I had a great experience with Dr. Kaas. She was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to…read moreexplain everything clearly. The staff was so friendly, and the office was clean and well-organized. I felt comfortable and well cared for throughout my visit. Highly recommend!

I have no issues at all with Dr. Kaas. I like her, she's incredibly kind and compassionate, and a…read moregood doctor. But for the last three visits, I was taken into a room 15-20 minutes late with no explanation. My appointment should take no more than 15-20 minutes. If I had not left 45 minutes later on my own, I don't know how long I would have sat in that room waiting for the PA. Today I had a 9:15 AM appointment. I waited 20 minutes after my appointment time to be put in a room finally at 9:35 AM, . Once in the room, I waited an additional 15 minutes for the doctor to come in. When Dr. Kaas came in, and she explained she was held up for personal reasons. I then waited for the PA to come in to finish the visit and she did not show up at all. I waited another 20 minutes and I decided to leave. I am 67 years old and have NEVER left a doctor's office in my life. I told the front desk why I left. Five minutes after leaving, I received a phone call from the PA who told me they were short staffed. She invited me to come in today at my convenience to complete the treatment, but I could not. I will not be returning to this practice. This all could have been avoided by a kind explanation at any point in time while I was in the office.

I can't decide whom I like more...Dr. Ryan or Dr. Kaas. Both are absolutely fantastic! They take…read morethe time to explain what exactly is wrong, give you all the possible options and always respect your choice (and input). My family and I have had NUMEROUS injuries to our ankles; all of which requiring various degrees of treatment (I.e soft casts, hard casts and surgeries). Through each procedure(s) both doctors were easy to reach, considerate of my time and kind. I sincerely could not recommend a better set of doctors.

Dr. Ryan is the BEST! He takes time to listen to you concerns and made me feel comfortable…read morethroughout the entire procedure. My toe nail was coming off and I didn't know what to do. His office staff were sweet enough to give me his next available appointment. Check in was super easy. No wait times and seen immediately. Check out was equally easy as well. No need to keep looking for a podiatrist. Dr. Ryan is your man!

I am happy with Dr. Barry Saffren and his treatment of a cyst on my foot. However, I just went for…read morea followup appt which I made a month ago and they had no record of it. My husband had a bad experience with orthotics. He had to pay because the bill was submitted wrong and the orthotics fell apart after a year!

Dr. Saffran is a great podiatrist! He's been treating me for fibroids in my feet and his great at…read moretelling exactly what is going on, what the hurdles are for treating effectively, and performed surgery when I reached that point. Wonderful follow care as well. Definitely recommend!

Worst experience I ever had with a medical organization. They did everything in their power to jack…read moreup the bill. The only treatment that was offered was that which my insurance would not pay and I would have to pay out of pocket. They even charged a fee to pay with a credit card. I highly recommend that you do not go here.

I visited for a fractured foot and I felt uneasy from the minute I went in the room. I saw Dr…read moreSmith and he did treat my foot and offered nerve destruction injections in the foot that was injured. But, he also wanted to look at my other foot and recommended treatment options for that. I agreed but did wonder why he was looking at the other uninjured foot. he told me I needed foot inserts so they measured my foot for them. Later, I thought it would have made better sense to do measurements when my foot was not swollen. my bill that day was almost $1000 (with insurance) and I asked if I could pay half now and half at my next appt in 2 weeks, but the dr. said no. on my second visit, the dr was supposed to check progress on my broken foot. I guess he did (not sure why I needed an appt at 2 weeks) but he also asked me what was going on with my other foot. i didn't understand that since I was not there for that foot but it felt like an effort to charge more. later, when I asked for an itemized receipt, it was very difficult to obtain and when I did, there was a missing page, then when I asked again, it was a totally different format. There was a credit but later I was billed and the credit disappeared. The billing person did respond and tellme I did not have a balance, but there is work to do in the billing department and I am not comfortable. Although he treated me, I feel like Dr Smith was looking for additional money and I do not trust that office. I do not recommend this practice.

Dr. Kaas has been fixing my many foot problems for the past 10 years. After arthritis damaged my…read morefeet and a fall compounded the problems, she put me back together and my feet are better than ever. Not only is she an excellent podiatrist and surgeon, she is a warm and caring person. I will miss seeing her - until my next mishap! She and her staff are just the best.

