Podiatrist in San Marcos, CA
Looking for a podiatrist San Marcos, California residents can trust? From the student neighborhoods surrounding Cal State San Marcos to the established communities along Twin Oaks Valley Road and the shores of Lake San Marcos — VitaStep Podiatry provides foot and ankle care. Our clinic at 700 W El Norte Pkwy, Suite 101-A, Escondido is just a short drive from the Grand Avenue corridor and Palomar College campus, making podiatric treatment accessible to the San Marcos community.
Conditions We Treat
Our Escondido clinic treats a broad range of foot and ankle conditions. Referral requirements depend on your insurance plan.
Diabetic Wound Care
Custom Orthotics
Sports Medicine
Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis
Bunions
Diabetic Foot Care
Hammertoes
Neuromas
Toenail Fungus
Flat Feet
Pediatric Podiatry
Ingrown Toenails
Why Patients from San Marcos Choose VitaStep
Whether you are a student who has developed plantar fasciitis from hours on campus, an athlete at the Twin Oaks Valley sports fields, a professional who spends long days on hard floors, or a senior resident in Lake San Marcos managing diabetic foot complications, VitaStep delivers specialist-level care without requiring a referral or a long wait.
Dr. Nirav Patel, DPM
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine18+ years in diabetic wound care & limb salvage
Dr. Doan-Trinh Pham, DPM
Doctor of Podiatric MedicineSurgical podiatry, limb salvage & bilingual (English/Vietnamese)
Dr. Tressa Jordan, DPM
Doctor of Podiatric MedicineSports medicine, limb salvage & minimally invasive bunion surgery
From San Marcos to VitaStep
From San Marcos, head west on CA-78 toward Escondido. Take the Centre City Pkwy / El Norte Pkwy exit and turn right (north) onto El Norte Pkwy. VitaStep Podiatry is on your right at 700 W El Norte Pkwy, Suite 101-A — approximately 10–12 minutes from the Cal State San Marcos area or 8 minutes from the Palomar College San Marcos campus. Free parking is available on site.
700 W El Norte Pkwy, Suite 101-A, Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 546-2220
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, by appointment
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions from patients in San Marcos and surrounding areas.
VitaStep Podiatry serves San Marcos, California from our Escondido clinic at 700 W El Norte Pkwy, Suite 101-A — about 10–12 minutes from Cal State San Marcos, Twin Oaks Valley, and Lake San Marcos. Call (760) 546-2220 to book.
VitaStep is roughly 10–12 minutes west of San Marcos via CA-78 West to El Norte Pkwy. From the Grand Avenue corridor or Palomar College, the drive is typically 8–10 minutes with normal traffic.
Yes. Dr. Nirav Patel DPM has over 18 years of experience in diabetic wound care and limb salvage. San Marcos patients with diabetic foot ulcers, poor circulation, or neuropathy are seen on a priority basis. Call (760) 546-2220.
Absolutely. Dr. Tressa Jordan DPM specializes in sports medicine podiatry, including stress fractures, ankle sprains, and tendon injuries common among student-athletes and recreational athletes in the San Marcos area. Same-week appointments are often available.
VitaStep treats plantar fasciitis, bunions, diabetic foot wounds, custom orthotics, toenail fungus, hammertoes, neuromas, flat feet, warts, heel pain, sports injuries, pediatric podiatry, and surgical conditions. Most insurances accepted. Call (760) 546-2220.
Ready to See a Podiatrist?
Patients from San Marcos are welcome at VitaStep Podiatry. Same-week appointments are often available.
Call the office to discuss scheduling and insurance requirements.