A few years ago, I had foot fusion surgery with Dr. Thomas Chang in Santa Rosa…read more More recently, I developed a serious, unrelated foot infection and was admitted to Providence Hospital in Petaluma. Because of my prior surgery with Dr. Chang, the hospital contacted him for guidance. He personally recommended Dr. Joba to perform the urgent surgery needed to clear the infection. Dr. Joba did an excellent job. He successfully removed the majority of the infection and saved my foot -- I was later told I was only days away from amputation. His skill, clear communication, and calm, professional manner gave me confidence throughout a very stressful situation. What impressed me most was learning afterward that Dr. Joba had voluntarily assisted Dr. Chang in the operating room on dozens of complex cases to further refine his skills, even though he already had his own successful practice. That level of dedication speaks volumes. I've since discovered that Dr. Chang is one of the most respected podiatric surgeons in the country. He has performed complex surgeries around the world on medical missions, served as a professor and department chair, and even authored the textbook Master Techniques in Podiatric Surgery: The Foot and Ankle, which is used by surgeons nationwide. I originally chose Dr. Chang based on his excellent patient reviews, never realizing I was in the hands of such a highly regarded leader in the field. His recommendation of Dr. Joba reinforced that I received truly exceptional care. That Dr Joba used his own time to work under one of the best podiatric surgeons on the planet shows that he wanted to improve his own skills though he had already left school and had his own practice. I have nothing but the highest respect for Dr Joba and highly recommend his services

Great doctor He saved my foot. I highly recommend him…read more Staff is always polite and attentive. Office is clean.

Dr. Karaoglan takes excellent care of my fungusy nails at a reasonable price. I recommend him.read more

Dr Karaoglan's himself is ultra fantastic, 6 stars out of 5!…read more However, Cindy at Dr Karaoglan's, his everything receptionist, billing dept. etc. Has turned out to be beyond aggravating. If I could give negative stars I would!! My insurance changed which I was not aware of at the time of a visit in March. I then provided her with the correct information. Cindy claims to have filed claims, I believe she says twice and was rejected. I say "Claims" because United Health Care has no record of them. Untied Health Care has attempted to get ahold of her multiple times and left multiple messages. Cindy has verbally told me she refuses to do anything else on this claim. Now I am billed directly by Dr Karaoglan's and Untied Health Care can not do anything without her input. I probably will not go back to Dr. Karaoglan, because of Cindy.

Extremely Disappointing and Hurtful Experience…read more I left this office feeling completely dismissed, humiliated, and discriminated against because of my insurance. I have CHAMPVA as the spouse of a disabled veteran, and from the moment I arrived, I felt like I was being treated differently simply because of the insurance I carry. I came prepared with my CHAMPVA insurance card, ID, and an official verification/eligibility letter. Despite providing clear documentation, the women at the front desk continued relaying concerns to the doctor about whether my insurance would "accept" the visit. I went as far as calling CHAMPVA directly while I was there, and my insurance representative personally verified my eligibility. Even after that verification, I was still not given the benefit of the doubt. Instead, the doctor ultimately chose not to bill my insurance and told me that he would not provide the care I needed. What was most upsetting was how powerless and dismissed I felt throughout the entire experience. I did everything I could to verify my coverage and provide documentation, yet it seemed as though my insurance status had already influenced how I was being treated before I was even given an opportunity to receive care. I understand that a provider may choose not to accept a particular insurance plan. However, there is a major difference between simply saying, "We do not accept CHAMPVA," and making a patient feel as though their insurance is somehow less legitimate or less worthy of being accepted--even after the patient has provided proof of eligibility and contacted the insurance company directly. As the spouse of a disabled veteran, it was especially upsetting to feel judged and treated differently because of the healthcare benefits I receive through my family's military service. I walked out feeling embarrassed, frustrated, and genuinely hurt. Patients should not have to beg to be believed when they have documentation proving their eligibility. I came to this office seeking medical care, and instead I left feeling dismissed and discriminated against. I sincerely hope the office takes this experience seriously and reevaluates how patients with CHAMPVA and other government-sponsored insurance are treated in the future. No patient should be made to feel like they are a burden simply because of the insurance they have.

Peter is a delightful guy. Very professional. He knows what he's doing.I have recommended him in…read morethe highest regard. Stacy F

I saw Dr. Korves after a horrible experience with Dr. Michael Johnson and my experience with her…read morecouldn't have been any more different. She took the time to ask about my foot issues, METICULOUSLY examined my feet, and then recommended a simple squishy toe separator which, in the two weeks since I saw her, has completely erased the shooting pains I was having up my big toe. She is hands-down amazing!

I went to Dr Korvez office today with severe pain caused by calluses underneath my right and left…read morefoot and between my toes, i was barely walking from the pain. Dr Korves explained to me whats to be done, she is very polite and answered all my questions, she took her time to remove all the calluses, i did not feel a thing with her being very gentle and not rushed, i cannot thank her enough for what she did today with a very reasonable fees, thank you so much, you really made my day and i can walk without pain. Seriously words cannot express my appreciation, even the office lady was so polite and respectful. I highly recommend her, again am so relieved from the pain i had for few weeks, and again i thank you with all my heart. you so caring for a better life.

