I really appreciate Dr. Santopietro's expertise and attention to detail. He's also a kind,…read morefascinating person and will take the time to chat with you. His wife, who works the front desk, is a total sweetheart. Best part- after a few years of foot pain, I am now pain free (as long as I do and wear what he says)! Would absolutely recommend!

Excellent office experience, no wait. Spends a lot of time getting your opinions and optionsread more

ive seen doctor lawton for thirty years now. i started with him, when he just started out. my…read moremother and aunt used to always rave about him. when i needed help, i went to him and was so very satisfied. in my older years i couldnt reach your toes any longer; so he helped by cutting trimming and filing my nails, besides always helping with any problem. he will truly be missed in the brookline area; however for all you possible new clients, he is available in his office in stoughton.i am so very happy to say he was a five star experience for me and my family.

I accompanied my 95-year-old mother, who uses a walker, to an appointment with Dr. Lawton Kenneth…read more(podiatrist). Although we left well in advance, we arrived at 11:03 AM due to rain, street repairs, traffic, and my mother's limited mobility. Her appointment was scheduled for 11:00 AM, with a request to arrive at 10:45 to complete new patient paperwork. Despite being only a few minutes late, the front desk staff rudely told us she would not be seen and dismissed all explanations. When I asked to reschedule, he refused, saying, "time is over." I was shocked by the lack of compassion and professionalism shown toward an elderly patient. A very disappointing experience.

The five star rating comes from my professional and personal perspective. I worked in health care…read morefor ten years, including working with other podiatrists. And I was a patient of other podiatrists; before I had the good fortune of meeting Dr Cho. My feet are arthritically deformed and understandably tender. I have bone spurs on top; and now, a plantars wart, on the bottom. Most shoes hurt my feet, and when I wear sandals children ask, what is wrong with your toes ? (Their parents are too polite to ask, but usually curious, too.) Dr Cho has brought the right combination of medical/diagnostic professionalism, kindness and respect to every appointment I've had with her. She respects my right to decline traditional recommendations (including amputation) and has done everything possible to assist me with my decision. She knows I am apprehensive about any treatment that might mean more pain. She does everything she can to reassure me, and include me in making the right treatment decisions for my situation. When I leave appointments with her, I always feel well-cared for and confident about facing the next step. I highly recommend her.

I seen this guy first back in 2019 and when i went to his office this time the lady at the desk…read moreasked me for my insurance card which i didn't even think i had it on me but when she said the doctor wouldn't see me unless i had the insurance card i told her the insurance was the same and i didn't think it was different which i then went into my pocket and found it then she asked me for the copay and i told her to bill me like the last time. She then goes into the doctor's office to talk with him and the next thing i know the doctor comes out to me and tells me i have to pay him the copay and again i told him to bill me like the last time. He then turned around and said to the lady to reschedule me which i in turn said not to reschedule me i will find another doctor. I could not believe the doctor was more worried about the insurance card and his copay than the health of his patient. The insurance card i can see but the copay? I don't think he really cares about the health of his patient seeing he cares more about his copay. Beware

Overall, I was very disappointed with my experience with Dr. E. Throughout our interactions, I felt…read morethat he spoke at me rather than listening to my concerns. I repeatedly explained that my pain was in a different area than what he suggested, but my input often seemed to fall on deaf ears. When I finally got him to focus on my concerns, he agreed to review my MRI data--something I would have expected to be done early on, before recommending treatment. Unfortunately, when I arrived for the MRI review, he was 45 minutes late and informed me that he had been unable to access the MRI due to technical difficulties. When I asked why he hadn't called to cancel the appointment, he replied that he didn't realize I had one scheduled. Dr. E may work well for other patients, but my experience was not positive. I want a physician who listens carefully and reviews available imaging before making recommendations--Dr. E did not meet those expectations. In my opinion, it may be worth looking elsewhere, though others may feel differently.

I was very pleased with my visit to New England Podiatry Associates. The office is easy to get to…read moreon the T (short walk from Green Line Chestnut Hill stop) or by car, since they have a parking garage in the building. The employees were very nice and friendly, as was Dr. Murano. He recommended conservative treatment for my buniin, although he did explain surgery options. I was glad that he did not recommend surgery if it was not really necessary. The whole thing went very smoothly and I would definitely come back here if I need a podiatrist in the future.

