I was scheduled for an appointment and arrived 15 minutes early to a very hot, crowded, small waiting room. The only available chair was blocked by someone in a wheelchair. I asked the receptionist how long a wait there would be (as I had a painful foot issue) and after checking she said about 45 minutes. I couldn't imagine standing in a hot waiting room for that amount of time. The very nice gentleman in the wheelchair offered to try to maneuver his wheelchair so I could get to the blocked seat. Anyhow, when I decided to leave I was asked if I wanted to reschedule??? What? I was scheduled. Don't schedule so many appointments near the same time to try to avoid this issue. At least offer me some room to sit in instead of having me stand for a long amount of time. I did like the doctor, but it is not worth it if I have to stand in a hot room for with an aching foot/ankle. read more

Loved my visit to Dr. Isaacson's office! Located at a pretty convenient spot near the 6 train. I'm always super nervous when I see a doctor in the US, since there are just way too many things that could go wrong (especially insurance issues...The last time I visited another podiatrist, the receptionist tried to charge me over $250 for a quick consult!), but this was a great visit! The receptionist was SUPER friendly and nice (though I think the office manager was out sick that day...so not sure who was there, but it was the same person that took my blood), and I got to see the doctor within 20 minutes of being there. Dr. Isaacson makes you feel really comfortable and makes sure that all of your concerns are addressed. He also keeps the conversation light, so you kind of forget about being nervous :) When they took my blood, it was also super fast and painless, even though I don't have the easiest veins haha (props to the nurse!). There was no fuss about how much my copay was, which was a relief! Glad they took the time to really check out my insurance and make sure everything was OK. read more

Visited the doctor more than a year ago. Experience was fine. I went to have a cyst drained. The doctor proceeded to tell me I'd benefit from custom orthotics. My response was no thanks, they haven't been useful. To which he replied just get them, they are fully covered by insurance. A year and a half later they bill me for a item I've never used, and have been unwilling to rectify on their side. Shame on me for listening. Careful with what advice you take from the Doctor. read more

Nice doctor. Not the friendliest front desk staff, they gave me attitude when they showed up late to work and I'm waiting outside the office. (People have to go to work to you know!) The deal breaker is the orthodics that I never got four months and hundreds of dollars after I initially came in for my first appointment and molding. I had to trek over on five separate occasions to only be disappointed that the orthodics were incorrect (too short, too narrow, no built-in arch, etc. etc.). It was an issue with their orthodics lab, but at the end of the day they are part of the team and I was very let down. 4 months after my initial visit I just cancelled the orthodics, went to a new doctor (and paid for a whole new visit to achieve the same thing) all to finally get new and correct orthodics. Such a painful experience and not nice front-desk staff just rubs the salt in further. read more

When searching for a doctor, the patient seeks a practioner who is knowledgable and forthright, willing to talk with the patient and address his or her concerns. A gentle touch and a comforting bedside manner are always key with a dash of humor thrown in to build rapport. Dr. Ernest "Ernie" Isaacson is a mench---the one you want to hear the "the news" from, explain your options, and understand your needs. I visited Dr. Isaacson after researching YELP, Citysearch, and ZocDocs http://www.yelp.com/biz/zocdoc-inc-manhattan#hrid:xkejtnXpuImIc0RozTdHeQ. Apparently very popular, a number of patients filled the waiting room in the hopes of seeing Dr. Isaacson. And as he flitted from patient to waiting room to staff member and back, he was all the while personable and welcoming to his patients. Dr. Isaacson has a very collegial relationship with his staff and fellow doctors---something not always present in doctors' offices or in businesses, for that matter. When I finally met with Dr. Isaacson, he took time to get to know me, already aware of my symptoms and quickly responding to my fears: "You're gonna give me injections and then cut me open." "Pretty much," he said with a smirk. He then went through my options, but advised me what would be best. Sensitive to the fact that I am a very big cry baby (I pass out when they draw blood...and he told me I could pass out if I wanted to! LOL!), he walked me through the steps he would take and then was so kind as to put up a shield so I wouldn't be able to see what he was doing. Can you say "wonderful"? He then told me how to care for the area and instructed me to call him if I felt the need. If you ever are in need of a podiatrist, do yourself a favor and go see Dr. Isaacson. Your feet will thank you! ;) read more

Forget other podiatrists - I've seen several - just go to Dr. Isaacson. I had ingrown toe nails on both feet. The pain was so intense I could barely walk. Dr. Isaacson took care of it in one session, and now, 9 years later, my toenails are still straight and perfect. No pain whatsoever. I came back to him for orthotics and a foot injury later, and he took care of everything right away. Additionally he is a very kind individual with excellent bed side manners. Highly recommended! read more

