Dr. Cha took care of my Jones fracture. He was very clear, provided options and gave me precise indications of what to expect and how to look after my injury. Following his instructions was easy. His team also deserves a strong endorsement. read more

This review is LONG overdue, but here I am! And I'm about this surgeon! Dr. Cha did my ankle surgery in 2024 after a soccer injury left me with multiple ruptured ligaments, and I truly could not have had a better experience. From the beginning, I felt like I was diagnosed properly and knew exactly what needed to be done. The surgery went incredibly well, my recovery was much faster than I expected, and anytime I had a question or concern, he addressed it directly and honestly. His staff is also amazing and made the entire process so much easier. Also, kind of a weird thing to include in a review, but I get compliments on my scar ALL the time. It is barely noticeable, which I feel like deserves some recognition considering he had to put my ankle back together. Lol! As for Dr. Cha himself, if you're looking for warm and fuzzy, that may not exactly be the description. He has a very dry personality and sense of humor, which I personally found hilarious. I thought his personality was great! But more importantly, I found him to be excellent and knowledgeable surgeon! I trusted him completely (which says a lot since typically pretty skeptical of just about everyone.) And because apparently ankle surgery wasn't enough excitement, while I was there I also had him make me custom orthotics. Nothing makes you feel 800yo quite like being excited about orthotics, but I have to admit they have been LIFE CHANGING. I've recommended Dr. Cha to basically everyone I know who has a foot or ankle issue, and I'll continue to. Hopefully I never need another ankle surgery, but if I did, I wouldn't hesitate to go back to him. :) read more

Rude, inconsiderate, doesn't listen to patient's explaination, etc. He was so late the first time we went, we had to leave and reschedule. Why we went back was our mistake. we had to wait over an hour. he off handedly misdiagnosed, then when we objected to assessment he had an xray then said the probelm was something else..........only GOD knows why anyone would go to him. Try Dr Suchir Sheth read more

Dr. Cha is a great doctor who truly knows his craft. I recently fractured my toe while riding a motorcycle and he has been incredibly proactive over the past few months helping the toe to heal and offering helpful guidance. He is very knowledgeable, takes care of things quickly, and found a number of additional ways to support my foot. I appreciate his friendly demeanor and attentiveness to detail. I couldn't imagine finding another podiatrist with more expertise than he has. Definitely recommend! read more

I am disappointed with the care that I have been receiving from Dr. Cha. I feel he only focuses on his agenda and not the patient's. He has until late, paid little attention to all key injuries I'm dealing with. An accident caused my 2nd metatarsal to fracture along with a few other areas of my foot and ankle to become injured and very painful. The first several visits he was only concerned about the fracture, which has been healing all along excellently. Only until the 4th or 5th visit and my ongoing questions about pain around other areas of my foot has he suggesting a MRI, thinking now that maybe I may have had a hairline fracture to other areas. A good Dr. knows he or she is in the business of people care. Dr. Cha seems to have tunnel vision, doesn't always listen to patients, can be curt and dismissive. I cannot offer a positive review of his care. read more

Dr. Cha was dismissive and abrupt upon our first meeting. No introduction. No nice to meet you. He was rude and in and out in less than five minutes...wow! And I believe the young man he sends in to meet you first, influenced the entire meeting. I would not recommend him based on this, and his medical advice. In addition, he appeared to be jittery as though he had too much caffeine! Ugh! read more

Ok, I gave them another chance. Won't be back- terrible business! I overpaid ($350). It took months to get a refund- as they have a bad book system! (Trust me, I used to be an accountant/controller). The doctor apparently takes incoming funds, and cashes them for pocket $$- before they are posted to accounts receivables!!!! They should have caught the over-payment at end of month reconciliations- at least! Major pain getting my paperwork to prove I over-paid, and even then, took a while to get my money back!!!! What a lousy business man, I mean, how does he stay open??? Terrible doctor too. What a joke. PS I will not repeat what he said to me during appt- very presumptive attitude toward an American woman! REALLY!!! read more

I was missed diagnosed by Dr Cha , he said I had a bone spur and that didn't set well with me so I got a second opinion, it was a ingrown toenail. He was so quick to give me Information about surgery and didn't let me ask questions. I will not be returning. read more

