I was referred to Dr. Tanaka by my physical therapist, Allen Ling, the owner of Physical Therapy…read moreInnovations in El Cerrito. Allen, a respected PT, spoke highly of Dr. Tanaka and I now understand why. In addition to his friendly and helpful staff, he is a responsive and experienced Podiatrist who listens to his patients. He was also interested in understanding my history. His diagnostic skills were impressive, quickly identifying my issue and providing reassurance that it could be addressed with approachable daily exercises and a topical gel. I left feeling confident that my needs had been responsibly addressed and with hope that my nagging pain and discomfort will soon be in the rear view mirror.

There are several podiatrists in this office. I have had to wait over 45 minutes on several…read moreoccasions for the one I see. She is never on time. The front office is friendly. However, the last time I ordered duplicates, the order was lost and it took over 2 months to get the replacements, then the doctor wasn't available and they still weren't exact replicas. It was a huge hassle both getting them fit and making an appointment with the podiatrist. The podiatrist blamed it on the company that makes them. I have used this office for several years, but my recent experiences have soured me and I'm not going to return.

Been looking for a long time for a podiatrist who could combine a genuine interest in my problems…read morewith deep knowledge and a helpful attitude. I found her! I am so happy to be treated by Dr Battula.

I don't know if it's legitimate for me to do this, but I'm going to cut and paste a review I left…read morefor Dr Battula in 2019 back when she was working with another group. Actually the review is listed as being for the office (which will go nameless here), but the review was based solely on Dr Battula. "I walk quite a bit, for exercise and for enjoyment, but I'd always "self-treated" and "self-diagnosed" for any foot issues until my first visit to a podiatrist a few years ago, when I went to Dr Battula to see what could be done about some fairly dramatic calluses I'd developed. She was able to help me with getting some quick results to lessen the problem, but also with longer term strategies to further reduce the calluses and to discourage their reappearance. And although the calluses had been my "presenting problem," Dr Battula was also able to diagnose a "hammer toe" issue I'd had for years on both feet, which I'd assumed was something I just had to live with. She recommended some simple and inexpensive toe splints which made a world of difference. That's already more personal medical information than I'd intended to give, but I've since had minor "sports injury" issues for which Dr Battula has quickly been able to recommend simple and practical exercises or treatments. Dr Battula is easy to interact with, and I highly recommend her for her competence and professionalism. I now see that if I'd started seeing her (or an equally skilled podiatrist) years earlier, I'd have saved myself considerable discomfort." I was very pleased when I learned that Dr Battula would now be practicing at Bay Area Foot and Ankle, and I've continue to benefit significantly from her treatment and advice.

Quick, efficient, relieve my pain - I had an excellent…read moreexperience. First time seeing a podiatrist and I was surprised at how quickly the source of my pain was identified. I will be returning for follow-up care. I am happy to recommend Dr. Miyazaki for podiatric care!

She does seem to be kind but after my last visit on 9/30, I'm not sure I'll ever go back again and…read moreI won't recommend her to anyone. She cut me with the scalpel when she was supposed to be cutting back a callus on my left toe and she went too deep. She ended up causing me so much pain that I now have to endure for the next 3-4 weeks and it's so much more painful than when I went to see her. I'm so angry because I walk all day at work and then on the treadmill at home and it now hurts like hell. And she'll get paid for hurting me. Called the office and they were not at all responsive... Put a bandaid on it was all the receptionist said with antibiotic cream!! I can't put a bandaid there because of the location so no that's not really helpful!! And she was flippant about it like it was not a big deal. WELL IT IS A BIG DEAL!! I also got orthotics from her earlier that cost me $425 out of pocket and now she told me not to wear them cause they hurt. I may take her to small claims court for that so maybe I can get my money back!!

My mother's toenails were extremely long and curved, plus she has a profound fear of anyone…read moretouching her feet (and dementia). Both my brother and I had separately tried to cut my mother's toenails and she started screaming and begging/ordering us to stop. We went to Fairmount Podiatry Group and Dr. Addes put up with my mother's screaming, cursing, declaring she would rather be dead, etc. and managed to clip her toenails. Very appreciative!

I'd like to start by saying I strongly dislike posting negative reviews. I let the first five or so…read morenegative experiences/interactions here slide - because, hey, we're all human. But after my interaction today - enough is enough. Poor experience. I was seen for a broken bone in my foot. I am aware that my insurance covers almost nothing - so from the beginning gently inquired about fees (for example the walking boot, which I was ASSURED would be covered by insurance - and then, as I expected, wasn't- that cost $350). This wasn't invited by the lady at the front desk, who only continuously urged me to 'not worry' about it. The exams lasted about 30 seconds, and weren't comprehensive. When you call the phone number (ON THE BUSINESS CARD) any time besides business hours, somebody answers like it's a residential phone, then BARKS another number for you to call and "LEAVE A MESSAGE!" The doctor pushed a 'natural' anti-inflammatory cream at me which I purchased for $30 against my better judgement - without explanation. I requested an additional radiograph of my foot (out of curiosity - for my own purposes to view deformed bones). The image I was given is so dark that almost nothing is visible- I inquired, hoping to receive at least a partial refund of the $58 patient portion it cost to which the front office woman, Carmen said to me "Some x-rays are darker than others, that's just the way it is, THANK YOU, goodbye." (...to my face, mind you). ...I'm a health care provider, expected to expose and interpret (oral) radiographs daily. It's overexposed, or their developing chemistry is off. Nondiagnostic - but more than that disappointing because I was really excited to see it/use it to make something cool. There are more negatives, but this post is already too long. The POSITIVE: The woman in charge of accounts (who tucked back on the left) was VERY professional, patient, and knowledgeable regarding my bill (the patient portion I was urged 'not to worry' about)- which was NOT easy to understand without her direct guidance (apparently due to the software they use, she said). She was the most professional individual I encountered there. Hands down.

