Our Staff

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

Ronald Lieberman, DPM

Dr. Ron Lieberman has been in private practice in the North County of San Diego for 21 years.  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 by 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 Encinitas with his wife and two teenage 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
  • Active staff 1986 – present
    Chief podiatric surgery 1998-2002
    Surgery supervisory committee 1998-2002
  • 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
    Coordinator youth leadership camp
    Project Mercy
    Encinitas Rotary Soccer Cup

Diane is our "back office " medical assistant and has worked with Dr. Lieberman for several years in both our Encinitas and Carlsbad offices. Diane is highly skilled in working with the patients and assisting Dr. Lieberman with back office needs. Diane received her Medical assisting degree at Pima Medical Institute here in San Diego. During her off time Diane enjoys spending time with her 5 adult children and 8 grandchildren. She lives close to the beach and likes walking on the beach and reading.
 
Peggy our front office manager comes to us with a diverse background. After earning her medical assistant degree in St. Louis, Missouri, Peggy worked several years in the medical field both in St. Louis and San Diego. She took a few years off from Medical Assisting to work in marketing for Kodak and Sony. Returning to the medical field Peggy is very happy to be back in a doctor's office. Peggy enjoys getting to know all of our patients and helping them out in any way she can. In her off time Peggy loves walking and hiking. She also enjoys reading, cooking and working on her photo scrap books.