Capable surgeon? Probably NOT! - Ethical doctor? Definitely NOT!
If you are considering choosing Brian Zinsmeister , DPM or (Lexington Podiatry) as a surgeon (as opposed to a podiatrist who clips your nails), please read this review carefully!
Please note: I have waited 8 months since the surgery to write this, as I wanted to let healing process a chance as well as my displeasure and resentment to cool down.
I will start by saying that Dr. Zinsmeister passes as a very pleasant gentleman (while not very intelligent) with excellent bedside manners. He was patient before the surgery and explained things in detail. His office was efficient and wait time was always very reasonable.
For some time I have suffered mild but persistent pain while hiking and On March 1st, 2019 Dr. Zinsmeister operated on my foot for the relatively simple procedure of Hammer Toe.
Surgery was done in Emerson hospital and I have suffered some serious pain the days after, as was apparently expected (says Dr. Zinsmeister). Since then, everything went downhill.
For weeks I had some infection (sutures says Dr. Zinsmeister) and continuous pains. I have seen the doctor a couple of times and he tried to explain and treat the unexpected pain and infections.
Five months after the surgery, I still suffered very limited range of motion, numbness, constant pain and discomfort all around. 5 months after the surgery, I was unable to neither walk bare-feet nor wear sandals or regular shoes.
In short, Dr. Zinsmeister took a patient who suffered intermittent moderate pain and made a cripple of me.
At this stage I have emailed the doctor an email specifying this and asking what is to do about it? I was indeed displeased with the results and in serious constant pain!
And now to his ethical code: His reply was to send me to another podiatrist, a friend of his who covers for him when he is not available, who sees patients an hour away from my home. I have answered that if he (Dr. Zinsmeister) is not capable to take care of me, I rather see a physician who is nearer to me and who will honestly review the procedure without the need to protect his friend in case there was some negligent treatment. The next I got is an angry email refusing to see me or treat me, and a couple of days later an envelope in the mail with my medical records. The envelope didn't include the original X-rays disc and after I have requested this, Dr. Zinsmeister answered it was lost (how convenient).
Today, 8 months later, I still suffer pain, numbness (nerve damage?) and discomfort.
There are multiple options out there, when you are looking for a podiatrist surgeon - my advice: LOOK ELSEWHERE! read more