If I could give 6 stars I would! Dr Fishman (and his staff) are amazing! He is SO great in explaining and not rushing at all. I had never been to a podiatrist before and I have had foot and ankle problems for years. He checked for all problems in both feet! I feel like so many times doctors now only want to deal with one ailment at a time anymore, not him! I would HIGHLY recommend him! read more

Dr. Fishman gave me my life back! I was suffering from a foot ulcer and was laid up in bed for 3 months. After 3 months my 1st podiatrist told me my foot was healed when in actuality it wasn't. So my wound came back and I was laid up again for another 3 months. It was brutal!! Mentally I was in a dark place. I looked up Dr. Fishman was impressed with his credentials and made an appointment. I explained to him my situation and my struggles. Dr Fishman listened to every word I said and was very caring and understanding of my problem. He checked out my foot, did a simple test and noticed the reason why my foot didn't heal. I had a bone spur on the bottom of my foot that was acting like a dagger. He explained to me that surgery would be the best option, to completely remove that section of bone that had the spur protruding out from it. Sawing the spur down wouldn't be enough as the spur would eventually grow back. Throughout the entire process of consultation and the surgery itself, Dr. Fishman kept me at ease with his knowledge, professionalism, and confidence. My foot is now healed! I'm golfing, going for walks, and getting outdoors and doing things again without any pain or discomfort. Also a special thank you to Gigi who was very caring and professional during my visits . The whole staff in general were fantastic, and the office is very clean. I highly recommend Dr. Fishman for any foot issues . Like I said I got my life back !!!! Thank you Dr. Fishman!!! read more

Took my 88-yr old father in law yesterday, was amazed at the courtesy and kindness of the young ladies working there, then met with Dr. Fishman and he was amazing, extremely positive and caring doctor. They were able to get him in that morning so he wouldn't have to go to a wound care specialist. Awesome practice, great experience. BTW, this is only the 3rd Yelp review I've ever written, so that tells you how impressed I was with them. read more

July 22, 2015 Back pain 100% gone!!! Coincidence or not, Dr. Fishman is the best!!! read more

Dr. Fishman is a true professional. After a misunderstanding with his front desk he called me personally to apologize and fix the issue within an hour or two. He went above and beyond to make sure we were treated properly. He took his time to figure out my issue, he didn't interrupt or dismiss my concerns and we came to a resolution together. I understand why he's busy and I can tell he truly values his clients. I will be recommending him to future friends and family members that may be in need of his services. read more

Im so glad I found Dr.Fishman. He did more for me in 15 minutes than my pcp did in 2 visits. Thank you

Mike has a passion for what hes does and that shows in his work. His custom orthodontics changed my life for the better. I couldn't be more satisfied with his care. I highly recommend him! read more

Went in for my ingrown toenail today and it was quickly taken care of Dr. Fishman is great with injections and he was quick! Easiest/painless procedure I have ever had, I'm going to recommend him to anybody with foot problems. read more

Dr. Fishman and his wonderful staff are first rate caregivers! If you need a podiatrist, there is no other place to go. His staff are efficient and welcoming. Dr. Fishman clearly loves people and helping them feel better. It's been a long time since I've seen a doctor who so obviously enjoys their line of work. I went in with foot pain which turned out to be a stress fracture. He hooked me up with a boot and ultimately his magical orthotics. I've had custom orthotics before which were just ok. Dr. Fishman's are fantastic! My break has healed and my foot pain from prior injuries (which were misdiagnosed by other podiatrists) has nearly gone away. I'd give 10 stars to Dr. Fishman and his staff if I could. They really are that good! read more

Stay away from this guy. He finally asked me to go to another doctor because he didn't know how to heal his work. Thank God for Dr. Fay Azadi in Los Alamitos she got my foot healed in record time. This guy had me get an MRI and didn't look at it until I can into his office left me hanging for a week then told me my after surgey follow-ups were free only to turn around and charge me and when I asked about it was told they don't negotiate. Like I had borrowered money from the mob. My foot is completely healed thanks to Dr. Azadi. read more

