Timothy Dutra

Timothy Dutra is an Assistant Professor at Samuel Merritt University, specializing in Podiatric Sports Medicine. He serves as podiatric consultant for University of California at Berkeley's intercollegiate athletics and has previously consulted for the Golden State Warriors Basketball Team. His work bridges clinical practice with community engagement through Special Olympics and youth sports coaching.

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) program faculty
• National expert on diabetic wound care and athletic footwear

Research Focus:

• Biomechanics of sports injuries and footwear design
• Diabetic wound care protocols and regenerative materials
• Motion analysis for injury prevention
• Exercise prescription in podiatric medicine

Publication Trends: Focus on diabetic foot ulcer treatments (2014-2015) and athletic footwear/orthotics (2017). Collaborative work spans regenerative medicine, sports injury prevention, and clinical guidelines.

Professional Recognition:

• Distinguished Practitioner (National Academies of Practice, 2012)
• Humanitarian of the Year (California Podiatric Medical Association, 2016)
• Multiple Podiatry Management VIP Awards (2001-2017)

Active in community service as Clinical Director for Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Program and medical mission leader. Preceptor for UC Berkeley field study interns and coach for Castro Valley High School tennis teams.