Avoid. Went to see Dr. Cha for a foot problem that had been plaguing me for months. He basically spent a few minutes at most seeing me, barely looking at my foot. He told me he didn't see a problem. I told him I couldn't walk well or work out, and clearly had a problem. Today another caring podiatrist instantly spotted that I had a shard of glass embedded in my foot. My impression was that Dr. Cha was uninterested in a patient in pain that wouldn't lead to lucrative surgery. As someone who once wrote a piece in the Wall Street Journal about medical schools training doctors on better bedside manner, he should read it. He spent half of our short session at the door ready to bolt. read more

Doctor John Cha is a very experienced podiatrist. I have had onychomycosis for more than 30 years. I have seen many specialists, but no help. Several doctors told me that there is no cure for onychomycosis. I found John Cha two years ago, I took the medicine he gave me, and applied topical lotion. My toenails are almost fully restored. I am so happy that I can wear sandals barefoot in summer. Decades of distress were released. I am very grateful to him. Dr. John Ch's service attitude is also very good. He is indeed a professional podiatrist with good experience. read more

I recently ran my first marathon, and if it wasn't for Dr. Cha I probably would have a broken shin by now. I was having a lot of pain in my foot and ankle, and went to see him. He determined that I had a bruised bone on my foot, so made me a custom insert for my shoe that was the same shape as my foot as well as juiced it up with extra padding for my trouble spot. I made it through my training and marathon, and am so grateful. His office is easy to find and he has a great staff too. Thank you Dr. Cha! read more

I visited Dr Cha for a recurring heel pain problem.As a workout fanatic, I had tried many over the counter treatments to ease the pain nothing worked. I have a good working knowlegde of sports injuries and tried rest, stretching, ice with no relief. Dr. Cha had come highly recommended and now I know why. He is thorough and understands his patients in a short time. He gives the pros and cons of different treatments. He fitted me for an orthotic and gave me some tips to prevent further pain In reading one negative review I was shocked at her experience. I research all of my Drs before they see me. If Dr. Cha had 50 reviews, I would bet that one negative would be it.. I would also bet that person gave negative reviews elsewhere. My experience however was, his staff was friendly and courteous, He has great bedside manner and gives you tools to keep you pain free. As a side note, I was fitted from another Dr for orthotics and the way it was contructed actually caused some of the pain. Five stars...............................highly recommended read more

I highly recommend Dr. Cha! One morning I awoke with acute pain in my right foot. I learned of Dr, Cha, and sought HELP! I received that help from the doctor and his very competent staff. An x-ray showed an avulsion fracture. My injured foot was immobilized in a cast, and the pain subsided. Within two weeks x-ray showed enough healing to have the cast removed, and replaced by a boot. Exactly one month following the injury, x-ray showed the fracture healed. After such an event, it is natural to worry that such an injury could reoccur. Dr. Cha put my mind at rest by making orthodics of my feet. I wear these comfortably, feeling secure that this event will not reoccur. I am a semi-retired woman, and statistically should take longer to heal. I firmly believe that my good fortune was due to the excellent and immediate care given me. read more

I have plantar fasciitis. I found Dr. Cha on my insurance company website, and he is located near my home. The parking is easy. The reception area is a little dingy. Dr. Cha took an X-ray and diagnosed the problem (which I had already diagnosed myself because it's a pretty obvious one), and then he put the hard sell on me. He could not wait to sell me custom orthotics! Wow, he was super excited about it! He had the receptionist/helper running in with the supplies to make the molds before I had even agreed to it. Dr. Cha assured me that my insurance pays for it, but he was so hyped up and eager to make a sale that I just didn't trust him on this. I asked the receptionist/all-purpose helper to look into it, and after a few minutes she told me that I first have to satisfy my annual deductible. Dr. Cha was so slick, though, that he wanted to make the molds before I even figured out how much I was supposed to pay. Wow. Way to make a sale, bro! I can conclude that the profit margins are excellent on custom orthotics, and it is a business that we should all try to be in. read more

I am so happy with Dr. Cha. I have been in pain for years. He figured out what the problem was in my foot and fixed it. The best thing about Dr. Cha is his bedside manner. He answered all of my questions and was very patient. I also appreciated how he always explained the x rays and how I was healing. The office staff is very nice as well. read more

