, Podiatry Institute Seminar, San Diego, Anesthetic Pain Pumps, 9/2006
  • Speaker, Golden State Seminar, Samuel Merritt College of Podiatric Medicine, Oakland, CA, Surgical Considerations with Obesity, 11/2007

 

PUBLICATIONS

Stienstra, JJ., Lee, JA., Nakadate, DT. A Retrospective Analysis of High Displacement Chevron Osteotomy For the Correction of Hallux Valgus, JFAS, Jul/ Aug 2002.