Foot & Ankle Staff Members

Dr. DiNucci had been a licensed DPM in California, Iowa, Nebraska and Washington before opening the Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona. 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 15 straight years of Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor recognition (2008-2023).

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.

Job Title:

Practice Manager

Experience at Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona:

14

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.

Job Title:

Lead Surgical Med. Asst

Experience at Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona:

7

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.

Job Title:

Lead Regenerative Asst

Experience at Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona:

5

Carol is a 1991 graduate of Minot State University with a BA in Microbiology. She has started her career at Providence Medical Center in Everett, WA as a lead Lab assistant in 1997. She has worked in Dermatology, Podiatry and Cardiology specialist offices. She is the lead Regenerative medicine assistant for Dr. Di Nucci and performs all other medical assistant duties. She holds a current podiatry limited X-ray certification.

Job Title:

Medical Scribe

Experience at Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona:

1

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.

Job Title:

Front Office Receptionist

Experience at Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona:

2

Bella has been with Foot and ankle center of Arizona since July 2023 but has worked in the medical industry for 2 years. She is our friendly front desk receptionist that you meet when you check in for your appointment. Our patients say how helpful, accommodating and kind-hearted she is. We couldn’t agree more. Bella is aspiring to be a registered nurse in labor and delivery.

Job Title:

Medical assistant

Experience at Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona:

1

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.

Job Title:

Assistant Practice Manager

Experience at Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona:

1

Gloria is excited to be in the role of assistant practice manager as of August 2023. She quickly became an indispensable member of the team as well as an expert in making sure our patients have consistent excellent care and follow-up. She is always happy to make your experience at the office is calm, welcoming, and stress-free as possible.

Job Title:

Patient Care

Experience at Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona:

1

Hailing from the Land of Enchantment, Cayla joined our team in 2023 and has been a wonderful addition, bringing a knowledgeable and friendly experience to all of our patients. She is dedicated to helping patients with all their healthcare needs from scheduling their appointments to obtaining copies of medical records in a efficient manner. Cayla has worked in cardiac, endocrinology, and nephrology specialties as a receptionist and medical assistant.

Job Title:

Registered Medical Assistant

Experience at Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona:

1

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.