Division of Foot & Ankle Reconstruction/Surgery

The Division of Foot and Ankle specializes in providing expert surgical care for the lower leg, ankle, and foot. Our board-certified orthopedic surgeons diagnose and treat conditions from common to complex, using both traditional and advanced operative techniques to help patients regain their active lifestyle. We address sports injuries, fractures, tendon and ligament injuries, deformity, and arthritis through a variety of treatments. When applicable, we use advanced surgical techniques including minimally invasive/arthroscopic surgery, total ankle replacement and stem cell therapy, with the goal of providing top orthopedic care to patients in San Diego and the Southwest United States.

Section of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

The Section of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, as a part of the Division of Foot & Ankle Reconstruction/Surgery, provides comprehensive care of the foot, ankle and lower leg, addressing foot and leg biomechanics, sports injuries, foot trauma, palliative and accommodative care, and comprehensive, advanced wound care and limb salvage. We also offer reparative and reconstructive surgeries to correct foot deformities. Our board-certified podiatrists are experienced in all aspects of foot care. We evaluate and resolve foot abnormalities with a focus on returning patients to an optimal lifestyle in terms of health, comfort, and level of activity. The podiatrists in the Section work closely with our orthopedic and medical colleagues to address issues of the foot and other medical conditions, in order to provide the most comprehensive care to our patients.

Division of Foot & Ankle Reconstruction/Surgery

Cameron Barr, MD (Division Head)
Michael Botte, MD
Jacob Braunstein, MD

Section of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery

Gregory Clark, MD (Section Head)
L. Clifford Ballinger, DPM
Joan Bradley, DPM
Gregory Clark, DPM
Ryan Diaz, DPM
Bahram Moghadam, DPM
Dean Vayser, DPM
Travis Weber, DPM


Practice locations are as follows:

Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
Foot & Ankle Reconstruction/Surgery
Cameron Barr, MD
Michael Botte, MD
Jacob Braunstein, MD
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
L. Clifford Ballinger, DPM
Joan Bradley, DPM
Gregory Clark, DPM
Ryan Diaz, DPM
Bahram Moghadam, DPM
Dean Vayser, DPM
Travis Weber, DPM

Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley
Foot & Ankle Reconstruction/Surgery
Cameron Barr, MD
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
L. Clifford Ballinger, DPM

Scripps Clinic Encinitas
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
Bahram Moghadam, DPM
Dean Vayser, DPM

Scripps Clinic Jefferson – Oceanside
Foot & Ankle Reconstruction/Surgery
Jacob Braunstein, MD
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
Bahram Moghadam, DPM

Scripps Clinic Mission Valley
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
Travis Weber, DPM

Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernado
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
Joan Bradley, DPM
Gregory Clark, DPM
Ryan Diaz, DPM
Travis Weber, DPM

Featured Services

  • Achilles tendon injuries

  • Ankle arthritis

  • Ankle fractures

  • Ankle instability

  • Bunions

  • Cartilage injuries

  • Flatfoot

  • Foot fractures

  • Foot and toe arthritis

  • Hammertoes

  • Heel pain

  • Neuromas

  • Sports injuries

  • Tendon and ligament injuries

Recognitions & Awards

  • Division members are active contributors and selected reviewers for top medical journals

  • Our physicians have given multiple talks and educational lectures at national and international orthopedic meetings

  • We are active members and grant recipients from the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society and the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons

Members of the Division of Foot and Ankle are actively involved in clinical, biomechanical and anatomic research to try to optimize and advance musculoskeletal medicine.