Custom orthotics cost $1600 Insurance paid $870 Owe. $370.54 Can't believe cost a lot Call office 3 times no response I saw yelp review and went to office Can't believe read more

Leonard Greenwald, DPM - Podiatrists Near Me - San Jose, California

Dr. Greenwald, I am grateful for the kindness and exceptional care you have shown me. Your love for your patients is truly commendable. You have an amazing staff.! read more

Had a wonderful experience, Dr Greenwald and his staff were extremely kind, accommodating and wonderful people. I went in for pain due to Plantar. The staff was extremely nice and welcoming. They showed me to the Dr fairly quickly. Dr Greenwald helped resolve my issues and I was on my way. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. read more

Dr. Greenwald took care of my infected ingrown toenail. I'm a big baby so I was terrified and not an easy patient. The staff and doctor took really good care of me, the removal of the ingrown was painless. I was in and out within 30 minutes the procedure itself was less than 10min. I'm extremely happy that I went with Dr. Greenwald. read more

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I had a good experience for my consultation and exam with Dr. Greenwald. He is very knowledgeable and gave me really good options and his best recommendation to help my foot along with a plan for the next couple of months. I can tell I am in good hands and look forward to next steps. His facility is also very clean and his receptionist had good customer service. read more

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I went to Dr. Greenwald based on other positive reviews, but I have come to the sad and unfortunate conclusion that either those people had very low expectations to begin with, or they lied. My experience was terrible. On my first visit, the doctor took one look at my toes and said, "I think I know what's going on, but we're going to send a toenail sample to find out." He chopped off part of my toenails at a hideous and jagged angle (which plagued me for the next three weeks while I waited for my follow-up appointment) and sent me on my way. I inquired about the specifics of why my toenails weren't growing and he said it was from microtrauma or likely I had stubbed my toe(s) or dropped something on them. I would think I would know if I had done either of those things, which I had not, so it was very dismissive and did not answer my questions. And I was charged my full specialist-level copay. Three weeks later I had to go back for my follow-up visit after the lab tests on my toenail samples, which "confirmed his suspicions" and resulted in another dismissive response to my inquiry and another copay, plus an order for bloodwork to precede a prescription and ANOTHER follow-up appointment. The prescription was tentative based on the results of my bloodwork, but no one ever called to tell me that I had passed the test and that the prescription was sent in. I likely could have accomplished all this FOR FREE by using my online teledoc or going to a doc-in-the-box/urgent care place. When I finally did get my prescription, I saw that it was a one-month supply of a medicine that I would have to take for three months, with no refills. I might not be the best at math, but it seems like that works out to no fewer than three more office visits with specialist-level co-pays each time for no new news. I decided it was time to cut bait and bail. read more

This was my first time visiting a Podiatrist and it went great! First, the reception answered right away and they take most insurances. Second, they were able to schedule me the same day! Dr. Greenwald was very nice, approachable, and explained things in a way I can understand (no foot knowledge). There was plenty of parking in the shopping center and the staff was super friendly. I hope I don't have any future foot pain, but if I do, I will be back! read more

This doctor ruined my toe nail forever, i went there for an ingrown nail which was supposed to be burned from the roots to avoid this problem and now i have a deformed nail and i still get the ingrown problem. read more

When I had my first appointment with Dr. Greenwald, I had been seeing another podiatrist for painful, chronic achilles tendonitis. She had put me in a very uncomfortable walking boot and had prescribed multiple courses of prednisolone, a cortisone tablet, none of which seemed to help. She also referred me to a physical therapist, who I saw a dozen times without any lasting improvement in my condition. I had many appointments with this podiatrist, but she did not suggest or order any diagnostic scans If I had known more about achilles tendonitis at the time, I would have insisted on a scan of some kind. Dr. Greenwald asked me about my prior treatments and listened attentively to my medical history. He immediately sent me for an MRI. Promptly following up on the MRI results, he told me that the MRI had revealed chronic inflammation, scarring and some small tears in my tendon, and he recommended tendon surgery. He scheduled my surgery within the next two weeks, and performed it at an efficient, convenient outpatient surgery center. Anticipating my recovery needs, he gave me a new boot, which was much more comfortable than the one I had, and wrote me prescriptions for post-surgery pain-killers (which I requested), and a three-wheeled knee-walker, to be used after the surgery. The knee-walker was covered by my insurance, and allowed me some mobility right after the operation, and I used it for the next two weeks during which I was not permitted to put weight on the injured foot. I am now off the knee-walker, and am able to walk pain-free in the boot as my achilles continues to heal. Dr. Greenwald is very easy to talk to, and has responded to all my concerns with patience and genuine concern. His manner is professional and straightforward without unnecessary chit-chat. I will follow up with Dr. Greenwald. His office staff (Jackie and Kayla) are friendly and helpful,. They take the time to remind me of all my appointments and faithfully follow all Covid precautions. I recommend Dr. Greenwald and his staff highly (and I am a picky patient). read more

