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Douglas J. Ichikawa, DPM, is a board-certified podiatric surgeon at the Foot & Ankle Center of the UW Medical Center – Roosevelt. He specializes in treating various foot and ankle conditions, including bunion deformities, flatfoot deformities, plantar fasciitis, tendinitis, hammertoes, and neuromas. As a clinical associate in Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at the University of Washington, Dr. Ichikawa emphasizes effective communication with patients, ensuring they understand their diagnosis and options for treatment, whether conservative or surgical. He has developed special expertise in foot surgery and prescribes custom foot orthoses. Dr. Ichikawa earned his degree in podiatric medicine from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1988 and completed his residency in podiatric surgery at Fifth Avenue Hospital. He has been involved in the field for years, holding board certifications in Foot & Ankle Surgery since 1994 from the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery. Outside of his professional career, he enjoys skiing, wakeboarding, hiking, playing soccer, kayaking, and running. He also has an interest in home remodeling and radio-controlled modeling, along with a passion for sports photography, particularly of his children.
Foot & Ankle Center UWMC-Roosevelt • Seattle, WA
Board-certified podiatric surgeon specializing in foot and ankle care.
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