My mother and I had a great experience with Dr. Ham! He took the time to thoroughly examine and…read moredescribe our nail conditions (toenail and fingernail) with possible treatments, then arrive at a plan for both of us. I really appreciated his hands-on care (so to speak! ;-) and knowing about Medicare's coverage of routine maintenance visits. We could not have asked for better care. Thank you, Dr. Ham!

The staff is super friendly and helpful. Everyone was so pleasant! Dr. Ham was very informative…read more Even though my foot may not be repairable, he did give me good insight as to what is going on. No other doctor has given me that. I appreciate him being so detailed and thorough. You will not regret going to this office.

I came to Dr. Poggio's office because of a sprained left foot which had been bothering me for some…read moremonths. The first visit, which lasted perhaps 45 minutes consisted of an x-ray and the doctor taping my foot. A day later I had to remove the tape because it was causing my foot to hurt more than it had before. The second visit was to relay what had happened with the taping, and the doctor suggesting some padding in different spots on my shoe insert to help. Once again this proved to not help. After that second visit, I did not return, and I have since approached the problem in my own other ways. What I found extremely disappointing was the bill for those two fairly short visits, with no obvious improvement. This office billed Medicare $955.89 in total, of which $396.72 was billed just for walking in the door for the first visit. I am revolted at this taking advantage of Medicare and our Medicare system. It's frankly a shame.

Great Doctors for all your problem foot needs. We were…read moreseeing another doctor, but he's left the practice. We were handed over to Dr. Poggio and he's just as wonderful. Location isn't bad and there is a very small private parking lot. There is plenty of parking around if you don't mind walking a little. Lots of services offered inside the building, not dedicated to podiatry. Very happy to have found this practice and highly recommend.

The laser and topical treatment for toe nail fungus was very effective and the office experience…read morewas very pleasant.

Have dealt with toenail fungus for years. Finally came to realization it needed to be dealt with,…read morewasn't going to magically disappear. Can't recommend Dr. Dupont enough. From first contact with staff to his consultation and ultimate toenail removal, it was a great experience. Dr. Dupont explains pros and cons of various treatment options in a clear and easy to understand way. He is friendly, funny and a pleasure to deal with. I walked in for a consult, and walked out (yes, walked) in no pain and so happy in a few months I'll have beautiful fungus-free toenails. The entire experience was outstanding from beginning to end. If you have foot and/or nail issues, look no further.

Dr. DuPont barely spent 15 minutes with me on both occasions. Instead of offering a solution to my…read morevery real injured foot, he offered to sell me foot fungus cream for my broken toenail. He even offered to use a knife to 'fix it'. Maybe for low level things he is okay. He had no idea how to help with an injured foot. His office will charge you a small charge by mail after your visits from their "billing" people. You can't pay online and you can't pay when in their office. My best advice is to mail in your credit card number and then file a dispute when it shows up. That way you don't rack up their crazy interest. I did that and won the dispute same day. Money is mine. Super shady billing to make it a hassle for you and to take advantage of low resource people. Do better Dr. DuPont

Dr. DuPont is kind and he consistently comes up with the most effective treatment plans. Prior to…read morevisiting Dr. D's office, I was seeing a podiatrist that continued to recommend laser treatments for multiple affected nails. The treatments were expensive and ineffective. I was also purchasing several products that the doctor recommended that were mediocre at best. This continued for a year with no success. I decided to try a new podiatrist, Dr. Dupont, and during our first visit he recommended that we remove the nails. He also suggested different products that were significantly cheaper than what I was paying at the other office. Fast forward several months and my nails look brand new! If you're looking for an honest, thorough podiatrist, check out Dr. Dupont's office.

I kept putting off foot and ankle surgery and finally decided to get it done. Dr Seslar was very…read moreinformative in telling me what needed to be done and how long rehab and recuperation would most likely be. I have been pleased with my progress since the surgery and pleased with Dr Seslar's care. I highly recommend him.

I read some of the reviews for this doctor prior to my visit and, to be honest, I was a little…read moreskeptical. What a relief! He was/is AMAZING! He is kind, funny, relatable, attentive and explained the procedure fully and was willing to take the time to answer all of my questions putting me at ease. Incredible would be an understatement. There are no words to fully describe my experience with this doctor. I had one foot done and it went so well I had the other done too!! Now as far as the office staff, WOW! He is so very lucky to have them on his team. As for the negative reviews, not sure what doctor they saw. Maybe they were having a really bad day or posted on the wrong doctor. I can always find something to nit pik at and have written some whopper reviews. But this was not the case with this doctor. If I could have given him beyond five stars I would have. THANK YOU DR. SESLAR and staff!!!!