I have to say they are very helpful and md is young and very informative. Walked in for nail problem read more

I have been coming here for years first with my son seeing dr kanda and dr Cohen has been seeing my mother for about 6 years I don't know what is the problem with all these bad reviews all the girls have always been nice and helpful I just want to say that these girls deal with a lot of rude ppl through out the days weeks and months but none of them have ever been rude or disrespectful to either me or my mother don't always believe bad reviews cus sometimes the only reviews ppl post are to complain about stuff I have recommended dr Cohen to others he's a great foot doctor read more

Ira R. Cohen, DPM - My mom is here for her foot doctor visit - Podiatrists Near Me - Downey, California

I woke up with pain in my left ankle on Monday. Limped around the office. Tuesday, I was on crutches and my tendon area became red and swollen that same night. Wednesday, I was wheelchair bound bad unable to bear any weight. I went to my PCP who suspected it was achillies tendinitis. Could not do an x Ray or take NSAIDS due to pregnancy and was referred to Dr Cohen's office. When I spoke to the lady on the phone (Wednesday), she said Dr Cohen would not be available and an associate Dr Kanda would be available a week later. I was thinking oh crap, I can't even walk. How am I going to wait a week. Anyways, I called my insurance regarding DME coverage for a walking boot which they provided none. I ended buying a walking boot on Amazon for a fraction of the price the podiatrist office would have charged. I called the next day (Thursday) and the lady told me there was an opening for Friday at 2pm so I took it. The office is located in quite an old building with an old elevator that doesn't sense when a person is between the doors. If it hadn't been for my wheelchair being in the way, I am sure I would have gotten smushed a bit. The parking lot is fairly large but it is busy. There are plenty of crazy drivers who go the opposite direction and try to back up into you (chaos). I was the first one entering the office at around 135pm. No greeting by the ladies in the back since they were on their lunch break. They didn't start calling names until 155pm. Filled out a piece of paperwork and took my $50 copayment. I was promptly escorted into a big exam room due to my wheelchair. To be honest, I was a little worried that Dr Kanda would end up being like the other yelp reviewer prior to me so I prayed to God it would be a smooth visit. My wait in the room was only a few minutes. Dr Kanda greeted me with a smile and started to ask what had brought me in. I had this long four day story to tell her which was interrupted a couple times, but I ended up squeezing all I wanted to tell her in eventually. She assessed my tendon and told me I had a partial tear....CRAP I thought. There I was thinking it was only a bit of inflammation. Approximate recovery 6-8weeks. CRAP again. She told me what the plan would be if I wasn't pregnant but since I am, a very conservative approach would need to be done. Rest. Ice (2-3 times a day). Elevate. Try and stay off the foot. If I must be on foot, a walking boot was required. I told her my boot wasn't covered by insurance and I had already bought one on Amazon. She asked me what type it was. I showed her and she was not too sure if it was the proper one for my achillies tear. She no longer pushed the insurance boot and just said to bring it in, in two weeks so she can make sure it is the proper one. She also described the features of the proper boot so I was aware. Overall, a very pleasant visit and she was informative of my condition. Th deducted star was for me not being able to see Dr Cohen himself and I was unable to obtain a copy of my medical records with today's visit diagnosis. I thought all medical records are now point of care charting (I guess not). read more

Ira R. Cohen, DPM - I hope those stools are not for me . - Podiatrists Near Me - Downey, California

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I am experiencing foot pain. My husband had an appointment today so my husband wanted to switch appointments with me. The woman at the front desk said no . I asked her to ask dr - we thought it was appointment with Dr Cohen but it was with a lazy Dr Kanda- Dr kanda said No even though The waiting room is Empty! I guess Dr Cohen does not care which Dr fills a void. Dr Cohen Should Care. Many family members have seen Dr Cohen over the years I would have hoped he cared about his patients enough to get a caring podiatrist. Don't waste your time and money- find a good caring podiatrist elsewhere. read more

Ira R. Cohen, DPM - Podiatrists Near Me - Downey, California

I would like to start off to say do not go to this place, I was treated very horribly the girl at the front desk I believe her name is Yasmine was not wearing her mask and turn me away due to coverage in my insurance they called me yesterday to make sure that I was going in today so I figure everything is OK with my insurance I just paid my insurance in full. Instead of trying to figure out what happened with the insurance she asked for cash payment. Apparently the approval was Ok which means I was covered. Just a phone call away to fix but she just stated that she could not help me due to my coverage the way she said it was Condescending. Not cool I've been waiting to get my injections on my feet for a month and in so much pain. So I rescheduled appointment for the next day which I have to be at work but I was willing to call out if not I have to wait another month. Not cool. Jasmine calls back and said they will not be seeing me because of the way I talked to her, I told her she as rude and she should listen to herself!!! And to put her mask on! As I'm leaving pissed off I see the doc outside pulling in so I decided to talk to him and as soon as he sees me he puts his car in reverse . So I pull my phone out to record so I don't get accused of anything I didn't do! Dr. You should be ashamed of yourself. Dr Cohen told me to think about what I'm doing if I post a review, I don't want to burn my bridges I just continued to walk to my car( sounds like a threat to me) read more

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Unlike some of the other reviewers I didn't have a problem with dr kanda. She we nice to me. Smiled and was polite. She wasn't condescending or rude. She listened to me and was thorough. Also the lady that brought me to my room was nice as well. The only reason for the 4 stars is because of the lady at reception. She wasn't very polite. She didn't seem like she wanted to help me. She had bad customer service. I would return to this facility again. read more

I called Dr Cohen's office and was able to get an appointment within two days (before a holiday). I was so thankful that the office staff was pleasant and accommodating. The appointment was for my daughter and she had been in pain for three weeks. Dr Cohen and his staff are amazing. This was our first time at this office and I would certainly recommend this podiatrist. read more

I know this place is often busy, I called to see if they accept walk ins. The clerk said they do not so I asked to make an appt. She said June 6th was the soonest they can see me. I said ok great, I gave her my information andnsaidnthat time was only for new patients. I would have to wait until June 15th for existing patients. They have nothing available before June 15th for existing patients. I will not be coming back. read more

Dr. Cohen is knowledgable, professional and considerate when it comes to patients' Podiatry needs. I highly recommend him. I have flat feet and he made sure I was set up with the right kind of orthodics and that my feet were taken care of properly. read more

Save your money! Dr. KANDA is the most arrogant rude sarcastic doctor I've ever dealt with she has no sympathy for pain and is only interested in your cash don't bother bringing x-rays she will want you to get another one. She will not listen to you and when you're trying to explain she looks at you like your ignorant. This doctor needs to go back to medical school and take the class of bedside manner all over again she's a complete waste of time read more

I am here now and the staff is very unprofessional. I called yesterday because I finally got authorization after a month and no one had called me to let me know. The authorization was given in January and I am quite certain they got it way before me. When I called to make appointment I was a bit upset as my sons toe had gotten seriously infected after their procedure. I had to take him to primary to get medications. I was voicing this concern to the person who answered the phone and in the middle of my speaking she put me on hold without any warning. I thought she had hung up and so I came personally to make appointment. In person the front desk person who was same person who answered my call was rude and very unprofessional. Today the doctor as I am telling her who unprofessional her staff is tells me that she is not going to discuss and if I wanted she could refer me to another doctor. This is not a toy or other item we are here for that we can just leave. This is my sons health. I am having them do what they need to do but I am definitely looking for another podiatrist. Dr. Cohen should train his staff and doctors better or he will continue to lose patients. They act like they are doing you a favor. I am a paying client. It is not being done for free. By the way, the doctor was Dr. Kanda. I saw other complaints about her here as well. If you value your health, go somewhere else. read more

I can honestly say that I don't like Dr. Kanda. As a patient with concerns and or questions you would think that she would listen. WRONG! She is very arrogant, rude, and most importantly she doesn't listen. I kept trying to talk to her about my concerns and she kept giving the the "you're stupid" look. What made me and my boyfriend even more uncomfortable is the way she kept staring at him. My boyfriend is always in the waiting room with me when I go to any and all Doctor appointments. But Dr. Kanda was acting like a creeper. Unfortunately I still have to come to this office but hopefully I can switch Doctors since there are 2 Doctors at this office. STAY AWAY if possible otherwise brace yourselves for an uncomfortable experience. Unprofessional. read more

I couldn't walk for 9 months because of plantar fasciitis. Dr Cohen was the third doctor to treat me and he did an X-Ray and the right medicine. I am happy to say I'm back on the hiking trails. He was very concise and has great bed side manner. I wish I had known about him in the first place. read more

a complete waste of my time going to this supposed foot doctor. my healthnet care insurance sent me to this office for my big left toe, which i fractured in a sports related injury...all this guy could do for me is tell me to purchase 'oversize comfortable' shoes, of which of course...he sells right there at his office, are are ridiculously expensive. i guess if you are a wealthy customer, with top shelf medical insurance, he probably will treat you well. but the 'common folk' should steer clear. read more