Dr. Berg has been in practice in Colorado since 1998. In that
time the practice has grown tremendously from referrals from other physicians and our patients. In our practice all
patients are welcome and we can assure you, you will receive the best, most caring podiatric treatment. Take a few minutes
to find out about us on the other pages of this Web site. We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with your podiatric
health care. We encourage you to ask questions about your condition! If we can be of further help or you would like
to schedule an appointment, please call our office at (719) 594-9920.
A Podiatrist, also called a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, is a specialist
who provides medical diagnosis and treatment of the foot and ankle. Including but not limited to, sprains and fractures, bunions,
heel pain/spurs, hammertoes, nueromas, ingrown toenails, warts, corns and calluses, diabetic foot care , wound care and infections
of the feet. The education consists of four years of undergraduate medical training and four years of Podiatric Medical School
to obtain their Podiatric Medical Degree. Typically, they complete a post graduate residency in podiatric primary care, orthopedics
and/or surgery. Podiatrists are required to take a state and national exam, as well as be licensed by the state in which they
practice.
Dr. Kerry E. Berg received her bachelor’s degree in 1991 in
Biology from the University of California San Diego and received her Master Degree in Biomedical Sciences from Barry University
in Miami Shores, Florida. She went on to earn her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine From Barry University in 1996. Dr. Berg
completed her residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at the Miami Heart Institute and completed her surgical training
at the Baptist Rehabilitation Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee.
Dr. Berg is Board Certified in foot surgery by the American Board
of Podiatric Surgery. She has also obtained a certification in Wound Care by the American Academy of Wound Management and
finds she enjoys this most. She is an active staff member of Penrose St. Francis Wound Clinic and has privileges to perform
surgery at all local Hospitals and affiliated surgery centers.
When Doctor Berg is not in the clinic, she is very active in
her community. She is on the Board of Directors for Colorado Podiatric Medical Association. She enjoys Skiing with her daughter
and many other outdoor Colorado activities.
