Joan Meyer, DPM

Dr. Lora Yeager-Smith is a board-certified podiatrist who has been in practice for over 30 years, providing specialized treatment for many foot and ankle issues. Dr. Yeager-Smith attained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Alabama's Auburn University, then received her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Samuel Merrit University, California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1994. She went on to complete surgical residencies in Houston, Texas, and in Baltimore, Maryland. She is board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

SoCal Foot Care has decades of experience under its belt and was founded by Dr. Jay Berenter, who began practicing medicine in 1987. Today, there are multiple podiatrists working to fulfill SoCal Foot Care's goal of providing compassionate care to all who come through our doors. All of our podiatrists are board-certified and keep up-to-date with updates in the podiatry field. Several have presented at medical conferences and all are affiliated with local hospitals in or near La Jolla, Encinitas, and Escondido.

A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.