If you've got lots of time on your hands to wait to see the doctor, and you happen to need some…read morecursory care for your foot or ankle, Virginia Foot and Ankle Center will do. But asking for records to be sent for an emergency second opinion when you can't walk 8 months post-surgery, this place is not the place for you. If you try to express the urgency of your situation and your frustrations when the office staff rudely pontificates on office regulations and ends her speech with "NO!" when she really means "tough luck!", take the hint and go elsewhere. If you understand that your doctor hasn't read the notes on why you're there, or she forgets to give you critical information regarding surgery and post-surgical care, go elsewhere. I have been a patient of Dr Kaas's for almost 15 years. In those years I have always received the very best of care, that is, until the last 2 years. Dr Kaas did total foot reconstruction surgery on my left foot 8 months ago. All I was told was,"it'll be hard for you". That was it. Post-surgery I learned just how hard it was. Had I been given a list of medical supplies to purchase in advance or told I could rent a wheelchair from Dr. Kaas' office, or that I would need physical therapy after my surgery, the quality of my recovery would have been substantially improved. The pain has never diminished, and walking is just as painful as it had been before surgery. I made 3 appointments to see Dr Kaas for the pain in my toes, the ball of my foot, and the arch of my foot. I can't walk without pain. With each visit, I waited for over an hour to see her. Unfortunately, the time I waited was exponentially longer than the time I received in actual treatment. The pain in my foot has been migrating up my ankle and leg, causing burning and numbing. My toes are immobile, and it affects my balance. When Dr Kaas inserted the needle into my toes she said it sounded like she was sticking the needle into a piece of celery (not good). The other shot was for a neuroma (nerve pain) on the underside of my foot. Belatedly, Dr Kaas told I should have gone to physical therapy. That was one of the things I was never told, and it wasn't in my records. I was told to go home and do the PT myself. One month later, the pain is worse, and it's climbing up my leg. Worried about the prognosis for my feet (the right one needs surgery too), I made an appointment to see an ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON. I was relieved when I was scheduled within a week. My biggest problem was trying to get my surgical records sent to the new doctor. I sent emails and called Dr Kaas's office requesting my records be sent, only 4 pages were sent. When my Dr's office called for my records, nothing additional was sent. Finally, the doctor's office asked me to call Dr Kaas to request the rest of the records. To say that Tanya, the business manager, was rude is an understatement. I didn't even get a chance to explain the urgency of my request before she launched into a very aggressive lecture mode about "office protocol" ....and that I shouldn't expect to have my records sent ASAP. When medical support staff are unable or unwilling to listen and treat patients with respect, there's a problem. When Tanya was done with her diatribe, and I was allowed to talk, she had quick retorts for everything I tried to say. I get it, rules are rules, but when it comes to a patient's health and welfare, don't take it personally. Listen and see how you can help them. Don't tell them, "when you come back...." NOPE! I won't be back!

I wish all doctors shared the same passion, etiquette, dedication, and investment as Dr. Niktash. I…read morebecame her patient after injuring my foot while exercising. Only it wasn't quite that simple. I was experiencing a symphony of pain with every step. It was not deliberate, but I did not know how to fully "translate" or communicate what I was experiencing. Dr. Niktash was patient and was able to unravel the mysteries over our visits. It wasn't just the injury; it was inflammation, nerve, a lifetime of problems due to my flat foot, and I waited months after the injury. It's rare to find a doctor that makes me feel "heard". I'm so grateful! It's a year later and I just completed a 30 mile weeklong walking challenge. It took me a while to find Dr. Niktash. Luckily, if you're reading this, you've found her too!

Surprised that I have not written a review earlier for this amazing place…read more Dr. Kashani is so wonderful! She is simply the best. She takes her time and is very gentle & caring. She makes you feel like your visiting family when you are here. She thoroughly explains everything and you are involved in the process every stop of the way. Both me and my son are patients and both have had minor, in-office procedures done and I can tell you that he level of care here is exceptional! The office is inviting and is beautifully decorated; there is also cute, whimsy foot art throughout. The entire office staff is very warm and friendly! This practice is a must go to if you need a Podiatrist!

Dr. Stern is probably a great guy, but his bed-side manner and wait time could be improved. The…read moreday I arrived, I waited for 45 minutes without a notice from the staff about the time that I would be seen. Finally, I talked with the receptionist to see at what time I would be seen, and they seemed apologetic. Some time after that, I saw Dr. Stern, yet he seemed totally unaware that this wait time was a problem. Also, when I asked him questions, he was so tired and bored sounding that I didn't want to continue. Of course, I'm sure that he has a lot of knowledge about his work, but he really needs help from others to reduce wait time and be a little more energetic with patients. This way, they will return with referrals for their friends.

