Nisha Patel DPM

I was referred to Dr. Patel by my doctor after severe pain from a high ankle sprain 3 months previously wouldn’t go away. During my first visit, Dr. Patel looked at my ankle briefly, said it needed more time to heal and told me to come back in 3 weeks. She didn’t really ask me questions or tell me what was causing the pain but I figured I’d listen to her and come back.
I returned 3 weeks later with the exact same level of pain. I arrived 10 minutes early and waited in the waiting room for 10 –15 minutes then sat in the exam room for over a half hour. She apologized for the delay, which I appreciated. I told her I was still having pain in my ankle and was growing concerned that 4 months after my injury, I was barely seeing improvement. She glanced at my ankle and told me to come back in 3 weeks. Not in either visit did she press on the ligaments or offer insight or exercises that could strengthen it.
At that point I realized Dr. Patel either couldn’t help me or didn’t want to help me. Perhaps she is better suited towards other issues but I wouldn’t recommend her for any sports or ankle injuries.

Seen 20 Plus specialists across the Bay from Pleasanton to SF and back … the Docs working here are the friendliest and most caring group of specialists I have come across. Thinking of going here? Just go — trust me. They gave me advice that improve my quality of life and I am trusting them with surgery.

My husband and I have been going to Dr. Patel for 8 years. She has been very patient with us. She is very attentive and takes the time to explain everything to us. It is hard to find a physician that goes the extra mile and she definitely do. She goes above and beyond and I am grateful that I find her.
Georgia Mack and Edward Mack

She must be a genius and has x-​ray vision. With mere looking at my foot, not even touching it and with no x-​ray, she knew what was wrong with it. And already suggested a $ 1,000 custom made orthotics. Wow!

Dr. Patel looked at the bottom of my foot today after I had been to another WC foot doctor 4 times in the last 3 months for the same problem.
She was efficient, funny and got right to the bottom of it (pun intended).
I asked her what else I could do to prevent this from happening again and she gave me two solutions… whereas teh other doctor had nothing to offer except surgery.
Would recommend her to anyone as a first choice (John Muir network) foot doctor over some of the other more established foot doctors in this network.

My experience with Dr. Patel was warm and friendly. Unlike some of the previous reviews, I found that she took time to diagnose my sprained ankle. After discussing various options we decided a soft, support brace would be best. I felt that it was a very collaborative situation and would definitely recommend Dr. Patel to others!

I had a slight discoloration of my toe nail and went to see Dr. Patel thinking that it might be fungus. Dr. Patel walked in, glanced on my toe nails and said that it was fungus for sure. When asked for more details, she referred me to the picture on the wall and asked «Does it look similar?» Well, I guess it did… Dr. Patel didn’t speak much, she just handed me a piece of paper with three options for treatment: medication, topical, and laser treatment. She got a little more talkative about the laser treatment saying that her office is the only place which provides specifically designed laser treatment for toe nails. Fifteen minutes later with a piece of paper describing treatment options and the $ 1,300 plan for laser treatment I left the office, turned around and said to myself «What was it?» For those who are not sure and are not convinced after the appointment, you need to go to the dermatologist and ask him/​her to take a probe; in other words they cut a few pieces of your toe nail and grow culture. After a month or so they will call you back with the result. At least you will have some scientific proof if you have fungus or not. And guess what happened in my case. The lab result came back NEGATIVE. I gave one star to Dr. Patel for an advice to have my own instruments and nail polish when I go for my pedicure. It was the only useful thing I got out of the visit.

Dr. Patel has treated both me and my son, and I have just to say that I am very impressed with her professionally, and with the way she cares for her patients, and I even may say beyond her responsibilities. My son had a very rare condition affecting his feet and she helped him to have the best treatment. My son calls her if he ever has any question or concern, and she is always willing to help… even on weekends!
I visited her because of my bunions problem; I was sure that I needed surgery, but she recommended me not to, at least for now. She explained me in detailed the reasons, pros and cons, and I agreed. I am seeing her again in one year for a follow up.
Thanks a lot Dr. Patel!
I highly recommend Dr. Patel!

DR. PATEL CHANGE MY LIFE! I do a lot of sports, soccer, running, hiking, tennis, etc. and I been having problems with my lower back and ankle since I could remember. I went to see her for a injury problem with my right foot. Fist thing I like: she tried to figure why I was having that problem instead of giving me pain killers or cortisone like other did. Then she recommend to get inserts, she handmade the models with my exact foot form! How cool is that! Since that DAY my running is better (I can do marathons), I do hiking with no knee pain, my soccer has improve… PLUS she and all her staff are always really nice and helpful. I now live in SF and I still go to WC only to see her.
Now my mother is in treatment with her for her bunions
I highly recommend Nisha Patel

Horrible service. She was in and out the door quick. She hardly even looked at me. I was under the impression that I was going to receive the treatment I came in for. She used a different treatment, and I left with the same problem. She charged a hefty price and I disagree with what she billed for.

Dr. Patels review of my case was also very rapid, taking only a few minutes. During that time, she informed me that I would have to trash both of my $ 60+ pairs of shoe inserts, and replace them with the ones she recommended. She also watched me walk across the floor and informed me I would need total hip replacements shortly. I need someone who can help me, not try and take me for all the $$$ possible.

Dr. Patel’s consultation is very quick — over in less than 1 minute. Maybe it would be worth it if she spent a bit more time listening to a patient’s concerns just so they feel cared for instead of cattle prodding them out the door.

I was having some major heel pain that was keeping me out of my usual activities (running, soccer, hiking)… A friend recommended Dr. Patel and I’m glad I got an appointment. After a quick consultation, less than 5 minutes later, we’re looking at x-​rays that she took in the office (no separate appointments, or trips to the hospital for x-​rays). The bad news was that I was starting to develop Plantar Fasciitis, but the good news is that we caught it before it was too far developed. She took molds right then and a week later I had custom orthodics that have changed my life. Dr Patel billed straight to my insurance with no issues at all. Back to full speed!

Dr. Patel is AWSOME! I had foot surgery over a year ago and I’m doing great healing is perfect and most of all she is the most nicest person I have ever met! Office staff is great! Everyone there is very nice. I can go on and on! She is highly recommended in my book!

I went to Dr. Patel for let’s just call it a «blemish» on my foot. I had said blemish for a few years — and it was gross, but I was scared to go to a doctor to have it removed because I was worried it would hurt and I was a chicken. I finally decided enough was enough and I’d heard good things about Dr. Patel. I made an appointment and was able to see her the following week.
She took the best care of me! She was extremely professional and took the time to explain each step of the procedure beforehand so I’d know exactly what was going on and it helped put me at ease. She was gentle and she made the procedure almost painless.
She followed up with me in the weeks after to make sure the healing was on track and she to make sure I was staying off my foot as much as possible.
I’d recommend her to anyone needing a podiatrist in the Bay Area.

I went to see Dr. Patel for some issues with my toe nails. I ended up having to bring my 22 month old daughter with me. I couldn’t believe how family friendly the office was. The staff was amazing to my daughter and Dr. Patel kept her occupied, while working on my feet.
Her follow up and care has been amazing and my feet are better then ever!
I highly recommend Dr. Patel!