Dr. Peter Ternus received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree with honors from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1994. He then completed a three year residency program which consisted of a year of medicine rotations and biomechanics training, followed by a two year podiatric surgical program. He is board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) for the state of California.

Dr. Ternus is on staff at San Leandro Hospital, Eden Medical Center and San Leandro Surgery Center. He works closely with internists and general practitioners as well as other specialists in infectious disease, vascular surgery, neurology, rheumatology and nephrology. This allows for complete care of the patient, including those with complicated medical problems.

Dr. Ternus is board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Foot and Ankle surgeons as well as a member of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, California Podiatric Medical Association, and Alameda Contra Costa Podiatric Medical Association.

When he is not working, Dr. Ternus's favorite activity is spending time with his wife and two daughters. He also has a passion for automobile racing. He began driving with autocross and then track days driving his corvette. This progressed to racing in the competitive Spec Miata class with the Sports Car Club of America. He is now an instructor for several groups including NASA (National auto sport association)