Meet Our Doctors and Staff
At Foot and Ankle Center of Arizona in Scottsdale, our top podiatrist and foot & ankle surgeon provide exceptional care. We specialize in advanced treatments to ensure your foot and ankle health
Dr. Kris A. DiNucci
Dr. DiNucci practiced in Washington and Nebraska before opening the Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona. He is consistently on the cutting edge of Foot & Ankle Surgery, having served on the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Surgical Skills Committee for over 5 years and being named the chairman of the Committee in 2008. He has been a Surgical Instructor for the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons for over 25 years. He is proud to have spoken at over 50 conferences and is committed to being a positive influence on the world of Foot & Ankle Surgery as well as the world at large. Dr. DiNucci and his team have been consistently recognized as one of Phoenix Magazine’s Top Doctors. Dr. DiNucci has received 17 straight years of Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor recognition (2008-2025).
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Dr. Kristina Jay
Dr. Kristina Jay graduated from the Midwestern University’s School of Podiatric Medicine in 2010. She completed a bachelor of science in Biology at the University of Nebraska where she was a member of the honors program. She has been active in community service programs, professional societies and research projects at Midwestern University. Dr. Jay is also fluent in German and Croatian. What sets Dr. Kristina Jay apart is that she is bright, energetic and truly cares about the proper diagnosis and treatment for her patients and getting them healed and back to enjoying their life as pain free as possible. Dr. Jay is now accepting new patients.
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Dr. Paul Bishop
Dr. Paul Bishop is a Board-Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He completed foot and ankle surgery residency training in Houston, Texas, and Fellowship Training in Chicago, Dallas, and Milan, Italy. Before relocating his surgical practice to Arizona in 2024, Dr. Bishop had been in private practice for over 20 years in Illinois since 1996. Dr. Bishop’s special interests include foot and ankle reconstruction, congenital and traumatic deformity correction, joint replacement, and sports injuries.
Dr. Bishop is a father of two daughters, a photographer, and has completed multiple Ironman triathlons. He also competes in and was a world championship qualifier in the Xterra Triathlon series.
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Dr. Rebecca Varney
Dr. Rebecca Varney is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon dedicated to keeping her patients active, healthy, and on their feet. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Pittsburgh and her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University. She completed her foot and ankle surgery residency at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Virginia, then moved to Arizona to pursue an advanced fellowship in foot and ankle reconstruction at the CORE Institute. Her fellowship emphasized total ankle replacement, deformity correction, trauma, and sports-related injuries.
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Gina
Gina started the Practice in Scottsdale with Dr. DiNucci. She has been instrumental in the growth, stability and success of the Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona. She has exceptional organization and excellent communication skills with the office staff. Gina has been able to delegate duties to a number of Front office staff but maintains close watch over the entire office and oversees day to day operations. She is clearly a hands on manager.
Cami
She started her career in an Orthopedic Specialty as a medical assistant where she learned patient care as well as fracture care and procedures. She is the lead medical assistant for surgery scheduling. She is comfortable with every aspect of the practice and one of our most dependable staff members. She holds a current limited Podiatry X-ray certification.
Kevin
Kevin is from Scottsdale, Arizona, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology with a Minor in Sports Nutrition from the University of Arizona. Kevin works as a medical scribe helping our physicians deliver effective patient care, he is also currently in the process of working towards receiving his Private Pilot License.
Keegan
Keegan is our upbeat Medical assistant, striving to become a Physicians Assistant. He helps with a variety of tasks to keep the practice running smoothly. He graduated from Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University with a B.S. in Biochemistry. Keegan always treats every patient with respect, allowing him to give you the best possible care.
Aubrey
Aubrey is a kind and caring face that always does her best to make patients feel welcome and comfortable. She is always going extra mile for each patient. Aubrey graduated with her degree as a Registered Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy in 2021. She has substantial experience with wound care, suture removals, procedure assistance, surgery scheduling, and x-rays. She is currently working towards her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Arizona College of Nursing.
Sydnie
Sydnie joined our practice in 2024 and has been a great addition to our team. She helps our patients with her patient and professional manner. She assists patients in making appointments, referrals, records, and their all other healthcare-related needs with her positive attitude.
Alayna
Alayna is from Minnetonka, Minnesota and recently graduated from Concordia College with a bachelors in Healthcare Administration. She enjoys staying active and going hiking on a weekly basis. She is excited to create a warm welcoming environment for all patients within the clinic. Alayna is currently pursing her masters in healthcare administration.