Dr. Poggio was nice but did not treat my kid's foot issues with a modern approach. We switched to…read morean orthopedist and now they are doing significantly better. The most annoying part of this is the messed up front office person who has not been able to properly bill during our time there. So much time on the phone with insurance managing this stuff since it was improperly done, terribly offensive after having an outdated approach that impacted my kid.

Drs Poggio and Chris Enriquez performed surgery on my Lisfrancs injury 3 weeks ago. I had several…read morefractured and dislocated bones as well as torn cartilage. Dr Poggio diagnosed me quickly and accurately. I am healing well and thankful for the skill of these two doctors / skilled surgeons. They also both are great listeners focused on patient care and comfort. The office staff has been sympathetic and very helpful in scheduling and support.

Most frustrating experience here. Saw Dr Lavigna on Monday and he said he needs to prescribe me…read moreantibiotics after hacking up my leg... prescription never sent, infection now setting in. Called 3 times this week , was put on hold for 15 minutes and no prescription yet - 5 days later.... Definitely do not recommend. I have a follow up Monday I don't even want to go to after this terrible experience.

I have been seeing Dr. Lavigna for a few years. Every 9 weeks. He does a great job of taking care…read moreof my feet.

If you are a single parent or just a parent in general, DO NOT send your child with a caregiver or…read morefamily member to see Dr.Hoffman. He refused to provide care to my child because I was not PHYSICALLY present at the time of his appointment. My son who is only 10 years old, was suffering from a small ingrown toenail on his big toe. His primary doctor had referred us to Dr.Hoffman (Bay Area Foot Care in Berkeley) because of our insurance coverage. When I scheduled the appointment, a week prior, no one from his office told me that I needed to be physically present at the appointment. I completed all of the paperwork/medical authorization forms a few days prior, online when his office sent me the appointment reminder. I gave authorization for my brother to take him to the appointment because I could not miss more work. I had already missed work the week prior to have my son seen by his primary doctor and for other personal reasons. When my brother and my son arrive to the appointment, my brother calls me to let me know that they could not see my son since I am not physically present. I spoke with the receptionist who advised me that it was California law that a legal parent or guardian needed to be physically present because they need a signed consent before he can be seen. There is not California law that requires the presence of a parent or legal guardian, however, yes a consent form is needed to be signed by a parent or legal guardian in which I could sign via email and that same parent could give a caregiver or family member authorization to be present at the appointment. I've done this many times any time my son sees his primary doctor or a specialist. Never have they turned him away and I always have family members help me when needed. I also know this because I use to also work in the medical field and never, NEVER have I seen or heard that a doctor refused care because the parent wasn't physically present especially if they had consent/ medical authorization signed by the parent. The office manager, Elizabeth, was extremely helpful and understanding. She tried to help me by emailing me the consent form to sign so they can move forward with the minor procedure, however, even after doing so Dr.Hoffman still refused to help my son. Instead my brother and my son had to go to another location (different Bay Area Foot Care Clinic) and be seen by another doctor (Dr.Poggio) all because I was not physically at the appointment. The appointment took less than 15 minutes, my son called me right after and expressed how he loved Dr.Poggio. I cannot thank Elizabeth and Dr.Poggio enough for their support and assistance. As a mother, that made me feel better that my son was happy and finally received relief from his ingrown toenail. It is such a shame and horrible experience for my brother, myself and especially my son who already has a fear of doctors but was also in pain. We waited almost a week for this appointment and then to be turned away is upsetting. My advice to Dr.Hoffman, maybe you should close your practice to pediatric patients because there are a lot of single parents who are not always going to be able to physically take their child/children to an appointment and can appoint a caregiver or family member to do so for them , especially if a signed consent or authorization is or was going to be signed. It's already stressful for single parents to juggle life and then to have their child turned away from receiving medical care is saddening. I would never recommend you to anyone I know. I already contacted my son's primary doctor to notify them to never send a minor patient to your office. Terrible!

I've been going to Dr Hoffman more than 10 years. He also was my father's podiatrist until 2011. Dr…read moreHoffman is knowledgeable and competent. He effectively treated a hard to cure condition that I had. I haven't needed to see him recently, but if I do, I won't hesitate.

