About Dr. Spencer, Silverdale Foot and Ankle Specialist

Dr. Jarod Spencer, DPM, is a new addition to the Kitsap Peninsula area. Coming from Oregon, where he lived for the last five years, Dr. Spencer feels drawn to the Pacific Northwest. He is excited to continue exploring the region.

Growing up in Wichita, Kansas, Dr. Spencer was exposed to city and country living, spending time gardening in his parents' backyard and on his grandparents' farm. He participated in several sports, favoring basketball, and competed in hunter's safety, education, and target shooting.

Dr. Spencer attended the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science and a minor in Psychology. He gained valuable experience as a member of the University's student-athletic training staff and worked as a nurse assistant in a hospital-based spine and orthopedic unit in Tulsa.

He obtained his medical degree at the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois. During his time there, he was elected as the Academic Vice President of his class and treasurer of the student chapter of the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management.

Dr. Spencer completed a three-year medical and surgical foot and ankle residency training in Aventura, FL, where he served as Chief Resident. He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Spencer believes in treating the whole patient and understands that physical, mental, and emotional health plays a vital role in both the pathologic and healing processes. He is interested in creating personalized treatment plans for acute and chronic foot and ankle injuries with conservative, non-surgical approaches.

This includes education on the cause of pain, the intended effect of available treatment options, and the utilization of custom orthotics and regenerative modalities, such as injectable biologics, laser therapy, and shockwave therapy. In some cases, a simple office-based procedure may also be offered.

Dr. Spencer is also interested in treating skin conditions, such as fungal nails. He takes a keen interest in his patients and is always ready to hear a good story.

In his free time, Dr. Spencer enjoys outdoor adventures, usually involving a good espresso drink, good music, and a countryside drive while in search of a watering hole for his dogs. He also enjoys gardening, cooking, hiking, foraging mushrooms, kayaking, puzzles, playing golf, and watching the Kansas Jayhawks.

Education

Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery
HCA-Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, Aventura, Florida
Bachelor’s of Science, Exercise and Sports Science, Psychology University of Tulsa in Oklahoma
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois

Board Qualification

American Board of Podiatric Medicine, Board Certified
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Board Qualified
National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Part 3
National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Part 2
National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Part 1

Professional Memberships

Oregon Podiatric Medical Association
American College of Podiatric Medicine
American Podiatric Medical Association
American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Conferences Attended

Twin Cities Foot and Ankle Conference
AAFAO Comprehensive Fixation Course, Smith & Nephew
Midwest Podiatry Conference
ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference
Superbones Superwounds West Podiatry Conference
PRESENT Residency Education Summit East and Residency Rumble

What our patients think of Dr. Spencer

I award five stars to businesses, physicians or whoever that give me added value to their services, which can be more than I expected or providing information I didn't know beforehand. Well, sir, it happened here. A dermotologist had recommended I see Dr. Sarah Neitzel for podiatric care and I had my PCP send a referral to her. When the office called to schedule an appointment I was told I'd be seeing her partner, Dr. Jarod Spencer instead. I agreed to the change. This is why it always pays to be open-minded. The office visit with Dr. Spencer was superb. Very friendly guy with an easy manner who really knows his stuff. We talked about the foot thing I had an issue with a slightly-regrown ingrown toe nail He gave me several options including two options for cutting the nail thing out. We agreed I'd try the options and then follow up in a couple of months.
Have you ever been given new info and felt your brain expand with that new knowledge? Only me, huh? Well then, OK, let's continue. Anyway, my brain expanded after absorbing that new information. But THE best thing about my appointment with Dr. Spencer? Not once did he leave the exam room to check on other patients waiting in other exam rooms. I've gone to two single doctor podiatry practices where the one guy would be bopping back and forth between several rooms. So not only are you waiting for the guy to come back and finish whatever he started, you worry and hope that the guy remembers who YOU are and what your situation is and doesn't confuse you with another patient. I've had a past podiatrist say to me upon his return to the room, "OK, where were we? Oh yes..."
Those guys are hyped up to begin with because they have to be in order retain sufficient energy (and hopefully mental focus) throughout the day--every day. Dr. Spencer was calm, friendly and professional. He was at ease which put me at ease--and this was our first visit. So, from now on, he's my guy. And since I've got various foot issues, it's comforting to know I found a great podiatrist I can trust, and well deserves this five-star rating.
- R.L.