SoCal Foot Care – About Us
Podiatric Medicine and Foot Surgery in La Jolla and Encinitas, CA
SoCal Foot Care has decades of experience under its belt and was founded by Dr. Berenter, who began practicing medicine in 1987. Today, there are multiple podiatrists working to fulfill SoCal Foot Care’s goal of providing compassionate care to all who come through our doors. We are proud to have three different locations in the SoCal area, so our patients can choose the location that is best for them.
About Our Founder, Dr. Berenter
Dr. Jay Berenter has been practicing medicine since 1987 and was board certified in Podiatric Surgery in 1990. He attended Boston University 1976-1979 and San Diego State University 1979-1981. He went on to receive his doctor of podiatric medicine degree from the California College of Podiatry at San Diego in 1985. Dr. Berenter served his residency at Kaiser Hospital in San Diego, specializing in Orthopedic and Podiatric Surgery.
Dr. Berenter's Certifications and Affiliations
- Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
- Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
- Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- Associate, American Board of Podiatric Sports Medicine
- Scripps Memorial Hospital, Chief of Podiatry, Department of Orthopedics
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Meet Our Staff
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Alejandra Anguiano
Receptionist
La Jolla Office
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Leticia Barba
Lead Receptionist
La Jolla Office
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Lynette Cruz
Medical Assistant
Encinitas Office
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Gloria Damian
Practice Manager
La Jolla and Encinitas Offices
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Elisa Escamilla
Receptionist
Encinitas Office
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Selena Gonzalez
Medical Assistant
Encinitas Office
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Cathleen Hanillan
Front Desk (Receptionist)
Encinitas Office
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Connie Harding
Front Desk (Receptionist)
Escondido Office
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Wendy Kirsch
Front Desk (Receptionist)
Encinitas Office
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Maribel Madera
Receptionist
La Jolla Office
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Melissa Ochoa
Surgery Scheduler/Authorization Specialist
La Jolla and Encinitas Offices
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Maria Orozco
Certified Medical Assistant
La Jolla Office
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Cassandra Ortigoza
Certified Medical Assistant
Encinitas Office
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Amanda Pablo
X-Ray Technician
La Jolla Office
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Adriana Porras
Medical Assistant
Escondido Office
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Mary Pumariega
Certified Medical Assistant
La Jolla Office
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Elena Solis
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
La Jolla Office
La Jolla and Encinitas area's Premier Podiatry Clinic
All Major Insurances Accepted!
Please feel free to make an appointment online (click the button at the top of the page) or call us to discuss your foot and ankle issues or concerns.