August 2025. I'm not sure how to rate him. Just called for an appointment and he's permanently closed! Disconnected phone and no forwarding information. He was great. Could have been a 5 based on my surgery last year. read more

My Grandson is very active and has had ingrown toenail issues for almost 2 years. He has had 2 procedures to address the issue, neither of which were successful. As paddling season approaches there was a chance that he would not be able to participate in the incredible sport he loves. Our local PCP and her staff doesn't have the best "bedside manner." We were referred to Dr. Senft by another professional. Living in a remote island sometimes causes mediocre professionals to practice here. I have had a great deal of disappointment through my over 30 years of living in Hawai'i. The initial contact with Dr. Senft office was extremely encouraging. I was greatly relieved by the professional, knowledgeable treatment by the staff! I researched Dr. Senft dispute the excellent recommendation. I was again extremely encouraged by the reception staff upon arrival. Without a long wait we met Dr. Senft. As I mentioned I had researched his credentials. He has over 35 years of experience as an excellent Podiatrist. Practicing in a myriad of well respected establishments and presenting lectures worldwide. I was extremely impressed with his depth of knowledge, candor and the skill he had in assuring my Grandson that this issue could be easily resolved. Watching his surgery skills was extremely impressive as he constantly calmed my grandson with his knowledge and calm demeanor! Indeed it was one of the finest outpatient experiences my Grandson has ever had! He is already well on the way to recovery and very excited to know he will have no further complications that have inhibited his sports participation since this issue began. Extremely pleased with Dr. Senft and will refer anyone who has similar issues to him in an instant! Māhalo Dr. Senft and wonderful staff! read more

I don't understand these other old reviews. I am a hard worker who is on his feet all day. Years ago, Doctor Mark Senft CURED the unbearable pain of my Plantar fasciitis with a cortizone shot combined with proper shoe inserts/supports. I have never had a problem since. I go to him with any foot problems (usually plantar warts or toe nail fungus from the gym) and he is right on top of it. He is straight forward and knowledgeable. I recommend him 100% and thank him for keeping my feet pain free and healthy looking. read more

Great doctor , patient , expert. I would trust him with any issue with the feet. So thankful I got to see him.

Great doctor, Great staff. Felt comfortable from the moment I stepped thru the front door. Big toenail was embedded deep into my skin. After many days of pain I finally decided to find a foot doctor. Glad I found Dr, Senft. He took his time to explain the procedure to fix the nail and also spent time explaining the things to do afterwards. he was a great communicator and just outright polite. After leaving the office, the pain was completely gone. Still pain free to this day. I returned weeks later for a follow up and The doctor checked out his fine work, We both were very pleased. I recommend anyone with a foot issue to see Dr, Senft. He really cares. read more

Saw Dr. Senft for a plantar wart issue. Dr. and staff were very nice, but....Even after four procedures, the treatment was not effective. We agreed to split the final bill because his service was not efficient or effective to resolve my issue. Unfortunately over one year later, I received a delinquent bill. Obviously, neither Dr. Senft or his office staff is efficient . read more

I called to get treatment for an ingrown toenail. Once I said I was paying cash, the front office said their scheduler would get back to me. A week later I was told they had a staff shortage and their scheduler was training more schedulers, so be patient. Really? They never called. I would never step foot in that clinic due to their incompetence, dishonesty, or whatever causes them to make up stories about schedulers instead of saying they don't accept patients without insurance. read more

Were you told you have plantar fasciitis? With "no" testing done I was told I had plantar fasciitis and surgery was recommended since cortisone shots can only be administered a few times a year. A friend suggested I get a second opinion. He recommended Dr. Christian Kikuchi, an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle reconstruction. On my first visit Dr. Kikuchi ordered an x-ray. The x-ray along with his thorough foot examination revealed I don't have plantar fasciitis. I have midfoot arthritis. Dr. Senft never ordered any tests, only gave me a cortisone shot and was willing to do a surgery not knowing 100% what was wrong with my foot. I am very disappointed with his services and thankful I did not go through with the unnecessary surgery. I hope he will start ordering tests before assuming the diagnosis. read more

He is very nice, and very concerned. Doesn't keep me waiting too long. Not a great listener, and when the orthotics don't work, he just discusses it, says they must be right because they were made from a mould of my feet. He never watches me walk in them, and when I show how they are off, he has some reason I should try them longer. Could it be that the way he does the mould is off? Had a second set made by him when the first set didn't work, and I had to pay for them too. And they had the same problem of the arch too far forward. He has offered to 'adjust ' them for me, but the adjustments in the past have been minor tweeks and don't offset the huge bulge in the R arch. He has offered to give me half my money back. Just wish I'd gone to a different podiatrist, even if I had to drive all the way to Hilo. read more

Having had foot problems for YEARS, I was delighted to find Dr. Mark Senft. He was a professor at a podiatry training program in Texas before moving to Hawaii Island and is top notch. Being a retired physician myself, I can attest to his mastery of podiatry and his skill as a surgeon. IN FACT, both of my feet are now pain free. I was a ballroom dancer for a long time, had multiple surgeries with another podiatrist but was not pain free. Dr. Senft did some tendon work and replaced both of my great toe joints and I could not be more thrilled. I am pain free and dancing again. It is like having a second life!! I very, very highly recommend Dr. Senft. read more

Not many choices in Kona for podiatrists, but after visiting Dr. M. Senft a couple of times, I would definitely travel out of my way in search of a better doctor. Doctor/patient interaction was O.K., but tries to push orthotics on you. Maybe he owns stock in the company? Felt overcharged and under serviced. Two thumbs down. read more