Very disappointed with the experience Overcharged for…read morelittle to no results Avoid this place and safe yourself time and money

Excellent care and attention to detail. Dr. Lee is the best podiatrist I've ever visited, and I've…read moreseen quite a few. He's got an impeccable bedside manner and is all about results. I highly recommend this business and particularly Dr. Lee. I often boast about the spectacular service and results I've received with Dr. Lee. I'm also giving props to my primary care physician for recommending Dr. Lee.

I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Baharloo, and had a great experience. The office is clean,…read moreprofessional, and modern. The staff is friendly. Most importantly, Dr. Baharloo was professional, took his time, and gave me options that I felt were in my best interest. He's really thorough and gave me a full explanation so I could feel confident in my path going forward. Highly recommend. The drs here are also board-certified. I would not hesitate to get surgery or procedures done here if I need to.

Dr. Amir Baharloo went above and beyond to meet my needs today. I used ZocDoc to find him, and they…read morelisted his as in-network -- but he wasn't. But because I had driven 70 miles one way to see him (as other providers had ridiculous waits), he did everything he could to help me out. At a time when things are hard for so many, it can be exhausting to deal with all the obstacles of, well, everything. But dealing with inaccurate provider lists on insurer and third-party websites? Such a headache in the era if surprise billing. Bottom line: Great doc, and even better human.

Dr. Aarons practice is old-school. I mean that in a positive way. A folksy and friendly practice…read morefrom the reception desk to the exam room. Dr. Aarons in very personable and he remembers you from visit to visit. I've received examinations and treatments for several toenail, foot and ankle related problems and Dr Aarons has always been great! The treatments have worked very well. One is usually able to call and schedule an appointment within a few days.

Excellence at it's best!!! Clean, wonderful, staff, personable doctors!!!! One of the best…read morepractices I have seen so far!!!!!!

I've been dealing with foot pain and made an appointment several weeks in advance with Dr. Smith,…read moreonly for it to be canceled the day of because Dr. Smith was ill (which was slightly annoying but fine.) But after two unanswered follow up calls during business hours, one in which I left a voicemail and didn't receive a callback, I decided to go with a different podiatrist. Not a great way to treat new patients!

Dr.Melissa Smith is wonderful! And so is her staff. Especially, Cassie. I currently have no…read moreinsurance so I called several different doctor offices to try and identify costs and procedures for my big toe that was in a lot of pain. Cassie was the only person to ask what was going on with my toe, and recommended a few things to do prior to booking a podiatrist appointment. She said if at home care treatment didn't work after a few days, to call again and they would take care of me. After a few days, I decided to call back. As promised, Cassie was immediately accommodating and got me an appointment with Dr.Smith. Dr.Smith was awesome. She was honest, knowledgeable, kind, and funny. I truly appreciate the care that her and her staff showed me today. I can tell they are in the medical profession because they truly care about the wellbeing of people. Dr.Smith will for sure be my go to podiatrist!!

I can't tell you how saddened I am to write this review. I went to see Dr. Petko on several…read moreoccasions for issues relating to my feet. I paid for the inserts, paid for the cortisone shots and therapy. I did this all out of network because I figured that as a runner, he would know feet. My pain didn't heal. At all. I still walk around with pain in my several hundred dollar inserts. Then, a few months later, I get a bill saying that I still owe money that my insurance didn't pay. I told the woman, very nicely, that while the cost was not much, I couldn't pay for something that I didn't receive: good medical care. Well, she disagreed and sent me to a collections agency. I was taken aback by this. Truly taken aback. If a patient says, "I still hurt," should the doctor call you back to see what was wrong? If I wanted cortisone shots, I would have just gone in network. Not out of network to be taken to a collections agency. Shameful business practice and I will, in case you guessed, never be back.

Since I went to Dr. Petko based on his positive Yelp review, I figured I owed him (and Yelp) a…read morereview of my own! I've been putting off getting new orthodics for about five years, out of fear of non-coverage, needing referrals, etc. Finally, i was desperate enough to face whatever potential financial hardship would come my way. From first phone call to the end of the appointment, they were great! The woman at the front desk was very friendly on the phone and when we were discussing appointment times, she was able to get me in that evening due to a cancellation- sweet! Also, she called me 20 minutes later to get a phone number for my insurance so that she could find out whether my plan would cover orthodics, which I thought was great. I had to wait about 45 minutes before I saw Dr. Petko, which was slightly frustrating. However, all the staff and Dr. Petko were extremely apologetic throughout my visit and the doctor let me know that an emergency broken ankle had come in... certainly more important than my foot moldings, so I understood and didn't mind that they made me wait! Like the other yelp review, Dr. Petko is very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time talking to me about my long history of running, injuries, and physical therapy. I don't know if it was because I had to wait so long or because i was the last appointment of the night, but it was refreshing to not have a doctor do the standard "friendly-but-i-got-another-appointment-in-fifteen-minutes-so-lets-hurry-it-up" attitude. I didn't find him to have a "stoic demeanor", though- he was very friendly and i felt like he talked to me runner-to-runner. It felt nice to have a doctor who can relate to and wants to look after my ability to continue doing what I love to do. Would definitely recommend!

