Theodore Antonetz, DPM

Foot Surgery and Rehabilitation went/​is going very well! I had a strange growth in the bottom of my foot and went to a foot doctor. They did not know what it was and out needles through it sending it to a lab… It came back as blood/​inconclusive… They said let’s just monitor it and made me order some expensive shoe inserts… After spending 2 frustrating months and 3 visits at this other Dr. I found Dr Antonetz! Boy was I lucky… 28 years of experience, didn’t hesitate to also notify me that he didn’t truly know what it was… Did not poke needles and sent me for an MRI… The MRI also came back with 2 – 3 possibilities… Ultimately I was told I needed foot surgery… After delaying and thinking I need a 3^rd opinion… The pre-​op Doctor said a third opinion will not give me a clear answer either… Under the knife with Dr Antonetz I went… Everything went well, and he will forever be on my Christmas Card list! I trust him fully now, and God forbid I ever have any foot injuries but if I do. I’m coming strait here. my condition wound up being an extremely rare injury that effected my blood vessel that kept growing.

I always tell people that my podiatrist, Dr. Antonetz, is a genius. He has relieved me of a lot of pain and discomfort by giving me orthotics that have helped me tremendously.
And, beyond that, he’s a super-​nice guy who explains everything thoroughly.

I made the mistake of seeing Dr. Antonetz for surgery on a Mortons Neuroma. Well, after 8 months, I can barely walk. My repeated complaints post surgery were meant with dismissiveness; it was my ‘gate’ when I walk; I should buy yet another orthotic insert (from him); and finally, that I have a low pain threshold. So, after spending thousands on my deductible, co-​pay and paying OUT OF POCKET what my HI wouldn’t cover I now face more another round of MRIs, possible surgery, and thousands more in out-​of-​pocket costs. And I still cannot comfortably walk a block, let alone return to exercising or playing basketball.
By the way, I have written Dr. Antonetz, and he has never had the decency to respond. I strongly recommend you find a different podiatrist. ZERO STARS

OK for strictly routine care (ingrown toenails, etc.) — but not for anything complicated and certainly not for surgery.
I went to Dr. Antonez for years — he has a pleasing manner but is likely to recommend useless and potentially damaging treatments — like unnecessary surgery — which only benefit him by generating fees.
He convinced me to get a $ 400 pair of orthotic sandals which were so uncomfortable that I wore them exactly once — then threw them out.
He told me I needed surgery for a cyst that was no real bother — until after the surgery,
which caused significant nerve damage. He did not level with me about what the real problem was for two years — telling me it would go away spontaneously. I am left with lifelong pain from nerve damage that was completely unnecessary — all done for the sake of $$ from my insurance co.
Use your judgement — do not take his word at face value for any complex condition.

This guy got rid of my disgusting plantar warts lickety split. And set me up with some sweet orthotics. I love him.

Having just graduated with my doctorate in psychology, and having just moved to NYC, I went to Dr. Antonetz for some pain I had been having in my foot for about 7 months. Since I am currently seeking employment, and getting insurance from my fiancé’s work, I was extremely worried about the out of pocket expenses of this office visit.
When I went to my visit, I told my financial concerns to the Dr. and he told me that he would do an Xray on EACH foot (even though only one of them was the problem) so that he can compare. OK, fine, understandable even though I feel like if this is your expertise, you should know the foot by heart and not have to compare perse. Anyway, he told me it was about $ 40 per foot, for an out of pocket expense and that he would tell me if it’s be more. Never told me shit. When I left, I paid the $ 80+ for the copay and Xrays, and I left. He said he didn’t find anything on the Xray and he gave me a rediculous pad and tape to put on my foot to offset the pain (which only made it worse cause I was like, limping on this pad) I wasn’t impressed by his knowledge at all! SO, my food continues to hurt, and I get a BILL in the mail asking me for another $ 70.
My insurance company said that the Dr. charged $ 200 for the XRays, and that the insurance company’s pay out limit on them is 141.00, so they are coming to me for the difference, plus some extra.
The Doctor charged me twice what he said he would on the day of the visit! When i told the billing lady that I felt lied to, she was like, no no no, never. I’m like, then what else is it? you told me one thing, and charged another. She was like, «it was an estimate»…yeah, but, I paid AFTER my services, so you guys KNOW already what you did that day, why estimate??? sounds dumb to me, and I’m surprised and disappointed in the knowledge, lack of professionalism, and costs associated with this doctor’s office. Don’t trust them!
ps. it was a tiny, cramped, HOT as ever office, where the desk ladies are RUDE, and the doctor over books his patients so that I was waiting for 45 minutes along with all his other patients that day. Looks greedy to me. Sorry to say. Go elsewhere.

Soon moving to 185 West End Avenue, near 70^th Street.

Dr Antonetz is a very nice foot doctor. Has helped me before and will do again. However PLEASE NOTE THAT HIS PHONE NUMBER IS ACTUALLY 212 877 3062 and not as stated above.