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SoCal Foot Care

Podiatry • Carlsbad, CA

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Thorough evaluations (e.g., X-rays/exam and clear explanations)
  • Excellent bedside manner / personable, friendly communication
  • Effective treatment and fast symptom relief; patients report improvement
  • Use of custom orthotics and orthotic-related support
  • Strong recommendations and willingness to recommend to others

Common complaints

  • Administrative/billing problems reported (repeated bills after payment; debt collection notice)
  • Scheduling/office turnaround concerns (reschedule due to other appointments; expectation of arriving early)
  • Crowded waiting area mentioned
  • One or more very negative reviews (low-star) about staff practices

In patients' words

"“Dr Lieberman was so thorough.. taking X-rays of both feet, looking at all that could be causing the pain.”"

— Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. Ronald Lieberman

"“Patients consistently praise Dr. Brad Ruetenik for his thorough, informative approach and excellent bedside manner… never seems rushed…”"

— WebMD summary of patient comments for Dr. Brad Ruetenik

"“Highly professional care! Waiting area was too crowded though!”"

— WebMD patient review snippet for Dr. Brad Ruetenik

"“I received a debt collection notice… I strongly recommend not using this office if you value your time.”"

— LocalityBiz listing review for Carlsbad-Encinitas Podiatry (billing complaint)

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

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