Karen Anderson, DPM

Dr. Anderson is a great Podiatrist. She’s overall comprehensive when explaining the procedure that I was going to have. She returned my calls in a timely manner and took the time to explain whatever questions that concerned me. I highly recommend this doctor if you want a good Podiatrists that will help treat your foot problems.

UPDATE… SO NOW… The Doctor has reported me here that I have exaggerated… EVERYTHING IS TRUE… I AM IN PAIN ²⁴⁄₇ AND the twits are incompetent (read other reviews) I told the Doctor the last appointment all this and 3 other appts… answer was.WELLLLLL. its about ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ they like/don’t like the front twit… SHE IS RUDE AND KNOWS NOTHING but how to answer the phone… not speak on, just answer it. The absolutely smart mouth, ignorant knowitall that works the back. I TOLD THE DOCTOR THEN TOO that she put the vest on herself and the Doctors answer was NOTHING, but kind of a smirk. you cant make this stuff up… THE DOCTOR NEVER EVER got back to me as promised over and over again (read the reviews) and all else. I was told it was mandatory to get a nurse, I have come to find out was NOT necessary, that was 10,000 and was PROMISED TO ME PROBABLY 12 TIMES THEY WOULD GET ME THE PAPERWORK FOR INSURANCE… COMPLETELY BOTCHED CODING… they must think I have ALOT of money to take such a GIGANTIC loss… I still wonder if there was a «reason» that paperwork never got to me.2 YEARS I TRIED OVER AND OVER AND OVER. I tried again last year and you can read above to see where that went… IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO SAID THE TRUTH HERE. the good reviews all have BIG DOCTOR WORDS… NOT changing anything! MY FOOT is the one that is a ½ in shorter, hip problems and the list goes on… I feel everyday like I am walking on rocks, 2^nd toe dislocated (diagnosed 2 days ago with new Doctors xrays) and curling under with 4^th and when I came last year. NOTHING…NOTHING…I had to research that I have high arches I mean come on. NO FOLLOWUP, NOTHING. ifi you feel the need to turn me in again, feel free, I have nothing to hide OR CHANGE

Dr. Karen Anderson is the very BEST foot and ankle doctor I have ever had, and this is tremendous praise for her, as since the age of 10, I have endured close to 20 surgical procedures on my feet/​ankles. Most of the surgery I’ve had has been performed by Orthopedists, with just a few by Podiatrists. Operative areas include all my toes, many of them multiple times; both heels; both ankles; nearly all of which have had revisions. Dr. Anderson has sculpted orthotics of various types that have made wearing my orthopedically correct shoes bearable on a routine basis for many years, but most of all her expert capability to diagnose and treat very dangerous infections is unparalleled.
Recently I developed an extraordinarily painful STAFF infection in my left heel, from a scratch I somehow sustained. I was not able to bear weight on it and overnight an extreme florid scarlet swelling occurred. I was scared. Dr. Karen got me into her office the same afternoon, although she was in the O.R. with surgery all day. Her immediate diagnosis, even before cultures she took for testing was done, was severe STAFF infection. Dr. Anderson’s extreme diligence and attention to this serious condition were above what I’d ever experienced previously. She had me in the office every day, even on the weekend (while her office is closed) to run X-​Ray and other highly advanced diagnostic equipment, AND daily injections of antibiotic to supplement the oral antibiotic regimen she’d prescribed for home use. The condition was of the utmost danger of spreading to bone tissue and becoming necrotic — and if gangrene set in, I was at risk of amputation. She had the hospital O.R. reserved in the event the MRI showed infectious tissue too close to the bone.
Dr. Anderson continuously redesigned the surgical boot she put me in, redressed the wounds every day and at last, the infection healed and I owe a great debt of gratitude to her for saving a leg and possibly my life. My brother is a General Surgeon, whom Dr. Anderson kept in close touch. He, too sings her praises and could not possibly be more pleased with her treatment and success.
For your foot problems, see Karen Anderson, DPM. She goes to any length to heal. Thank you, Dr. Karen, from the bottom of my heart.

Been a patient of Dr. Anderson since 2002 and have been in her office 8 – 10 times over the years for initial and follow-​up visits for various injuries.
I was immediately impressed by her high intelligence. But I became a fan when she (unlike most doctors) collaborated with an orthopedist, physical therapist and even a chiropractor to treat my initial injury and go a level deeper to help me understand/​treat the underlying cause and prevent recurring and/​or additional injuries.
Over the years, I have gone back to see her when needed and she has always taken the time to understand and explain the full picture.

I had a problem with my foot that Dr. Anderson wasn’t able to diagnose.
She and the staff then became rude to me. She took some Xrays of my
foot and then got rid of me. The Xrays were useless and another Podiastrist
needed to do the Xrays again.

This review is in regards to their customer service over the phone, not the doctor herself.
I called to book an appointment but I wanted to make sure that they accepted my insurance. When I called, the woman over the phone told me that they don’t have time to check my insurance status because they are down a staff member and irritably suggested that I call the insurance company myself!
If you did accept my insurance, you just lost a potential patient/​customer due to the staff’s poor customer service skills. Customer service is key to providing quality medical care (I should know being in the medical field myself). It is not the job of the patient to see if their insurance is accepted. IT’S THE OFFICE’S JOB. From my experience, the office calls and verifies that you are covered before you come in for your appointment. Not the best approach to growing your practice.
There are plenty of other podiatrists to go to in the San Diego area.

Takes the time to be sure you understand and surrounds herself with a competent staff

I have seen Dr Anderson for a couple of injuries over the past few years. Her bedside manner is poor. She will spend a lot of time on diagnosing you, but then has no time to offer treatment assistance, let alone answer questions. She is competent technically but not good when it comes to relating to the patient. I will not go back and have found another doctor who is much kinder and easier to relate to.

I took my 80 year old mother to see Dr. Anderson because she had had excruciating foot and toe pain for about a year. She had already seen a podiatrist who just gave her a shot and said she would probably have to have her toe amputated eventually. Dr. Anderson diagnosed my mother’s problem, cleaned her wound, made orthotics after analyzing her stance and gait, and my mother was instantly and literally pain-​free. And she has been pain-​free for 6 weeks since the appointment! I was amazed by Dr. Anderson’s expertise and excellent manner with my mother. My mother couldn’t believe the relief she felt after all this time. We are so grateful.

My wife and I have been going to Dr Anderson for the past 4 years. She is a very competent and patient Doctor. I was having lots of knee pain. I had gone to several Drs prior and the recommendation was surgery. Dr Anderson took her time in evaluating my problem and made custom orthotics to align my body. This simple correction saved me from surgery and I am now able to do my weekly Saturday 8 mile walk. Today I went to see her for an ingrown toe nail. She performed a procedure on my toe nail and already my discomfort and pain is minimized. I would highly recommend Dr Anderson.
Marcos. L

Dr. Anderson is the best! She gives the highest quality of care of any doctor I have ever met, she really goes that extra mile. I cannot recommend her enough.