Dr. Fabrikant is a GENIUS!!! My feet hurt so bad for 6 months due to plantar fasciitis. It was the most horrible pain I've ever had. Worse than childbearing because there was no end in sight. I'm on my feet for 12 hours a day. I was desperate for pain relief. Dr. Fabrikant fitted me with the proper insoles that only cost me $50. No selling of expensive Insoles. He told me what shoes I needed to buy. I went to the New Balance store he recommended and paid $100 for the right shoe. I followed his recommendations specifically. Within 2 weeks my foot pain is almost 100% resolved. An added bonus has been that now with proper shoes my hip and back pain have also improved. I highly highly recommend Dr. Fabrikant!!! read more

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My mom (Hilda G.) had really bad foot pain (Plantar fasciitis) and went to see Dr. Fabrikant. She wants to let everyone know he's the most wonderful doctor! She would recommend him to everyone. If you have any type of foot pain make an appointment to see him. He's located in the La Mesa/Grossmont area. read more

I have visited Dr. Jerry Fabrikant in few occasions when I need to have a foot relief. I have nothing to say but beyond wonderful experience. My foot condition is very painful, but once I followed his recommendation I was relieved and well managed. He made a customized insoles that last for years. He worked hard for you with excellent manners. Very knowledgeable and professional. Hi staff is also very helpful and always ready to accommodate you. read more

I left today before my appt. while waiting, after seeing that the staff and doctor were not consistently wearing face masks, and don't require them of their patients - thus, breaking the county law requiring facemasking in healthcare settings. I didn't feel safe there, so I canceled my appointment on the spot. What kind of doctor doesn't wear a face mask at work and allows staff and patients to do as they please, with COVID spreading, disobeying County directives???? Very disappointing. I waited awhile for this appt., and needed it. From Face Coverings (San Diego County website): Face coverings help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and are recommended or required in certain settings. Effective March 1, 2022: Masks Required The County is maintaining the masking requirements in specified high-risk settings, consistent with CDPH and CDC recommendations. Face coverings are required for everyone in these settings, whether you have been vaccinated or not. Healthcare settings, including long-term care settings and adult and senior care facilities (applies to all healthcare settings, including those that are not covered by the State Health Officer Order issued on July 26, 2021).* from https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2019-nCoV/face-coverings.html read more

Dr. Fabrikant and his freindly staff was exactly what I was hoping for for my cronic feet and ankle pain. I felt welcome and comfortable in both of my visits to his office. His no nonsense approach was efficient and effective. And I am nearly pain free with a long term care plan. I highly recommend his office and staff to treat your feet pain/injuries. read more

Definitely one of the very best doctors I've ever seen. Dr. Fabrikant knows his business when it comes to feet. He is extremely personable and caring. I love this foot doctor! read more

This doctor has saved my butt I don't know how many times! He is straightforward and tells it like it is. No messing around. I came to him with unbeknownst to me, MRSA in my baby toe and 5th metatarsal. I had the toe removed and feel a lot better now. When I first saw him he had suggested removal or I could try to fight the infection, but because MRSA is hard to beat, I ended up having them removed and now feel so much better. I recommend him to all my friends and family. Especially diabetic patients like myself. He's been a lifesaver and a saint with me. Don't let anyone tell you different! read more

When we first walked in the door we were greeted with a staff that made us feel very welcome! And when the doctor came in the room he was amazing, bedside was great, his knowledge and skills were over and above what was expected. If I could give him more than 5 stars I would give him a 10 read more

My wife asked Dr Fabrikant to remove her right-foot bunion because it was causing her toes to squeeze together, and it was painful. His initial consultation was friendly and professional. After surgery on October 8 he greeted my husband and I after I recovered from anesthesia. The surgery was successful, and I was able to get around with a knee scooter and then two weeks later with a cane. I strongly recommend Dr Fabrikant for anyone's foot needs. In fact, I will schedule another bunion surgery for my left foot early next year. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Fabrikant for years and highly recommend him. The doctor is experienced, professional, and respectful. Thank you, Dr. Fabrikant, I don't know what I would do without you and your staff! read more

Today my mother went for wound treatment on her feet the doctor used a different treatment that caused excruciating pain the staff was unbothered by her cries of pain she was pushed out of the office downstairs were she continued To sobb In pain she was able to call us we called the office trying to find out what happened asked if they could check on her the staff was extremely rude and unprofessional stating it's not thier job told us next time you should come with her then proceeded to hang up on us . When we showed up the staff denied talking to us and blamed the treatment change on my mom. Since the beginning doctor Fabrikant and his staff have been rude and unprofessional. My mom is an ex addict has multiple illnesses but does not deserve discrimination or horrible treatment t like she has been receiving from this office!!! I will be looking into filling a negligence and discriminatory suite against this office SHAME ON YOU DR. FABRIKANT AND OFFICE STAFF!! read more

It's a real good doctor and has helped me to find the best solution for my feet when it came to medical treatment and get information that will be good on the types of shoes to use. I recommend to Visit places nice people working there read more

After the affordable care act I found it impossible to find any dr. That took my insurance. Even urgent care didn't take my insurance. Fabrikent was the only podiatrist I could see. So while I found he had a very strange off putting bed side manner, he assessed the issue and immediately took care of things. So I thought o.k. I like to minimize potential billing nonsense, so I always pay the day of the visit. My ingrown toenail was removed, healed fine, and I thought I could move on. So something like 6 months or more later I get a bill. Then I get another bill from this office. They attempted to balance bill me, which is illegal in California. I spent the next year fighting the balance billing. It is way too much trouble to go to the dr. Anymore. Just don't get sick. read more

What a great experience! I've been having weird nerve pains in my right foot for 6 months or so. He was on-time, examined my foot and we had a collaborative conversation regarding his diagnosis. Orthotics, stretches, check-in one week later and my pain is gone!! I highly recommend Dr. Fabrilkant! read more

Former flight attendant. I've seen several podiatrists over the years and had a few surgeries. Dr. Fabrikant is excellent! Very knowledgeable and experienced. Personable and lighthearted. Based on extensive visits to other doctors, I trust his diagnosis and treatment plans. Staff is friendly and very helpful. read more

Apparently this office is willing to write rude response comments! The review was for the office as a whole, as stated in the first review. I clearly noted that I was seen by the female. I'm assuming the response below was written by the unprofessional woman at the front desk. There was too much personal information written in your response. Most offices do courtesy appointment reminders....so if you have a lot on your mind, I wouldn't schedule at the office. I actually recommend that you do not schedule at all. Beware of writing a yelp review giving them 1 star. They feel the need to be defensive and write nasty responses. Feel free to check it out. read more

I was struggling with an ingrown toenail for 4 1/2 weeks before coming to see Dr. Fabrikant. I am a huge wussy when it comes to needles and pain and all of those nasty things but Dr. Fabrikant made me feel comfortable told a few jokes and it was over before I knew it. He is a wonderful podiatrist and I recommend anyone that is scared of needles and scared of this whole procedure to go and visit him and you're done between 10 and 12 minutes with little to mild pain. Thanks again sir! read more

I had an ingrown toe nail for three months, I did everything I could before finally going to a podiatrist. Having never been to a podiatrist, I was afraid of the pain of having it removed. I searched the reviews on the internet and found Dr. Fabrikant to have many 5 star reviews so I scheduled an appointment. His staff was able to get me in in a few days. His staff is very friendly, they could tell I was nervous and assured me Dr. Fabrikant was very gentle. And he was!! He wanted to make sure I didn't feel anything. I was worried about the needle to numb my toe but it was really nothing but a pinch. He quickly removed my ingrown toe nail and cauterized it so it would not return. Easy peasy! Wish I had gone to him right away instead of suffering for three months. I highly recommend Dr Fabrikant. Go see him and get relief ASAP. read more

I went to see Dr. Fabrikant for a recurring issue with an ingrown toenail. I didn't need to wait long for an appointment and the staff was friendly and efficient when I arrived. Dr. Fabrikant's manner was friendly and compassionate with just the right dash of good humor. He recommended, and performed, a minor surgical procedure as this issue had been requiring treatment by my previous doc for more than a year. His treatment was quick and far less painful than the ones I had been having every other month elsewhere. I have now seen him for a followup visit. All is going well and I am so grateful. I would not hesitate to recommend him. He is informative and comforting and effective. Who could ask for more. read more

Jerry Fabrikant would have receive one star, i.e. zero stars except that he performed a thorough examination. Wanting a second opinion after another doctor's treatment plan, I found Dr Fabrikant through a providers list and then searched for reviews. Nothing negative came up so I made an appointment. Let me just say he is the most belligerent, snippy and unprofessional little a-hole of a doctor I have ever encountered. A person that I couldn't decide if I wanted to smack the crap out of him or just walk out of the office. The receptionist and LVN were not personable in the least and I'm wondering if it's due to a hostile work environment created by the little prick. The receptionist assured me that my medical records would be transfered over for review, and that's only because I prompted her first. No surprise they weren't sent, so good thing I brought the radiologist's report myself. Exam rooms had broken handles on cabinet doors, old medical posters--some hung sideways, ancient equipment and an otherwise unkempt look. There are better podiatrists in town that act professionally. My advice is to avoid this doctor altogether, unless you like being verbally abused. read more

The first time I saw Dr Fabrikant I had been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis by two Drs. I was in a lot of pain and I had done everything the Drs had advised me to do ( ice, stretching etc). I tried a third dr since I wasn't getting better. Dr Fab did an ultrasound on my heal and told me I had a bone spur in my heel. I had surgery and was pain free. I just had surgery for another bone spur on my other foot and am on my way to being pain free again. I highly recommend Dr Fabrikant!! read more

November 20, 2015 Dr. Fabrikant: I am contacting you to express my dismay regarding your arrogant, condescending, dismissive demeanor during my past few appointments with you--an anomaly to my relationships with many other fine physicians. I'm aware and intelligent enough to infer how my approach and style appeared to you, and to discern the relevance of my medical needs and concerns. If you had exercised the respect and tolerance to have allowed me to move past 20 seconds of dialogue- sans censorship or judgmental jumping of the gun-- you would have understood how germane Hanger's stressful methodology, causing its practitioners to cut corners and/or circumvent the system, might further compromise my receiving adequate turnover of orthopedic supplies. This was not "philosophy" as assumed, but rather facts taken into my confidence. Ultimately, per my insistence, your proposal for "bulk ordering" satisfactorily addressed my concerns and sensitivity to Mark's plight, creating a win-win situation. I fully understand your time restraints, but feel you prematurely over-react while reducing me to shallow, volatile emotion--" histrionic" by definition. This was a reckless, unprofessional remark, for which your arrogant, snippy nature would not apologize. This is utterly unacceptable to me, and does not engender a safe environment within which to self express in an already intimidating, anxious context. As a physician, you should know this, particularly in the early stages of developing a doctor-patient relationship. Empathic listening is 90% of effective practice. Your average non-critical thinking patient who quietly submits, is ideal for your modus operandi / archaic medical mentality. I am more than a rushed electronic medical record! I am regarded as an exceptional, proactive, insightful patient. I have come a long way in overcoming various medical challenges, against all odds. I am positive by nature ,but like most, do not take well to demeaning tones. read more

I first met with Dr Fabrikant about 2 months ago. I basically had myself diagnosed when I arrived after years of foot pain. I was told inserts were where we would start and told I needed to pay 50$ for said inserts. I was also told my insurance was accepted. I had a few more visits, each time asking if anything had been received from my INS. Each time the anwser was no. Had an appt again, arrived on time and was told I didn't have insurance and handed a pack of paperwork and told I needed to call my INS company. Also told they would not be able to see me that day or again until I could verify my insurance. read more

A great podiatrist. Convenient office hours, very friendly staff, ease of making appointments, and thoroughness of care. Dr. Fabrikantt is very friendly and makes you feel at ease. Thank you Ginger Tyson read more

I came in after a referral from my primary for a lump between my toes which is numb and very uncomfortable. My previous podiatrist retired a few years ago. When I told Dr Fabrikant about my foot he kept cutting me off and said I just need inserts for my shoes. He puts pad on the bottom of my foot and said come back in 3 weeks. When I came back he had no knowledge of our previous conversation including what I told him about what the previous doctor had tried and said about the lump between my toes. He only wanted to talk about the insert. He said it's very important to get the exact fit right. Until he realized that he didn't have my size 13 or 12 in stock. He said an 11 would be fine. They cost 50+ out of pocket, insurance wont cover it. He insisted that it was my only solution. As I was leaving the rude receptionist said she would call me when my size came in. I called to check on the size 12 insert and the same receptionist said very rudely "I don't know what happened with the insert but missing your appointment is your responsibility". I agree that my appointment is my responsibility to make but I will not be back to this office because of the rude staff and the dr only interested in selling me something not helping me heal. read more

My visit with Dr. Fabrikant was due to my visits to the local nail shop...I came in thinking he would prescribe some medication that would harm my liver...instead he advised me to take vitiamins! VITAMINS?!?!? how was that supposed to help??? he said just take them and see me in 3 months.... 2 months later I saw results, 3 months later more results...Im now at month 4 and my nails are looking amazing and just in time for summer. I would highly recommend Dr. Fabrikant...He was able to save my liver and most importantly my toe nails!!! THANK YOU!!! read more

I had stubbed my toe over a year ago and my foot has never been the same since. I finally broke down and went to the doctor. As soon as Dr. Fabrikant saw my foot he knew exactly what was wrong before even seeing the x-rays which confirmed his initial diagnosis. He explained my options, i chose to have surgery which was scheduled quickly and am getting better every day. Office visits are quick and painless with a friendly office staff. I defintely made the right choice going here and would recommend him to anyone. read more