I was referred to Dr Fishman for an ingrown toenail among other foot issues. They were able to squeeze me in on Christmas Eve... Which was great although I was worried about having a procedure right before the holiday. I've had a toenail partially removed before and it was terrifying. Dr Fishman was awesome! I barely felt a thing, I couldn't believe it. Such a different experience from the one I had in the past. Dr Fishman is easy to talk to, knowledgable, and has a way with helping you feel no pain. He was also able to address my other foot issues, and 2 weeks later my feet looked better than they had in months! I've since learned that my condition is likely to flare up for the rest of my life, but at least I can feel confident that I have a great podiatrist to help manage my care. The office staff was also helpful and friendly. Thank you Dr Fishman for everything! If you need a podiatrist this is the place to go! read more

The Best foot Doctor ever and his staff was very helpful with my disability papers and doctors notes for my for my employer.

I found Dr Michael Fishman from Yelp. Whatever people says about him on Yelp is very true. I have seen two well known podiatrist in the last three years. They were not able solve my foot pain problem. Dr. Fishman made really nice custom orthotics which helped me to remove my foot pain. He is best podiatrist and excellent human being. I recommend him to every one who had back pain or foot pain.Thank a lot Dr. Fishman. You are the best. God bless you. read more

I went to Dr Fishman for second opinion for a failed bunionectomy by another podiatrist that resulted in non union of bones fused. He was honest and straightforward in his assessment and explained why a revision was needed and what he needed to do to make it right. During what should have been a 2 1/2 hr surgery, he painstakingly found a way to remove the old screws that were too deeply imbedded and stripped. It took him 2 1/2 hrs just to remove the old screws and 1 hr 45 mins to implant a plate and 5 screws and shorten my second toe. I am so grateful he persevered as my condition was extremely challenging. I highly recommend him for the following reasons :He is thorough in his explanations, honest , caring, very progressive (one of the few podiatrist that performs stem cell injections during surgery to promote bone healing), knowledgeable and a great surgeon. My thanks to Catherine who stayed in contact with me when my original surgery date was cancelled due to Covid. Through her efforts I was able to get my surgery scheduled a month later when hospitals reopened for elective surgery. I give everyone in this clinic a 5 star! read more

Ingrown toenails are no fun. When I found Dr. Fishman, I had no idea what could be done for it. He told me about partial toenail removal, which really scared me! What a surprise the whole process was. He is so professional, personable, caring, and skilled - I cannot imagine ever going to anyone else. I felt way less discomfort from the beginning of the procedure to two weeks later than I felt with that ingrown nail. Don't keep hurting - go see Dr. Fishman - he's brilliant and kind! read more

My husband stepped on a piece of wood and a small chunk went and stayed inside his foot. I took him to urgent care and thought nothing was inside and prescribed him some antibiotics to prevent infection. We went to a podiatrist in Riverside 2 months later, because it wasn't healing and always getting infected. Knowing how long it has been, this podiatrist cut his foot open digging in blindly to get the piece out. This caused a bigger wound and he got nothing out. We must have visited him on a regular basis and he kept prescribing antibiotics, did an Xray (which was pointless since he knew that wood does not show in Xray), and ultrasounds every visit ( he charged us $ 150 for every pointless ultrasound) He did say that was worried about doing a surgery on my husband's foot, because he did not want to cause any nerve or muscle damage. After 6 months of dealing with pain and infection, not being able to step on his foot, I convinced my husband to see another podiatrist, Dr Fishman. Dr Fishman was shocked with what's happening. He warned us that if a wound that does not show healing signs within 2 to 3 weeks, you should know something is definitely wrong. He ordered same day MRI for us. We drove an hour to see him, and he felt responsible to take care of my husband, even though we just met him. His sense of responsibility towards his patients makes him an amazing podiatrist. His staff were super helpful and friendly. They spent a while on the phone with the MRI center to get us in, same day and between appointments. MRI was done, and come to find out that there's a piece of wood pushed into the muscle and causing infection. Dr Fishman ordered immediate surgery. He was very efficient, helpful and responsible. He didn't dig blindly inside my husband's foot, after ordering a bunch of tests with no purposes as the other podiatrist did. He was very confident and had no worries in regards to muscle or nerve damage. He walked in to surgery knowing what he's looking for and where to find it. Surgery was performed and was easy. Wound was cleaned and closed completely with stitches for faster healing and to prevent infection. There was no concern with any muscle or nerve damage, and my husband was back on his feet within 3 weeks. Dr Fishman is a genuine doctor that cares for his patients, professional, and instead of being overwhelmed with patients, he overwhelms his patients with care and attention. read more