BEWARE!!! This UNprofessional showed "No sense of urgency" when gangrene set into my brother's foot. I insisted that an ultrasound be done because it seemed obvious to me that there was something causing lack of blood flow. His only resolve was to 'deburr' the wound whilst my brother continued to get worse. Once he reluctantly agreed to the ultrasound, but only at my insistence, a blockage in one of the 3 arteries was discovered, thus being the cause of the issue. Again, with no sense of urgency, he stated that they will do surgery to unclog the artery the following week. Gangrene travels fast, it's not going to stop spreading based on Greenwald's nonchalant attitude. I couldn't take it any longer, my brother needed a professional who knew what they needed to do and would expedite the matter based on its severity. I took him to Dr. Roger Hayashi, based on another doctors referral to him. Absolutely the doctor my brother needed. ***Please refer to Dr.Roger Hayashi's review. So if your looking for a doctor who twiddles his two left thumbs while walking through a field of Daisy's and stops to admire cloud shapes before taking a patients care seriously, who would rather suggest amputation without actually trying to solve the issue (with the exception of over-deburring) then Leonard Greenwald is the guy for you. Your choice, one leg or two? ***Please note, Dr. Leslie Oldenbrook was the DPM of choice and was referred to us by Dr. Roger Hayashi, a vascular surgeon. Both of these Doctors were amazing and if I could give them a hundred stars I would. read more

Doctor was fine but the billing department was an absolute nightmare. Clerk hung up on me and the insurance company multiple times when trying to get information to get bill paid. I didn't believe my insurance company when they read the notes from previous attempts to get billing info. They then added me to a call which I wish I would have recorded. Unbelievable. All we're trying to do is pay our bill. read more

I was a new patient with an ingrown toenail. The procedure was very fast and efficient, probably 5 minutes besides letting the anesthesia settle. Before the procedure, they carefully pinpoint the difference between pain and pressure so if you need, you can get more anesthetics. I don't get why people complain about copay. It's a must for every appointment that I've ever been in. Also, the place is very clean, tidy, and bright. And not dark and eerie. And they gave me a cup of water as an added bonus. read more

Dr. Leonard is the absolute best. I had an infected in grown toe nail and he took care of it in less than 15 min. The procedure is not painful at all. He made sure my toe was completely numb. He was also very kind and nice. The staff was also super friendly ! I 1000000% recommend. read more

Dr. Greenwald was absolutely amazing. I visited him for a severe foot contusion. His receptionist was so efficient and was able to fit me in within the next few days. In the office Dr. Greenwald was kind and very patient and explained the entire treatment plan as well as filling out disability forms online right then and there. His expertise was evident and I have full trust in him to help me get back to 100%. read more

Shoddy depressing little waiting room. Unfriendly front desk women, one of which didn't look like she wanted to be there at all. I tried to use my credit card for the office visit and they said they didn't accept credit cards! Then when they saw I didn't have cash or a check book they took my card. If you are really so cheap as not to accept a credit card Dr. Greenwald, you might want to have your front desk people tell me that on the phone when they schedule the appointment. I saw Dr. Greenwald when I was standing in the waiting room. He looked like he didn't feel well and had a grimace on his face. I wanted to leave. He is very overweight and was dressed in jeans and a huge messy shirt that was either too big or just not tucked in. When I was in the patient room and he entered, he didn't greet me or anything. He just said, "What can I do for you" without even giving me real eye contact. No smile on his face, introducing himself or anything. Then I found out he couldn't even help me because he needed my x-rays and operative notes from the surgery center where I had my bunionectomy in May of this year, which was performed by another doctor. I had no idea I needed to do more than show him my foot and take new x-rays. But I had told the front desk person when scheduling this appointment that I was coming to Dr. Greenwald after an operation that went bad. She should have had the knowledge to tell me what to bring with me and cared enough to tell me. So this visit was a complete waste of my time and money. I also now understand why the other two people that have left reviews here are unhappy. It seems as if they were charged just to come pick up their orthotics and were not even seen by the doctor if I understand correctly. If they were seen by the doctor and tried them on and walked around in them with shoes on then maybe it was warranted but certainly not a $50 copay for just that. All in all this place and its staff gave me the creeps. I could not picture this overweight man in his 60's doing any surgery. He didn't look healthy or energetic enough to do a bunionectomy. read more

While everything with the initial consultation went well (the doctor is personable and chatty), I returned to pick up the shoe inserts I had been fitted for - but was charged my $50 copay JUST FOR THAT! I wasn't even wearing the shoes that I'd be USING them in!!!! SO ridiculous. Definitely would not go back. read more

I have to pick up my custom orthotics as usual I got co pay of $10.00 JUST FOR THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dr. Greenwald was great. I came in with a callous like bump on the ball of my foot that was really bothering me. He knew right away I had a wart on my foot and got me in a few days after to remove it. The procedure took only 30 mins and I was on my way. He saw me 2 times after that to follow up and I'm wart free now. The follow exams he helped scrap off the scab and dead skin. Great doctor and highly recommended. read more

Dr Greenwald provided exceptional care in treating my broken foot. He was very helpful in explaining the treatment plan and what the expectations were for recovery. I don't hope to break my foot again, but if I do, I know I would be in good hands with him. read more

Dr. Greenwald has provided stellar professional service and care to me since the early 1980s when I was running marathons. He quickly and diligently helped me deal with various running injuries of one sort of another. Because of his care back then I didn't miss any significant training time or races. In the years since, Dr. Greenwald has continued to provide spot-on care for one foot-related malady or another. At all times his concern for patients has remained exemplary. read more

This is the guy to go to - I was in the hospital a couple years back and while there the doctors could not diagnose the problem. Dr. Greenwald came in took a look at my X-ray and within two seconds diagnosed my problem as a broken foot. He did what no one else had been able to do previously, he peformed surgery and I was on my way to recovery. He's nice, knowledgable and a true rock star. I would recommend going to him for all your podiatrist needs. read more

Dr. Greenwald was great. I found him to be very approachable and thorough in explaining my procedure. His office staff were very professional. Appointments are easy to schedule. Follow up was quick and easy. I always knew what was going to happen with each appointment. I would highly recommend his services and would use his services again if needed. read more

NEGATIVE/ REVIEW NO STARS All I must tell you is this was the worst experience of my life. I had been to Dr. Greenwald's office many years ago. I accompanied my father because he had an HMO and was referred to Dr. Greenwald all I remember from the visit was that my father was extremely upset and he refused to ever be treated by this UN HUMAIN MAN. I know have graduated and I'm on my own I started having extreme pain in my foot so I googled my insurance for a podiatrist and I found this Ass---! I have a great PPO and his hours worked for me so I called I got a visit pretty quick but I must say this WHAT THE HECK WAS I THINKING WHEN I MET THIS MAN! I should have remembered my fathers face and how distraught he was before I wasted my time here. I met Dr. Greenwald and in a minute I was uncomfortable with his look. Dr. can your clothes be any lower under your bottom?? Yes his appearance was clean he was just dressed so? No words to describe then the minute we met I told him my symptoms and the first thing he said was what kind of insurance I had? Hmmmm I wondered why he should ask this if my chart is in his hands?? OK I will just answer his question so I told him I work for Cisco and I have a PPO 90/10 with no deductible. He smiled (creepy smile) and in a split second he said I most likely needed surgery and he could get me a slot in 3 days? I was like wait I couldn't say much because he had me up in a darn chair and he walked in and out of the room as if he were antsy for my response to be YES I WANT SURGURY. He kept repeating that over and over so I felt Pressure to say yes so he can let me down and I could get the Hell out!!! As he runs to his office to schedule my SURGERY I ask a young lady to please let me down as I needed to use the restroom. The asst. let me down and told me the key was hanging by the window to unlock the bathroom which was outside so I kindly said thank you and proceeded to put my heels back on. I said thank you and walked out then out of no where Dr. Greenwald is at the exit door telling me to go immediately and get X-rays and bring them back ASAP!!! I was just flabbergasted by his actions! I accepted the form he gave me for the X-ray and he immediately said oh hey make shure you come back today so I tell the girls not to charge you another copay??? Ok I was just like really wow you are a sweetheart NOT BECAUSE I HAVE NO COPAY JERK! ALL I CAN SAY IS RUN RUN RUN AWAY AND DON'T look back because you will have to deal with unnecessary SURGURY! I have seen 2 more podiatrist and both have told me I don't need any SURGURY. I shall read the reviews on yelp next time so I won't end up with a rat like Dr. Greenwald‼ read more

A good friend recommended me to Dr. Greenwald and he was wonderful. I have been struggling with plantar fasciitis and serious foot pain for at least a year. When I went in to see him he was able to help me right away by taping my foot in order to realize the pain in addition to fitting me for custom orthotics. I just got my orthotics back this last week and they are perfect. My foot is no longer hurting and I've even started to run again with out any pain. Dr. Greewald was great and I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs to see a podiatrist. read more

I originally went to a Dermatologist who administered an unnecessary cortizone shot to an exzema skin rash that caused my foot to get infected with an open sore that wound not heal. I then went to Dr Greenwald who helped to get my sore healed by cleaning out the wound and prescribing the wound vac to move along the healing process. He knew what needed to be done and did it! I am pleased with the results and highly recommend Dr Greenwald and his staff. Nurse Ann Nguyen is the best and keeps the office well organized! read more

