S. Luke Berthelsen DPM: Foundation Foot & Ankle

About S. Luke Berthelsen DPM: Foundation Foot & Ankle

Foundation Foot & Ankle, headed by Dr. S. Luke Berthelsen, serves the North San Diego County communities of Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, San Marcos, and Encinitas from an office next to Tri-City Hospital. Dr. Berthelsen is board certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, with particular experience in complex reconstructive surgery for severe deformities, diabetic wound care, and minimally invasive techniques for bunions. He treats ingrown toenails, hammertoe, and arthritic pain, with stem cell injections among the options available. Dr. Nicklaus Nishijima, a board-qualified podiatric physician and surgeon trained at the California School of Podiatric Medicine, also sees patients at the practice, treating diabetic foot care, arthritis, bunions, sports injuries, and trauma. Together, the doctors emphasize personalized, compassionate care aimed at helping patients return to active, healthy lifestyles.

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