Santa Monica Podiatrists Tapped for Treasurer of State Association
A diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics, a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, Dr. Altchuler was elected to the CPMA Board of Directors in 2001, after serving a 2-year term as President of the Los Angeles Podiatric Medical Society. Dr. Altchuler’s tenure on the CPMA Board has been an active one, with him serving on several CPMA committees and taskforces. He most recently served as Chair of CPMA’s Public Information and Education Committee.
A native of
Specializing in podiatric orthopedics and gait disorders, Dr. Altchuler has served on a number of sport teams and event medical staffs, including the United States Triathlon Championships, Olympic Youth Volleyball Tournament and Road Racing Events of the Twenty-Third Olympiad - 1984 Los Angeles Summer Games. He has served as a footwear consultant and adviser for both Nike and Avia. He currently serves as podiatric medical consultant to a number of
Dr. Altchuler is the recipient of numerous awards and honors including being listed in Who’s Who in the West; Personalities of
An avid animal lover and advocate, Dr. Altchuler lives with his wife Eileen Hayworth on a small ranch outside Los Angeles with their menagerie of horses, cats, and dogs- which Dr. Altchuler trains and shows in agility events.
The California Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA) is the professional organization for more than 1000
CPMA, Committed to keeping Californians on their Feet – Healthy, Active and Productive!
For free foot health information contact CPMA at 1-800-794-8988 or visit www.podiatrists.org on the web.
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