Podiatrists at Kaiser

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  • ankle replacement at Kaiser

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    Sep 18, 2024

    Broke my ankle decades ago in a car wreck, and at this point I'm nearly bone-on-bone.  The primary treatment option is total ankle replacement (TAR), with fusion as the secondary option.

    I'm not wild about surgery, having had operations that didn't go so well despite the surgeons' superb reputation.  TAR is less well established than hip or knee replacement, plus the recovery time is very long.  On the other hand, walking is getting steadily worse.

    My questions are:

    •  Have you or someone you know had ankle replacement surgery, can you give me any perspective?
    • Are you familiar with (and can you recommend) any of the Kaiser surgeons who do this surgery?  In particular, Dr. Joseph Dewayne-Dickinson, who seems to be the guy at Oakland Kaiser for this surgery.

    Thanks!

    Sep 18, 2024

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  • Experience with kaiser podiatrists?

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    Aug 26, 2023

    Hi all, I had a lisfranc foot injury just over a month ago that was just now diagnosed at Kaiser.  They now are suggesting I do surgery asap.  Does anyone have any experience with foot surgeons who they could recommend at Kaiser?  I may be working with Dr. Mitzi Williams.  There is also a Dr. Dickinson.  Any stories, advice or recommendations highly appreciated.

    Aug 26, 2023

    We didn't have Dr. Williams for surgery, but she did treat my son's ankle injury last year and she was INCREDIBLE. His ankle had been sore for months and we had no idea what was going on. Within a few minutes she had diagnosed it and gave him a shot that solved the problem literally within minutes. The diagnosis was some really specific thing that barely showed up on google, and he had the even more unusual version of it that I couldn't find online at all. and she had a permanent fix in place right away! Her bedside manner was also really great and she was REALLY thorough in her followup care to make sure the problem was totally resolved AND she responded to questions quickly. so I think she's great! 

    Aug 30, 2023

    I had LisFranc surgery in 2015 after Kaiser took a foot X-ray “at rest” and misdiagnosed.  They said no broken bones, meanwhile I walked on it for a month, losing window to heal ligaments. “No surgery” was not an option.  Dr. JD Dickinson was great and I appreciated all his attention to followup questions and followup X-rays.  I can still barely stand up on toes 8 years later and and my foot aches most nights.    But I’m 75 and maybe I just lost the muscles to run and jump.  I use CBD which helps with tightness.  8 screws still intact.  The nurses all gave him big thumbs up as well.  

    Aug 30, 2023

    I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Mitzi Williams at Kaiser Oakland.  She performed a rather complicated surgery on my son's foot (result of an accident) and was expert and  a good communicator.  He healed well and retained full use of his foot.  Through the years I've come to really appreciate the orthopedic surgery team at KP Oakland, as I've had surgery for a broken wrist there myself. 

    Aug 31, 2023

    A few years back, Dr. Williams performed surgery on my teen daughter's foot and she was amazing. I was nervous about whether it was really needed and what the procedure would entail. She spoke with me at length on the phone. She did a great job on the surgery and even took the time to personally put the cast on my daughter's foot (not her responsibility). She was just so caring, patient, and skilled. I would highly recommend her.

    Sep 4, 2023

    Dr. Mitzi Williams at Kaiser Oakland/Richmond is one of the best doctors I've ever had, hands down.

    Sep 6, 2023

  • Meseret Zegeye - Kaiser podiatrist

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    Aug 31, 2021

    Hello, does anyone have experience with Meseret Zegeye?  I have a corn on my foot that has been bothering me a lot and seeing a dermatologist didn't help. He said to continue corn cushions, try sal acid, etc., and if that doesn't help then go see a podiatrist who will maybe remove the corn surgically. I know, it doesn't sound like much, but I haven't been able to walk for a several weeks now, so I'm hoping Dr. Zegeye could help.  Tell me about your experience with her if you had any! 

    Aug 31, 2021

    I really like her!  She seems to take a pretty holistic approach.  So sorry to hear about your corn- I haven't had to have her remove anything from my feet, but I'm assuming she'd be pretty good at it.

    Aug 31, 2021

    Hi, I saw her earlier this summer due to a hiking-related foot injury. It was just one visit but she seemed very nice, listened to my concerns and needs, and then proposed a solution that worked. Good luck!

    Aug 31, 2021

    She was great and friendly! I had previously had foot surgery with a fancy, private podiatrist in SF while on PPO insurance several years ago. I've been on KP for a while, and unfortunately developed a severe ingrown toenail (damaged it, and then it got worse due to aggressive athletic pursuits!).  She was able to numb the area, remove the toenail, and bandage it, and gave me good treatment suggestions to speed recovery.  Following her guidance swelling was down by day 4 or 5, and I was able to wear shoes and walk really comfortably by day 8 or 9, and weeping stopped at the 2 week mark.  My toe is super comfortable now and healing perfectly and I'm just disappointed I didn't get the referral sooner.  I would probably still pay to see my podiatrist in SF if I needed full-blown foot surgery with screws and 6 mo of physical therapy again - but for something minor like a corn, ingrown toenail, etc. I think Dr. Zegeye is more than qualified to help.

    Aug 31, 2021

  • Kaiser Podiatrist Rec. Needed

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    Jun 7, 2017

    We had a pretty sad experience with a Kaiser Podiatrist a few years ago when we had to go in for a mysterious foot pain. We're having another bouts of mysterious and debilitating foot pain and are in need of seeing a Podiatrist. Can anyone recommend a competent Podiatrist at Kaiser Oakland? Thank you. 

    Jun 7, 2017

    Yuko Miyazaki is amazing, she has an office at the kaiser off ashby in berkeley 

    Jun 7, 2017

Archived Q&A and Reviews

October 2002

I have Kaiser, but I don't know any foot doctors. Does anyone know of a good Podiatrist at Kaiser? I have a friend that has little hard corns in between his little toes and they get to the point where it's hard to wear his shoes sometimes. He puts those corn softners between his toes for comfort.
Thanks. Hurt toes

I've seen Dr. Binning at Kaiser Oakland a couple of times and like him. He's very personable and, based on my somewhat limited experience, seems quite competent. It takes a while to get an appointment, though, so call soon. Elizabeth
Having just seen Dr. Binning at Kaiser this week, Iwill weigh in on this one. I saw him for a ''mystery'' pain that developed late last week and required attention after a few days. I found Dr. Binning to be very personable. He took time to listen to the information I had for him. He listed alternative potential explanations for my problem and the respective diagnostic procedures and treatments for each. He also provided suggestions for how to get through X-ray and lab procedures as expeditiously as possible to get me out of the Kaiser system quickly. I would recommend him. Last year I saw a different podiatrist at Kaiser, a young male who also was quite good and caring. My general experience with Podiatry (including clerical staff) has been good. matheny