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Podiatrist in Encinitas, Carlsbad, San Diego | Foot Doctor near me

Podiatry • Carlsbad, CA

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Clinic Type

Podiatry

Address

501 N El Camino Real, Suite 201 Encinitas, CA 92024

Phone

(760) 320-4117

Email

FederalPPDRQuestions@cms.hhs.gov

Opening Hours

8:00am - 4:30pm

Website

https://balancehealth.com/location/socal-foot-care-encinitas-ca/

Services Offered

Achilles Tendon Treatment
Bunions
Calluses and Corns
Custom Orthotics
Diabetic Foot Care
Fall Prevention
Flat Feet
Foot and Bunion Surgery
Foot Injuries
Hammertoe
Heel Pain
Ingrown Toenails
Laser Toenail Fungus Removal
MLS Laser Treatment
Neuroma
Radial Shockwave Therapy
Regenerative Medicine
Sports Medicine
Tendon Pain Treatment
Warts – Plantar Warts

Technology & Equipment

MLS Laser Therapy
Lunula Laser
Kery-Flex
X-ray
Ultrasound

Team

Christopher Kreps — DPM
Gabriella Ley, DPM, MIS (implied MIS training) — DPM
Ronald Lieberman — DPM, FACFAS
Brad W. Ruetenik — DPM, FACFAS

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

FAQs

What services are offered at SoCal Foot Care – Encinitas?

The page describes podiatry services (MLS Laser Therapy, Lunula Laser for toenail fungus, Kery-Flex artificial nails) and in-office imaging (X-ray, ultrasound) with self-pay options.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Healthgrades (Dr. Ronald Lieberman, DPM): 4.8 out of 5 stars (Based on 53 reviews (36 with written review))
Healthgrades (Dr. Brad Ruetenik, DPM): 5.0 out of 5 stars (Based on 56 reviews (48 with written review))
Vitals (Dr. Ronald E. Lieberman): 4.8 (18 ratings / 17 written reviews)
Yelp (Carlsbad-Encinitas Podiatry): Highly positive review highlighted (no numeric rating in snippet) (Updated June 2026 (review count not provided in snippet))
Healthgrades (Dr. Mark Miller, DPM): 5.0 out of 5 stars (Based on 3 reviews)

Patients praise

Thorough evaluations (e.g., X-rays/exam and clear explanations)
Excellent bedside manner / personable, friendly communication
Effective treatment and fast symptom relief; patients report improvement
Use of custom orthotics and orthotic-related support
Strong recommendations and willingness to recommend to others

Common complaints

Administrative/billing problems reported (repeated bills after payment; debt collection notice)
Scheduling/office turnaround concerns (reschedule due to other appointments; expectation of arriving early)
Crowded waiting area mentioned
One or more very negative reviews (low-star) about staff practices

"“Dr Lieberman was so thorough.. taking X-rays of both feet, looking at all that could be causing the pain.”"

— Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. Ronald Lieberman

"“Patients consistently praise Dr. Brad Ruetenik for his thorough, informative approach and excellent bedside manner… never seems rushed…”"

— WebMD summary of patient comments for Dr. Brad Ruetenik

"“Highly professional care! Waiting area was too crowded though!”"

— WebMD patient review snippet for Dr. Brad Ruetenik

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].