Dr. Daniel Spencer: Foot Surgeon, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Dr. Daniel Spencer, Podiatrist

Staff Affiliations

Munson Medical Center – Traverse City, MI
Copper Ridge Surgery Center – Traverse City, MI
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center – Kalkaska, MI

Distinctions

Board Qualified, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Associate, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Chief Podiatry Resident, HCA Houston Healthcare West 2020-2021
President of WesternU Student Chapter, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Ambassador, WesternU Student Ambassador Leadership Training Program
President, University of Michigan Society of Biology Students
Co-President, University of Michigan Philosophy Club

Education

Undergraduate: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI • BS, Philosophy • 2013

Graduate: Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine • 2018

Residency: HCA Houston Healthcare West • Podiatric Residency • Chief Resident • 2018-21

Bio

Dr. Spencer grew up in Houston, Texas before moving to Traverse City and attending Traverse City Central High School. After graduating from the University of Michigan and Western University College of Podiatric Medicine in California, he completed his three-year surgical residency at HCA Houston Healthcare West where he served as Chief Podiatric Resident during his final year. He strives to treat all his patients with the compassion and dignity they deserve, with the goal of keeping his patients and the community on their feet.

During his free time, Dr. Spencer enjoys all things outdoors, mindfulness meditation, traveling, and ice hockey.

“What drew me to treating the foot and ankle is the tangible impact it can have in helping people work, live, and play”