About Dr. Trent Brookshier, DPM

Trent Brookshier, DPM, is an experienced podiatrist serving patients at North Park Podiatry in San Diego, California. 

Dr. Brookshier grew up in El Cajon, California, and attended Christian High School, where he met his high school sweetheart, Annalisa. After graduating, he completed his bachelor's degree at The University of California, Irvine (ZOT! ZOT!), living in the honors dorms (called the Shire of Middle Earth for fellow “Lord of the Rings” fans). 

Upon graduation, Dr. Brookshier worked at the University of California San Diego Hospital as a lab technician on the organ procurement team. He then attended the Western University of Health Sciences in Ponoma, California, and completed his three-year surgical residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. He completed further trauma and reconstructive training at Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center in Fontana, California. 

Dr. Brookshier completed externships nationwide at several hospitals, such as Harvard's teaching facility in Cambridge, Massachusets, Swedish Seattle in Washington, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. During his residency, Dr. Brookshier completed over 1,500 surgical procedures.

Dr. Brookshier is passionate about progressing the field of podiatric medicine and helping to improve diabetic care. He has presented novel studies nationwide and most recently spoke in Hong Kong and South Korea, sharing his results at the International Diabetes Federation.

Dr. Brookshier and his wife have been married for ten years and have three sons: Bryer, Desmond, and Calvin. Outside work, he enjoys playing sports, hiking, dancing, running, beach days, and watching “Survivor.”