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Dr. S Berthelsen, DPM

Dr. S Berthelsen, DPM

Podiatric Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. S Berthelsen, DPM is a podiatric surgery specialist in Vista, CA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University College Of Podiatric Medicine And Surgery in 2012. He is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 49 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (49 reviews)

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Foundation Foot & Ankle2067 W Vista Way Ste 265 Vista, CA 92083
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Dr. Berthelsen is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
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Dr. Berthelsen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Berthelsen

4.4

49 ratings, 45 with a written review
5 Star
84%
84%
4 Star
2%
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3 Star
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2 Star
4%
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1 Star
10%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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P. T. – Jul 26, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 person found this helpful
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SS – Dec 10, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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May 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Patricia BAGSHAW – Jun 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Anonymous – Mar 06, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Trish I. – Jan 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ramon O. – Nov 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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David C. A. – Oct 19, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Miracle K. – Aug 07, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dante S. – Jul 10, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Anonymous – Jul 03, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Anonymous – May 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Anonymous – Feb 28, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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J. F. – Feb 07, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
J. J. – Jan 04, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
J. H. – Dec 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Anonymous – Dec 01, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Anonymous – Nov 17, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Nov 06, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Berthelsen is passionate about providing excellent foot and ankle care. He is an associate of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons.

biography

Dr. Steven Berthelsen, DPM is a podiatric surgery specialist in Vista, CA. He specializes in podiatric surgery and podiatric foot & ankle surgery. he graduated from Des Moines University: College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in 2012 and began...read more
  • Podiatric Surgery

  • Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

  • Podiatry

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  • Loma Linda Veterans Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Des Moines University College Of Podiatric Medicine And Surgery

    Medical School, 2012
  • San Diego Podiatry Association, Member

  • American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Member

  • American Podiatric Medical Association, Member

  • Pi Delta Podiatric Honor Society, Member

Dr. Berthelsen is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

      354 Santa Fe Dr
      Encinitas, CA 92024
      Recipient of 26
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality