McDowell Podiatry Group

Wow… how lucky was I to have Dr. Brian McDowell come to the Bay Area BBQ and Grilling School. he saw that I was having trouble with my foot when teaching and called out my issue. He made sure that I came to see him (I was down from Portland, Or) and he was right. he knew what the issue was. the Old Plantar Fascitis… which I did not know existed … let alone spell… but in no time at all… he knew what to do and how to get me so I could stand up and teach for hours… what got me thinking about this great group of friendly people was the fact that I just taught 14 hours at the Phoenix BBQ and Grilling School and realized at the end of the day… my feet did not hurt… and I did not have to sit down at any time during the day!!! Thanks Dr. McDowell. I may have taught you a little about BBQ and Grilling. but. without your help I could have been easily removed from teaching anyone else!!!

Have been going to Dr. McDowell since the late 80s due to my just terrible feet. The care and concern that Dr. McDowell and his staff has shown over the years has just been top notch. Without question I would recommend Dr. McDowell to anyone, and I have.

I had a joint replacement for my big toe. Dr McDowell has been wonderful with great bedside manner. Very thoughtful. He predicted I would have very little pain as long as I followed recommendations. Even on day 1 and 2, I had a minimum of discomfort. Things have gone thus far without any problems. His staff is courteous, efficient and capable. I can give Dr. McDowell my highest recommendation w no reservations!

Just had to give a review about my experience with the McDowell Podiatry Group. I went to them in March because after having a bad sprained ankle in November I still could not put any pressure on my foot without excruciating pain. It started turning purple, cold and then hot. I had to keep it elevated all the time! My doctor just said that it was a bad sprain and it could take up to a year to heal. I knew something wasn’t right.
My Chiropractor, Dr. Carol Hamby refered me to the McDowell group. After my xrays came back looking good, Dr. Ripp diagnosed CRPS, which can happen after an injury. He immediately sent me to physical therapy. I would have been permanently disabled and in pain the rest of my life if Dr. Ripp hadn’t found it in time. I am walking without a cane and my pain is greatly reduced. Dr Ripp took a personal interest in me and was relieved to see my improvement! He’s a great Doctor.

I wouldn’t go anywhere else and highly recommend this group! After a kitchen mishap that left me with a severed tendon on my left foot, Dr. Gavin Ripp quickly scheduled me for surgery and totally put me at ease. He and the office staff were super friendly and supportive. I especially appreciate how prompt they were with filling out my paperwork for Short Term Disability and FMLA.
Just a few short weeks later, my foot is as strong as ever and I’m super pleased with how minimal the scar is. Dr Ripp is outstanding!

I am so glad that I found Dr. Brian McDowell. I was experiencing pain in my feet that others Doctors were not diagnosing correctly, and the pain always returned. I have been under Dr. McDowell’s care for six months, and I’m happy to say, I am pain free. He and his staff are the best. I highly recommend Dr. McDowell