Karen E Anderson, DPM

I was just taking care of my foot wound and started to think about Doctor Anderson and how many times she has saved me and my feet. Without her skills I would have lost my foot by now. Not only her skills but her genuine concern about me. I can reach her anytime, day or night, weekends and holidays. I’m so great full for her kindness and skills. I also appreciate her office staff. They are so helpful and always follow up as promised. If I need something, like a phone number or address for other services, I get it right away.
I hope my review will help someone who is looking for a reliable podiatric medicine and surgeon.
Pat Messina

I suffered for several months with a burning sensation in my legs and feet. My wife suggested that I see Dr Anderson who was taking care of an issue she had. I scheduled an appt with the Doctor expecting to have surgery. In one visit without surgery she diagnosed my problem and had me walking without pain.. She simply prescribed a special shoe insert. THANKS Dr. Anderson

MLS LASER CLASS IV WORKS!
After 6 months of pain, being unable to walk, stand, sit or sleep, I finally found Dr Karen Anderson. I had been to a GP, a podiatrist (who suggested physical therapy for three months) and an orthopedic doctor. Dr. Anderson spent time evaluating my problem and suggested a path towards healing. She found a fractured left heal, plantar fasciitis, a pinched nerve in my foot and three bulging discs in my lower back pinching the sciatic nerve and a swollen Achilles’ tendon. Along with the laser I have done sessions with Prolotherapy on my back with Dr. Kulik and on my heel with Dr Anderson. Another treatment used was MLS LASER Class IV. This was nothing short of a miracle. The pain has completely disappeared in my right foot and my left foot has improved 90%. I am now able to live a normal pain free life thanks to Dr. Anderson!

Just got off the phone with Dr. Anderson’s office. I was referred from my orthopedic surgeon to Dr. Anderson for an evaluation and possible orthodics.
When I looked her up on my insurance «find a doctor» she wasn’t listed! I called the office hoping for a mistake. Nope… she isn’t a provider under my insurance.
The person who answered the phone was very courteous and helpful. She explained that there were only a limited number of doctors on my plan, and that it would be hard to recommend someone. I told her I had a terrible experience with another podiatrist under my plan and asked if I could read her the names covered and see if anyone stood out.
I read the names and she helped with a referral to someone. I am so thankful for this extra step because it means I’m not shooting in the dark.
This extra courtesy is RARELY found in doctor’s offices — either because they are overworked or just don’t care.
Thank you for helping!

Dr. Anderson is pretty good – will take care of problems. My only reservation is that the office pushes certain products and vendors. I’m always more impressed with professionals who sell only their professional services. Making profits from «stuff» and other businesses makes me skeptical about what they recommend.

Karen Anderson injured me 1 ½ years ago… I STILL suffer from what SHE did to me.
There is a law in the state of California that protects BAD doctors.
SHE ONE BAD Podiatrist…
STAY AWAY!

I am sorry to be writing this review. I’ve seen Dr Anderson for two injuries during the past 3 years. On each occasion, I’ve felt frustrated by her care, as well as her lack of communication with me. Dr Anderson knows her stuff… she just wasn’t the right personality for me. She was always in a rush and did not answer all my questions. She can come off as brash which did not work for me.

My first meeting with Dr. Anderson was three years ago when I had chronic pain throughout the summer in one foot that was limiting my generally active lifestyle. She conducted a few short tests on both feet, quickly diagnosed my problem as a weak ligament in the center of my foot, and instructed me to place a small metatarsal cushion in the center of my shoe. There was instant relief and because I now place this little cushion in my shoes, I’ve never had pain again.
My second meeting was just a few months ago, when I went to see her because I was flying out of the country to a wedding, but had had a very swollen foot for 3 weeks due to stepping off a curb and twisting my foot. I thought I had torn a ligament, but when the swelling didn’t go down, I looked to her for advice on how to deal with that. I was shocked when she told me I had a broken bone in my foot, which an xray confirmed. She put me in a boot (cast) that day and strongly urged me to stay off my foot and wear the boot constantly.
Two weeks later the break was not healing, and she put the fear in me – stay off that foot or you’re definitely looking at surgery! No wedding! We saw each other several times over the next few weeks (as I diligently stayed off my foot) until an xray finally showed the break had closed and healed.
I ENTHUSIASTICALLY recommend Dr. Anderson for many reasons: she is a consummate professional with a wicked sense of humor. She loves her work and is compassionate towards her patients problems. Her staff is wonderful — efficient, friendly and very competent. I have two friends who independently recommended Dr. Anderson to me – now I do the recommending!

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.

Dr. Anderson solved a very tricky foot problem for me a couple of years ago that was a combination of long-​term plantar faciitis in both feet and a torn heel ligament. I’m a multi-​sport recreational athlete in her 50’s and those problems were severely limiting my sports participation and ultimately my fun! I have been pain-​free for years now and I thank Dr. Anderson for breathing life back into my sporting lifestyle.