Our Doctors

The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff’s training, professional credentials and work experience.

Ronald Lieberman, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Ron Lieberman has been in private practice in the North County of San Diego since 1985. After receiving his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine, he completed a hospital based podiatric surgical residency program then established offices in Carlsbad and Encinitas. He has been active within his specialty having served as past president of the San Diego County Podiatric Medical Society. He has also served as past chief of podiatry at Scripps Memorial Encinitas Hospital.

Dr. Lieberman resides in Carlsbad with his wife and has 2 grown daughters. He is active in the community as a member of Rotary, a service organization dedicated to helping those in need. He enjoys involvement in youth leadership activities. He stays fit by being an avid racquetball player.

Educational Background

California State University Los Angeles
B.S. Degree Biology 1978
Veterans Administration Sepulveda
Medical research 1978, 1979
California College of Podiatric Medicine: San Francisco
B.S. Degree Basic Medical Sciences 1982
California College of Podiatric Medicine: San Francisco
D.P.M. Degree Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (with honors) 1984
Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center
Rotating medical externship 1983-1984
Villa View Hospital
Podiatric surgical residency 1984-1985
Baja Project for Crippled Children
Surgical training 1985

Certifications

Board certified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Diplomat, American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Fellow, American Professional Wound Care Association
Licensed x ray and fluoroscopy operator

Professional Memberships

American Podiatric Medical Association
California Podiatric Medical Association
San Diego County Podiatric Medical Society
President 1992-1993
Vice President 1991-1992
Treasurer 1989-1991

Appointments

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
Medical staff 1986 – present
Chief podiatric surgery 1998-2002
Surgery supervisory committee 1998-2002
Scripps Surgery Center
UCSD Center for Surgery of Encinitas 1986 – present
Chief, podiatric education Villa View Hospital
1987-1989

Civic Involvement

Member, Rotary Club of Encinitas
Director youth and vocational service
RYLA youth leadership camp
Project Mercy
Encinitas Rotary Soccer Cup

Brad W. Ruetenik, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Brad Ruetenik has been in practice in Encinitas, CA since 1994. He has also been contracted with the U.S. Navy as a Podiatric Surgeon at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton since 1994, and Naval Medical Center San Diego from 1998-2013. Dr. Ruetenik completed his two year Podiatric Surgical Residency at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in 1993, after receiving his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco in 1991.

Dr. Ruetenik has been a resident of San Diego North County since 1984, where he lives with his wife in Encinitas. He has a history of involvement with running and triathlons including numerous marathons, ultra-marathons, and Ironman triathlons. These have blended well with his interest in Podiatric Sports Medicine and Biomechanics. He continues to compete, and is nationally and internationally ranked in competitive sailing events throughout the world.