This review is long overdue. My daughter had an infected ingrown toenail so we went to her Pediatrician who referred us to a podiatrist (who shall remain nameless) at Hoag. This other podiatrist has offices in HB, Irvine and Orange. The procedure he did was extremely painful (numbing shot included) and the ingrown came back within 3 months. She had to have 3 procedures done with this other doctor and finally after 2 years of this he threw his hands up and said she'll have to have a major surgery to fix it. THANK GOD I CALLED DR. FISHMAN'S OFFICE. They squeezed her in the SAME day. We explained what had been going on and he assured us he could fix it permanently if we would just give him a shot at it. My daughter agreed to give it a other try and IT WORKED!! Not only does Dr. Fishman have an amazing bedside manner, his numbing shot was virtually painless and the recovery went very smoothly! He is a highly skilled dr. We had it done last year and after having missed 2 summers of the beach I am happy to say she had a wonderful summer without any toe infections!! I only wish we would've called DR FISHMAN first. Thank you again so much for healing my daughters toe. I would refer him to anyone. Don't waste time with other drs when it come to your child's toe! Thank you Dr. Fishman!!!! Oh and his staff is awesome too! read more

I so highly recommend Dr Michael Fishman. I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a toddler. I spent my early years in corrective shoes and braces because it affected my left side. My left foot is so flat that I essentially walk on the inside of my ankle and have a very pronounced limp. As I got older i wore an insert that was made for me but was not really helpful for my condition. Now middle aged, I have been experiencing a lot of foot pain and was referred to Dr Fishman by my parents to see if he could help. He decided the best course would be to make an orthotic or insert for me. He painstakingly made an orthotic that has been so much of a help- it does take time to get used to walking correctly now but my limp has so greatly improved and I feel so much more balanced than I ever did in my life. I really appreciate all his attention to the details that have greatly improved the way I walk! read more

I hope you never get an ingrown toenail but if you do I highly recommend Dr. Fishman of Fishman Foot Care in Los Alamitos. He is so amazing! Not only did he squeeze me in to his already booked schedule today but he removed my ingrown toenail!!! He is so friendly, personable, extremely knowledgeable, thorough and good at what he does. I truly appreciate your time, dedication and great bedside manner. Not to mention your office is beautifully decorated! read more

Dr. Fishman is nothing short of awesome. I had a bad ingrown toenail and he cut it out and applied an oitment so that it wouldn't grow back anymore. He was so gentle I hardly felt any pain as he injected my big toe with anesthesia. I am recommending my wife to go see him as well as she has bad ingrown toenails for years now. Dr. Fishman and his assistant and secretary deserve the highest marks. Kudos to the entire team read more

When I returned from a Convention in Las Vegas, where I was on my feet walking and standing for three days in shoes that were too small, two of my toes on both feet had nails that had turned completely black. Dr. Fishman was very methodical in explaining the structure of my feet and why this occurred. He was very honest in telling me that there was no procedure he could do to correct this situation. He said it would take time but that the situation would resolve itself. The nail needed to grow out past the discoloration. He went above and beyond - although he was completely booked for two weeks, he came in an hour early in order to see me. Thank-you, Dr. Fishman. I would highly recommend Dr. Fishman and his beautiful new office which he designed himself! read more

My wife Found this doctor by using yelp.. when my son's regular doctor referred us to another doctor who received horrible reviews ,we were not wasting time on that. So glad we did , this doctor and his staff. we're truly amazing , kind ,helpful professionals who really care. From the great office staff ,straight to the doctor ,I was really pleased . Great office. True caring professionals, hard to find now days. Thank you to the Doctor and his staff. .. read more