I had very bad experience with doctor Jerry Fabrikant. About 5 years ago I got a needle in my foot. I went to see doctor as emergency and believe he will remove the needle as soon as possible, instead he explain me how hard to remove it and advice me to get special shoes instead. After this bad visit I requested to see a general surgeon who successfully removed needle from my foot. After many years I have a problem with my foot heel and accidentally I choose the same doctor Jerry Fabrikant again. And he recommend me again to get pediatric shoes and nothing more. For some reason, I believe him and after 1 month I still have paint which is even worth. Now I did appointment to another doctor and hope he will help me. If you have chance not to see this doctor please don't. read more

I went in to Dr. Fabrikant's office with what I thought was a heel spur. IN a sort time, I found out I was wrong. After he adjusted my shoe inserts and a long time to heal (I'm 69), I am back hiking and walking the golf course. I went in barely able to hobble and now I am feeling great. Great Doctor, with a great sense of humor and an all around great guy. read more

Just like more than half the people in the comments, my family and I had a horrible experience here. I have two teenage autistic brothers who got two ingrown nails. They needed to remove the nails immediately because they were infected and this guy Jerry said that he could only remove one nail per month because of the insurance policy. Kind of weird right? Especially because my brothers' toes were already the size of Texas. So he removed one nail even though he was being super rude the whole time. On the following appointment we were a little late because there was a car accident on the freeway and they refused to see my little brother. The secretaries were so rude I don't know how they still have their job, but then again I ask myself the same question about this guy Jerry. My other brother had an appointment right after the other one (we were early for that one) and they refused to see him too! They were two DIFFERENT APPOINTMENTS! We went to the insurance place and they were so surprised when we told them the foot doctor had said he could only remove one nail per month! They said that was a LIE. Thankfully my little brothers' nails were removed that same day at the urgent care but what a horrible experience we had at this place. NEVER AGAIN. read more

The doctor is okay, the staff in the office is rude. Bridget, the office manager is rude, condescending and homophobic. She claims that a courtesy call for scheduling is only done when they have time, first two appointments no problem, third follow up appointment, no call. Called morning of 10 day follow up to be told already missed appointment... wants $25 for re schedule. Explained did not get reminder call, "Too bad, pay or go see another doctor." That was her first response. We sat in that office waiting, listening to them make calls, listened to them make fun of people's accents. Bridget called my partner a woman, even though he confirmed who he was, but she calls him a woman? Would not acknowledge we were partners. If a straight man called regarding the poor treatment of his wife, you know she wouldn't call the wife Mrs. Smith while talking to the spouse, but please tell me about your brother who is gay so you cannot be homophobic. Bridget, the office manager, says that there is no one to talk to about her poor service, because they are not part of Sharp. She said the doctor would call back, did the doctor call back? NO. The doctor does not care about the service his office manager gives, he wants the $25 or go see another doctor. He has another clerk call to explain that he is TOO BUSY TO TALK TO A PATIENT ABOUT THE SERVICE HIS STAFF GIVES. So fine. We will. We did not have a choice about the doctor as he was the one assigned in the hospital, but if you have a choice, I would stay away from this office. read more

I met Dr Fabrikant when I was in Grossmont Hospital to have a toe amputated due to Gangrene. He has a wonderful bedside manner. His office staff have been very helpful in all aspects of my treatment. He is very knowledgeable while treating a diabetic ulcer since my surgery. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a podiatrist. read more

It was an in-grown toe-nail that caused me to seek out help from a doctor. Not life-threatening but it sure hurt and was traumatic to me. Dr. Fabrikant's office made an immediate appointment for me, which was a relief. Their website contained the "new patient" forms I would need and I was even able to fax these over before ever going to the office. On arrival I signed in and was greeted warmly by the staff. I was barely a few pages into a 'People' magazine when I was taken back by the medical assistant, who was kind and professional. I'd been in doctor's offices before so I knew to take my magazine with me for the waiting game but I didn't need it! Dr. Fabrikant came in immediately and performed his examination. I was going to need a minor surgical-like procedure, which was done in the office right then and there. The doctor explained exactly what he was going to do and what I should expect. There was very little pain and I felt immediate relief from the in-grown toenail symptoms. I was asked to return in a week for a follow-up, which I did, and I encountered all the same professionalism and quick treatment (without that feeling of being rushed in and rushed out). Thank you Dr. Fabrikant and staff. read more