A few years ago, I had foot fusion surgery with Dr. Thomas Chang in Santa Rosa…read more More recently, I developed a serious, unrelated foot infection and was admitted to Providence Hospital in Petaluma. Because of my prior surgery with Dr. Chang, the hospital contacted him for guidance. He personally recommended Dr. Joba to perform the urgent surgery needed to clear the infection. Dr. Joba did an excellent job. He successfully removed the majority of the infection and saved my foot -- I was later told I was only days away from amputation. His skill, clear communication, and calm, professional manner gave me confidence throughout a very stressful situation. What impressed me most was learning afterward that Dr. Joba had voluntarily assisted Dr. Chang in the operating room on dozens of complex cases to further refine his skills, even though he already had his own successful practice. That level of dedication speaks volumes. I've since discovered that Dr. Chang is one of the most respected podiatric surgeons in the country. He has performed complex surgeries around the world on medical missions, served as a professor and department chair, and even authored the textbook Master Techniques in Podiatric Surgery: The Foot and Ankle, which is used by surgeons nationwide. I originally chose Dr. Chang based on his excellent patient reviews, never realizing I was in the hands of such a highly regarded leader in the field. His recommendation of Dr. Joba reinforced that I received truly exceptional care. That Dr Joba used his own time to work under one of the best podiatric surgeons on the planet shows that he wanted to improve his own skills though he had already left school and had his own practice. I have nothing but the highest respect for Dr Joba and highly recommend his services

Great doctor He saved my foot. I highly recommend him…read more Staff is always polite and attentive. Office is clean.

Dr. Karaoglan takes excellent care of my fungusy nails at a reasonable price. I recommend him.read more

Dr Karaoglan's himself is ultra fantastic, 6 stars out of 5!…read more However, Cindy at Dr Karaoglan's, his everything receptionist, billing dept. etc. Has turned out to be beyond aggravating. If I could give negative stars I would!! My insurance changed which I was not aware of at the time of a visit in March. I then provided her with the correct information. Cindy claims to have filed claims, I believe she says twice and was rejected. I say "Claims" because United Health Care has no record of them. Untied Health Care has attempted to get ahold of her multiple times and left multiple messages. Cindy has verbally told me she refuses to do anything else on this claim. Now I am billed directly by Dr Karaoglan's and Untied Health Care can not do anything without her input. I probably will not go back to Dr. Karaoglan, because of Cindy.

The Best Podiatrist and Foot & Ankle Practice I Could Ever Ask For…read more Northern California Foot & Ankle Center of Santa Rosa has cared for me for years, through visit after visit, concern after concern, and I genuinely do not have enough words to express my gratitude. Every single time I have walked through their doors, every level of this clinic has treated me with kindness, dignity, patience, and respect. No matter how many questions I had, how many complaints I brought with me, or what I was going through, I consistently left happier than when I arrived. I have always felt heard, seen, respected, and valued here--not simply as a patient or an appointment on a schedule, but as a human being. And there is something else about this practice that deserves special recognition: They do not mess around with patient care, and they do not take shortcuts. Healthcare today places enormous pressures on clinicians through insurance requirements, administrative burdens, time limitations, and standardized approaches. Yet my experience here has been that this physician continues to advocate for what he believes his patients actually need. One of the greatest examples has been my orthotics. In my entire 36 years of life, I had never experienced anyone approach them the way he did. Rather than simply giving me a generic or routine solution, he personally took the time to create true customized molds in person, based specifically on my feet and my individual needs. That level of personalization mattered enormously to me. And remarkably, the care was covered through my medical insurance because this physician understood how to navigate the system while still pursuing what he believed represented appropriate, individualized patient care. That is what medicine should be. He does not appear satisfied simply checking a box. He examines, listens, thinks, individualizes, and treats the person standing in front of him. There is a profound difference between treating a diagnosis and truly caring for the human being who carries it. Northern California Foot & Ankle Center understands that difference. To the entire staff: thank you for every kindness, every phone call, every appointment, every moment of patience, every concern you have listened to, and every time you have made me feel welcome. And to the physician and owner himself, whom I sincerely consider my favorite podiatrist in the world and one of the finest physicians I have ever encountered: Thank you for healing me. Thank you for refusing to settle for mediocrity. Thank you for taking the extra time. Thank you for fighting for individualized patient care even within the realities and pressures of modern medical insurance. Thank you for making me feel heard. Thank you for helping me walk better, feel better, and leave your office with more hope than I entered with. You are a true healer, and I salute you, sir. I pray that God continues to bless you, your family, your staff, and this entire practice with tremendous success for many years to come. May you continue helping countless patients experience the same extraordinary level of care that you have given me. God bless you, Doctor. And God bless Northern California Foot & Ankle Center of Santa Rosa. Five stars simply are not enough.

