Active Foot & Ankle Clinic

By far the worst experience with a medical professional in my life. My wife went in several times for a complex condition in her toe. Every time, we had to go through the entire case history with him — he had no memory of her, and/​or failed to review her case files (though to be fair, the last time we went in, his office staff had not put our appointment in their calendar, so the visit was a surprise). The condition got much worse under his care, and we switched to a better podiatrist.
Dr. Kuzel or his staff vastly over-​billed us – a $ 700 surgical fee plus a $ 900 professional fee for what was an extremely minor procedure. We showed the bill to our new podiatrist, and he was shocked at the way it was done.

Dr Kuzel took really good care of me, I’m totally pleased, plus he does the plaster cast-​type orthotics.

I went to my primary care physician three times for a sprained ankle. I wasn’t satisfied with the care I was getting, so after six weeks I dropped in to this clinic on a Friday afternoon and they were able to squeeze me in. The doctor immediately assessed the condition, performed an ultrasound and determined that I had some cartilage fragments floating around, recommended a course of treatment, clearly explained to me the reasons behind his recommendations, and I left feeling greatly satisfied both at the speed of service and the knowledge and confidence of the doctor.
I find it strange that there are nine positive reviews that are hidden, and one negative review that is visible for this doctor. I highly recommend them. What is up with Unilocal

So… I have neuro –roma on my right foot and I hike a lot and it hurts a lot! After researching possible ways to treat it without surgery, I called Dr. Kuzel. I have had great experiences with him at the Edmonds office and was lucky enough to be able to get in at the Seattle office off of 65^th. He was awesome. He knew exactly what I was talking about… alcohol injections… and within an hour I had been numbed and gotten the shot without a tear!!! Well, maybe a few tears thinking if this works I will be hiking way further out this summer! He even let me bring my dog in as I hate shots… no, really… like post traumatic stress type of hate! Staff was friendly and I love his bed side manner! BAM! I had him take out a piece of glass that had encapsulated on the bottom of my foot back in 2008, and have seen him for a couple other things over the years and he has always been great! I would recommend him!

Arrived 10 minutes early for first appt at Active Foot & Ankle Center in Seattle. After waiting 35 minutes I was told it would be around another 15 minutes before doctor could see me. So appt was going to maybe start 40 minutes after scheduled. I asked office staff to shred my paperwork and advised them I would be making appt elsewhere.
If doctor is running that late staff should have called to let me know. There are many qualified podiatrists in the Seattle area. I do not recommend this one.

I was searcing around online and found Dr Kuzel and his wonderful team. They were very welcoming the minute I walked thru the front door. I knew I had found the right place as soon as I walked in. Dr Kuzel came in met with me and looking at the area of my feet he knew exactly what the issues were and educated me the issues. I was given different options I can try before considering surgery. I left the appoinment feeling very happy and at ease. Very excited I was doing something about the pain and try the foot serts he had told me to go and purchase. I went back for my second appointment the following Friday and let him know that they were still bothering me and I decided that I needed to get the surgery done on both feet. Dr Kuzel wanted to make sure I thought it through about getting both done and the same time because they rarely do it and it will be a rough recovery. I told him I understand, but with my busy work schedule I have to set something up really fast before Thanksgiving. Dr Kuzel scheduled me for the surgeries on 02Nov two weeks from that day. I was very happy that he was able to accomodate my busy work schedule.
The surgeries had taken place at their Edmonds office. I walked in nervous of course and again was met by his wonderful and friendly staff. The anesthesiologis went over the procedures that were going to take place for the next few hours and told me that he would be there with me the whole procedure. The local anesthetic they used was was pretty interesting. I have had quite a few surgeries and have never been aware of the procedures that is taking place. A few hours go by and I am ready to be on my way. As soon as that last stitch was done they raised the chair had me move around a bit to get the blood flowing and was out the door. I was actually able to work once I got home, taking phone calls, sending/​answering my email, eat. You never would have guessed that I just got out of a three hour surgery (minus the walking).
It was definitiely a long and challenging recovery and I am still recovering. I have had follow up appointments every week since the surgery 02Nov. Dr Kuzel and his staff are always making sure I am doing ok and calling me reminding me of my appointments. I ran out of pain pills one night before one of my follow up appointments and I told the nurse that I would be ok. The nurses called me back at home and let me know that they had called in a prescription to get me thru the night until I got there the following day. WOW!
I just moved here and was nervous about this whole experience without my family. I have soo much respect for Dr Mark Kuzel and his amazing staff. They made me feel like family and welcomed me into their home. One of the nurses was so kind and told me she and her family would love to have me over for Thanksgiving dinner if I had no where to go. You just don’t run into that kind of love anymore. That made me feel so happy and thankful that I had found this place.
THANK YOU DR KUZEL AND STAFF!!! I definitley recommend Active Foot & Ankle Clinic!

Went in because of foot pain. He did a quick exam and suggested an orthotic. I said my insurance won’t cover it, but they ended up taking impressions anyway for a diagnosis of plantar fasciitis. Long story short, received a 300+ bill for his 20 mins of work, and the strong recommendation to purchase a $ 500 orthotic. No thanks.
Ended up going to a real physician (not a podiatrist) who diagnosed my true condition and I’m now on the road to recovery.
Interestingly, the receptionist told me to write a review on Unilocal for a weekly giveaway for Unilocal postings. I doubt this entry will win, however.