My daughter's been walking on her tippy toe since she began walking and it's been quite a concern for us as she continues to grow. After having gone to two different podiatrists and not getting any answers, we tried Dr Isaacson after coming across his article on toe walker regarding children. We went to his Manhattan location and let me just say he was extremely kind and patient, he answered all of our questions and referred us to a physical therapist. His staff members are such sweethearts, I really recommend Dr. Isaacson! read more

I have to say, i was pretty skeptical walking into the office for the consultation but after spending some time and speaking with the doctor and staff i felt amazingly comfortable. The office is immaculately clean and all the staff where so professional. Front desk was more then accommodating and very professional. I have been battling a reoccurring corn on my small toe for years now, getting it scrapped off and then with in weeks it comes back...that's when I decided I needed to see another podiatrist. I found Dr. Isaacson on yelp and he explained that this will continue to happen as an old fracture caused my bone to be out of whack and as long as that bone wasn't corrected then the corn would continue to come back. He suggested cutting off a small piece of bone, which we did about a week ago. I'm so glad I did this, I can finally play ball, run with my kids, workout or do whatever (and hopefully the corn will never return)....once the rest of the swelling goes down of course. This doctor is far from greedy and gives you his utmost honest opinion. Oh and one more thing--way too many doctors try too hard at being funny but this doctor is just a natural comedian.....he hilarious! Highly recommend! read more

I found him online and traveled from Maryland to have my bunions and several hammer toes repaired. I had my right foot done, and my left foot two weeks later. Dr. Isaacson and his staff with extra cream really professional. I travel because I wanted my incision on the side and could not find a doctor in my area who would do this. I asked scission is minimal scarring and healing went great with me by sending me to a doctor in my own area since I did not want to travel for the second follow-up. Dr Isaacson himself caught me the evening of my surgery to be sure I was feeling better. I would absolutely recommend him to everyone!!! I LOVE MY FEET Beautiful and very very comfortable in my shoes now read more

Dr Isaacson is a pleasure to have as a podiatrist. Right from the start I felt I could trust him. Over the years I'd been to see other podiatrists regarding my bunion, hammer toe, foot pain. I never felt comfortable enough with any of them for treatment. With Dr Isaacson, I made an appointment for surgery at our first meeting. Dr Isaacson's staff is excellent -- professional, friendly and right on top of insurance requirements. If you contact this office with a concern someone will respond in a timely manner. My foot surgery went like clockwork. And my healing is going exactly as Dr Isaacson described. If you have a foot or ankle problem, Dr Isaacson is your man! read more

I had concerns regarding the index toe on my right foot. I arrived for the first time visit with the assurance that any worries I had would disappear when I arrived. Dr. Issacson proved to be a very caring, knowledgeable expert in his field. I'm given a set of options that, I believe, will treat the situation and I couldn't ask for a better practitioner. Maurice Tyson read more

I asked my doctor for a recommendation for a podiatrist, and she emailed me Dr. Isaacson's information. Since then, I've seen him regularly to treat on ongoing issue, and I couldn't be happier. Dr. Isaacson is very friendly and easy to chat with. His treatments are thorough and he will offer different treatments, as necessary. The office staff is incredibly friendly, which is sometimes unusual in a doctor's office. The wait to see the doctor is usually very short, when there is one at all, but I tend to take the first appointment of the day. The one problem I've ever had is what seems to be a problem with the office's calendars syncinc with ZocDoc's calendars. Occasionally the office has had to reschedule my appointment because there isn't an opening at the time that ZocDoc said that there was. Not a major problem, but just something to keep in mind if you use ZocDoc to make appointments. Scheduling directly with the office is easy to do, if you're able to. All in all, if you're looking for a great midtown podiatrist, I'd definitely suggest Dr. Isaacson! read more

I had a gradually increasing pain in the arch of my foot that reached the point where I was almost unable to walk. I did some research on ZocDoc and Yelp for podiatrists and Dr. Isaacson's many 5 start ratings were the first indication this was a doctor making a positive impression on patients. Something I always try to look for. From the moment I arrived at this practice, the staff was welcoming and polite - a pleasant break from the "business only" I've become accustomed to at some other medical practices. The doctor took plenty of time to examine me and, using an ultrasound to look inside my foot, showed me exactly where the problem was: I had ruptured my plantar fascia, apparently a pretty common injury. The treatment was a cortisone injection that was quite painless. The best way to describe it? It was less painful than getting a novacaine injection at the dentist. Much less. And now, only 24 hours later, the pain is abating. I expect that the pain will be gone by tomorrow and I'll be able to return to work. Overall, I'm very pleased with Dr. Isaacson's treatment (and his office staff) and grateful for his kind approach. Doctors like this are the rarity these days. Especially in NYC. read more

