Doctor Oaks has received over 7 years of specialty training in the foot, ankle, and leg. He is Board Certified in Forefoot, Rear foot, Ankle and Leg surgery. He is a fellow of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He has been practicing medicine and surgery of the foot and leg for 9 over years, 4 of those serving the Weber/Davis area.
Dr Oaks was born and raised in Salt Lake City and attended Cottonwood High. While in undergraduate studies at the University of Utah he became strongly interested in medicine while working at Cottonwood Hospital. While there he was responsible for providing transportation, CPR, and emergency medical support for different specialists in the hospital. Dr Oaks gained an appreciation for those that dedicated their life to the art and science of medicine.
After attending the University of Utah with an undergraduate focus in Biology and Pre-Medicine he was accepted to medical school at Des Moines University in Iowa. During medical school he earned a healthy respect for all medical specialties. While there, Doctor Oaks was elected president of his class and received the Dean's scholarship.
While in medical school an opportunity to perform research at Kemin Industries a worldwide leader in vitamin, supplement, and nutrition was offered and accepted. From this an appreciation for precision of the analytic process, and paying attention to details became evident.
At the completion of medical school he was given the only Clinical Proficiency Award for exceptional care in patient services to the graduating classes.
Upon completion of medical school Doctor Oaks furthered his education at prestigious institutions including: University of Utah, Intermountain Medical Center, Salt Lake City VA Foot and Ankle Residency. At this program he received training in medicine, general surgery, vascular intervention, anesthesia, rheumatology, dermatology, orthopedics, oncology, etc. in addition to the advanced training foot and ankle surgery by leaders in the field.
At the Veterans Hospital he was exposed to a significant diabetic population allowing him to gain a thorough understanding of the diabetic foot, ulcerations/wound care, and the complications associated with them. In addition to internal medicine rotations this allowed him to spend significant time with our critically ill veterans. In doing so he gained a profound respect for those that have served us and continue to serve.
At the University of Utah Doctor Oaks gained experience in providing care to world-class athletes and their loved ones. Biomechanics, pediatrics, and sports medicine were strongly emphasized as keys to understanding pathology during activity. Rotations included musculoskeletal radiology, orthopedics, oncology (at Huntsman Cancer Institute), and dermatology.
At the Intermountain Medical Center and its associated facilities advanced techniques of surgical care was learned so that multiple options can be presented to his patients allowing for increased healing, and return to activity while providing lifelong benefits.
Doctor Oaks also spent time at St. Mark's Hospital performing inpatient and outpatient medicine rotations. Doctor Oaks is extremely appreciative to his family practice/internal medicine colleagues who devote their time and talents in providing care for those in need.
Upon completion of residency Doctor Oaks felt it important to get a better understanding of medicine and Podiatry abroad. He relocated himself to Yakima, Washington where he could provide to those that could not provide care for themselves. He was involved in restructuring of clinical protocols providing advanced care to those he treated. It was then that he was able to learn the business of medicine so that he could understand how to get the greatest care for his patients in the most affordable manner.
After two years time away from his native Utah he decided to return so that he could provide care to those of the greater Salt Lake and Ogden basins while being able to be around family and friends.
Doctor Oaks is married and the father of three. He enjoys skiing (both the water and snow), wake boarding, hiking (especially Moab, Bryce, and Canyonlands areas), sports training/weight training, and reading.
Doctor Oaks is pleased to be accepting most insurances, as he feels everybody should be entitled to great care. He prides himself in providing education and understanding that will reduce pain, increased function, and prevent reoccurrence. If possible Doctor Oaks strives to provide care in a nonsurgical manner, but if necessary he has received the training, and understanding to provide you with the best experience possible.
Doctor Oaks is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, a Fellow of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, a member of the American Podiatric Practice Medical Association. Doctor Oaks is also a practicing member of the Tanner Clinics Orthopedic Group. This is a multi-specialty group of leading doctors in foot ankle, and orthopedic care. They provide educational opportunities to the associated residency programs as well as educate physicians around the world in complex reconstruction of the foot and ankle.
Dr Oaks has received additional special training on external fixation for limb reconstruction, arthroscopy for minimally invasive surgery, and advanced techniques in the surgical repair of the foot and ankle.
