Dan Altchuler, DPM

I originally met Dr. Dan through an orthopedic surgeon, who asked, «Would you like a referral to a podiatrist that lots of us doctors use?“He’s been my podiatrist ever since. He’s made orthotics that not only improved my gait, but also helped prevent back pain! He’s performed two foot surgeries, both successful and perhaps even more impressive is the way the staff at the Surgical Center praised his skills, professionalism and kindness. His follow up post surgery is beyond the beyond, and his staff, most of whom have been with him for years, are delightful. To respond to «Tara J.» I can only agree with one point. YES, he brings his dogs to the office. If you don’t like dogs and for you this is a problem, then be forewarned. In fact, Dr. Dan and his wife compete with these highly disciplined dogs in obstacle courses. If you ask him about this part of his life, you’re sure to hear great stories. The office is clean, comfortable and professional. I can’t recommend him highly enough.

I had an excellent experience with Dr Dan. He diagnosed a problem I had been having by watching me walk and observing my gait, then prescribing orthotics which fixed the problem. I had been mis-​diagnosed by a very highly rated orthopedic office’s podiatrist and had orthotics that didn’t do the job. Yes, the office is relaxed and not slick, but great views of the ocean and the staff was kind. If you don’t like dogs, it’s not the place for you.

This podiatrist came highly recommended by people I trust. Unfortunately, Dr Dan did not deliver. I have a very complicated case. He was great at first, even giving me his personal cell phone number in case I ran into problems. He prescribed orthotics that ended up re-​injurying an injury that I had when I came to him. I texted him as per his instructions, and he did not text me back. I texted again a week later telling him that I took the orthotics off, and he said he would call me back. It has been 3 days and no call. I am not going to waste any more time making appointments with him. I believe that patient abandonment is illegal, and that is exactly what he did. He always called or texted me until I became a challenge that he was unwilling to deal with. I never abused the right to using his cell phone. I only texted him a couple of times. I was in pretty bad pain. Really unprofessional. The office is filthy, and he brings 5 – 6 dogs to work with him. I love dogs, but it does not help with the cleanliness level