Technically very competent. Very caring. Helpful office staff. He solved problems in 2 visits that I had been seeing another podiatrist for, for years. GREAT! read more

Dr. Isaacson was extremely helpful in addressing my concerns and providing me with the information I needed. He has great bedside manners and was very pleasant during my visit. His staff is just as welcoming and pleasant to deal with - not just to me, but every patient that was there. Highly recommended! read more

I was a bit wary of going to see a podiatrist. I thought there was a fair chance that I'd be given the hard sell for various treatments and orthotics. But I was really pleased with my experience at Dr. Isaacson's office. (I visited him in his office on 40th, near Park) His staff were very nice and professional. I didn't have to wait very long to see the doc. Dr. Isaacson was friendly and thorough. He really put me at ease and I felt like I could discuss my problem with him without the feeling that he was watching the clock. I'd recommend him to anyone. read more

Dr Isaacson is a rare MD. He listens carefully, he take his time in examining the problem, and he explains fully. He isn't in any way arrogant. If he feels that he can prescribe, he does so humbly: He recognizes that he doesn't have all the answers. His kindness and compassion lead him to seek, always, to understand his profession better. read more

Loved my visit to Dr. Isaacson's office! I saw Dr. Issaacson on 12/20 for my foot, which had been giving me problems for a long time. I had seen three podiatrists and one sports medicine doctor before I found Dr. Isaacson on Yelp. Dr. Issaacson was able to pinpoint the problem with my foot in just one visit! He and his staff were very nice and warm towards me. Dr. Isaacson explained everything in detail about what was wrong and made my visit a very pleasant experience. read more

Had moderate to severe bunion removed surgically by Dr. Isaacson 10 days ago. He is unbelievable. I am walking without any assistance. I had absolutely 0 pain. Foot felt like it was asleep for the first 2 days (nerve block I assume) and on third day I woke up without any sensation of foot being asleep and without an ounce of pain. I found Dr. Isaacson based upon these reviews so I feel I must add to his excellent reputation. All those with other doctors complaining about being out of work and off their feet for weeks and week are with the wrong Doctor! I am going to have other foot done in a week or so. Can't say enough about Dr. I. read more

I went to see Dr Ernest. Great doctor. Very knowledgeable, fair and honest. Would definitely recommend.

Simply put -- Dr. Isaacson has improved my foot pain where 2 podiatrists and 1 PM&R doc have failed before. The difference is his patience. We've remade my orthotics more than once as the swelling in my feet has gone down and I haven't had to pay a single penny -- nor did he ever seem offput or annoyed by my requests. He has been kind, patient, and helpful in every interaction. His staff is courteous, professional, and caring, and I've never had to wait more than 5-10 minutes (if at all). Overall, he is a doctor I trust and who has made a meaningful impact on my quality of life. read more

After being misdiagnosed by another doctor, Dr Isaacson tested and found out what was really wrong with my leg . He saved me from having unnecessary repeated knee injections. Dr Isaacson is honest, dedicated, reliable and knowledgeable . His staff has always been helpful and friendly. read more

Broke a bone in my right foot and went in for eval. Office is on the small side and a bit tight if you're coming in on crutches but the staff was AMAZING - really great, friendly, and helpful. Dr. Isaacson is a riot - hilarious sense of humor, great bedside manner, and very knowledgable. He got me off the crutches, in a compression boot, and on my way. If you need your day brightened or perked up cuz you're hobbling around on a gimp foot, this is the guy to go to. Highly recommended! read more

I was in a lot of pain. I limped from the Bronx to his office. I was seen within 5 minutes of my scheduled appointment. Dr. Isaacson was gentle, attentive and very caring. He put me at ease and took care of my immediate pain. My 20 min visit was packed with so much information. The cause of the pain, relief of pain, prevention of future pain. Great Doctor, clean office, friendly staff. I would highly recommend him. read more

By far the best foot doctor in NYC! Patient, great listener, and a social media guru :)

