Eric Espensen DPM

I really liked going to Dr. Espensen and was disappointed when he left his practice in Burbank. The doctor that took his place is also really good — Dr. Yadegaran. I have seen her many times since Dr. Espensen left Burbank and am very happy with her.
You can find Dr. Espensen if you look hard enough, but I don’t think he does the regular podiatry any more — he does major surgery stuff at a hospital and an office visit is very expensive if you don’t use insurance.
Bottom line — stick with Dr. Yadegaran! She seems to really care about her patients.

Dr Espensen was the best podiatrist I have been to. I say «was» because to the best of my knowledge, he is no longer in practice. The office that he had been associated with has NO INFORMATION about where he may have re-​located to and I find this extremely odd. So I am off to find a new podiatrist.

I am so impressed with Dr Espensen and his practice!
He took the time to talk to me about my foot pain, asked questions and really listened. He spent 15 minutes with me discussing and examining my injury. Then he personally walked with me down the hall where he personally took my X-​Ray. Yes, the DR took the X-​Ray AND it is in his office. I didn’t have to drive to another building, make another appointment wait in another office and then come back for results. It all happened immediately. He diagnosed the problem and had me come back 2 weeks later to see about my recovery.
I am FIXED, can now run, exercise, carry my kidos adn wear heel again without pain.
He is such a kind caring person and doctor. He even volunteers in Central America with Doctors Without Boarders. (and speaks fluent Spanish)
Very impressed! He is the REAL DEAL!

Staff is top notch. Super friendly. Very efficient. Dr. is very personable and everything seemed to be all in line for my first of two bunionectomies. During the course of my post-​op physical therapy, I wasn’t having much luck gaining mobility in my big toe.
After completing PT and still experiencing extremely limited upward mobility in big toe/​2^nd opinion revealed joint was protruding above the toe (which was why it felt that my toe was «hitting a wall» as I kept describing it — it was literally bumping up against the joint). A post surgical/​post physical therapy x-​ray would have revealed this. A cheliectomy is required to repair this secondary issue.

Dr. Espensen was AMAZING!!! I had been tolerating pain in my right foot for a couple of years. Just figured it was a bunion so I thought I had to grin and bear it. It got so annoying that I finally went to a specialist. He saw the problem immediately, a problem with the mobility of my big toe. Within two weeks I was scheduled for surgery. Now recovery wasn’t fun… but he made it tolerable with his after care treatment. Four months later and I feel SO much better! Fully exercising and wearing sassy shoes again. And… the best part is that there is virtually no visible scaring. I know this will sound weird… but after he released me… I was kind of sad that I didn’t need to see him again… he was just that good, caring and professional. I am so thankful!

DR Espensen ROCKS.
I had a lot of foot pain, and he immediately knew what it was, and took care of it, and the pain is now GONE. He also genuine cares about his patients, and takes time with them. He’s NOT the type of doctor who simply blasts into the room, and is gone in a minute or two.
I highly recommend him, and would see him for any future foot needs.

I have been known to write long reviews but I am keeping this short as my feet feel so good after leaving Dr Espensen’s office, I want to go walk around!
I have been battling a very bad and annoying case of plantar fasciitis for months now and decided that it was time to see a doctor for it. Went to Dr Espensen a few weeks back and he was the nicest guy! He really knows his stuff. He gave me a list of stretches to do in addition to some other tips for treatment (ice, frozen water bottle, night splints, and recommended inserts). I gave that a shot for a few weeks and pain got better but not quite as much as I would hope.
I then decided on the dreadful cortisone shot! I had been dreading this ever since I get plantar fasciitis due to how bad I heard it hurts but we both decided it may be best to get me over that hump.
Dr Espensen assured me it was not that bad and he was good at it (he told me he got good by doing it on himself when his got bad) and he sure did an amazing job. Pain was not that bad and I felt better instantly.
If you have any foot issues, go see him! He will fix you up and is a great doctor and a great guy.

