Mindi Dayton, Neighbor

Mindi Dayton, DPM, MHA is a board-certified podiatrist serving patients with superior care at Foot & Ankle Center of Iowa in Ankeny. Dr. Dayton grew up in rural eastern Iowa and graduated from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, where she currently sits on the alumni board. She earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Des Moines University (DMU) College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. She then completed a podiatric surgical residency at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, Iowa. In 2018, she earned a Master of Health Care Administration from DMU.

After practicing podiatry in northwest Iowa for several years, she returned to Des Moines to teach at DMU and practice at the school's Foot and Ankle Clinic. In 2017, she established the Foot & Ankle Center of Iowa with her husband Dr. Paul Dayton. They focus on the research and development of innovative techniques for foot and ankle surgery.

Dr. Dayton is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery. She is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and has co-authored many peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. She and her husband have teamed up to earn national awards for research posters and presentations.

When Dr. Dayton isn't working, she enjoys spending time with her family. Reflecting their passion for food and wine, she and her husband own and run WineStyles Ankeny. She also enjoys gardening attending theater performances, and traveling.