Sacramento, CA – Daniel L. Altchuler, DPM, of Santa Monica, CA, was recently elected Secretary-Treasurer of the California Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA) during the organization’s 93rd session of the House of Delegates in Anaheim, CA.

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 Los Angeles, Dr. Altchuler received his Associates of Arts degree in Social Sciences from Santa Monica City College, after which he went to California State University Long Beach where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing. Herearned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1975. Currently, Dr. Altchuler practices in Santa Monica, CA., and is on staff at Santa Moncia’s UCLA Medical Center.

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 Los Angeles area running and walking clubs.

Dr. Altchuler is the recipient of numerous awards and honors including being listed in Who’s Who in the West; Personalities of America, Who’s Who in California and Men of Achievement.

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 California doctors of podiatric medicine (DPMs). Since 1912 CPMA has served the people of California by promoting the science and art of podiatric medicine, protecting the public health, and elevating the standards of medical education.

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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