Michael Uro Foot Care

Great staff and friendly doctors. Very happy with explanations of my situation and treatment options. Very minimal wait followed by a brief, but beneficial visit with the doc.

I had a free consult with Dr. Uro today. The office is in a multi-​tenant medical building near Howe and Arden Way. I go with my gut feeling most of the time (and regret when I don’t). I got a real creepy feeling at Dr. Uro’s.
The area that it’s in is a very congested little area with a ton of medical buildings crammed in on side streets. The folks around there gave me the heebie-​jeebies too.
Well, I found Dr. Uro’s office and was ushered into an exam room. It felt like they were trying to sell me from the moment I walked in. They took my shoes and put some kind of devices in them that plugged into the wall to sterilize them. Later in the consult, they tried to sell them to me.
Dr. Uro came in and took a look at my feet, and then discussed toenail fungus with me. Nice enough guy and very knowledgable. But he talks fast and tried to get me to commit to starting the treatments before I left. When I told him I wanted to think about it, he wrapped up and left very abruptly.
I know that doctors are selling their services and I’m OK with that. But when it feels like they’re selling too hard or just interested in a quick buck, it’s a turn off.
I was also turned off by the cost of the treatments ($ 750 – 1,000) and that they’re not covered by insurance. Not Dr. Uro’s fault but again, my gut is saying «Forget this».
So I am.

I see both positive and negative reviews on Dr. Uro. I think that is because nail fungus is an extremely persistent/​resisitant thing to treat. I can only speak to my experience here, but I have been very satisfied with the treatment given by Dr. Uro and his staff. The difference in what my nails look like today from when the treatments were first begun is pretty amazing. Yes, I am still working with a couple stubborn nails, but they are slowly improving as well. I think it is important to say that if you are looking for instant or very quick results, you will be disappointed. It takes a long time for a nail to grow out and you have to be very methodical in keeping up a regimine at home so you don’t reinfect. Would I recommend Dr. Uro? Yes, absolutely. He is very patient, encouraging, and intelligent. He and his staff do everything they can to make you comfortable while you are there. I wouldn’t trust my toes to anyone else.

I am very happy with the results from Dr. Uro’s toenail treatment. It has been over two years now and and I am still fungus free! I had been embarrassed of my toes for most of my adult life. Now I love to wear sandals. Yes, it’s expensive and, yes, it temporarily hurts when the laser is going over your nails. Dr. Uro has a way of making casual conversation so you don’t notice it as much. He has a great demeanor and I would recommend him and his staff to anyone. I am glad I spent the money.

Spent $ 1,000 over the course of a year on the laser treatments. Zero improvement. What a waste of time and money. The people who work there are very nice, but the laser treatment is bogus.

I was having a problem with my heel hurting pretty bad, so I went to my regular doc… He sent me to Dr. Uro, and said i’d be in good hands. I’ve been to specialists before, and knew that I probably wouldn’t be able to get in for months. Not only did they get me in pretty quickly, but he was able to tell me what was going on and why it happened. He gave me several options, including a shot (hate shots, but who doesn’t?), and some exercises to do at home. At first, I didn’t follow directions… I can be known for that. But once I started my homework, manned up, and got the shot, I got better! Between the shot (which was nowhere near as bad as my friend said it would be), the shoe inserts, and my homework, I’m doing great! The staff is funny and great, too. They really helped out a lot. The doctor explained everything clearly, and made sure I was comfortable and didn’t leave with any questions. And their CUSTOM MADE prescription inserts are cheaper than the mass produced stuff that one foot store has… I didn’t even have to wait in the waiting room very long! Overall a very good experience.

TOTAL AMOUNT LOST $ 2,000. This treatment is nothing more than a sham!
I’m only giving one star because there is nothing lower. Do not be conned into this procedure. People turn to this treatment because of their insecurities and shell out hard earned money for zero results.
My wife and I both went through the treatments for over a year with absolutely zero change or results. When my wife retuned for her completion exam and complained that there was no change the only option presented was more treatments for more money. There was no offer to continue to work at the actually problem.
Also do not be fooled by the SteriShoe shoe deodorizer they pedal as soon as you walk int he door. We got suckered into one of those as well for another $ 200 and it didn’t even last 3 months before it went bad.
Besides the treatment not working, Dr. Uro was constantly late for appointments. One appointment he was over an hour late with me waiting on the table while he was not even in the office but instead still out to lunch. Completely non professional.
The unfortunate truth is that there is no cure. Sad to say but true.

I received five treatments totaling $ 849.00 and it simply did not work. In addition the laser can be very painful. Don’t waste your time and money. I’m surprised there has not been a class action suit as their claims of success are untrue.

Dr. Uro may be a great foot doctor but the laser treatment for toe fungus doesn’t work. I paid $ 750 for what I was told was a mild case on one toe, had 5 treatments and I still have toe fungus. Don’t waste your money.

Moving really matters to me, I walk about 30 – 50 miles a week. I was very afraid to have a surgery that could impact me adversely. I needed to have both feet operated on, modified Aiken procedures.
Careful research: recommendations by various clinicians Mercy, UCD, Sutter hospital systems, orthotics department staff, personal friends, and prior patients, etc. produced several names for me to check into. Ultimately I narrowed it down to two. I paid for a private consult. They each reviewed my X-​rays and Dr. Uro detected a problem/​solution that no one else had.
More importantly he noticed that I had a significant potential problem that had escaped detection for the last 2 years, possible osteopenia. He was right. At his urging I had another bone density test, done by UCD, and the results of that test changed the surgical options. We found out the night before the surgery.
I will absolutely recommend him and his staff without reservation. They have been with him a long time (that speaks volumes), provide careful patient follow up, and have a plethora of resources that they make available to you. I have had almost no pain, immediately after surgery or now almost 6 weeks later, healing well.
Thank you Dr. Uro, Adam and Jennifer!

Had the laser toe treatment done, paid $ 950 and it didn’t work at all, needless to say i was really disappointed. They offered to do the treatment again for a mere $ 500 more. No thanks, I think they should do it again for free considering the money they charge. Frustrating to hear the radio commercials of how great this expensive treatment is when I know it doesn’t work. Dr Uro didn’t do my treatment, it was done by an associate of his.

Have a foot issue? Uro is the best.
I’m getting old so the feets ain’t what they used to be.
Nuf said…

Dr. Uro is a great surgical podiatrist — he’s been very helpful, clear in his communication, answered all my questions, and taken care of my «fifth metatarsal compound fracture with displacement and angulation» just perfectly. The staff at Mercy General surgey all had great things to say about him too.