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 six 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
Physiotherapist putting bandage on injured feet of patient

The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff.

Meet Our Staff

Alejandra Anguiano

Receptionist
La Jolla Office

Leticia Barba Lead Receptionist La Jolla Office

Leticia Barba

Lead Receptionist
La Jolla Office

Lynette Cruz

Medical Assistant
Encinitas Office

Gloria Damian Practice Manager - La Jolla and Encinitas

Gloria Damian

Practice Manager
La Jolla and Encinitas Offices

Elisa Escamilla SoCal Foot Care

Elisa Escamilla

Receptionist
Encinitas Office

Selena Gonzalez

Medical Assistant
Encinitas Office

Amanda Pablo

Cathleen Hanillan

Front Desk (Receptionist)
Encinitas Office

Connie Harding

Front Desk (Receptionist)
Escondido Office

Wendy Kirsch, Front Desk (Receptionist), Encinitas

Wendy Kirsch

Front Desk (Receptionist)
Encinitas Office

Maribel Madera

Receptionist
La Jolla Office

Melissa Ochoa SoCal Foot Care

Melissa Ochoa

Surgery Scheduler/Authorization Specialist
La Jolla and Encinitas Offices

Maria Orozco Certified Medical Assistant La Jolla Office

Maria Orozco

Certified Medical Assistant
La Jolla Office

Cassandra Ortigoza SoCal Foot Care

Cassandra Ortigoza

Certified Medical Assistant
Encinitas Office

Amanda Pablo X-Ray Technician - La Jolla

Amanda Pablo

X-Ray Technician
La Jolla Office

Adriana Porras

Adriana Porras

Medical Assistant
Escondido Office

Mary Pumariega SoCal Foot Care

Mary Pumariega

Certified Medical Assistant
La Jolla Office

Elena Solis Lead Certified Medical Assistant - La Jolla

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.

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