Dr. Gerardo Alcantara, DPM, Chula Vista, CA

About Dr. Gerardo Alcantara

Dr. Alcantara earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from The University of Chicago. Following graduation, he spent a year performing research at the Institute of Genomics and Systems Biology at The University of Chicago, studying differences in protein quantities between normal and cancerous tissue. He then went on to earn his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Alcantara completed a three-year surgical and clinical residency at Catholic Health Systems – Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, New York, earning an added credential in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery. During his final year, he served as chief resident, further honing his clinical and leadership skills. His areas of focus include sports medicine, diabetic wound care, and limb salvage. Outside of the office, Dr. Alcantara enjoys an active and well-rounded lifestyle. He is passionate about soccer, both watching and playing, and loves spending time outdoors hiking and relaxing at the beach. In his downtime, he enjoys watching movies and is currently learning to play the guitar.

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Popular visit reasons

Ankle Pain

Foot Consultation

Foot Injuries

Foot Problems

Podiatric Care

Sports Injury

Surgery Consultation

X-ray

Ankle Pain

Foot Consultation

Foot Injuries

Foot Problems

Office locations

Upperline Health (1 of 2)

345 F St, Ste 100, Chula Vista, CA 91910

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Upperline Health (2 of 2)

610 Euclid Ave, Ste 301, National City, CA 91950

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Education and background

Practice names

Upperline Health

Education and training

Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
University of Chicago, Bachelor's
Catholic Health Systems – Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, Residency in Podiatric Surgery

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1801598552

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What practice does Dr. Gerardo Alcantara work with?

Dr. Gerardo Alcantara works with Upperline Health.

Where is Dr. Gerardo Alcantara's office located?

Dr. Gerardo Alcantara has 2 office locations, including in Chula Vista and National City, view full addresses on Dr. Alcantara's profile.

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Dr. Gerardo Alcantara frequently sees patients for Foot Consultation, Podiatric Care, Sports Injury, Surgery Consultation, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Gerardo Alcantara on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Gerardo Alcantara speak?

Dr. Gerardo Alcantara speaks English.

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