I'm honestly pretty shocked. I brought my 80 year old father who has been suffering from severe…read morehealth conditions that have made it difficult for him to consistently treat what has become horrible fungus on his toenails. We were seen by Dr. Tan and he made very little effort to get to know my dad before taking out clippers (which did not come from any kind of a sterile wrapper) and extremely aggressively chopping off big chunks of my dads toenails. My dad was repeatedly saying "ow" because Dr. Tan was hurting him and he made him bleed in both of his big toes even though he knew he's on blood thinners. No antiseptic, no topical pain meds, no warning that it would hurt. His home health nurse was shocked when she saw them. On top of that, he didn't make any effort to file or shape his toe nails (they're just basically clipped in big sharp chunks - see pictures) and essentially told us there's nothing can do to treat the fungus. So we drove an hour there from my dad's house just to have his nails hacked off and not be offered any real solutions (except a cream he said would probably not help) and leave in more pain than he arrived The whole experience was actually shocking and I felt terrible for my elderly dad - his toes are still hurting since yesterday.

I have been going to Heart to Heart Medical Center for 2 months…read more The office staff, Reynette and Diane are always available to answer questions, competent and friendly. I came with many issues; physical, emotional and mental. I have taken some tests and started a new protocol. In a short time I'm noticing improvements. This is so refreshing to finally know I'm on the right track towards optimal health! Lu G.

Shiroko is amazing! She has helped with ailments that most doctors have not been able to help…read more Everyone that I have referred to her was amazing, happy, and healed.

Street parking for an orthopedic practice is unusual. Crowded waiting area. Dr. S was dismissive…read morein regards to pain and my questions. I will not be having surgery with him.

the very worst. The whole practice is a joke. Waited an hour for a 10 minute consult. Tried to…read moreget a copy of my x-rays and left several messages without any reply. Go anywhere else. This place should be shut down.

Altho I had to wait almost 40 minutes to be escorted to an examination room, I was extremely…read moreimpressed with the treatment received by the support staff. Also feel that Dr. Athanassious truly cares about me - health and comfort - and focuses on me and my concerns, looking me in the eyes, throughout our visits. Thank you one and all.

I never write reviews but feel like this is necessary! Be…read morecautious!!! I had L5 S1 fusion surgery and after 10 months of complaining I insisted on another MRI. He told me I only needed some bone shaved away from my cage. Then two days later I saw he did not put anything in my chart notes, except "reviewed MRI, no findings, referred to pain management." I obviously saw a red flag so I saw a spine surgeon at Stanford and a neurosurgeon at UCSF, both told me the same thing. The cage he placed in me was not centered, it was off to the left and oversized!! Therefore it had been sitting on my nerve since I woke up in recovery and began complaining of nerve pain, which was not there prior to surgery. I had revision surgery and the surgeon had to shave the cage away from my nerve to half the size. Now I am currently working through recovery hoping my nerve will recover after the cage was compressing on it for over a year. Just sharing my story.... There are so many surgeons out there to choose from, get 2nd and 3rd opinions.

She did a hysteroscopy and mass removal on a family member who was experiencing excruciating pain…read more After a number of ER visits, she was sent to Dr. Weinert who managed to clear a spot for her and diagnosed her condition accurately. She's an amazing, compassionate doctor who is genuinely caring, taking her time with her patients.

Seriously...I have never been so happy to find a new doctor…read more I was staring down the barrel of a biopsy and surgery when I decided to get a second opinion. I had to wait three months to get in, but even though I was completely stressed out, the wait was worth it. I walked in with a friend who would help take notes and felt immediately at ease. Dr. Weinert read through all my documentation and determined that I did not need to go down that road because, frankly, it was not necessary. She explained things, without leaving anything out, and in a manner that I could understand; even going so far as to draw a diagram. This was great because I am a very visual person. She spent over an hour with me...unheard of these days. I am forever grateful that she was able to see me and help me with my issues. The bottom line is that she said we could treat my issue without being invasive to my body. I literally went home and wept for joy. My family and I are so relieved. If you're looking for a Gynecologist who really knows there stuff and is able to help their patients understand their issues by clearly explaining everything in a manner that you can understand, then Dr. Weinert is it.

Can confirm this podiatrist is still dialing it in. Still standing across the room with arms…read morecrossed. Still not examining your feet or suggesting/ordering tests. Still proclaiming a vague catch-all diagnosis with no explanation. Still ignoring you when you reach out for help. While I get being voice-recorded so the visit summary is correct, isn't there a law that you have to inform your patient you're doing so? Complete waste of time with a person who simply doesn't care and does the minimal work.

kept me waiting for 2 hours. I could hear him on the phone laughing. He entered the office with a…read more hawaiian ship and shorts. No apology. when I left; the lights were turned off in an empty office. He didn't seem to give a damn.