Staff

Dr. Sondra Berger

Dr. Sondra Berger was born and raised in Albany, NY. She is a graduate of Emma Williard High School. She attended Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY and graduated with a BA in Biology and minors in Anthropology and English. Dr. Berger is a member of Sigma Tau Delta National English Honor Society.

Dr. Berger completed her studies in Podiatric Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. She then completed a two year surgical residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital/North Philadelphia Health System. Dr. Berger is Board Certified with the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry.

Following her Residency, Dr. Berger moved back to the Capital Region. Dr. Berger has been caring for Patients for over 17 years. She finds Podiatric Medicine to be a fulfilling career knowing she helps her patients improve their health and lifestyle.

Dr. Berger enjoys CrossFit and hot yoga. She loves to spend time with her family and friends, especially her son and Husband.

Education

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, DPM, 2001
Hartwick College, BA – Biology, 1996
Emma Willard School – 1992

Professional Memberships

Diplomate (Board Certified) – American Board of Multiple Specilaties in Podiatry
Member APMA
Member NYSPMA (Northeast Division President 2010-12)
NYSPMA Trustee 2014-15
Community Based Physician, St. Peter’s and Albany Memorial Hospitals

Mary Elario

Mary Elario was born and raised in the Capital Region. She attended Villa Maria College in Erie, PA. 

After college Mary returned to the capital district where she married and raised her two children.

Mary enjoys working with people and has done that working for Altamont Family Dentistry and the Center for Disability Services where she first worked with Dr. Berger. After retiring from CFDS she joined
Dr. Berger at her private practice in 2021. Mary likes helping the patients and meeting new patients and putting them at ease at their initial visits. She also likes to decorate the office for the season and holidays to make it a fun place to visit.

Mary enjoys walking, reading and jigsaw puzzles. She loves spending time with friends and family, especially her two granddaughters.