I originally had bunion surgery with another podiatrist and experienced soreness whenever I walked a year after procedure had taken place. A co-worker recommended Dr. John Cha to take a second look at my surgery. I thought I should give it a shot. Making the appointment was easy. His staff was knowledgeable and very friendly. Dr. Cha made me feel comfortable immediately with his welcoming energy. He was very thorough in getting to know my history and from there, he cleaned up the previous surgery. Now, I am pain free! I can wear stylish heels and play tennis. I highly recommend Dr. John Cha. He is the best out there. read more

I was referred by my family doctor and I saw Dr. Cha as a second opinion to a joint replacement surgery. I was able to get appointment within a few days. He offered me a surgery that did not involve an implant. It has been 6 months since my surgery and I am running pain free! I am very happy with my surgery and experience. Bill C. Manhattan Beach, CA read more

I had a very nasty ingrown toenail caused by a toe injury, lost toenail, new nail growing in cockeyed. It was infected. Dr. Cha anesthetized the toe, removed the ingrown part, trimmed the remainder so it will grow properly, and gave me treatments for infection, and viola, everything is better. He was efficient and friendly. His office was helpful when I was late and didn't mind that I cancelled my follow-up (toe is fine now) because I am uber busy. He also gave me an opinion on my big toe arthritis. If I have further foot problems, Dr. Cha is my go-to guy. I give him a high recommendation. read more

Dr. Cha was very kind, informative, and caring. I am happy to have met him. I got an ankle brace and custom shoe inserts.

I had a disastrous, life ruining experience with Dr. Cha when he did (what he had assured me would be simple) bunion surgery. After 6 weeks when he'd told me I'd be fine and I continued to have pain, he told me on three separate occasions, "Clinically, there's nothing wrong with you." By 8-9 wks he started blaming me saying I was, "behind the curve." Despite my pain, he just kept me in a post-operative shoe that threw me off my gait and affected my knees and neck badly. It took my knees buckling and my insistance on getting an MRI-3 MONTHS LATER!-when he finally was forced to acknowledge there was a real problem, but hestill had me undergo days of testing trying to prove he did nothing wrong in the surgery. Previously, his only response to my pain was to take yet another xray in his office - he never referred me to a pain specialist, nor a foot orthpedist. It is now three years later, and my problems from his surgery have persisted. it took me finding a real foot orthopedic surgeon 8 MONTHS after surgery to get properly diagnosed with unhealed bone fracture from the surgery, and 2 YEARS of extensive DAILY ultrasound treatments yet still I'm left with numbness, tingling and inability to wear anything but flat shoes due to pain. Additionally, I have Grade 4 menicus tears in both my knees from them buckling from long-term post-op shoe wearing and I am forced to have surgery on them these next months. I had to have neck surgery 2 years ago also resulting from how my affected gait over the course of a year pushed my neck out of alignment and caused bulging disc pain unable to be managed otherwise. Even my neck orthopedist said Dr. Cha's negligent treatment had caused me problems. All of these results could have been avoided had Dr. Cha been more concerned with me as his patient than he was in wanting to believe he had done nothing wrong in the surgery. He even got paid for physical therapy in his office that consisted of less than 3 minutes of ultrasound treatment and perhaps 5 minutes of usage of a Tens unit so when I asked several times for actual physical therapy by professionals elsewhere he denied the need for it. Bottom line - I do not believe Dr. Cha is mature or experienced enough as a surgeon to entrust him with your body and as I unfortunately found out, therefore with your life. My advice - stay away. read more

Dr. Cha has been our family podiatrist for years, he (gently) treated my daughter and mom for ingrown toenails. I was recently diagnosed with plantar fasciitis and a heel spur and he helped me regain my mobility through orthotics, proper footwear and stretches. I had a fear that I would not be able to manage the pain but Dr. Cha worked with me to take care of that as well. Eight weeks after my diagnosis and my foot is feeling 95% better! Thank you Dr. Cha!!! The staff is also friendly and welcoming. If you need a podiatrist, please call and make an appointment to see Dr. Cha! read more

I went to Dr. Cha via a referral from my primary physician for a bump in arch. Getting an appointment was easy and the staff was informative and friendly. I was diagnosed with a "plantar fibroma". Arch supports and topical cream did help, but I decided to have it surgically removed. I was on crutches for 2 weeks, but now I am running without any pain. I was also relieved that it was not cancerous! Dr. Cha has an excellent reputation at the surgery center that I went to, after speaking to the the anesthesiologist and nurses. If you have any foot problems, I recommend you go see Dr. Cha! read more