Trust these reviews: Dr Mostone runs on time and is a super friendly guy…read more My doctor recommended insoles to correct flat-footedness, but before buying some, I wanted to see a podiatrist. I also wear through my shoes oddly and wanted to see if I might correct that. Parking is easy enough at this location, close to the Cambridge post office. The woman who runs the office is quick and personable in a Scorsese movie wife kind of way, and they have candy and a water bubbler. I was in and out in fifteen minutes. Other patients had more serious stuff going on(planned surgeries and the like), and given the doctor's calm demeanor and personality, I'd feel comfortable returning for a more serious reason than callouses on my big toes.

dr. been my podiatrist for many many years. His office is welcoming and knowledgeable. The doctor…read moreis kind listens to your needs, very professional... so if you're looking for a podiatrist, consider Dr. Edward Mostone

Great guy and great doctor-don't hesitate-call him with your problem and if he can't help you he…read morewill point you in the right direction!

One of the best docs out there. When I injured my foot last year, I limped - on crutches - sobbing…read moreinto the podiatrist's office affiliated with a major Boston hospital. The podiatrist barely even looked at me before saying "it's a sprain, you'll be fine by Monday." I angrily told him it was NOT a sprain, that I knew my body and something was wrong. That night had me back in ER for excruciating pain. Enter Dr. Friedberg the following week who, after some manipulation of my foot, and some questions concluded that I had a fascia tear that would probably take a few months to heal. Man was I glad I went to Dr. Friedberg! My foot did take a few months to heal, but he was nothing but kind, gentle, and professional through the entire process. He offered tips and tricks on how to regain strength and reduce pain, showed me my MRI images, and explained things in very simple and detailed ways. I cannot say enough good things about him, especially if you need a second opinion.

Only wish I found them sooner. Suffered in pain with a foot wart and After just ONE laser…read moretreatment, one year worth of pain was gone within minutes. No really, minutes! A few zaps later and I was able to walk without the pain and pressure the wart has caused for so long. Follow up treatments were necessary but the first treatment got rid of all the pain. Thank you BCP! From the bottom of my heart (or foot, rather) Anita

I went to Dr. Szpiro for nearly two years for a planters wart - and the wart is still there (albeit…read moresmaller). But she was incredibly unprofessional, would bad talk her staff in front of me, would blame them for her forgetting things and then the two big things were 1) she prescribed an ointment for me and when I told her at the next visit I wasn't using it she said "why would you have that medicine?" As if I prescribed it to myself! And 2) she was incredibly hostile toward me when I calmly asked her to clarify a bill that I received and she claimed I was trying to "get a free treatment" I had to calmly say to her "I don't know why you are getting so angry, I am just trying to understand my bill, which is my right" she the later apologized and then proceeded to throw her staff under the bus for misbilling me. Net/net I would not recommend her to anyone , which is a shame because she came highly recommended, but I think things have changed in the last few years.

ok so now it goes to 2 stars (and that's being generous). I went to see Dr. Rutowicz in Needham as…read moreI knew that the visit w/ Dr. Robinson had major issues. Let's just say, night and day-- Dr. Rutowicz and his office were extremely professional, there was no trying to up-sell products like orthotics, no rude language, no taking a permanent record of my credit card. Most of all Dr. Rutowicz gave me excellent advice on what to do about my foot problem that made a whole lot of sense, gave me a timeframe for expected recovery, and was highly educational about what i need to do. So in my opinion: skip Dr. Robinson altogether and go to someone else.

Avoid Dr. Robinson at all costs!!…read more He won't see you as a patient unless you initially agree to give him your credit card info which they keep on file. If you miss an appointment or cancel prior to giving him 24 hours notice, he will charge you $50 and does not perform reminder calls. He also tried to sell me a small bottle of foot deoderant for $30, which is something I didn't request or feel I needed. I went to him as a follow-up appointment after I broke a toe and he said everything was fine. Three weeks later I went to another doctor (as my toe was still hurting) who informed me the toe was still fractured and not healing correctly. The new doctor stated that Dr. Robinson should have seen this in the x-ray and recommended I wear an aircast boot. Prior to seeing this new doctor, I asked Dr. Robinson for my records and he agreed to mail them to me (as he only has office hours in Natick on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a small window of time). It's been 6 weeks since the inital request and I still have not received the records. Ive called him numerous times and his staff wait days to call back and provide an excuse as to why it hasn't gone out yet or that the mailman returned them to his office blah blah blah. He's also gotten really bad reviews on health grades. Wish I read them before seeing him! Stay away!!!!

