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 15 straight years of Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor recognition (2008-2024).
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.
Dr. Paul Bishop
Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Dr. Paul Bishop is a Board-Certified Reconstructive Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon. He has been in private practice for 28 years and came to Arizona from Illinois Dr. Bishop is a father of 2 daughters, a photographer, and has completes multiple Ironman and Xterra Triathlons. He has a calm demeanor and has been described as having special ability to listen to his patients, allowing them to fully express their concerns and expresses a genuine concern for their well-being. He has a special interest in helping endurance athletes perform to their highest potential when confronted with Foot and Ankle injuries and limitations to their performance or training.
Dr. Bishop’s primary focus is surgical correction with foot and ankle reconstruction of injuries, correcting deformities and sports injuries. He is a frequent lecturer in National and International meetings on many Foot and Ankle conditions. It is important for Dr. Bishop to donate his time annually to an International surgical foundation in Mexico where he performs reconstructive surgery for children and adults. Dr. Bishop has developed many unique implants and devices that help patients each day. He routinely sees the most difficult conditions and commonly is a referral destination for other surgeons to send their patients.
Gina
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.
Cami
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.
Carol
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.
Kevin
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.
Keegan
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.
Gloria
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.
Cayla
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.
Aubrey
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.
Alayna
Front Office Receptionist
Experience at Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona: 1
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.