Dr. Coates is an outstanding Podiatrist. I have a chronic ankle issue due to a severe ankle break in 2010. My ankle break was treated by a succession of two Orthopaedic doctors and one other Podiatrist, none of whom had the same opinion as to what my treatment should be. I had seen Dr. Coates many times prior to 2010, but, I am sad to say, he was not living in Virginia when my ankle break occurred. After six ankle surgeries by 2 Orthopaedic Doctors and one other Podiatrist, my ankle is no better than it was the day I broke it. How I wish Dr. Coates had been living in Virginia during my ill-fated fall on ice in 2010! I do not think I would be having the problems I have today. Prior to moving out of Virginia, Dr. Coates had treated me over the course of at least 10 years for a range of foot problems, including a horribly painful heel spur, a broken toe, an ingrown toe nail, and a toe nail that was ripped off during a fall. Now, Dr. Coates keeps me on my feet with a well placed cortisone shot in my ankle once a year. Dr. Coates is easily accessible and listens to his patients. He also explains his findings in terms that the average patient can understand. He takes plenty of time during exams and I have never felt rushed. As long as I am living in Virginia and Dr. Coates is practing in Virginia, he is the ONLY podiatrist I will be seeing. read more