Al Ghamgosar, DPM, San Mateo CA

My primary care doctor had no idea what was wrong with my the ball of my foot. Dr. Ghamgosar knew within minutes of conducting the exam, had an immediate plan to fast-track an MRI, and then got me in right away to get fitted with the proper protective boot. I very much appreciate how conservative he was in his approach to help me avoid a surgery that would require a lengthy recovery. He was efficient, thorough, and did a very nice job explaining to me what was wrong with the bones in my foot. By following his recommendations and upgrading to more supportive shoes at work + slip-ons at home, I've been pain-free and can resume teaching martial arts. With regards to his staff, I should honestly write a whole separate review just to give them 5*'s on their own. Phenomenal. They went above and beyond to help me with some insurance hiccups. Every interaction I had with them whether in person or on the phone was positive. They even managed to fit me in when I had to re-schedule due to a tire blow-out on the way to a crucial follow-up appointment. Bonus points to both the doctor and staff for continuing to protect their patients by wearing masks. I thought our office was the only one still following safety protocols, so it's really nice to see another team of true healthcare professionals behaving responsibly.

I have had problems with my toenails for several years. I visited several podiatrists, but their help was very short-lived. When I came to Dr. Ghamgosar, I finally got real help. Dr. Ghamgosar quickly resolved my problems. I am grateful to Dr. Ghamgosar for his help and professionalism.

Dr Ghamgosar was very helpful with the foot pain I was experiencing. Gave me great crystal clear explanations of everything going on with me, a quick fix day-of with a cortisol injection, and longer term next steps and directions for mitigating my health issues in the future. Thanks!

Making a small edit here as feedback to note that the billing process here is kind of stuck in the 90s. There’s a random 3rd party you have to call on a weekday between 9 and 2 and read your credit card over the phone. Not a huge deal but would be nice to be able to pay online as the 3rd party service has not yet picked up when I called, always have to leave a voicemail then get a call back.

I have been a patient of Dr. Ghamgosar's for several years. Over time I have had broken bones as well as plantar fascitis, In every case, the doctor has been exceptional. He is kind and caring and has provided excellent treatment.