I was referred to Dr. Tanaka by my physical therapist, Allen Ling, the owner of Physical Therapy Innovations in El Cerrito. Allen, a respected PT, spoke highly of Dr. Tanaka and I now understand why. In addition to his friendly and helpful staff, he is a responsive and experienced Podiatrist who listens to his patients. He was also interested in understanding my history. His diagnostic skills were impressive, quickly identifying my issue and providing reassurance that it could be addressed with approachable daily exercises and a topical gel. I left feeling confident that my needs had been responsibly addressed and with hope that my nagging pain and discomfort will soon be in the rear view mirror. read more

There are several podiatrists in this office. I have had to wait over 45 minutes on several occasions for the one I see. She is never on time. The front office is friendly. However, the last time I ordered duplicates, the order was lost and it took over 2 months to get the replacements, then the doctor wasn't available and they still weren't exact replicas. It was a huge hassle both getting them fit and making an appointment with the podiatrist. The podiatrist blamed it on the company that makes them. I have used this office for several years, but my recent experiences have soured me and I'm not going to return. read more

He's excellent. Gentle, warm, friendly, knowledgeable and really good at explaining things. Excellent communication skills. Fixed me up! Also, the office is bright, pleasant, very clean and staff are very nice, too. read more

Dr. Tanaka is wonderful!! He takes his time and explains everything to you. He's a warm and kind person. His office is very clean and the front desk staff is extremely friendly. read more

Dr. Tanaka is wonderful. He knows his business. He is gentle and smart. I like his music!

Knowlegable, communicative and cheerful. I have a particularly difficult foot which Dr. Tanaka treated well, and with kindness. I have been embarrassed by other medical professionals, and there was no negative or horrified reaction from him whatsoever, which I have unfortunately experienced elsewhere. read more

Worked well for me. Just what i needed for my neglected toenail s. I will return if my regular podiatrist at senior center doesn't return. read more

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Here I sit, enjoying a beautiful day at the park in the Berkeley hills. I walked up here with minimal discomfort from my house, over a mile away. Many, many thanks to Dr Tanaka for his talent molding a custom orthotic that really works. I got serious plantar fascitis in both feet and couldn't walk more than a couple of blocks without pain. Now I can walk 2-3 miles! I ice my feet and stretch regularly, and Ive been able to maintain and even increase my fitness thanks to Dr Tanaka... Thank you so very much! read more

Dr. Tanaka handled a big toe nail which was infected with fungus in a professional manner. He is a pleasant person who seems to appreciate and is interested in his patients. I was a bit uneasy to bring such a simple issue to him but he assured me this was common and worked carefully with me in working out a plan to trim the toe nail as well as treat the infection. read more

I cannot speak highly enough of Dr. Ted Tanaka. I happily paid out of pocket for a procedure involving grinding a sort of bony lip off of my big toe, which is a common occurrence. During the procedure we did local anesthetic and I didn't feel a THING! It was actually a fun experience and the staff at the Pinole Surgery Center were AMAZING people. I'd send my mother there. Cannot be more grateful for the complete restoration of my toe joint. read more

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The doctor's wife works in the office and greeted me with a huge, friendly smile. A great start! I had a very short wait and I was in with Dr. Tanaka in no time at all. I found him honest, down-to-earth, knowledgeable, and very, very straightforward. He got the bottom of my foot issue, the office verified coverage for orthotics BEFORE my appointment for a fitting, and the fitting was completed in a jiffy. I don't love the drive (I live in Marin), but good, competent care by a caring doctor trumps any time spent commuting. The office is located next door to Denny's, have their own small parking lot and there's always street parking when I come in. I recommend! read more

My feet hurt all the time. After having a crappy unhelpful experience at a large local HMO that rhymes with miser, I switched plans and my wonderful new PCP said "let's try a podiatrist". Dr. Tanaka listened to what hurt, explored what could be causing my foot pain, and then recommended orthotic inserts. He clearly explained that my insurance wouldn't cover him making them and would cover them being made in a general lab, but I trusted his explanation of why that wouldn't be in my best interest (basically, the lab tech would be molding what my feet are like now, just replicating the current problems, not with them in the correct adjusted orientation), and I felt it was worth my money to follow his advice. I'm so glad I did, within a week of wearing the orthotics my foot pain had decreased significantly. It's now nearly a year later, and I haven't had it since. He also was my mother's podiatrist, and she raved about him as well. She was an emergency room nurse for 30 years, had severe foot pain from plantar fasciitis, but Dr Tanaka made her the perfect pair of orthotics and she kept right on working those 12 hour shifts for another decade, pain free. This is a small family office of local folks, Dr. Tanaka's wife runs the admin and is super sweet and friendly, they're happy to have you pay in installments with no interest if that helps (that helped me a lot), and I've been singing their praises to everyone whose feet hurt. They're right by BART and bus, there's easy parking, seriously, if your feet hurt, make an appointment now. read more

Dr. Tanaka is great. He is patient, warm, attentive, and knowledgeable. He has helped me with custom orthotics that have made a world of difference for my bad ankles, and feet, which felt achy and fragile the day after runs. Since adding the orthotics, this pain and discomfort have not been an issue at all. I went from having to take days off after short runs, to being able to run up to six times a week without issues. He also helped my elementary school-aged son with orthotics, and didn't try to upsell us on custom orthotics, knowing that he would grow out of them soon. I appreciated that level of integrity. I feel no need to find another podiatrist. read more

I went to Dr. Tanaka to get new orthotics as mine were quite old. He carefully assessed my feet and explained how he wanted to change the shape of the orthotics and why. The new ones work great and are a big improvement in my ankle and hip comfort. They were also reasonably priced. I saw Dr. Tanaka at the height of the COVID-19 shutdown. He and his office staff had a great system for keeping patients separated and making sure everything is clean and safe. Each visit to the office was a pleasant experience. I highly recommend Dr. Tanaka. read more

Excellent podiatrist. Well-organized office. Quick to come up with solutions. Podiatrist is a pleasant and friendly guy. No waiting.

