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Keith Penera, DPM, is a board certified podiatrist specializing in foot and ankle disorders including wound care, fractures, reconstruction, and sports injuries. Dr. Penera completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA where he received his bachelors of science in chemistry. He received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine with academic honors and was the president of his class. He completed his residency in podiatric medicine and surgery, with reconstructive rearfoot and ankle certification, at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center in California. While there, he also served as chief podiatric resident.
Patients see Dr. Penera as knowledgeable and friendly, and a good communicator who works hard and demonstrates integrity. Dr. Penera believes in giving back to his profession and has served as an assistant professor in the College of Podiatric Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences. He also serves as attending teaching staff for the Long Beach Memorial Podiatric residency and UCI-Fountain Valley Podiatric residency programs. Dr. Penera has authored several papers on topics related to the foot and ankle. In his free time, Dr. Penera enjoys spending time with his wife Rebecca and their three daughters.
Expert foot care from people who live and work right here, because your health starts with strong steps and a trusted local team.
ACFAS Region 1 Scientific Seminar, Poster Presentation, 2012. 2nd Place. Comparing and Contrasting 4 Commonly used Wound Scoring systems
ACFAS Region 1 Scientific Seminar, Poster Presentation, 2012. 3rd Place. Algorithmic Approach to Diabetic Wounds
The Western Podiatry Conference, Poster Presentation, 2011. 3rd Place Award. Percutaneous Tenotomy of the Peroneus Longus for sub 1 ulcerations
Pi Delta National Podiatric Honor Society 2009
Who’s Who in American College and Universities 2009
OCPM Presidential Half Tuition Scholarship 2006-2007
OCPM academic scholarship 2007 to 2009
Academic Dean’s List
Joseph R. Sullivan Memorial Award 2009
Deans Award 2009
Awards & Accomplishments
Diabetic Foot and Charcot, Optum CME Lecture Series September 2023
Diabetic Foot and Common Foot Ailments, Optum CME Lecture Series June 2022
Charcot Foot, HealthCare Partners CME Lecture
Bone Healing and Orthobiologics Western University (spring 2015)
Radiographic Anatomy, Western University (fall
Spring 2014 Bone Healing and Orthobiologics Western University (spring2014)
Fall 2013 Radiographic Anatomy, Western University (fall 2013)
LisFranc Injuries, Western University (spring 2013)
Hallux Valgus, Western University (fall 2012)
ESR and Osteomyelitis, Long Beach Memorial Multidisciplinary Rounds (summer 2011)
Lower Extremity Anatomy, Western University (summer 2011)
Lectures
Certified, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
California State Podiatric Medical License
California X-ray Supervisor and Operator Certificate/Permit