Dr. Jen Strauser is amazing not only because she knows her stuff, but also because she goes above…read moreand beyond to help you. She is both highly knowledgable and kind. After doing a hip hop dance class (on concrete with LOTS of jumping in crappy shoes with no arch support), I came to her on crutches with severe foot pain, which she diagnosed as plantar fasciitis. She wrapped my foot to provide support and pain relief...not just once, multiple times. She even came in on a friday to re-wrap it so that I was not in pain over the weekend. She recommended some great arch supports for me and I have not had that extreme of pain since. Dr. Jen rocks! So glad I found her! :)

Initially I went in to Dr Strauser because I didn't know what was going on with a toe nail but knew…read moreit wasn't good. She took some samples, tested the bejeezus out of it but we couldn't figure it out. She had me try an at home treatment and after 6 months I decided to go back in since the home treatment didn't help. The next step (which was a big one for me) was removing the nail. Well, she did a damn fine job. I felt nothing and the toe nail healed up perfectly. Fast forward a year and it feels like an ingrown is happening. I head back in, she takes a look, agrees, and I walk out 15 min later with a small bandage over the toe. Three weeks later and it's totally healed. No more pain, looks fantastic. Dr Strauser has been so helpful and super responsive. She hands out a number to call / text if anything goes wrong after a procedure and has a great sense of humor to boot.

I was a patient at Alameda Physical to address injuries I received from a car accident, and was…read morevery satisfied with the treatment and service I received. I would address my accolades specifically to Jimmy, my PT. He was smart, knowledgeable, and adjusted my treatment plan based on my progress, and his rehab plan and treatment helped me, and now I am 100% recoverd. Jimmy is also a good listener, humble, and a nice guy. Should the need arise, I would not hesitate to come see him again.

Jimmy is the GOAT of ACL recovery…read more If you're a basketball player in your 30s and you blow your ACL, the first thing that goes through your head is, "Is this it for me?" I was in that exact spot after surgery, but Jimmy didn't just get me walking again he got me back on the court. What makes Jimmy different is that he doesn't use a "one size fits all" PT manual. He actually reached out and worked directly with my surgeon to build a regimen that suited my specific body and my specific goal of playing basketball again. The sessions were high energy and he tailored everything to the mechanics of the game. In addition to your standard ACL recover routine we did other activities I've never seen at other clinics: Rebound Drills: Literally doing explosive rebounding drills off the office wall to rebuild my jumping confidence. The Sticky Note Test: He had me snatching sticky notes off the ceiling to work on my vertical and reach. Lockdown Defense: To test my lateral quickness, he had me defending one of the clinic assistants in live drills. He knows that recovery is 50% physical and 50% mental. By the time I finished my sessions, I wasn't just healed I actually felt like an athlete again. If you are injured and want to play again, this is the place.

I saw Dr. Drbal recently for a painful foot condition for which he suggested new shoes and…read moreorthotics. However, to my surprise, he did not conclude by trimming my overgrown toenails, something that past podiatrists have always done in the course of seeing me. Instead he flatly said that he didn't trim toenails--which leaves me stuck with finding another podiatrist who does. Is this non-trimming rule something laid down recently by the management at Sutter Health? Online sources warn against going to nail salons because of possibly careless hygienic practices there, so what can I do?

So far been blown away by Nicholas Drbal. After fracturing my ankle he saw me as a matter of…read moreurgency the next day, organized surgery quickly and has been seeing me frequently to guide progress. Incredibly clear communicator and left space to answer questions. Could not have found a better podiatrist. Highly recommend

dr talarico is amazing! he helped me through a broken ankle from a trampoline accident! his office…read morewas quick to book appointments for me, was supportive the entire time and he made surgery and the whole experience feel positive even though it was one of the hardest experiences ive gone through! thank you again dr talarico :) highly recommend

Dr Talarico tended to my child's sports injury, an ankle ligament tear and micro fractures, with…read morealot of care by quickly stabilizing the injury in a cast and advised in a clear and respectful manner for the following weeks. She is turning out to heal a bit faster than usual. Dr Talarico explained everything in office and with the Radiologists medical explanations for greatest clarity. I was thankful to have him on the case and would highly recommend him if you find yourself in need of an Orthopedist. He works in multiple areas around the Bay Area so you're bound to be near one of his office.

Exorbitantly expensive even with HealthNet PPO. I was charged $414.52 out of pocket plus $180 for…read moretwo pairs of insoles for two office visits. The doctor was also not helpful for my problem. The second visit had no substantial examination. It lasted only a few minutes and I was told to keep icing by foot and sold another insole. I later deduced on my problem was a result of new shoes impinging movement of big toe. The problem quickly resolved after I bought new shoes with no input from the doctor. The website and doctor said they would except HealthNet, but were out of network. They were completely uncompromising and would not apply the $230 they received from insurance towards the $250 self-pay option. (The copays meant it cost more to have a PPO with $0 in network deductible and $200 out-of-network deductible than no insurance at all!)

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