I have done work with a few different personal trainers over the years. After a shoulder injury…read morelast year I decided to get back into personal training to help me strengthen my core and upper body. I specifically chose this gym due to several reviews that specifically indicated that John has experience working with people who have sustained injuries. I also really liked that it was a private gym and that street parking was super easy. John was able to accommodate me quickly and at my preferred 6pm time. He was pretty flexible and offered some good rates. I was a little apprehensive at purchasing 20 sessions for $1200 (and having to pay upfront), but the more you buy the less you pay per session and it seemed to me that this was pretty common among personal trainers. I had liked what he had to say at our initial consultation and so I decided to go for it. Unfortunately for me that was a big mistake, and my only hope is that I can prevent someone else from doing the same. - On the website it states you get a personalized fitness assessment that includes measurement of body mass index, weight and circumferences at every workout. I was NEVER measured, not even once, in the approx 10 sessions I completed. - It also states he will provide nutritional guidance. He did this twice. 1- Asked me what I had for dinner, I gave a good answer and that was the end of that discussion. 2- Asked me what I had for breakfast, and told me to add eggs or something protein rich as soon as I woke up. - Does not provide time for stretching or guidance on how to stretch at home. First time ever I have never received guidance on something so vital to weight training. I took it upon myself to ask questions on how to best stretch my shoulder and he did provide guidance but only after being asked and never again after that. - Constantly on his phone during the one hour work out. Not even just a check here or there, CONSTANT. I grew extremely frustrated and would call out to ask him if I was doing something correctly. As a professional, save an emergency, you should NEVER be on your phone while a client is performing exercises that could injure them. - My work outs also seemed very cookie cutter, and solely based on weight training. I have had many sessions that incorporated cardio and weights and asked him about adding cardio. He said it would come in time. Half way through my sessions and there was never cardio. It also appeared to me that I was doing all the same workouts as the guy in the time slot ahead of me. The workouts rarely varied, and if they did it was by one different exercise. (One session arms, the other legs). With that being said, John was cognizant of my shoulder injury in that he would ask how it was feeling and did not try to push too hard if I said it was hurting; or he would end the session early. The problem though is that my sessions were still not designed around my injury. I know that personal training helped John after his own injury but I feel as though he thinks everyone will respond like he did, when that is not the case, as all injuries are different. Add to that the fact that he wasn't watching closely the majority of the time, and there is a large window for error. So while he did ask those questions, they weren't enough. An hour of weights on a weak shoulder was likely too much and the whole session should have been more varied, in my opinion; and should have definitely incorporated stretching. As you may have guessed by now I re-injured my shoulder. I also pulled my other shoulder performing a sit up with a weight. I saw an Ortho specialist who recommended Physical Therapy and to stop my Personal Training. I have now started intensive physio for my shoulders. I told John about this and requested a refund. Although I didn't sign anything, there is apparently a paper on the wall that says no refunds, and he tells me I can come back at anytime. When I further stated that I was injured and there should be some difference (I am not just quitting) he said he would get back to me. He never did, so I texted him a couple weeks later. He did not respond again. To me, this is completely unprofessional and irresponsible. I am now at a point where I will cut my losses of approx $600 because I do not feel safe coming back at any time, even when I am rehabilitated. Bottom line: I do not recommend this personal trainer. Please don't waste your money like I did. I have had several other trainers who are much more professional and experts in their field who I felt safe with. If you do come here I implore you to only purchase a few sessions until you know what the sessions are like, but I am telling you, this is nothing compared to what you can get with a real pro.

I'm starting 2017 with the best personal trainer in Boston: John Carter. Already he's got my 64…read moreyear old body getting accolades from folks 1/2 my age. All in 6 months. Looking forward to what 12 more months will bring!