I was initially a bit skeptical given the limited information online and the incredibly old school office setup. All incoming folks need to be buzzed in and the waiting area is small with just a few chairs. Thankfully in all my visits, I haven't had to wait long and their reception staff is polite but straight to the point. Dr. Belli is definitely a super nice guy. He is talkative, engaging, and patient which is more than I can say about a lot of doctors I've seen. His bedside manner is excellent and he takes his time to explain things and answer questions thoroughly. I was experiencing some discomfort in both feet, but with some new supports and stretch routines, I'm feeling much better. If I had any constructive feedback it would be to consider closing the doors of each of the two rooms when there are patients inside. More often than not, I would hear of other people's ailments or issues being discussed so loudly it was as if I was in the same room. The walls are thin but everyone can hear everything at any time. This was a common occurrence each time I went. I have no problems with anyone eavesdropping on me, but I could certainly foresee this being an issue with folks who aren't expecting it. It also wouldn't hurt to upgrade the equipment in the receptionist's area, I almost thought a dot matrix printer was in there the technology was so old. I would recommend Dr. Belli to anyone who is experiencing foot issues. For all perspective new patients, this is a not a place to be in a rush. Call ahead of time if necessary and appointment issues are almost always best handled on the phone. read more

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Service: 4/5 Made an appointment to see the doctor. I was greeted by the receptionist and asked to fill out some forms. I made an appointment for 11AM but had to wait for a long time. By the time I saw the doctor, it was almost 12:30PM and I was irritated. What is the point of making an appointment if I have to wait that long? When I finally met the doctor, I realized why he was delayed. He's super friendly and accommodating. He made me feel very comfortable from the beginning by engaging in small talk. He also seemed to know all of his patients. "Hey how was your vacation? I hope you had good beer!" The doctor took some xrays and gave a diagnosis. There's a reason why this place has so many good reviews. Dr Belli is extremely thorough. He asked numerous questions and did multiple tests. He spent close to an hour explaining my symptoms and showed how to relieve/stretch the areas of pain. Dr Belli might be one of the nicest doctors in New York. He loves what he does and he's very good at what he does but I wouldn't mind if he kept the small talk to a minimum. The wait was super long and I left his office close to 1:30pm. Considering my appointment was at 11am and I arrived ten minutes early, I wasn't expecting to leave his office so late. If you're in a rush, this is not the place for you but if you need a diagnosis from a extremely friendly and thorough doctor, I recommend you visit Dr Belli. read more

Dr. Belli is excellent. Very caring and great at his job. I would recommend him. His nurse Wanda is wonderful.

I can't speak of the Doctor's work as I am not a patient. I can speak to the kindness and humanity of the man from a brief encounter. My daughter and I were standing in front of his Skllman Ave office on a blistering hot day. We were waiting for her class to begin next door when he passed us and walked inside. He popped his head back out and told us we were welcome to wait inside. His sign outside says COMPLETE FOOT CARE, but from his kind offer seems like the Doc offers Complete Care. read more

Highly recommended. Very professional, great staff,excellent service. I am very happy and thankful with Dr. R.Belli read more

Dr Raymond Ferguson (Mineola)multilated my left foot back in January of this year,it got infected but Dr.Richard Belli saved my foot and life.An outstanding human being with a great personality,not to mention my favorite assistant Afrin who is quite knowledgeable .People travel from all over the New York area to have Dr.Belli care for them.You can trust and relax in Dr.Belli. A genuine human being who cares about his patients.Consider yourself lucky if you can get an appointment with this gifted physician. read more

Couldn't recommend this doctor more. Extremely informative, very friendly and welcoming. Huge kudos to his staff also. The nurse in the back and the front office staff were very cordial, helpful, and knowledgeable. Sometimes you go into a new doctors office and are met with some bad experiences-- this was not the case here. Thank you Dr. Belli for a stress free experience! read more

We were able to get a same day appointment for my husband who was feeling foot pain. We were greeted by the doctor and his assistant as soon as we walked into the office and were seen within a few minutes. Dr. Belli impressed both of us with his friendliness and fun personality. He listened carefully and asked about different parts of the foot and different symptoms before he gave his diagnosis. Then he took the time to explain and demonstrate different exercises and stretches my husband could do to help the foot heal. Great experience! We don't live in this neighborhood anymore but will likely travel to Dr. Belli again in case we ever need a podiatrist again. read more

Dr. Belli is fantastic! Warm, friendly and personable, he is a fantastic doctor who listens to your problems and offers no- nonsense solutions. Would absolutely highly recommend Dr. Belli and his wonderful staff! read more

I don't normally review doctors, but it was such an ordeal for me to find a podiatrist that I figure I do a review, since yelp is the one who brought me to Dr. Belli. I have heard of podiatrists who pressure people into getting surgeries, unnecessary procedures and expensive equipment. Needless to say Dr. Belli was neither. He was extremely knowledgeable and he took great care to explain my foot problem. I mean, he used charts, drew pictures, modeled in order to get my understanding. I did not feel pressured or uncomfortable at any point and I trusted his judgement. At the end of the appointment he offered me different options for my problem. The only thing is that you have to be patient because it is very small office. The only other staff there was the medical assistant/receptionist. So if they do not pick up the phone, just keep calling because there is just one person there. I highly recommend Dr. Belli! read more

What a great foot doctor. Very knowledgeable, kind, and personable, and makes himself available. I can alway get an appt, and if there is an emergency (yes, a foot emergency!) I can reach him. I went to him for a sprained ankle. He listened to me, then explained everything that I should do in order for it to heal. He provided me with crutches and a boot, right in the office, making things very convenient for me. His receptionists also provided me with various MRI places that accepted my insurance, and were very sweet, even though my insurance had them on the phone for like 30 minutes! But no matter what, he's always there to answer all my questions and treat me as needed, assuring me that I'll soon be ok. I would recommend anyone to Dr. Belli for any foot problems they have. read more

Phenomenal doctor! My husband and I went to see him today for the very first time and we left truly feeling a great sense of relief. He was fantastic, it's evident he truly enjoys his profession and loves what he does. He is so knowledgeable, caring and fun! At some point, I forgot I was at a doctor's appointment, felt more like talking to a friend. Great service, I'm looking foward becoming a regular patient after all you can not improvise 36 years of experience, after that much experience, you are truly and expert. read more

I had visited 2 other podiatrists - one that provided complimentary visits to the firm I worked at and one to my personal podiatrist; both of whom stated there was not anything wrong with my foot which was in extreme pain and scheduled me for repeated visits. Dr. Belli was recommended to me by a neighbor. He is not only AMAZING but a man of INTEGRITY! He told me that I had fractured the bone in my foot and that based upon my insurance he had to provide a certain number of treatments for the insurance payment. The other 2 doctors apparently knew this and misinformed me in order to collect insurance payments. Not only did Dr. Belli diagnose my problem but his honesty will never be forgotten. M. S. read more

He is an excellent surgeon. He fixed my internal nail by providing an excellent service . It was 3 years ago and till now I have no problem at all. I recommend my father in law with the same situation and he's happy also . read more

Dr. Belli is awesome, super easy to talk to and really comforting. The whole experience was easy and the communication was straightforward but still compassionate. A++ read more

Awesome Doctor. Very friendly, instructive and service is great.