Thomas Neuman, D.P.M.

Don’t come here. He only cares about money and wont do what’s he’s trained to do and he doesn’t hide it also

I’ve had to use Dr. Nueman twice so far. I’m 6’8″ with size 16 shoes. At 45 years old, I’ve got problems with my feet (my job requires HUGE amounts of walking). I have been very satisfied with Dr. Neuman and his staff. Based on my conversations, I could have been sold un-​neccessary items (special shoes, inserts, etc.). The fact is I didn’t need anything extra and was told that. I have to say– that is impressive and relieving to experience that.

He came in on his day off I was in so much pain. Dr. Neuman and Lilly the super receptionist are equal to none. Highly recommend

It is my obligation to share my experience with Dr. Neuman. Preface by saying the ladies that assist him were wonderful. Two weeks ago on June 1^st, 2015 I walked into Dr. Neuman’s office without any pain. I was seeking an answer to a swelling on the top (side) of my left foot. I had been referred by my long time, trusted doctor, so I was comfortable thinking I was in good hands. Dr. Neuman immediately diagnosed my condition. «It’s a cyst» he said. «We’re going to see if we can drain the fluid.» I asked one question, how long was the recovery time? He said «Zero, you’re going to go out dancing tonight.» I believed him. His lovely assistant administered the anesthesia and then Dr. Neuman began the procedure to drain what he described would be a «Yellowish jelly like fluid.» I felt pressure as he pushed and pushed and I began to feel relief that my condition was being treated, but then he said «I’m not getting anything. As long as it’s not bothering you, we’re not going to do anything, we’re going to leave it alone. If it gets worse or becomes painful, we’ll remove it.» Apparently the cyst was not fluid. I said «okay.» But then Dr. Neuman began to brutally manipulate the cyst with his thumbs, jamming them into the swelling cyst so hard that I thought if it weren’t for the anesthesia, I’d be screaming! I almost asked «what the heck are you doing?» He’d just said we’re not going to do anything. He never told me what he had done, or why, but by the time the anesthesia wore off, I was in so much pain that I could not walk. It was two days before I was back on my feet and two weeks later, I’m still in varying levels of pain. Dr. Neuman was so aggressive that it looks like shock waves were sent throughout my entire foot as even my toes are severely bruised dark purple and black. I refuse to take this personally as it could take years trying to reconcile why this happened. The first night having been literally disabled by Dr. Neuman gave me so much anxiety, that I went through all the emotions, asked all the questions that naturally arise after suffering abuse at the hands of a health care professional. Short of getting inside his head, I’ll never know why he lied or why he caused this injury. Suffice to say it is nothing short of a horror being the subject of dishonest, sadistic treatment by anyone, let alone a doctor. It is my most sincere wish that anyone considering Dr. Neuman will read this accounting of my experience and hopefully reconsider. In closing, I’ll share that I’ve seen many doctors in my life for myself as well as for my elders nearing the end of their lives. Dr. Neuman, while he may seem calm and confident, PLEASE know there is the possibility that you might fit a profile that could trigger his abuse. I was the youngest person there that day and have been told I am good looking which is by way of asking how on earth could anyone begin to understand a sadist’s profile? When you’re on your back with your bare feet in the air, you don’t have to feel vulnerable, but you could still be injured before you have a chance to stop it from happening. This is the single most important review I have ever written. Hopefully you will appreciate that I needed to state the level of anxiety experienced, but have otherwise kept this as unemotional as possible. If this seems hard to believe, it should. Unbelievable is an understatement! Needless to say my condition has not improved. Insult to injury, how could my trusted MD refer me?

I became Dr. Neuman’s patient because I wanted to have a bunion surgery. I got bunions from my dad. «Bunions are most often caused by an inherited faulty mechanical structure of the foot. it is not the bunion itself that is inherited, but certain foot types that make a person prone to developing a bunion.» I didn’t want to wait until I got older and my bunions grew bigger and more painful before I could have a surgery. I wanted to get rid of them as soon as possible.
Every time I visited this office, the receptionist (Lilly) was ALWAYS nice and friendly. The staff members here are really willing to help you get through the process of scheduling your appointments, x-​rays, blood tests, etc. I never felt uncomfortable when I was in Dr. Neuman’s office.
Dr. Neuman is a very straightforward person. He might be intimidating at times because of his deep voice, but he is really kind, and cares about his patients. He actually remembered when I was supposed to come in to have a post-​op check up. I was glad that I had a surgery done by him.
I got the surgery done on my left foot on Monday, January 21, 2008, at Hallmark Surgical Center of Northridge. Dr. Neuman and the rest of the staff members there were helpful, and they tried to make me feel relaxed. I was well cared for, and I will have another surgery on my right foot this summer.