I came here to get my toenail remove . The receptionists were very kind and even took some time off to record the whole process. The doctor was great and skillful with a great personality . I recommend anyone who have problems with their feet to come here 5/5 star!!!! read more

I made a wrong decision having him doing my burnion surgery because my bunion didn't look any different after that. Beside that, he made me coming back many times just to look at my foot for less than 5 minutes. He also over charged my insurance and made me went to hospital with a major procedure just to remove a screw from bunion surgery which could be done in his office and took less than 5 minutes. He tried to get money from my insurance as much as he could. I would never want to come back this place. If you want your burnion to be removed, he is not a right doctor. read more

This Dr. was great!! His office staff was awesome and understood my every need. I called on a Monday at 10am & I was given an apt the very same day at 11:15, Thank you much & ask for Toni she was sweet, understanding, and helped me with all my paperwork. Great Job read more

I have nothing but absolutely GREAT things to say about Dr. Greenwald and his staff. I found him on Yelp and with my Hmo insurance plan. There wasn't very many reviews to go off of however, I just decided to make an appt right away since I was in a lot of pain. I went in for my toe turned out I had an ingrown toe nail on my right big toe, which I already knew. They got me in right away for an appointment. My office visit was so quick and extremely pleasant!!! There was no wait time they just prepped me and took care of my problem. I was literally in and out of the office. Just want to say Dr. Greenwald was very down to earth and just so kind. He truly takes pride in his profession. I'm so glad I went in and tried this office and his services rather than just going by Yelp reviews. He's awesome! I recommend him with two thumbs up.. he is Great! All in all thank you Dr. Greenwald and his professional staff. Everyone was extremely friendly and warm So worth it!!! read more

The doctor was very patient, spent a lot of time with me and his staff was extremely helpful. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience.

Just finished my post surgery visit. From first visit thru the surgery until this visit, the Dr. and his very nice staff did an excellent job and made me feel like a person not a number. Very nice small office very little waiting. The doctor spoke to me in terms I could understand and was very flexible with my schedule. Going back in January for a small procedure on the other foot. A freind of mine also had some heel spurs removed last week, and thanked me for sending him to Dr. Greenwald also. read more

I have been seeing Dr Greenwald for over 17 years. My foot issues have ranged all over the map. I have always found the surgical procedures to more than meet my expectations. Making an appointment has never been easier with professional and attentive staff. My last visit was for custom orthotics, this has to be the best my feet have felt in 56 years. I recommend Dr Greenwald with great confidence! read more

Dr. Greenwald always provides great care. He is attentive and explains problems thoroughly. Making appointments is always easy. I highly recommend this office. read more

Dr. Greenwald is an excellent Podiatrist. I have been a patient of his for five years. A very caring Dr. His staff is very friendly .I live in Hollister and I don't mind traveling 50 miles. Im highly recommend him. read more

I came in to get an ingrown toe nail removed and it took 15 minutes! I was very nervous and he made me feel very comfortable. I am so happy I came to this doctor. Very highly recommended! :) he's awesome read more

This was the worst experience I've ever had with a medical procedure. After a bunionectomy I was in incredible pain. He charged me for a pain dispenser that was defective and wasn't available the day after my surgery to give me pain medicine because he and his prescription pad were in different places. Month after month I'd go to Greenwold's office, tell him I still couldn't walk and was in severe pain all the time and he'd tell me my bone was healed perfectly, charge me for another xray and office visit and tell me to come back in 3-4 weeks. Finally after 6 months of agony he suggested PT. The therapist said I had more scar tissue than he's ever seen and I proceeded to go through PT agony for another 3 months. It's been almost a year and I still have pain. I've had this procedure on my other foot (different doctor) with nothing like this. A colleague had a nightmare experience with him, too. In addition to being incompetent as far as I'm concerned, his "bedside manner" is awful. He's grumpy and doesn't care about anything except collecting money. Run, do not walk away from this man. read more

I was referred to Dr Greenwald by Regional Medical Center when I was there due in part to an infected cut in my left foot. I had been having this treated with another podiatrist for a month prior, who thought everything was healing well. Apparently, it was not and the infection got into my blood. Dr Greenwald did surgery on the foot to clear everything out and then all the follow up care since then. I had never had surgery before, and he was very reassuring, everything went well and I experienced no pain afterwards. He closely monitored the healing process and with his care, the wound healed cleanly and fully in less time than anyone -- including me -- expected! Throughout my care, he has been responsive, answering questions, giving me reasons for everything we were doing, and in addition, very helpful in providing the follow up and paperwork needed for medical leave and disability coverage with my company. He balanced my concerns and desire to return to work ASAP with the right care and monitoring, really listening and working with me. His manner is calm and matter of fact but solicitous, which makes him great at calming fears. I will be using him an my podiatrist from here on out. read more