If I had to do it again I would not use the $350 shot not covered by insurance for plantar's wart. It did not go well. I've been in pain for almost a month. I developed a blister which caused a potential infection. Dr. Fishman is a good doctor and prepared me that it could be painful but just saying it was not worth the pain for a plantar's wart. I would opt for freezing and frequent visits first. He responds quickly to calls and called in a medication and it is slowly improving. If you're trying to decide to due the shot and you're sensitive to medication, I would not do it. read more

Dr. Fishman and his office staff helped save my life. In late June I came in with a ten year old wired still in the bone from a bunion removal surgery. I never went to have it removed. It had become infected and painful. Dr. Fishman removed the wire and sadly and NOT Dr. Fishmans fault it was infected. An abscess formed on top of my foot ( big toe knuckle ). Again this is not Dr. Fishmans fault at all. It was something really unfortunate that happened. The Dr moved quickly and it was a awful physical thing to experience. What helped get me through was the support from A few of the staff, specifically Susie and Megan! I really am thankful for the three of them. Susie got me in last minute. She spoke to my fiancé on my behalf and squeezed me in. Thankfully because it was really bad as we all shortly found out. She even allowed us to contact her on her off time Incase anything happened. Then Megan was a beautiful nurse that endured all the gore along side us. They were all so kind during that tough time. Dr. Fishman is a wonderful and professional, skilled DPM. He really helped me a great deal. He cared about me as his patient and that what truly counts as a healer. I'm so grateful for Dr. Fishman and his awesome staff. read more

Dr Fishman spent time with me to really understand where my pain was coming from. He was very thorough and patient which I appreciate so much. He was great at explaining and answering my questions as well. He suggested orthotics to relieve my arch/big toe pain and after a few months of wearing them I am feeling so much better. I am a working professional so I dress up everyday and walk a lot for work. He customized a pair that would fit in dressier shoes as well as for tennis shoes. I was a little skeptical at first but the orthotics fit so well and am now waiting for my third pair to go in my weekend boots. I definitely recommend Dr Fishman. read more

Dr Fishman is awesome. We went for a diagnosis and advise. He is very honest and thorough. He explained clearly and gave us options of treatment including success rate estimates. He is very kind, patient and attentive. read more

I was referred to Dr. Fishman for a chemical burn on my foot and in a lot of pain. I could not be more happy with the care I received from Dr. Fishman and his office staff. He was so wonderful, informative and made it a priority to get my foot healed. His office staff is among the best medical office staff I have ever dealt with! I would recommend anyone to go to Dr. Fishman! I cannot say enough wonderful things about this doctor and office staff. read more

Dr. Fishman and his staff are extremely professional, I've been going to another Podiatrist for orthotics for nearly five years and my feet never seemed to get any better. But the first pair I got from Dr. Fishman worked immediately. I can't explain how amazing it is to finally get a pair of inserts for my shoes that actually do something to help. Thank you Dr. Fishman and everyone there :) read more

This review is late, but here it is. This Dr. is by far great at his work! After i hit my big toe it turned into an ingrown nail. I mistakenly tried to handle it myself but ended up getting it infected. It would heal so I went to urgent care. Rude dr. He just glimpsed at it and prescribed antibiotics... and out he sent me. No way jose! No other place would see me because of insurance or no app. Called Dr. Fishmans office and explained my situation. The staff was awesome! They fit me in the next day. Dr's bedside manner excellent! He cleaned and Examined it. Turns out there was a little sac (forgot what he called it) underneath. He treated it and prescribed meds. Very gentle and considerate through the exam with my toe. And out I went with a healing toe. Office called a few days later to see how I was doing. And f/u appointment was just as great! My toe and I were happy lol!! Thanks Dr and staff!! read more

A doctor with good bedside manners. He explains things and you can ask him anything. He doesn't hurry the patient like other doctors.

Total amazing. I have suffered from ingrown toe nail pains for a large portion of my life, and constantly searching for ways to fix it. I recently found Dr. Micheal Fishman, he is an amazing Doctor, not only is he willing to sit there and talk in depth about my problem but also is very skilled at fixing the problem. I highly suggest any looking for any type of foot care treatment to visit this Doctor first. read more