by Dennis Augustine
Every year around this time, Doug sends me a thoughtful text, inviting me to celebrate my birthday with a luncheon. It all began when I founded the Park Avenue Foot Clinic in the 1970s, and Doug was just a college student in his early twenties.
Back then, I had an open-door policy for him to visit my office, allowing him to observe my patient care and practice management. He eventually transitioned from orthodontics to becoming a board-certified Podiatric physician and Foot and Ankle Surgeon. Today, he stands among the best in his field.
This year, we celebrated my birthday at MO’s, a restaurant next to where Opa’s Greek restaurant once stood in historic downtown Campbell. We both enjoyed their taco salad while catching up. Over the years, I’ve referred countless patients to him, including family members and friends.
I’m incredibly proud of Doug’s accomplishments, including building a successful practice on his own. His credentials and kindness are unmatched. I’m also grateful for the enduring mentor-protégé relationship and the lifelong friendship we share.
