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    Michigan Avenue Podiatry

    3.9 (86 reviews)
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    Went to see Dr Usman because one of my gout Tophi was really hurting and looked infected. He had me come in the same day. Glad I went. He looked at it, cleaned it, and took biopsies of the uric acid crystals and the actual wound it's self. Said my gout was miss managed and wanted to put me on Allopurinol and Colchicine once we had lab results back. Started me on an antibiotic but called me and said he was switching my antibiotics because they found 7 different bacteria in my wound. Got all my other blood tests back and started the allopurinol and colchicine. I am now feeling better and it's all because of Dr Usman. I have had many Dr's in my life, but none that actually cared like he does. He wants to make sure you get better. This Dr would text me at night to check in on me and make sure everything was good. He was always there to answer my questions. I appreciate him more than he knows. If you are needing a podiatrist and you don't go see Dr Usman you are doing yourself a disservice!!! Thank you Dr U. You're the best!!!

    Voicemail from Oscar, nurse assistant about my insurance covering the orthotics I needed. But you want me to put a $100 deposit down???
    Darlene N.

    I am extremely disheartened to write this review on this business but feel that I must share because of the serious issue that happened during my visit. I have been here twice. The first time was on 10/21/19 and saw Dr. Pam Eernisse for an ingrown toenail that was very painful. She was very nice, attentive and helpful with regards to my condition. Lately, I have been having alot of pain on my right heel so I decided to return to this establishment on 6/26/24 to see Dr. Hye Yoo & get it checked out. When I arrived, I remembered how cozy the waiting area is and smiled. Bree checked me in and gave me a computer tablet to fill out medical specifics. On the tablet it asked about medical history and medications currently taking along with allergies. It was pretty detailed and took a while to finish. I was actually glad to fill that information out and at the time, felt that it was efficient. When I finished, I waited to be called. When called, I came to the back - x-rays were done of my foot and Dr. Yoo attended to me. She let me know that I have 2 diagnosis: Acute Tendonitis and Haglund's Deformity. She let me know that I should get orthotics, physical therapy and surgery may be a possibility. She went on to say that she wanted to prescribe a medication for me and named the medication. I point blank asked her if that medication would interact with any of my other medications because I take many. She asked me what I take and I told her all of that was on the tablet I filled out. She still asked me to name the medications I take. I told her 2 of the medications - she stopped me mid-sentence and told me "oh, just check with your pharmacist to make sure there are no interactions". Say WHAT??!! Never in all my years on this earth has ANY doctor told me this - it's their job to make sure there are no interactions. I felt like she was just trying to finish up with me to go on to the next patient. Why have a patient fill out a medication list if you're NOT willing to take a few seconds to look at it. It's your job to do so. She also didn't tell me that Haglund's Deformity is permanent, it doesn't go away on it's own. I had to learn that on my own. That definitely should of been an important fact to mention. The next day, in foot pain, I hobble over to my pharmacy to pick up my medication. My pharmacist told me "oh, we cannot fill this because it interacts with another medication that you take". I instantly got mad. I called the medical office immediately and talked with Bree about this situation. She first praised Dr. Yoo as a doctor and then told me "oh, ask your specialty doctor about the prescription". Dr. Yoo prescribed it, not my specialty doctor and I told her it needs to be addressed by Dr. Yoo. She put me on hold, came back and told me that Dr. Yoo would now speak to me. I held the line. Bree came back on the phone to tell me that Dr. Yoo said there isn't anything else to prescribe to me. I told Bree this was unacceptable as I was supposed to speak to the doctor myself and was given the excuse that she was at another facility that day. Bree told me she would talk to one of the other doctors the next day and call me back with a resolve. Did I get a call back? NO. On July 2, Oscar, the nurse assistant left me a voicemail to tell me that he checked with my insurance and my orthotics would be FULLY COVERED (see attached). I called him back the next day and Bree answered the phone. I explained who I was and at no point did she bring up the past issue she was to call me back on. I asked to speak to Oscar. Oscar verified and told me, yes, my orthotics would be fully covered. I asked him for documentation from the medical office with their letterhead showing this benefit information. He told me he'd call me back by the end of his workday to let me know if he could do that. He also told me that I needed to put a $100 deposit down to order the orthotics. If my insurance is fully covering them, it makes no sense whatsoever that I give $100. When I voiced this, he tells me that is the policy of the medical office. Unbelievable! And if you are wondering, no, of course, Oscar did not call me back that day and 9 days later, I have heard nothing. My pharmacist was in utter shock and could not believe it when I told him that my doctor told me to check with him for interactions. It's a doctor's responsibility. What if I had taken it and gotten an adverse reaction to it? A simple check of my current medications would of eliminated ALL of this. I share this because this unfortunate error needed to be told. NO doctor should ever do this. A patient shouldn't have to do all the work inquiring about a mis-prescribed medication. A patient should feel valued and cared for by their doctor AND their staff and needless to say...I certainly didn't. When a doctor makes a mistake prescribing a medication they shouldn't have, they should make an effort to talk to that patient directly and address the issue. I got none of those things.

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    I really appreciate the professional and personable service provided at Michigan Avenue Podiatry. Located in a beautiful vintage building right on Michigan Avenue, it is easy to get to via public transportation, taxi and shared ride service. It is beautifully maintained as well. I see Dr. Garbula who is an incredible doctor. She takes her time at appointments and is very thorough. She is very kind and thoughtful in her treatment style. We have discussions and she guides me with several options with their pro's and con's. The office staff is very helpful and detail oriented. They take care of my appointments and paperwork without mistakes. The bottom line: I cannot say enough positive things about Dr. Garbula. I feel so lucky to have found her.

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    Ask the Community - Michigan Avenue Podiatry

    Does this office offer Fungal Nail Treatment?

    Yes we do! Please visit our website at michiganavenuepodiatry.com to book an appointment or call our office directly.

    Do you remove cirns on small toes?

    Hi Lois! If you mean corns, yes we do! All 4 of our doctors have a great deal of experience doing so.

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    Review Highlights - Michigan Avenue Podiatry

    Covello is kind, patient, a good listener and as a runner herself I knew she could relate.

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