Starrett Podiatry

My first visit to Starrett Podiatry (East Harlem) was quite possibly the best overall experience at a doctor’s office I’ve had in my 20+ years of living in NYC. Olivia at the front desk was not only 100% professional and competent but also extremely friendly and helpful. The imaging tech (didn’t get his name) was also very good at doing a good job and being very personable. I saw Dr. Bawa who was, yet again, an excellent combination of professional, informative and also very friendly and didn’t rush through the exam at all. She made sure I understood everything and told me several things I hadn’t even thought of. All in all, a 5-​star experience.

I saw both Dr. Levy and Richards on a couple visits. The surgeons had great bedside manner and explained everything that was going on with my foot. Some of it was above my head but they did a great job explaining it in layman’s terms. They fitted me for orthotics, which was over half the price other doctors had quoted me. I found the staff easy to work with from dealing with my insurance and getting me in to see them at my scheduled appointment time which is a rarity from other doctors I have seen in the past. I have to say that my pain is gone and couldn’t be more pleased with the Starrett podiatry. There is something to say about a practice that has multiple offices. They must be doing something right… If your feet hurt go see them!

When I first went to this office I was happy with the customer services and ‘bed side manners’. I was told by the doctor (Dr. Karasik) that a follow-​up call about the cortisone shots I received would be in two weeks, I was also told that a Doral night split would be given to me in 1 week (mailed). Well, both didn’t happen and I had to call for the follow-​up about my shot and the splint. When I went for the second follow-​up the medical assistant left the splint on the desk and when I returned from the bathroom it was there with no instructions! I was in a rush to get to work, so I though no problem I’ll call. WORST MOVE EVER! not help and even suggested I was being «petty» when I ‘voiced my displeasure about having to come back in to be shown how to put in on! I letter went on YouTube to see how it’s done!
Long story short, go some where else its not worth it, and I STILL have pains in my feet!

Went to Starrett Podiatry 2yrs ago for foot care, hairline fracture to be specific, was seen by Dr Karasik, found him to be very pleasant n informative and very precise on the care & healing process.
April 25, 2013 visited their new east side location @ 121^st, had left foot surgery with Dr.Levy. The office has state of the art equipment and is extremely neat & clean. The office staff (Cindy, Rosie, Jessica) is very friendly, accommodating and easy to deal with. Dr. Levy is absolutely fantastic and has extraordinary bedside manner. He explains what he’s doing while he’s doing it and has very gentle hands during his surgical procedures. He has totally taken away all my fears of surgery. Initially, I was terrified but didn’t feel a thing and was chatting the time through.
Will definitely be back for the right foot. Thank you Starrett Podiatry!
Rosa Fabal
Satisfied Patient 5 STARS!