Kirk A. Koepsel, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Koepsel has retired from practice. We wish him the best of luck.

Dr. Koepsel joined Bay Area Podiatry in 1985, after completing his Doctor of Podiatric Medical Degree from the California College of Podiatric Medicine, and completing a two year residency program at Hayward Vesper Hospital in Hayward, California and surgical training at Kaiser Permenente Hospital in Sacramento. Dr. Koepsel is active in numerous podiatric associations, and prides himself in learning the newest procedures for optimal patient care.

Dr. Koepsel graduated valedictorian from the California College of Podiatric Medicine, after which he completed surgical residency training at Hayward Vesper Hospital in Hayward, California. During his final year of surgical training at Kaiser Permenente Hospital in Sacramento, he had the distinction of being appointed chief resident. Following surgical residency he immediately joined Dr. Thomas Garrison in Clear Lake, Texas, creating the current partnership called Bay Area Podiatry Associates. The partnering was based on the common philosophy of both doctors to provide the best foot care available in the Clear Lake area.

Since beginning private practice, Dr. Koepsel has been active in his profession, holding various offices including the Harris County Podiatric Medical Society and Texas Podiatric Medical Association where he has served as the president. He is also involved with promotion of his profession and actively pursuing legislative issues concerning managed care that face our community, our state, and our Nation. To help equip and prepare him in this challenge, Dr. Koepsel has successfully completed an exclusive MBA program for physicians offered by the University of Houston Clear Lake.

Dr. Koepsel is the father of two children, Kevin and Katie and lives in Clear Lake Shores, Texas.

Curriculum Vitae

Current Employment

August 1985 to Present

Bay Area Podiatry Associates 1234 Bay area Blvd. Suite G Houston, Texas 77058

Position: Partner, DPM

Education

1997-1999	University of Houston Clear Lake Pasadena, Texas Degree: Masters of Business Administration
1985-Present	Ongoing CME courses
1984-1985	Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Sacramento, California Second Year Podiatric Surgical Resident - Chief Podiatric Resident
1983-1984	Hayward Vesper Hospital Hayward, California First year podiatric surgery resident Director: Steven S. Subotnick, D.P.M.
1982-1983	L.A. County U.S.C. Medical Center Los Angles, California Fourth year podiatric medical education
1979-1983	California College of Podiatric Medicine San Francisco, California Degree: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine D.P.M. Valedictorian
1979-1981	California College of Podiatric Medicine San Francisco, California Degree: Bachelor of Medical Science
1977-1979	See Previous Employment
1976-1977	University of California Irvine Medical Center Orange, California Degree: Clinical Laboratory Medicine M.T.
1973-1976	California State University Long Beach Long Beach, California Degree: Bachelor of Science, Microbiology Cum Laude

Licensure

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

State of Texas, No. 946	1985- present
State of California, No. E 32-4	1983-present
State of California (MT)	1977-1985

Board Certification

Diplomate, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery - 1987
Board certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery

 

Professional Affiliations

	American Podiatric Medical Association
	Texas Podiatric Medical Association
	Fellow, American College of Foot Surgeons
	American Diabetes Association
	American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
	American Running and Fitness Association
	American Society of Clinical Pathologist
	Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)

Awards and Honors

Date	California College of Podiatric Medicine:
1983	Valedictorian, Class of 1983
1983	Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
1982-1983	Outstanding Young Men in America
1979-1983	The National Deans List
1983	CCPM Class of 1983 Special Recognition Award
1981-1983	Phi Delta National Podiatric Honor Society
1982	CCPM "Most Valuable Student Award"

Previous Employment

Jun. 1975 to Sept. 1975	National Institute of Public Health Bogata, Columbia, S.A.	Position: Field Research Associate
1977-1979	U.C. Irvine Medical Center Orange, California	Position: Medical Technologist Special Chemistry, Research & Development
1979-1982	San Francisco General Hospital San Francisco, California	Position: Medical Technologist Blood Bank Tec. Part-time midnight shift

Professional Activities and Appointments

1999-present	Co-chair, Texas, Podiatry Political Action Committee, American Podiatric Medical Association
1998-present	Board of Directors, Southeast Memorial Network Multi-specialty IPA
1998	President: Texas Podiatric Medical Association
1997	President-Elect: Texas Podiatric Medical Association
1996	Second Vice President/Treasurer: Texas Podiatric Medical Association
1995-present	Texas Podiatric Medical Group - Houston (Independent Physician Association) utilization Review Committee
1995	Third Vice-President Texas Podiatric Medical Association
1992-1998	Chief of Podiatry, Surgery Executive Committee Columbia Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
1992-1996	Chief of Podiatry, Surgery Executive Committee St. John Hospital, Nassau Bay, Texas
1992-1994	Regional Director- Texas Podiatric Medical Association Region VI
1994-present	Committee Member - Texas State Board Exam Committee Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
1992-1994	Member - Peer Review Committee, Texas Podiatric Medical Association
1991-1992	President - Harris County Podiatric Medical Association
1990-1994	Chairman, Grievance Committee, Texas Podiatric Medical Association
1987-1993	Podiatric Medical Director - Avanti, University Medical Group
1982-1983	Senior Class President - CCPM - southern campus
1981-1982	Junior Class President - California College of Podiatric Medicine (CCPM)

Hospital and Clinic Affiliations

St. John Hospital, Nassau Bay, Texas	Active Staff
Bay Area Surgicare Center, Webster, Texas	Active Staff
Columbia Clear Lake Regional Medical Center	Active Staff
Southeast Memorial Hospital	Active Staff

Special Academic Projects and Activities

1998- present	Finance Chairman Columbia/HCA ASC limited partnership (BASC)
1997- present	MBA for physicians program, University of Houston Clear lake
1993 - present	Attending Clinical Staff, Harris County Podiatric Residency Program
1986-1987	Co-founder, Human Performance Research Associates A non-profit group dedicated to the reserch of publications dealing with human performance characteristics
1984-1985	Weekly lecturer, Diabetic Foot Class Kaiser-Permanente Medical Center
1979-1982	Teaching Assistant and Tutor
1979-1983	Lower Extremity Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology Biomechanics II, IV
1980-1981	Prosector, Lower Extremity Arthrology Course

Publications

1981	Co-author of Biomechanics II Workbook, Kevin Kirby and Kirk Koepsel Editor: Dr. John Weed, Published by CCPM . Used as a teaching text at the California College of Podiatric Medicine
References Available upon request