Foot & Ankle Specialist · Bakersfield, CA
Michael A. Flores, DPM
Podiatric physician and surgeon at Stockdale Podiatry Group, with fellowship-level residency training in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery.
Podiatric physician and surgeon at Stockdale Podiatry Group, with fellowship-level residency training in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Michael A. Flores is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine practicing with Stockdale Podiatry Group in Bakersfield, California. He earned his podiatric medical degree from the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University and completed a three-year residency in podiatric medicine and surgery with added reconstructive rearfoot and ankle certification at Beaumont Hospital – Farmington Hills in Michigan.
Before medicine, Dr. Flores earned his bachelor's degree from UCLA and worked as a special education paraprofessional in San Francisco public schools — an experience that continues to shape his patient-first, teach-as-you-treat approach to care. He has volunteered with the Venice Family Clinic and in international health settings.
His published work includes research on peripheral neuropathy screening and office-based advanced wound care (Lower Extremity Review, 2020), and he has presented surgical case studies at regional medical conferences.
Board qualified in foot surgery (ABFAS) with residency training in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle procedures, ankle arthroscopy, and fracture management.
Office-based advanced wound care, including management of diabetic foot complications and lower-extremity wounds.
Peripheral neuropathy screening and preventive care aimed at protecting mobility and long-term limb health.
Evaluation and treatment of common foot and ankle conditions for patients of all ages.
Stockdale Podiatry Group
Bakersfield, California