Dr. Tanaka created new custom orthotics for me and they improved my foot pain so much! I came in with an old pair of orthotics from another podiatrist. Dr. Tanaka explained to me how the way he makes them would correct my pronation better. He also looked at my current shoes and explained how the inserts in my Hokka running shoes were moving my orthotic out of position. He took a scissors and trimmed the foam insoles of my shoes and boots. Also, he tested my feet and told me my calves were very tight and I could be doing stretches to improve my mobility and also have less pain if my calves weren't so tight. I came back for the custom orthotics and they fit so well. I have much leas foot pain. Dr. Tanaka was so knowledgeable, kind and explained everything to me. I wish I'd gone to him 10 years ago. Totally worth the money now that I'm in less pain. read more

Dr. Tanaka said there was nothing to do about my big toe, which was totally locked, and wouldn't move. He made a diagnosis with no x-ray. When I went to another podiatrist, she diagnosed it correctly and had me do PT. It is now completely better. He also made orthotics for my flat feet that were terrible and contributed to more foot issues. He is a nice guy, but an inept podiatrist. read more

Saw Dr. Tanaka today to address foot pain I've had for decades. He is a kind doctor who is knowledgeable about foot mechanics, musculoskeletal issues, and treats the problem holistically. I highly recommend him. I am fortunate enough not to need surgery, but if I did, I would trust him. Furthermore, the staff is friendly and helpful, the office is spotless and there is parking. What more could a patient want?! read more

Great provider and great office :o) I don't live in this area but my mom recommended Dr Tanka and I am happy to will drive in to see him. I went to a provider closer to home that was fine, but very expensive and I was buying semi custom orthotics each year because the cost of the custom orthotics was so high. He made me some great custom orthotics for a really reasonable cost (and additional pairs were less). My feet feel great and Dr Tanaka makes sure that things are right. read more

Saw Dr. Tanaka earlier this week over foot pain issues. He analyzed my problems in a thorough and easy to understand manner with numerous suggestions on how to alleviate problems in the future. Very knowledgeable and experienced. Will definitely go back with any future issues. Nice office, no waiting. Highly recommend. read more

I went to Dr Tanaka with a very sore baby toe. He scraped away at the some of it, (as if it were a corn), but it had no effect. I returned b/c it still hurt. He said he could not see me for long session b/c he had another pt. waiting. He didn't charge me for that visit. I left. He never looked me in the eye. I was sure he didn't have any diagnosis or know what was wrong with the toe. He did not tell me what to do for the pain or how to improve the situation. read more

Dr Tanaka is very knowledgable, professional, personable and honest. I'm a sports-based chiropractor in Albany, and am happy to have him in my referral network. In fact, I first learned of him through several of my patients who also see him, and am now happy to have him as MY Podiatrist too! read more

Dr. Tanaka is a great doctor as the other two that I have read here have said. I just had surgery done and he has always been available to me before during and after my surgery. The surgery went great. My pain I had been having for a couple years is now gone after 2 weeks since surgery. Also his office is easy to get to by car or bus. He is right off the freeway off Potrero. Ted and Pam,his wife are both great people. Chris Doyle read more

Great doctor. So easy to talk to, and I felt he "got" my troubled feet right away.

Went to the office to make an appointment for toenail fungus. We needed for the doctor to prescribe certain medication that only Podiatrist are able to prescribe. Pam, in the front office was uncertain if the doctor had the medication and proceeded with making the appointment. She later phoned us and let us know the doctor does not carry the certain medication but went further to contact the company and located us a Podiatrist in Berkeley that does. She went totally out of her way. read more

Very VERY good doctor. Stop reading this review and call them to book your appointment :)

This is now the third year I have seen dr Tanaka. Though I live 9 months or so in boston I always come to dr Tanaka for help with ingrown toe nails when I am on west coast. He is absolutely terrific. Way better than podiatrist at a Harvard teaching hospital. I cannot recommend him more highly. Office is small and modest but care is top notch read more

Dr Tanaka is fabulous. This is a family owned and run business, and the personal touch is a delight. He is always on time, answered all my questions, and was not in a hurry to rush me out the door. My previous podiatrist was ALWAYS 2 hours late--standard procedure for his office. I will never return there as there is no respect for the patient, or the patient's time. Dr Tanaka and his office is a breath of fresh air. I am now bringing my children to see him. read more

Dr. Tanaka is patient, kind, and very skilled. I've been going to him for l5 years or so. His wife, Pam, runs the office, and is very friendly and organized. Highly recommended. read more

My elderly mother had a hammer toe and a bunion which gave her a lot of discomfort. Dr. Tanaka was very conservative in his treatment plan and suggested the least invasive surgery to fix the hammer toe and not treat the bunion at this time. He explained the procedure thoroughly and treated her with courtesy and a high level professionalism. The anesthesia was the least amount required for pain so it would not put her at risk due to her age. The operation was a total success with a minimum of swelling and great post surgery treatment. She was able to walk right away and almost back to normal after 3 weeks. She is well on her way to a full recovery. In 3 more weeks she should be wearing normal shoes. He provided the perfect splint to make her feel comfortable and help straighten the toe. I highly recommend him to anyone because of his skill and very kind, considerate manner. read more

I've seen Dr. Tanaka for years and he's wonderful. He's a skilled, kind, and trust worthy podiatrist. His wife works the front office, and together they make a great pair. read more