With over 20+ years of professional experience and a degree from the prestigious California College of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. Walsh is just about as good as it gets in the San Juan Metro Area. His Assistant Paula is especially efficient and was kind enough to provide me with a last-minute visit. The Doctor was very efficient, though I was surprised that he did not elect to take x-Rays of my left foot after I told him that a marble table had fallen on it, normally, one might want to rule out the possibility of a fracture before proceeding further. However, Dr. Walsh determined that indeed, plantar fasciitis was to blame for my foot pain and inability to walk. From there, we decided on a course of action and I received a steroid injection that did the trick! When it came time to pay for the bill, I was told it was "cash only", I was not made aware of this at any point, not when making my appointment and not upon entering the facility. Perhaps a note was posted on the wall (?) but I do not recall seeing one. You can imagine my surprise when the doctor, knowing that I did not have a car, asked that I go to the nearest ATM of which there were two located within 3-4 blocks of his office. QUÉ??? Minutes after a foot injection you want me to walk to an ATM??? So I hired an uber to get me to the nearest Gas Station ATM and paid the good Doctor his money. I strongly suggest that his office call Banco Popular without delay so that they can install an ATM machine within the confines of his office -- it's good for the patient's convenience, and then the Doctor can continue his "cash only" practice. He is an excellent Physician but the rest of my experience was a bit less than ideal. I guess the only proper alternative would have been for he and his staff to suggest that I rest my foot until I felt able to walk. But then again, it was almost quitting time so perhaps that was the reason for their sense of urgency. I should add that when I asked for the breakdown of the fee I was to pay, I was met with resistance and laughter, perhaps because the Doctor was kind enough to give me a $20 discount but still, that should not be a problem. The patient has a right to know regardless. That's just the way I was always taught. read more

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