I would not recommend this podiatrist for anyone having foot issues. Although Dr. Stephen Merena comes accredited from the University of Pennsylvania, he made himself deliberately unavailable for an appointment for myself, a "first time"patient. I waited months for this appointment. Because l was 15 minutes late due to another previous UVM appointment who had "double-booked" an earlier session that impacted me having to wait for that professional , this Dr. Stephen Merena deliberately delayed ( NOT answering his phone, computer or door) for another 15 minutes , so l was told politely by a receptionist that l had to make another appointment. So what you can expect ? You will be thwarted in your attempts to see Dr. Stephen Merena, who has little to no compassion either (1) for fellow professionals (who "double- book" emergency patients making their other patents wait) or (2) for his potential patients. I have excruciating foot pain and had filled out his on-line questionnaire . Now l have to start the process all over again. Is this a commentary on Dr. Stephen Merena or is it a criticism of UVM overworking their staff ? What a shame. read more