So far, so good with Dr. Isaacson. I had a long-standing foot issue, which I finally got checked out, and he was able to identify/isolate the pain -- and guide me on the right path toward a solution (hopefully). He has a pleasant demeanor. Answered all my questions. And just seemed all around pretty nice. Good staff too, by the way. Lastly, I was 7 minutes late for my appointment. But I have got to dock the good doctor 1 star on this rating because although I was 7 minutes late, he made me wait 45 minutes before I got in to see him. I understand that he had a lot of new patients that day, and I was late; but I just still feel that this is too long to wait at a doctors office. read more

I visited Dr. Isaacson based on Yelp reviews and was incredibly happy with my decision. He and his entire staff are so welcoming and very kind, I got an appointment as a new patient fairly quickly. Dr. Isaacson speedily helped me with my problem and I won't hesitate to come back to him in the future. Call him up - he's awesome and will fix you right up! read more

I'm incredibly pleased with Dr. Isaacson and his staff. A few weeks back I dropped a metal bracket on my foot that resulted in 5 big stitches (I'll spare the gory pictures). After my ER trip, I learned that the attending podiatrist at Methodist Hospital wouldn't take my insurance for the follow up, so I started to look elsewhere. I chose Dr. I based on his proximity to my office and his good yelp reviews, and he definitely fit the description. He helped me work through my insurance (no small task unfortunately!!), took out my stitches, and gave me great running advice to get back on track with my marathon training. While I hope not to have more foot issues to deal with, at least I where to go if I do. read more

great experience. I never thought i'd need a podiatrist but my broken toe hadnt healed three weeks later. he was very nice, grounded, funny. He took the xray himself and delivered the news right away. In and out in less than an hour. only wish my toe healing was that efficent! read more

Wow! This guy is great. I had an appointment this morning. I was early, but I did not have to wait. The lady at the front desk was really nice. Dr Isaacson was super knowledgable, nice, and funny! He immediately knew what was wrong with my foot by asking a few questions. I got my cortisone injection and a mold of my feet for orthodics and I was on my way. I highly recommend him. He definitely deserves the 5 stars!! read more

Dr. Isaacson is warm, engaging, and he listens. He's also an expert professional.

Very friendly staff, clean office and a great location. I saw Dr. Isaacson on Friday, he listened and figured out my problem right away. I would recommend him to others if theyneed a podiatrist. read more

Dr. Isaacson is a great doctor I travel all the way in from Long Island to see him. I have been to Podiatrists near me but none provide the care needed for my Mortons Neuroma, Achilles Tendinitis and Heel Spurs. After 5 years of off and on treatment I have elected to have the heel spur on my right foot removed and after getting two seperate opinions,I chose Dr. Isaacson due to his expertise and the amount of surgical procedures he has performed with positive results. I know that I'm in good hands with him. As for the office staff they are always courteous to me and getting an appointment is never a problem. read more

This is a top notch physician. This is as rare as they come, helps with dedication and loves his job and he does it well. Always willing to address the patients concerns without rushing. Very bright and kind physician, this combo is rare nowadays, if lucky you might find one of the attributes in a physician but never both. I vote Dr. Isaacson as one of New York's best podiatrists. Thank you Dr. Isaacson B read more

Dr. Isaacson is an excellent podiatrist, a consummate professional, and always a pleasure to visit.

My primary care physician recommended Dr. Isaacson to address the problem on my right toe. I was impressed with his front office staff but even more so when Dr. Isaacson tended to my foot. His demeanor is calming and put my worries to ease. He was thorough and although there were people in his waiting room, he took his time to address all my questions without being rushed. I knew that if he treated me this way, he treated all his patients with the same respect and thoroughness. Needless-to-say, I've found my podiatrist for life! Thank you Dr. Isaacson. read more

I have been dealing with a recurring ingrown toenail for the past year or so. I was seeing another podiatrist who told me there was no way to fix it once and for all. When it came back a fourth time I went to Dr Isaacson and he told me he could easily fix it so it would not return. I am so happy that I went to him and not back to the previous doctor who was just making money off me. He and his staff are extremely nice and patient. I would recommend him to anyone needing a podiatrist. read more

Highly recommend! Dr. Isaacson and the staff are wonderful and nice. I'm so very glad I went to see him, he saved me from unnecessary surgery that I was previously told I needed. read more

Dr. Isaacson is wonderful! He is very knowledgeable and caring, and offered me several less aggressive options for treating my neuroma than other podiatrists who advised me to have the nerves surgically removed. I am healing nicely after some very minor surgery, and so glad I found Dr. Isaacson. read more

Dr. Isaacson Is the best!!! Best personality ever!!!!! handled my issue with ease made if fun and pain free I would recommend him to everyone i know read more