Dr. Schakel is an excellent physician who really helped me. Unfortunately he has recently retired.read more

I've been seeing Dr. Schakel since the late 90's! He is kind and very experienced! He is consider…read morethe top expert in our area for foot and ankle challenges..including bad accident cases. A podiatrist had recommended that I have surgery to remove a bone spur on my big toe. Dr. Shackel proved to me that I didn't have a bone spur by x-raying the other foot's big toe and they both had a slight bump but no spur(s). He successfully treated my elderly mother's plantar fasciitis enabling her to walk pain free and avoid having to use a wheelchair. I have seen him for other joint problems too!

The Best Podiatrist and Foot & Ankle Practice I Could Ever Ask For…read more Northern California Foot & Ankle Center of Santa Rosa has cared for me for years, through visit after visit, concern after concern, and I genuinely do not have enough words to express my gratitude. Every single time I have walked through their doors, every level of this clinic has treated me with kindness, dignity, patience, and respect. No matter how many questions I had, how many complaints I brought with me, or what I was going through, I consistently left happier than when I arrived. I have always felt heard, seen, respected, and valued here--not simply as a patient or an appointment on a schedule, but as a human being. And there is something else about this practice that deserves special recognition: They do not mess around with patient care, and they do not take shortcuts. Healthcare today places enormous pressures on clinicians through insurance requirements, administrative burdens, time limitations, and standardized approaches. Yet my experience here has been that this physician continues to advocate for what he believes his patients actually need. One of the greatest examples has been my orthotics. In my entire 36 years of life, I had never experienced anyone approach them the way he did. Rather than simply giving me a generic or routine solution, he personally took the time to create true customized molds in person, based specifically on my feet and my individual needs. That level of personalization mattered enormously to me. And remarkably, the care was covered through my medical insurance because this physician understood how to navigate the system while still pursuing what he believed represented appropriate, individualized patient care. That is what medicine should be. He does not appear satisfied simply checking a box. He examines, listens, thinks, individualizes, and treats the person standing in front of him. There is a profound difference between treating a diagnosis and truly caring for the human being who carries it. Northern California Foot & Ankle Center understands that difference. To the entire staff: thank you for every kindness, every phone call, every appointment, every moment of patience, every concern you have listened to, and every time you have made me feel welcome. And to the physician and owner himself, whom I sincerely consider my favorite podiatrist in the world and one of the finest physicians I have ever encountered: Thank you for healing me. Thank you for refusing to settle for mediocrity. Thank you for taking the extra time. Thank you for fighting for individualized patient care even within the realities and pressures of modern medical insurance. Thank you for making me feel heard. Thank you for helping me walk better, feel better, and leave your office with more hope than I entered with. You are a true healer, and I salute you, sir. I pray that God continues to bless you, your family, your staff, and this entire practice with tremendous success for many years to come. May you continue helping countless patients experience the same extraordinary level of care that you have given me. God bless you, Doctor. And God bless Northern California Foot & Ankle Center of Santa Rosa. Five stars simply are not enough.

I'm honestly pretty shocked. I brought my 80 year old father who has been suffering from severe…read morehealth conditions that have made it difficult for him to consistently treat what has become horrible fungus on his toenails. We were seen by Dr. Tan and he made very little effort to get to know my dad before taking out clippers (which did not come from any kind of a sterile wrapper) and extremely aggressively chopping off big chunks of my dads toenails. My dad was repeatedly saying "ow" because Dr. Tan was hurting him and he made him bleed in both of his big toes even though he knew he's on blood thinners. No antiseptic, no topical pain meds, no warning that it would hurt. His home health nurse was shocked when she saw them. On top of that, he didn't make any effort to file or shape his toe nails (they're just basically clipped in big sharp chunks - see pictures) and essentially told us there's nothing can do to treat the fungus. So we drove an hour there from my dad's house just to have his nails hacked off and not be offered any real solutions (except a cream he said would probably not help) and leave in more pain than he arrived The whole experience was actually shocking and I felt terrible for my elderly dad - his toes are still hurting since yesterday.

Dr Nemrow is very conscientious. He listens well and follows through. I had a planters wart and…read morehe took care of it and scheduled me back to make sure everything was okay.

I had a painful ingrown toenails when the replacement big toenail grew back in after an injury. Dr…read moreNemrow answered all my questions, preformed a painless procedure to remove part of the nail, and was very thorough in the follow up. I'm great now. I'd recommend him!

Dr Joba is the best podiatrist I have ever been to! he fixed the problems I was having, and was…read morejust the greatest guy! I recommend everyone to come here for your feet!!!! -Grant

I'm so happy to have had my bunion surgery done by Dr. Fitzgerald. He is very kind and caring…read more He even called my home the night of my surgery to make sure my recovery was going well. His office staff and Dr. Joba were very professional and careful when removing bandages and examining my foot (I saw Dr. Joba when Dr. Fitzgerald was on vacation and he had assisted in my surgery). I'm now five weeks post-op and already back to walking my dog. I'm very happy with my results. I highly recommend Dr. Fitzgerald.