I had pain in the top of my left foot for months. I was nervous about going to a podiatrist because I knew that I would most likely get an injection in my foot. Dr. Espensen put me at ease right away. I explained my nervousness about getting a shot in the foot and he calmly explained what he was doing and made the process as painless as possible. He explained everything I needed to do to fix the foot issue. His receptionist and medical assistant Javier were also very nice to deal with. I had avoided going to a podiatrist for a long time, but I’m happy that I found a doctor who helped me feel at ease and solve my problem.

My grandmother had foot problems and we were never happy with a podiatrist. Then my mother started having foot problems, and for years and we were never happy with a podiatrist. After going through a dozen different podiatrists in the Burbank area, we finally found a gem! I couldn’t ask for a better doctor than Dr. Espenson. My mother doesn’t like doctors but she loved him. He takes care of everyone like they were family.
Dr. Espensen preformed hammer toe surgery on my mother and it came out perfect. We couldn’t be happier.

It’s so refreshing when you find a doctor you love. If you have any foot issues, Dr. Espensen is your guy! Dr Espensen corrected my bunion in March 2013. He made me feel very at ease on the day of the surgery (it’s always so nerve wracking to go under the knife!), and he made sure to check on me after I woke up from surgery and assure me that all went well. It’s now three months later and my foot is getting better and better each day. I’m finally at the point where I can jog and wear cute shoes. I couldn’t be happier with the surgery and my choice of going with Dr. Espensen. In a few years I’ll definitely go back to have him correct the bunion on my other foot. He’s knowledgeable, he loves what he does, he’s friendly, and has a great sense of humor. The staff is wonderful and I’ve never had a long wait. Great experience all around!
Another side note: I had my surgery done at the Glendale Surgery Center (great facility, by the way) and I noticed how nice Dr Espensen was to the staff and how much they adored him. Always a good sign!!!

I’ve been going to Dr. Espensen for about five years now and can not make a single complaint about any of my visits with him.
I am just about recovered from my second surgery with Dr. Espensen. I had one last year for a bunion and one a little over a month ago on my other foot for a bunion and a hammer toe. Both surgeries went as smoothly as possible. He prepped me for both surgeries before hand so I new exactly what to expect. He eased any anxiety I had about having surgery.
Dr. Espensen is very personable, funny, and has a great bedside manner. He’s honest and straightforward and he takes really good care of his patients.
The staff at Dr. Espensens’s office is also fantastic. They are always good to me and very friendly!
I have been to very few doctors in my lifetime that I totally trust and would recommend. Dr. Espensen is one of them!

I was referred to Dr. E by one of the top surgical nurses in Southern Cali 7 years ago. She said if she ever had a problem that Dr Espensen is the ONLY doctor that she would trust. That was good enough for me. So, I went to him to fix a problem when another doctor screwed up on my toe…
He fixed it. More importantly he fixed it right. I found him to be professional, knowledgeable, highly commutative and genuinely caring through the entire process.
I have gone back through the years for a couple of other issues and its always the same high quality of service and great results.
I now know why other doctors and nurses go to see him. He is The Best!
I have sent several people to Dr Espensen and will continue to do so.

Really nice regular person/​Dr. you can tell he really cares for the patients. He tells the truth & doesnt suggest things you dont need. He also has a good bedside manner & he’s very funny. The staff is also very nice.
The only thing wrong is the FRIGGIN PARKING is a nightmare!!!

Anyone who reads the doctor’s response to my review must know he is not telling the truth at all! A formal complaint has been made to the Medical Board about his inadequate recording keeping and falsifying his records to cover this negligent behavior. Please be very very careful when reading these glowing reviews and his responses. They may not be what they seem.