I went to see him for the first time today for a tendon Achilles pain that has been nagging me for…read morequite some time. He suggested shock wave therapy. I had it overseas but never had it here in DC area. I immediately had my first session and I'm quite pleased. I know it will take at least few sessions but I could feel that bit of improvement right away. I'm scheduled for PT as well. The practice is quite nice and everyone working there is fantastic. I highly recommend.

I had injured my ankle and was nervous with the treatment I was getting from the Orthopedic Foot…read moreand Ankle Center. Or lack of treatment rather. I knew I had a fracture and my foot was swollen, bruised and getting worse over 11 days since my injury. I called to get a second opinion when my now former doctor kept ignoring my concerns of increased swelling pain. Beginning with the receptionist that answered my call who actually showed concern for my situation and got me in the same day to see Dr. Nodelman. Dr. Nodelman truly listened to my situation, conducted a very thorough exam, new x-rays and identified fractures Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center never did! I had been walking on this foot until now! My only regret is that I didn't come to see Dr. Nodelman first. He ordered a CT scan to further evaluate the extent of my injuries. He genuinely cares about what he does, and doesn't chalk it up to just a sprained ankle.

I wish all doctors shared the same passion, etiquette, dedication, and investment as Dr. Niktash. I…read morebecame her patient after injuring my foot while exercising. Only it wasn't quite that simple. I was experiencing a symphony of pain with every step. It was not deliberate, but I did not know how to fully "translate" or communicate what I was experiencing. Dr. Niktash was patient and was able to unravel the mysteries over our visits. It wasn't just the injury; it was inflammation, nerve, a lifetime of problems due to my flat foot, and I waited months after the injury. It's rare to find a doctor that makes me feel "heard". I'm so grateful! It's a year later and I just completed a 30 mile weeklong walking challenge. It took me a while to find Dr. Niktash. Luckily, if you're reading this, you've found her too!

My wife and I are patients of Dr. Niktash. We echo the positive commits expressed herein. She has…read moretreated a host of foot challenges for us and we highly endorse her practice. Most recently she adjusted my orthotics to address some foot pain I was experiencing and now my feet don't ache after 18 holes of golf.

After I changed my appointment to a different day because it conflicted with a meeting. But the…read morestaff didn't cancel my original appointment. Then they charged me $50 for being a "no show" at my original appointment day. I told them I had changed the appointment day and I refused to pay the "no show" fine. I wrote a letter to the doctor explaining why I would not pay the fine. But I still am getting monthly bills for $50 from this practice. When I went for another appointment, the checkin clerk told me I owe $50. Dr. Mendelsohn is a competent doctor. But it appears that this practice has been bought by a hedge fund and is interested only in fees.

I would not recommend Dr. Mendelsohn and this practice at all. For many reasons which I'll list…read morehere: 1) There are multiple names for this practice at this location: 1313 Dolley Madison Blvd Suite 403, McLean, VA 22101. Text messages state "Foot & Ankle Specialist of the Mid-Atlantic", Building sign is "McLean Foot and Ankle Center", and website says "Family foot & Ankle Specialist." Which makes it super confusing to find but easy to cover up when patients have a bad experience and want to leave an honest review. A little digging and I see previous bad reviews on google and the claim is that "Family Foot and Ankle closed in 2021." Well why is the website still up and I can make an online appt with Dr. Mendelsohn and other podiatrist??? At the very least, change your website if this practice has indeed been closed since 2021. They have been gaslighting other patients when they get bad reviews. That's my first red flag. 2) The X-ray machine was old and wobbly. When I went to get an xray for my foot, I had to hold it in place so it would not keep moving. 3) Nobody answers the phone at this practice to be able to ask questions or make appointments. Called about a dozen times over 2 weeks and went to voicemail every time. Had to finally schedule an appt online to pick up my orthotics and didn't have correct option for why I needed to visit. 4) Received multiple text messages and emails nagging me to a pay for a bill for orthotics that had not yet been delivered. The link to pay also did not give an itemized invoice to state what I was paying for. I am not going to pay a bill via an email or text message for things without enough details to ensure it is not a scam nor will I pay for an item that has not been delivered. Poor business practice. 5) It's also ridiculous that I have to pay a $50 Co-pay to come and pick up ordered product when Dr. Mendelsohn barely did anything to ensure fit aside from cutting it to size (which i could have done at home). He did not check to see my stance or my walking gait. He did not check for any areas of pressure or discomfort and make necessary adjustments to ensure the orthotic provides optimal support and comfort and to see if the correction was suitable. I was rushed in and out. He literally spent less than 5mins w/ me and handed me paper with info on orthodics. 6) Had to repeatedly ask for an itemized invoice and receipt to be able to use for HSA account reimbursement and was only given a printed out ledger. Then the office manager argued with me that it should work fine for HSA reimbursement. I know it won't for my HSA reimbursement b/c I've tried multiple times with other ledgers from other practices and have always been denied. Honestly, I spent more time trying to get an invoice than I did getting seen by Dr. Mendelsohn. 7) My feet still hurt and I refuse to waste my time and money going to a practice that does not answer phones, has shady business practices, and the Dr. rushes you in and out. Bottom line: WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY, POOR BUSINESS PRACTICES, INSUFFICIENT MEDICAL CARE, I DO NOT TRUST A THING THEY SAY.