Berstein David A Dr

I came to Dr. Berstein as a worker’s comp patient and had a good experience. He is attentive, and knowledgable. He truly gave me the best care that workers comp would allow, and I am grateful for that. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is his front office staff could be a bit more friendly.

It seems the rushed office visit and jump to orthotics is standard operating procedure here. (see my ***UPDATE*** at the end of this review) Dr. Berstein, after no introduction or hello, in about 30 seconds told me «arthritis, get an xray to confirm, likely do as many as 3 – 4 cortizone shots 3 – 4 per year, and orthotics. I’ve seen this a thousand times.» Maybe so, thanks for making me feel like at least I’m on the correct diagnosis assembly line.
And he never really answered my direct question about how advisable it is to get ongoing cortizone injections, other than to say they are a temporary fix. I know you aren’t supposed to get them on an ongoing basis, but he never really told me whether he might advise continued injections over a period of years, or if doing so would be in my best interest (red flag, not informing patient clearly). Anyway, I got the x-​ray, which was transmitted to his office. I called to see if he would tell me what it said since he’d already done his quick exam to see how I «present», as well as the fact that my followup appointment was 11 days after my initial appointment, at which point I was told by his phone person (after two tries on my part to get an answer), «yes, it’s arthritis, there are no fractures «, and that I needed to come in for a follow up.
I may be wrong, but I felt like he had already decided on a diagnosis before he saw evidence, and that maybe orthotics is a good profit generator for the office. And the lack of a straight answer about the cortizone also bothered me.
I cancelled my followup, went to see another podiatrist (Dr. Darragh in Redondo). He seemed much more considered in his approach, explained things better, was not in a hurry to get to his next profit center, er, patient. And no mention of orthotics.
***UPDATE***I initially saw him on 8/​4, and he wanted to see me for followup to look at xray and reexamine me on ⁸⁄₁₅. I called them back on 8/​7, had the discussion with reception that I mentioned above, ending with me cancelling my future appointment. The following week I get a letter from my insurance saying he HAD ALREADY PUT IN A REQUEST FOR ORTHOTICS! My hunch was correct… clearly, he was not waiting to see me, but he was all about selling me some orthotics. Is there such a thing as an Orthotics Mill, where doctors grind out as many orthotic orders as they possible can… think I just found one. Here’s to doctors with my health as their primary interest, not their dales volume.

I went to Dr. Berstein’s office several months ago. First off, before you head out make sure you have cash or your checkbook as they do not accept credit card transactions. This was an inconvenience and not mentioned when I made the appointment. Secondly, be prepared to get a chilly reception with a side of attitude from the front desk girl. Let me just say I do not know the front desk girl nor have I ever ran into her before but from the way I was treated by her, you would have thought I betrayed her deepest of trust at some point. It was awkward and uncomfortable.
Dr. Berstein was nice and I felt like he was attentive to my issues. He said I needed a foot brace but they did not have one in small so I had to return once the order come in. Once again, I got the rude and unprofessional attitude from the front desk girl along with daggered stares. I unfortunately had to return again to get my foot molded for a custom orthopedic insert and needless to say, nothing changed. When my customized orthopedic arrived, my schedule was too full to find time to pick them up but I was not dismayed as I wasn’t looking forward to the unpleasant atmosphere at his office.
When I finally had the time to pick up my inserts that cost me over $ 300, I was once again treated horribly by his staff. I wanted to ask her what her issue was but I refrained knowing I would never ever go back. I was eager to go home and try my insert in my shoes but to my dismay they didn’t fit correctly. I went to DSW and tried on about 2 dozen walking shoes before I found one that would work. I was frustrated. The insert had a nubbed heel on the bottom that when placed in a shoe it left my heel slipping out of the shoes and the sides of the insert is so wide that it hardly fit in most shoes. I need to take them back so they can fix them but I don’t want to deal with Dr. Bersteins, nasty staff.
I would highly recommend finding a different podiatrist office!

I had an appointment at this office for 2pm. I arrived at 2:05. I didn’t see Dr. Yanni
until 2:45. I was not pleased and I expressed my disappointment to him. His
defense was they scheduled 20 appointments for 4 hours. No apology, what
soever. We had a heated discussion and I explained that I know what I have
to do… I will never go back to this office!!! Poor customer service!!!

Awful experience with this Podiatrist office. Only takes cash for co pays, No CC or Debit cards. better have a check book with you. Whom carries cash or check books anymore? My PCP physician due to my insurance change referred me to Dr Berstein. I saw Dr? Iranian name which was fine, but he didn’t solve, or take care of the original reason I was there. A recurring blister that keeps coming back, instead he billed my insurance for a new pair of ortotics to be made (didn’t need new shoes or ortotics to begin with). Was I shocked a week later when they handed the new ortotic to me over the counter and with scissors for me to cut them since they were way TOO long and did not match my foot. I actually butchered them sitting in their lobby trying to make their orthotics which I didn’t need since the ones I already had were only a year old and was done in a more professional environment. Not in the lobby cutting them myself. NEVER heard of not being fitted for an orthotic in a lobby instead of a room with the doctor themself making sure it fits properly.
Loved Hanger Orthotics the original place I got my first one in Torrance on Madison Ave. My new insurance only pays for Dr Berstein or one other choice whom I will definitely see next time!
. Stay away from Dr Bersteins Podiatrist office. Unbelievable BAD unprofessional service. Horrific Experience

My primary care doctor sent me here for a continuing foot problem. Dr. was thorough but seemed to be in a hurry. Paid my co-​pay [cash only] and then got a bill in the mail one week later for the same co-​pay. Went back to get my orthotics one week later. Wore them out of the office but barely made it to my car due to sharp pain in both feet. Turns out they put the orthotics in in reverse, left in right shoe, right in left shoe. Both are clearly marked on the bottom. Dont think Ill be back.

Drd Berstein has a small office in a medical building. Everyone at the office is very friendly and there’s never really a wait. I like that Dr. