--- title: "Dr. Joshua P. Edlinger | Podiatrist in Pleasanton, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Joshua P. Edlinger, DPM practices Podiatry and Surgery in Pleasanton, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-joshua-p-edlinger-1046248609" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Joshua P. Edlinger, DPM ![Joshua P. Edlinger, DPM](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/an0AoWU4srq6MUiTCnmyJzAb8EGjnh7IocFGXGHR03M/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(219 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Joshua P. Edlinger, DPM ## Podiatry - Accepting new patients ## Surgery - Accepting new patients [4480 Willow RoadPleasanton, CA 94588](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=4480+Willow+Road+Pleasanton%2C+CA+94588+US) ## Schedule appointment [510-498-2000](tel:+15104982000) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-joshua-p-edlinger-1046248609#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-joshua-p-edlinger-1046248609#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-joshua-p-edlinger-1046248609#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-joshua-p-edlinger-1046248609#provider-services) ## About Dr. Edlinger Languages English and German (Fluent) Gender Male Ages treated All ages Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care Dr. Edlinger practices patient-centric medicine with the care and compassion necessary to meet the goals and needs of each individual patient, so that they can get back on their feet and do what they love as soon as possible. ### Professional highlights American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, American Board of Podiatric Medicine, California Podiatric Medical Association. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Edlinger loves spending time with his wife and twin daughters. He enjoys volleyball, playing the guitar, writing music, and traveling. ## Education and training **Medical school:** California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University **Residency:** Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Podiatry & Foot and Ankle Surgery **Licensure and certification:** ABFAS Certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery and Foot Surgery, ABPM Certified in Podiatric Medicine ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Pleasanton Care Complex](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/pleasanton-care-complex-2084149336) 4480 Willow Road Pleasanton, CA 94588 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=4480+Willow+Road+Pleasanton%2C+CA+94588+US) [510-498-2000](tel:+15104982000) 925-875-6208 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Achilles tendon repair - Ankle arthroscopy - Ankle Reconstruction Surgery - Ankle replacement surgery - Ankle surgery - Cavus Foot Correction - Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Surgery - Flat Foot Correction - Foot and ankle cartilage restoration and repair - Foot and Ankle X-Rays (Onsite) - Fracture care - Joint injections - [Joint replacement surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/joint-replacement) - Podiatric surgery - Reconstructive surgery ### Conditions - Achilles paratenonitis - Ankle fusion - Ankle instability - [Ankle pain](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/foot-and-ankle) - [Arthritis](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/arthritis-rheumatology) - Big toe arthritis - Clubfoot - Deformity Correction - Flat feet - [Foot care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/foot-and-ankle) - [Foot problems](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/foot-and-ankle) - Heel pain - High arches - Lisfranc dislocation - Lisfranc injury - Morton's neuroma - Onychocryptosis - Osteochondral lesion - Plantar fasciitis - Plantar wart - Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Structural forefoot deformity - Tendon Ruptures - [Tendonitis](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/tendon-and-ligament-repair) - Trauma ### Reasons for visit - [Sports medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/sports-medicine) ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Podiatry](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/podiatry) - [Surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/surgical) - [Minimally invasive and robotic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-and-robotic-surgery) ## Similar providers nearby - 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