Bruce Michael Bulkin

Always have a good experience.

SMPG is a well run medical group. Dr Bulkin is very knowledgeable, answers all questions and easy to talk to. His assistants all do excellent work in preparing the patient before the patient sees the doctor. Office staff are well organized, keeps the office clean, and are always very cheerful. They will call the patient a few days in advance of an appointment as a reminder.

He has a good sense of humor

Highly recommend Dr. Bulkin and his wonderful staff! My father has received excellent care, and we always feel like the doctor and his staff take the time to listen to concerns and address them. So happy to have found them!

I would definitely recommend this office to anyone. Staff is very professional, very friendly and very attentive. They treat you like a family member. The treatment is excellent .

Dr Bulkin is a great doctor, he spells out exactly what is going on and lays out a great plan to resolve your medical issue.

Doctor Bulkin is a really cool doctor He is kind, respectful, caring with a great sense of humor. I would strongly recommend him if you need a great foot doctor. His office staff is super friendly.

I would recommend Drs.Bulkin and Metaxas without hesitation. I’ve had four toenails removed and with each instance he makes sure you are comfortable during the procedure. His office staff is friendly and you are addressed as soon as you enter the reception area.

Foot care par excellence. My feet always feel better after a visit. Dr Bulkin is the greatest, as is his team of care providers and staff.

I always get top notch care from his office.

Listens and treat you with respect

I am very appreciative of Dr. Bulkin and so happy to have him as my doctor when I consider his years of experience along with his superb skill and the knowledge he showed when operating on my foot. His staff is equally an important asset that seem to pull everything together as if their main goal is to see that all of your needs are met. It is all top notch in my opinion. Thank you for the exceptional experience.

I had my regular check up. I truly think a lot of Dr Bulkin. He is jolly but business. The staff is knowledgeable, patient in answering questions, very friendly yet very professional. I never used to have my toes/feet looked at, but being a diabetic, I needed to make sure my feet were good. I also want to mention the equipment/gadgets. You would think that you were 20 years in the future with all of the technology. I highly, highly recommend. I wish there were more than 5 stars to award.

They have the best costumer service I have ever seen. I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you for excellent service!

The best experience ever. I love the environment and friendly atmosphere. Dr Bulkin as well as the staff are so pleasant, friendly and welcoming and they make you feel at ease with every visit.

Dr Bulkin and his staff particularly Shareen are the best. Never a long wait upon arrival and my care is first rate. I know my feet are in good hands.

excellent, All of my condition Were handled very well in a professional manor without delay.

Dr. Bulkin was very concerned with providing the best medical service for my particular needs. I am very happy with Dr. Bulkin and his caring and kind staff.

Dr Bulkin is fabulous, professional and so knowledgeable. His staff is friendly and helpful. He’s taken care of all of my feet issues for almost 20 years - bad arches, plantar fasciitis, degenerating Achilles’ tendon, ingrown toenails and broken foot bones. He’s gentle, caring and realistic about recovery. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

I developed a sore on my foot, and that could be potentially serious for people w circulation issues. In any event, the receptionist was intuitive enough & kind enough to try to squeeze me into a same day appt. w Dr. Bulkin. The doctor indicated that the sore that developed was, in fact, due to a “pooling” of blood and so he promptly treated the issue, with follow up orders to elevate & monitor it. I appreciate that this entire medical team from the receptionists, to the medical assistants (Lupe) to the doctors...are all informative, kind-hearted & compassionate. Additionally, most of their diagnostics are “in-office”, thereby alleviating the need to go elsewhere for specific testing. The end result is always a better experience for the patient. I am most appreciative to the entire team for their expertise & kind hearts.

Dr Bulkin is a warm, smart, careful doctor and has a competent and caring office staff. In the time of covid the office was clean, safe, but does not engender unnecessary anxiety. It was my first time in a medical space since covid, and it was a perfect experience

Great doctor, friendly staff, prompt attention. Was able to treat my foot issues, giving me options and answered all my questions.

Excellent personality. Very efficient and responsive to questions. Excellent support personnel. Highly recommend.

Great staff and Doctor!

Very nice. Very professional. The staff very helpful

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The office staff were friendly and professional. Dr Bulkin was jovial. He gave me a foot exam. Quick and easy. I’m going back on a regular schedule.

Dr. Bulkin is very thorough, competent and caring. With my diabetes he is aware of my condition and uses appropriate treatment measures. I would and do trust him with the care of my feet at any time. His office staff is very helpful and accommodating (my granddaughter loves getting her hot chocolate drinks from them)

Dr. Bulkin was very professional and personable. He cared for my moms feet and was very honest and candid about her condition. He made recommendations for creams to keep her skin hydrated. Excellent staff in the office too.

good - too short a visit to go into detail. All was done well.

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Dr. Bulkin decided to not go through with my treatment plan after I had made a complaint about discrimination I experienced from one of his staff members on a prior visit. I was asked about my legal status. I felt offended that someone would make assumptions of me based soley on my appearance, obviously. Mind you, this occured after I provided the receptionist with my insurance card from the Health Plan of San Mateo and my valid CA license. Dr. Bulkin decided to not go through with my treatment plan after I had made a complaint about discrimination I experienced from one of his staff members on a prior visit. I was asked about my legal status. I felt offended that someone … More

Great experience. Dr. Bulkin is efficient and knowledgable, anticipating questions before they are asked. Highest recommendation!

He and Shareen are the best

Professional office with excellent staff. Extremely personal and helpful, Dr. Bulkin is the real deal. 5 stars and 10 if available!

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Great job with my 97 year old mother's arthritic feet. Friendly patient and answers all of my questions and concerns.

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DO NOT BUY THE ORTHOTICS until you get a pre-authorization from your insurance and DO NOT SIGN THE ORTHOTIC CONSENT FORM. The doctor (Dr. Bruce Bulkin) and his staff present the orthotics treatment plan as if most insurances do not pay for them. As an honest healthcare professional myself, I trusted their opinion on this bc they reported that they will bill my insurance and I can be reimbursed. I chose to start the process bc I was in pain and I had time off from work for the current appointment. The first visit I paid $300 (UCR-the no insurance fee per foot orthotic) to get the orthotics process started. Then a few weeks later I picked up the orthotics and paid the remainder $300 for a total of $600. Now I have my explanation of benefits (EOB) from my insurance stating the contracted rate for my orthotics. The contracted rate is a dollar amount that the doctors agree to be paid from the insurance companies when they sign up to be Preferred Providers. My EOB says that my contracted rate is $142 for each orthotic for a total of $284. That's a $316 difference. Therefore I should get a refund of $316. I have contacted San Mateo Podiatry Group and they have told me that they will not refund my money. This is a breach in the insurance contract and a scam to patients. I don't treat my patients this way, nor do I expect to be treated this way. It's each doctor's choice to sign up as Preferred Providers with the insurance companies. If the doctor makes that choice then he/she should abide by the contract agreement. I have contacted my insurance company and they are investigating the claim. As for my feet, they still hurt. When I went in after 6 weeks of trying to wear the orthotics, Dr. Bulkin looked at my feet only (not the orthotics along with my feet) and said the orthotics fit fine. The whole purpose of the follow-up apt was to evaluate the orthotic fit. You wouldn't walk into the dentist and say your retainer is causing a sore in your mouth and have the doctor solely look at your mouth and not examine the retainer inside your mouth. I hope this review helps others out there who are confused about their insurance benefits and the process. We as doctors try to do our best to help patients with the financial burden of healthcare expenses. Situations like this one with San Mateo Podiatry Group are why there are a lot of disgruntle unhappy patients. A lot more honesty and ethics could help our healthcare system to better serve the people of our country. DO NOT BUY THE ORTHOTICS until you get a pre-authorization from your insurance and DO NOT SIGN THE ORTHOTIC CONSENT FORM. The doctor (Dr. Bruce Bulkin) and his staff present the orthotics treatment plan as if most insurances do not pay for … More

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He took amazing care of my mother for the last three years of her life. He makes house calls on his lunch hour for shut ins. My mother was not fun or easy to deal with during these last few years. He went to the house, to the hospital and then to the nursing home.