I send everyone I know to him. He’s truly the best around. He explains everything clearly so that you know exactly what’s gonna go down and why. I’ve only gone to him for all my foot needs and he’s been nothing short of amazing. He also works on my parents’ feet and they, too, are totally ga-​ga about him.
The office is really sweet too. First name basis with their regular patients, etc. Javier is the sweetest guy. Always asking about how my family is and whatnot. Such a doll.
HIGHLY recommend Dr. E! He’s seriously fantastic

I’ve been to a lot of doctors over the years but Dr. Espensen is really the best doctor I’ve ever had. His office staff is friendly, efficient and caring. Dr. Espensen also really cares about his patients and is dedicated to them. He takes the time to assess your problem and to carefully explain your options. He eventually did surgery for a bunion on my right foot. Everyone had told me that this would be a painful operation, etc. but I was amazed that after the surgery and during my whole recovery I didn’t have any pain (I think I took one aspirin the day after the surgery for pain). Not only is Dr. Espensen a very competent surgeon but he also makes sure that AFTER the surgery that you get the care and attention to ensure an excellent healing result.
He has a great reputation around town. I asked several nurses and doctors I know to recommend someone regarding my foot and Dr. Espensen’s name ALWAYS came up as being the best there is.
I read a review below from someone named April L. and I couldn’t believe she would write a negative review. Obviously this is someone who isn’t paying her bills and is trying to intimidate Dr. E. I think he is wonderful and I would completely disregard her post. I’m not related to Dr. E. and I onlyl know him as a patient. I’ve recommended him recently to two friends and they adore him as much as I do. He is a dedicated professional with a wonderful sense of humor.
Nancy N

So I usually don’t post but felt it was necessary after my recent first visit with this office of Dr. Eric Espensen and his wonderful staff.
So I came into his office recently b/​c my daughter twisted her ankle pretty bad playing volleyball recently. When I initially called the office they were overbooked for the day, but after mentioning my daughters condition, the office staff squeezed us in for a later morning consultation. The office took all my insurance info and explained to me about all my benefits and what would/wouldn’t be covered.
We waited about 15 min. to see the doc (which is pretty awesome by any doc office standards) and I know anyone with injured children would take 15 min for a last minute doc appt. The office staff even brought my daughter (which she refused) a wheelchair to better assist her back to the patient room. When Dr. Espensen entered the room, he introduced himself to me and then took all his focus onto my daughter. He spent about 20 minutes asking questions about how she did it, doing some feeling of her ankle, moving it and asking for level of pain, etc. He then took some xrays and after they became viewable, he helped us understand how and why my little girl turned her ankle. Needless to say after all that pain and worrying, Dr. Espensen recommended an ankle brace that we bought at a local pharmacy ($ 25) and slowly my daughters ankle has been getting better.
Overall the office staff was very friendly and willing to assist. Dr. Espensen was completely professional and very caring as well. He took a very thorough amount of time in listening to my daughter and her condition. I would advise anyone with any type of foot & ankle condition to go visit him. Since our initial visit, I’ve scheduled an appt for orthotics and have recommended this podiatrist to 8 close friends and family.

Great foot doctor and foot surgeon, who takes care of his patients. I’ve had the chance to see many patients come in and out of the office with a smile on their faces. There is a clean and organized environment, with a genuine staff. Go see this man, knows what he’s talking about.

I am writing to give an enthusiastic endorsement of Dr. Eric Espensen. I have been a patient of Dr. Espensen since March of 2006. He has shown me that not only is he a skilled surgeon, but a caring person that is concerned about my total well being.
His front office team are always courteous and very attentive each time my wife or I come into the office. Dr. Espensen has been a blessing to me and my family and I credit him with not only saving my foot, but also saving my life. I am so very happy to be a patient of Dr. Espensen and I wholeheartedly recommend him to
Sincerely,
Charles Patrick Gooch

After I posted my first review, Dr. Espensen’s office called me to ask that I remove my Unilocal review, claiming that it was untruthful, which it is not. When I refused to remove the review, they threatened me, saying Dr. Espensen’s lawyer would be calling me.
Dr. Espensen’s office never contacted me in the seven+ months that this issue went unresolved (although they assert that they did attempt to contact me). However, when my Unilocal review posted, they were able to get a hold of me immediately. These actions paint a clear picture of this doctor’s motives and priorities.