Dr. Brooke Gifford, FACFAS
Board Certified, American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery
Dr. Brooke Gifford was born and raised in eastern Iowa. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Luther College in Decorah, IA in 2002 and her doctorate with honors from the California School of Podiatric Medicine in Oakland, CA in 2007. She completed a comprehensive three-year foot and ankle surgical residency at Legacy Hospitals and Kaiser Permanente in Portland, OR. Her training included forefoot and rearfoot reconstructions, elective foot and ankle surgery as well as trauma.
The Pacific Northwest rain was too much for her so she moved back to sunny California in 2010 and has been practicing in the Thousand Oaks area ever since. She enjoys traveling, yoga and spending time with her family. Dr. Gifford is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, California Podiatric Medical Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. She is board certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot /Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery®.
In Her Practice
Dr. Gifford treats all types of acute or chronic foot and ankle problems. She has a particular interest in trauma including toe fractures, nail injuries, ankle sprains, and all foot/ankle fractures. She especially also has significant experience in removing foreign bodies (glass, toothpicks, metal, etc) which can often be performed in the office without anesthesia. She also specializes in sports medicine and reconstructive foot surgery.
Dr. Gifford starts with a conservative approach including custom orthotics, taping, padding or modification of your existing orthotics when possible. She is very adept with steroid injections and will give those when appropriate. Dr. Gifford considers surgery to be a last resort, but if necessary, she is highly trained in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Gifford's number one priority is spending quality time with patients. She truly listens to their concerns, educates as much as possible about the nature of the condition and offers all viable treatment options. She wants patients to feel completely comfortable while in the office and completely satisfied upon leaving!
Why Choose Newbury?
What Makes Us Different
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Convenient LocationsAvailable to treat you at three different locations with flexible appointment times.
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Excellent ResultsWe strive to give you the best results possible & get you back to your active life.
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Board Certified PhysiciansOur physicians are licensed by the State of California Medical Board and certified by the American Board of Foot & Ankle surgery
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Cutting Edge PracticeWe use the latest in technologies and treatments to help you heal better and faster.
Helping People Is our Passion & Purpose
Hear from Our Happy Patients
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"Can't thank her enough"
Dr. Gifford was very knowledgeable with explaining the cause of my heel pain and gave me a painless injection. She was very friendly and took her time with answering all my questions. Can't thank her enough because I'm back to my normal workout routine without any pain!- Ryan G. -
"Dr Gifford and her team are communicative, caring and highly capable."
Dr. Gifford and her team are amazing and I recommend Dr. Gifford without hesitation. She provided me with multiple options to address Achilles issues. I ultimately needed surgery and the results have allowed me to walk without pain and return to activities I had been missing. My incision site is imperceptible. Dr Gifford and her team are communicative, caring and highly capable.- Carrie D. -
"They do excellent work and care about their patients."
Going to performance foot and ankle. It's like going to your salon or Barber. Once you find a good stylus, you won't leave them. Doctor Patel and his staff are like that. My dad has been going to them for years he's 102 years old. They do excellent work and care about their patients.- Verby N. -
"I highly recommend!"
Dr. Patel and his staff were absolutely incredible! I was having issues with my foot for about 5 years and I had been to numerous doctors without success. Then I met Dr. Patel and I’m happy to report that my issue is now solved! So thankful and could not be happier. Everyone here is super nice, down to earth and they genuinely care about you, the patient, which was super important to me. I was very impressed with how they go about their business and I highly recommend!- Matthew D. -
"I highly recommend this place!"
The process was smooth and efficient from the start. After filling out "contact us" form on their website, I received a call within 30 minutes to set up my appointment. The staff was incredibly helpful and welcoming. When I arrived, I handed them the printed form, and I was seen almost immediately. Dr. Patel was fantastic—he took the time to listen to all my concerns, identified the cause of my issue, and provided a clear solution. He even showed me at-home remedies and offered tips on how to prevent the problem in the future, without making me feel pressured to buy any treatment products. He went above and beyond in his care. Overall, a great experience!- Emma -
"This is what medical care should be!"
Excellent customer service, and thorough care. Dr. Patel was down-to-earth, knowledgeable, and skilled (my kind of doc). The office was clean, and well-run. Billing was smooth as well without any of the hiccups you get at other offices. This is what medical care should be!- Ashutosh S.