We would like to welcome Dr Oaks to the Tanner Clinic. Please come and meet Dr. Oaks and his staff.
Dr Oaks was born and raised in Salt Lake City and attended Cottonwood High. While in undergraduate studies at the University of Utah he became strongly interested in medicine while working at Cottonwood Hospital. While there he was responsible for providing transportation, CPR, and emergency medical support for different specialists in the hospital. Dr Oaks gained an appreciation for those that dedicated their life to the art and science of medicine.
After attending the University of Utah with an undergraduate focus in Biology and Pre-Medicine he was accepted to medical school at Des Moines University in Iowa. During medical school he earned a healthy respect for all medical specialties. While there, Doctor Oaks was elected president of his class and received the Dean's scholarship.
While in medical school an opportunity to perform research at Kemin Industries a worldwide leader in vitamin, supplement, and nutrition was offered and accepted. From this an appreciation for precision of the analytic process, and paying attention to details became evident.
At the completion of medical school he was given the only Clinical Proficiency Award for exceptional care in patient services to the graduating classes.
Upon completion of medical school Doctor Oaks furthered his education at prestigious institutions including: University of Utah, Intermountain Medical Center, Salt Lake City VA Foot and Ankle Residency. At this program he received training in medicine, general surgery, vascular intervention, anesthesia, rheumatology, dermatology, orthopedics, oncology, etc. in addition to the advanced training foot and ankle surgery by leaders in the field.
At the Veterans Hospital he was exposed to a significant diabetic population allowing him to gain a thorough understanding of the diabetic foot, ulcerations/wound care, and the complications associated with them. In addition to internal medicine rotations this allowed him to spend significant time with our critically ill veterans. In doing so he gained a profound respect for those that have served us and continue to serve.
At the University of Utah Doctor Oaks gained experience in providing care to world-class athletes and their loved ones. Biomechanics, pediatrics, and sports medicine were strongly emphasized as keys to understanding pathology during activity. Rotations included musculoskeletal radiology, orthopedics, oncology (at Huntsman Cancer Institute), and dermatology.
At the Intermountain Medical Center and its associated facilities advanced techniques of surgical care was learned so that multiple options can be presented to his patients allowing for increased healing, and return to activity while providing lifelong benefits.
Doctor Oaks also spent time at St. Mark's Hospital performing inpatient and outpatient medicine rotations. Doctor Oaks is extremely appreciative to his family practice/internal medicine colleagues who devote their time and talents in providing care for those in need.
Upon completion of residency Doctor Oaks felt it important to get a better understanding of medicine and Podiatry abroad. He relocated himself to Yakima, Washington where he could provide to those that could not provide care for themselves. He was involved in restructuring of clinical protocols providing advanced care to those he treated. It was then that he was able to learn the business of medicine so that he could understand how to get the greatest care for his patients in the most affordable manner.
After two years time away from his native Utah he decided to return so that he could provide care to those of the greater Salt Lake and Ogden basins while being able to be around family and friends.
Doctor Oaks is married and the father of three. He enjoys skiing (both the water and snow), wake boarding, hiking (especially Moab, Bryce, and Canyonlands areas), sports training/weight training, and reading.
Doctor Oaks is pleased to be accepting most insurances, as he feels everybody should be entitled to great care. He prides himself in providing education and understanding that will reduce pain, increased function, and prevent reoccurrence. If possible Doctor Oaks strives to provide care in a nonsurgical manner, but if necessary he has received the training, and understanding to provide you with the best experience possible.
Doctor Oaks is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, a Fellow of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, a member of the American Podiatric Practice Medical Association. Doctor Oaks is also a practicing member of the Tanner Clinics Orthopedic Group. This is a multi-specialty group of leading doctors in foot ankle, and orthopedic care. They provide educational opportunities to the associated residency programs as well as educate physicians around the world in complex reconstruction of the foot and ankle.
Dr Oaks has received additional special training on external fixation for limb reconstruction, arthroscopy for minimally invasive surgery, and advanced techniques in the surgical repair of the foot and ankle.
We would like to welcome Dr Oaks to the Tanner Clinic. Please come and meet Dr. Oaks and his staff.