I'm not quite sure how to rate these guys - they seem to know what they are talking about - but I…read morewas hoping for more of a definitive solution to my problem... Both of my feet hurt - turns out I have a mild bunion issue. I am flat-footed and lack arch support, it seems to be a hereditary trait in my family - my Dad has the same problem. Dr. Olkin was the Doctor I had an appointment with. They looked over my feet, X-Rayed them, and had me come back. They showed me the X-Rays and showed me the skeletal structure alignment of my feet and how they were off - being caused by my flat-footedness. He was very careful to let me know that they wanted to take a conservative approach and try other avenues of treatment before resorting to surgery. I'm all for that - as long as there is a reasonable chance of success. So, I went in to have molds made of my feet for Orthotic inserts for my shoes. A bit pricey - I had not paid my deductible for the year - after doing so - my health insurance covered the remainder. It's to early to tell if this is going to take care of my problem. It requires that I be diligent and disciplined - that is to say remember to use them every day. It's a pain because you have to move them from shoe to shoe.

Very good and knowledgeable care from both doctors. Pain-free!! They've treated me for plantar…read morefasciitis, toenail fungus, ingrown toenail and hammertoes.

Dr. Charney has been so helpful! I went through so many doctors and after seeing her once I saw…read moreresults. The office is clean and their locations are prime. Multiple locations help because the doctors work at both locations and including Saturdays. The earliest appointment starting at 7:30 is very helpful so I don't have to take off work/leave early. Thank you Dr. Charney!

I would not recommend Dr. Mendelsohn and this practice at all. For many reasons which I'll list…read morehere: 1) There are multiple names for this practice at this location: 1313 Dolley Madison Blvd Suite 403, McLean, VA 22101. Text messages state "Foot & Ankle Specialist of the Mid-Atlantic", Building sign is "McLean Foot and Ankle Center", and website says "Family foot & Ankle Specialist." Which makes it super confusing to find but easy to cover up when patients have a bad experience and want to leave an honest review. A little digging and I see previous bad reviews on google and the claim is that "Family Foot and Ankle closed in 2021." Well why is the website still up and I can make an online appt with Dr. Mendelsohn and other podiatrist??? At the very least, change your website if this practice has indeed been closed since 2021. They have been gaslighting other patients when they get bad reviews. That's my first red flag. 2) The X-ray machine was old and wobbly. When I went to get an xray for my foot, I had to hold it in place so it would not keep moving. 3) Nobody answers the phone at this practice to be able to ask questions or make appointments. Called about a dozen times over 2 weeks and went to voicemail every time. Had to finally schedule an appt online to pick up my orthotics and didn't have correct option for why I needed to visit. 4) Received multiple text messages and emails nagging me to a pay for a bill for orthotics that had not yet been delivered. The link to pay also did not give an itemized invoice to state what I was paying for. I am not going to pay a bill via an email or text message for things without enough details to ensure it is not a scam nor will I pay for an item that has not been delivered. Poor business practice. 5) It's also ridiculous that I have to pay a $50 Co-pay to come and pick up ordered product when Dr. Mendelsohn barely did anything to ensure fit aside from cutting it to size (which i could have done at home). He did not check to see my stance or my walking gait. He did not check for any areas of pressure or discomfort and make necessary adjustments to ensure the orthotic provides optimal support and comfort and to see if the correction was suitable. I was rushed in and out. He literally spent less than 5mins w/ me and handed me paper with info on orthodics. 6) Had to repeatedly ask for an itemized invoice and receipt to be able to use for HSA account reimbursement and was only given a printed out ledger. Then the office manager argued with me that it should work fine for HSA reimbursement. I know it won't for my HSA reimbursement b/c I've tried multiple times with other ledgers from other practices and have always been denied. Honestly, I spent more time trying to get an invoice than I did getting seen by Dr. Mendelsohn. 7) My feet still hurt and I refuse to waste my time and money going to a practice that does not answer phones, has shady business practices, and the Dr. rushes you in and out. Bottom line: WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY, POOR BUSINESS PRACTICES, INSUFFICIENT MEDICAL CARE, I DO NOT TRUST A THING THEY SAY.