Foundation Foot & Ankle is proud to serve the North San Diego County Region: Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, San Marcos and Encinitas. We are located next to Tri-City Hospital at the Vista Medical Plaza. It is our goal to provide you with excellent foot, ankle, heel and toe care. We pride ourselves on listening to your needs and working as a team to find solutions for your condition.
Dr. Berthelsen is originally from the Midwest, Lincoln, Nebraska. He graduated medical school from Des Moines University: College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. He then completed a rigorous foot and ankle reconstructive surgical residency at the Loma Linda Veterans Hospital in Loma Linda, CA. He is board certified in foot surgery and rearfoot/ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is a member of the Pi Delta Podiatric Honor Society. Dr. Berthelsen enjoys all aspects of foot and ankle care. He has extensive experience in complex reconstructive surgery, diabetic wound care (limb preservation), foot and ankle pain plus sports medicine. Dr. Berthelsen also specializes in minimally invasive surgery for bunions and other deformities.
Dr. Berthelsen enjoys spending time with his wife and three sons. He enjoys golfing, fishing, surfing, and anything that involves getting outdoors.