Needing temprary orthotics, I chose a place close to home in Royal Oak. This office is said to treat all kinds of foot/ankle related issues.
Likes;
-the front desk staff are pleasant enough
-the building is newer and clean and you feel that it would have the latest technology
-appts are easy to get and the wait times are never too long
-insurance so far has been easy to claim the DR visits
Dislikes;
-each DR visit is $30 for a follow up, on top of the initial $50 just to be seen and fill out paperwork/have a consultation. So, things that could have saved me a trip going into the office to see the DR were not told to me which leads to the DR potentially making yet another $30 for f/u and me getting a raw deal having to go with their ortho shoe pics from the catalog at the DR office. I hope to high heaven I wear these things so that I can heal and make use of the steep $750 the shoes cost.
( had I known I could have brought in my own sandal choice as an available option to have sent away for ortho addition. I would have gone this route as I no doubt would like my first choice in sandals AND saved the insurance co. the rip off amount of their own shoe choice which is $150).
-lastly, when I was waiting for my appt, I asked to see the ortho shoe catalog to peruse my choices and have my pick ready for when I saw the Dr to save his and my time. I was denied looking at the catalog as it was the office's ONLY used, ripped up copy and they could not spare it in case for some reason I had the urge to leave the office with it. (would never happen, not my choice of reading material)
The DR at the clinic seemed decent and I am praying any further appts go smoothly.
BUT, you will have no doubt in your mind upon leaving the office that this is a business and you are treated more or less as a dollar sign. The clinic wants your insurance money and as much of it as possible.
UPDATE - things went well once I received the final product and I healed fully after approx. 8 mos. read more