Never actually saw the doctor so review does not reflect his skills. Smashed a toe and was looking for some quick relief. This doctor came up first on yelp so I called and asked if they accepted my insurance. I stated clearly that "I am self employed and covered by a Blue Shield PPO through California Care." Receptionist stated that the doctor accepted my insurance and gave me an appointment within the hour. I drove 20 minutes to the office and began paperwork. When asked for my card she took one look at it an said, "No Obamacare." Frustrated for the waste of time, gas and energy, but more the inconsistencies in this medical system. read more

I had a few appointments with Dr. Cha and he is always on time and was efficient. He gave me a few options for what I needed to get done and was available to answer any questions I had on what was the best options for me. He also was helpful with figuring out a few insurance items. read more

I was walking, minding my own business, then all of a sudden, my right foot started to hurt. It felt like something needs to be cracked and it became very painful to walk on. I found Dr. Cha on Yelp and he was able to see me the same day, yay! The staff here is so friendly and helpful, they got me settled me, xray-ed, and fitted for a boot to make sure I can walk out of the office comfortably. Came to find out, I have falling arches...Dr. Cha gave me some medical tape and showed me how to tape up my arch correctly, he then showed me the type of firm shoes I should be wearing, along with strong arch support insoles. My foot is much much better now, and I'm taking care of it by following his advice so I don't have future issues. Thanks! read more

Watch out for this place and their unfair billing practices. My wife went for an orthopedic consult with Dr. John Cha. He advised her to expect that insurance would cover most of the cost, and she would only be billed about $300-$400. Our insurance (Cigna PPO) made a substantial payment for the services, and yet we still received a $750 bill. We received the bill in December, while traveling for the holidays. By the time we returned in January, we had already been sent to collections by this office - only 1 month after the date from which they mailed the original bill! When we called them to question the bill, they direct you to some outsourced billing agency that drags their feet, deflects and avoids engaging substantively - their only goal is to collect, and they have no regard for patient care or satisfaction. We were told that Dr. Cha was advised of our complaint, and declined to change the amount billed. We paid it, and moved on because life is too short, but are taking the time to write this review so that you can hopefully avoid this place at all costs. read more

Dr. Cha is amazing! I had an ingrown toenail that was causing my toe to be discolored and very painful. I was able to see Dr. Cha the same day on short notice. He sat me in the exam chair and proceeded to tell me step-by-step everything he was going to do. This was extremely comforting. After numbing my toe, he removed the ingrown toenail and the whole process was quick acompletely painless. He even gave me some additional gauze and bandages to change the dressing for the next few days. It is very rare to find a physician these days as caring and reassuring as he was. I would not hesitate for a second to return if need be or refer him to any friends or family. read more

I took my daughter to see Dr. Cha because she had a fungus under her toe nail. She is diabetic and disabled but her insurance does not cover footcare, which is rediculous for a diabetic patient. Dr. Cha was very caring, thorough and because he knew we had to pay cash he helped out by giving us the medication she needed to cure the problem she was having with her foot. I would highly recommend him and will always take my daughter there for her continuing foot care. read more

Me and my sister has been going to Dr Cha over a few years now for different foot procedures. Dr Cha made me feel very comfortable as I was a little embarassed of my feet, but he fixed the problem and now I have "Happy Feet" I recently had small surgery in Novemebr 2012 and I am back on my feet like nothing was wrong. Dr Cha is very knowledgable of whatever problem your dealing with. I have in the past sent a few clients to Dr Cha and they loved his services just the same. Dr Cha your the best thank you for making my feet happy again =) read more

My first visit with doctor Cha he said I had heal spur. He gave a cortizone shot, and perscribe orthothotic, and suggested I lose weight. With the doctor suggestion to lose weight I appreciate his honesty to help cure my foot illment. Second visit, I had a in-grown toe nail and the Doctor relieved the pressure with minor surgery in the office. My visits with Dr. Cha he has given me thorough examines and provided clear instruction on how to proceed with my care. Loletha R read more

Located on PCH near Artesia Blvd. Very professional and competent.

