AMBER O'CONNOR
Irvine,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable foot and ankle specialist with comprehensive background in diagnosing and treating common and rare disorders. Leverages expert knowledge of both surgical and nonsurgical treatments to deliver effective patient care, consistently achieving positive health outcomes while fostering strong, trusting relationships with patients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Faculty
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Daily teaching and oversight of residents in both clinical and operating room setting
- Attend resident academics and lectures on a biweekly basis
Associate
Podiatry Hotline Foot and Ankle
Mission Viejo, CA
12.2024 - 02.2026
- Clinical management of all podiatric pathologies
- Fast-track to partner with daily practice management and business strategy discussions
Teaching Faculty
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Murrieta, CA
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Educate Family Medicine and Internal Medicine residents on foot and ankle management
- Podiatry residency program started July 1, 2024
Associate
Med-Ped ID
Murrieta, CA
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Clinical management of all podiatric pathologies
- Outpatient surgical competencies range from MIS procedures to TTC nail
- Inpatient surgical management with emphasis on limb salvage
- Leading first-case on-time start at Loma Linda, Murrieta for second and third quarters in 2024
Resident Physician
Kaiser Permanente South Bay Consortium
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Three hospitals/clinics covered by residents, one of which is a level 1 trauma center
- Over 1,000 cases logged on PRR
Collegiate Soccer Official
National Institute of Soccer Officials Association
01.2011 - Current
- American Athletic Conference Championship game referee, 2023
- Southeastern Conference Championship game referee, 2017
- NCAA Division 3 women’s National Championship game referee, 2017
Professional Soccer Official
United States Soccer Federation
01.2012 - 01.2019
- National referee for both male and female professional leagues
Owner, CEO
Intelligent Effort
Minneapolis, MN
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Leadership instructor to young women, high school age
Education
Master of Science - Pre-Health, Biological Emphasis
12-2011
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine -
05-2020
Pursued: Master’s in Biological Sciences -
07-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Health, Biological Emphasis
12-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
01-2009
Skills
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Advanced wound care
- Biomechanics
- Sports medicine/overuse injuries
- Limb salvage
- Ankle arthroscopy and trauma
Certification
- 2024 - Present: California Fluoroscopy and Radiology Supervisor and Operator Permit
- 2023 – Present: American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Board Qualified in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery
- 2023 – Present: California State Podiatric Medical License (E5969, NPI#1023646114)
- 2023 – Present: DEA Certification (#FO****203)
- 2016 – 2024: Basic Life Support/CPR Certification
- 2016 – 2024: Advanced Life Support Certification
- 2018 NBPME Part I Board – Pass
- 2019 NBPME Part II Board – Pass
- 2021 NBPME Part III Board – Pass
Timeline
Teaching Faculty - MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
Associate - Podiatry Hotline Foot and Ankle
12.2024 - 02.2026
Teaching Faculty - Loma Linda University Medical Center
07.2023 - 11.2024
Associate - Med-Ped ID
07.2023 - 11.2024
Resident Physician - Kaiser Permanente South Bay Consortium
01.2020 - 01.2023
Owner, CEO - Intelligent Effort
01.2013 - 01.2016
Professional Soccer Official - United States Soccer Federation
01.2012 - 01.2019
Collegiate Soccer Official - National Institute of Soccer Officials Association
01.2011 - Current
Spring Hill College - Master of Science, Pre-Health, Biological Emphasis
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine - Doctor of Podiatric Medicine,
University of Minnesota - Pursued: Master’s in Biological Sciences,
Spring Hill College - Bachelor of Arts, Pre-Health, Biological Emphasis
University of Minnesota, Morris - Bachelor of Arts, Biology
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Impact of Vitamin K Antagonist Warfarin on Ankle Fracture Healing
- JAPMA 2025
Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma in the Foot: Case Report
- JFAS 2023
Outcomes of Talar Microfracture Surgery and Predictors of Failure
- 2022 Foot and Ankle Orthopedics
- 2023 Kaiser Northern California Resident Research Symposium runner-up
Pyoderma Gangrenosum – A Literature Review
- 2018 Temple University Foot and Ankle Student Journal
Connective Tissue Disorders and Peripheral Neuropathy – Is There a Genetic Link?
- 2016 Current Opinion in Cell Biology, Student review section
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
2017 - 2019 Founder and President, Podiatric Medical Ethics Club, TUSPM
- Founded in February, 2017
- Organized physician-led academics for students with emphasis on medical ethics
2022 - 2023 Chief Resident, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Consortium Residency Program
- Liaison between residents and program director
- Resident academic lead
- Directly supervise interns for their first 6 months of training
- Clinic/on call schedule coordinator
HONORS/AWARDS
Third place, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Resident Research Summit, 2022
APMSA Academic Scholarship Recipient, 2017 - 2019
TUSPM Merit Scholarship Recipient, 2016 - 2019