Dr. Daniel Paknia

For the record, I rarely write reviews, and every review I've ever written has been extremely positive (you can see my google reviews) so it takes a special kind of bad experience to prompt me to write a review. In this case, it is to warn others. My experience (and many other yelp reviewers experience) with DeCaro Podiatry was horrible. The doctor never examined me, just kept giving my cortisone shots and got upset when I asked him to examine my foot. After receiving one cortisone shot for possible plantar fasciitis, I was told I would need to return 2-3 more times. I explained that I had cortisone years ago and probably only needed one shot, but booked more appointments anyway, upon their recommendation. I went for my second shot, and afterwards I was in MORE pain, so I didn't want to return, and thought I'd focus on my stretches instead. After a couple of months with zero improvement, I made another appointment. When I arrived, I explained that I was still in pain, and I asked if we could take an x-ray, if it might be bone spurs or something else, and if he could examine my foot. I was told that it didn't matter what was wrong with my foot, the treatment would be the same. I said I was uncomfortable with having so many shots, and I asked if the dosage he used was a standard amount, because I wasn't getting relief, and when I had seen another doctor years ago, I only needed one shot and had immediate relief instead of two shots, and more pain. He snidely responded "Maybe you should go back to the other doctor." I explained the doctor was in another state, and that this was a long time ago. All I wanted was information. I have learned that one must advocate for their health, and if it's rude to ask questions, I am guilty. Honestly, I was just hoping for him to actually examine my foot, answer some questions, and he clearly did not like this request. Consequently, I have seen someone else and I actually do not even have plantar fasciitis, and the treatment and stretches I was provided by this center were not appropriate for my condition. The added pain could have been prevented if the doctor just examined me, and helped me to understand what was going on. I will say the staff was great - always helpful, friendly, and eager to please. I have anxiety about shots, and his assistant held my hand every time, and was very lovely - she is a saint. We even had friendly banter about our dogs, and the last visit I had she even came out to meet my dog. Avoid this practice. Again, I encourage you to read the Yelp reviews and you will find many, many other similar stories. I wish I had read yelp before I scheduled an appointment. It would have saved me months of pain.

I enjoy Dr Paknia’s care. He took care of some long term issues that other DPM’s could not cure. I have a lot of miles on my 84 year old feet. But after a visit with Dr Dan it feels like I have new feet ! Bless you Dr Paknia, you make your profession proud !

Michele, Dr. Paknia's assistant and Dr. Paknia are a great team. They are both knowledgeable and caring. It's something rather rare these days.

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