Dr. Ogneva and her lead assistant Oksana are the best podiatry team in Queens, hands down. From…read morerun-of-the-mill foot care, to advanced procedures and diagnostics, the doctor has the experience, medical savvy and best of all, great bedside manner to execute all dealings with precision and care.
I'm on the younger side, and began seeing Dr. Ogneva over ten years ago for recurring ingrown toenails. As a diabetic with hypertension, I was frightened and wanted to find the best local podiatrist I could see, without traveling too far. However, there were far fewer online reviews back then, especially for specialists.
To compound matters, Rego Park and Forest Hills have a large senior population that depend on good specialists like Dr. Ogneva for regular care and advice. At some point, however, you have to take the plunge. So, eventually, I found myself sitting in NYUs waiting, surrounded by older patients, getting more anxious about my first appointment.
Like that day, every appointment I've had with her since has been completely worry-free. And for all of you who have ever had an ingrown toenail, or diabetic neuropathy, or miscellaneous foot issues that require elaborate inspection and imaging, you know how painful/bothersome all of that can be. With Dr. Ogneva though, I often find myself looking out the window, daydreaming until she says it's all over.
When you come to visit, her assistant Oksana discusses your reason for visiting beforehand, to give the doctor a better idea of what is going on. Once you're in with the doctor, she takes the time to talk out your issues, evaluate your symptoms and carefully examine your feet to give you a better idea of what is going on, in clear, concise terms.
Best of all, whatever the circumstance or course of action, Dr. Ogneva is not rude, nor judgmental. She is a straight shooter and will give you a simple, clear-cut diagnosis. But whereas some doctors - you've definitely seen or heard of them - would rather lecture or berate a patient about health, lifestyle or activity choices, this doctor is compassionate, and looks to reach consensus with patients on better ways to approach their problems and possible causes.
I rarely write reviews online, but recently, when I realized it had been ten years since I first started seeing the doctor, I thought it improper to not leave one good, informed review of her services. She is a great podiatrist, with a wealth of information on good health as well as proper foot care. She treats a variety of patients, as I have seen this past decade; more and more people of differing ages are coming in, with injuries, rehab issues and an array of lower leg problems. Most are friendly enough and, in the elevator ride down from her offices, discuss how lucky they are they found her.
If there is any downside to visiting Dr. Ogneva, it's that there is usually a wait period to visit her. As one of the most popular podiatrists in the area, she must see between 30 and 40 patients a day. However, if you're diligent, work with the front reception desk - in person or over the phone - and eventually, develop a good rapport with Oksana, you will learn why she is so busy. And you'll never look for another podiatrist again.