I decided to visit Dr. Cha in his other office and wow! this office is way different than the one I visit him at. This office is very neat and have all the surgical shoes, boots, sandals and socks. The office looks bright inside. He took more xrays of my feet because I have a new concern. So I waited in examing room and he bought my xrays and put them up on board so I can see them. Nice. Dr. Cha was pretty busy, but he always gives you the adequate amount of rime and answers all your questions. Even though the offices are different he still has the same bedside manners.. read more

I don't have an issue with Dr. Cha himself - I think he is a good doctor from the two times I was able to see him. My issues lie with the office policies. And, I think people should know what they might encounter before they schedule an appointment. The first time I saw Dr. Cha, my appointment was scheduled for 8:30. I was there early to fill out new patient paperwork. I was not taken to the room for 45 minutes after ,my appointment time and it took another 10-15 minutes for the doctor to see me. Turns out the appointments before me were late arriving, so my appointment was pushed until they were taken care of. One patient even came in after me and explained that he was late and he was STILL seen before me. The second time, I purposefully scheduled the first available appointment at 8:15am. First warning sign were the 2 other patients also waiting in the lobby (for the first appointment of the day? Okay, so he double and triple books). After 20 minutes with no explanation, I asked the receptionist how much longer it would be. I was told that an emergency had come in before me. It was another 25 minutes before I was seen. First, I'm not a Manhattan Beach housewife - I need to get to work. I don't have all day to wait. Second, I should have been told immediately that there was an emergency so I could have the option of waiting or rescheduling. Third - there are urgent care facilities for a reason. And maybe he gave her a painkiller shot, but when that "emergency" walked out of the office, she was laughing and smiling and had no limp/bandage/dangling limbs at all. Just saying. When I scheduled my next appointment (which I have since canceled), I was told that even though it's the first available, that, if an emergency comes in, they can't guarantee I'll be seen on time. So, no, this office isn't a good match for me. read more

September 16th , 2013. I'm obliged to say that after voicing my discontent and informing my insurance company Dr Cha called and emailed me himself - explained his reasons for a wide prognosis and cancelled my bills. I went because I saw good reviews here and felt confident but because my whole experience was so negative - I can't 'remove' my review . read more

Dr. Cha is great. I have plantar fasciitis and need custom orthotics. My 5 year old pair were getting run down so I called him and I was able to get an appointment right away. His office is located in a nice center. I was in and out in less than 1/2 hour. The mold was super quick and the orthotics came out great. I had a bad experience with another podiatrist in the area, so it wasn't a given. He is very nice and knowledgeable and didn't seem out to be ripping me off. He even offered me additional pairs at cost since my insurance only covers one a year. I highly recommend him. read more

Overall a great experience. Receptionist, Jane, was very organized, quick and careful with the entire process. Made 100% sure that we went over benefits to make sure everything was covered. Dr. Cha was extremely informative (Berkeley grad) and went in-depth with every question I had. He recommended excellent medicine and exercises that helped cure my issue. Highly recommend this office as a whole. read more

I had pain in my foot that had been misdiagnosed by the two previous doctors over the last two years. A friend recommended Dr. Cha and on the first visit he had diagnosed my broken seismoid correctly sent me for an MRI to confirm and a week later I had surgery to correct the problem. Dr. Cha and his staff were very prompt, courteous and thorough. I was so happy after having been misdiagnosed and given different cures that only made the pain worse. It was so refreshing to meet such a great doctor who spent so much time making sure the diagnosis was correct and his office staff who were so prompt as I never had to wait for my appointments but was always taken in immediately. read more

I read great things about you on Yelp and liked that you are Board Certified and located in Manhattan Beach. Today I was in a lot of pain from an ingrown toe nail and came to the office for help. , Thanks for sharing your office with Dr. Peggy Magnusson, also Board Certified/ Foot and Ankle Surgery She was able to fit me into her busy schedule and I'm on the road to becoming pain free. Thanks Dr. Cha and Dr. Magnusson for your expertise and South Bay office location! read more

Dr. Cha is an excellent podiatrist! Extremely knowledge and efficient. He's quick to help and devises and customizes whatever you need to get you back afoot and on the road to healing! read more

Dr. Cha, Is a skilled doctor. He has performed two different surgeries for me and I couldn't be more pleased. Over the years having seen him for my foot problems, I am impressed with his honesty and knowledge. You won't be disappointed as a patient. read more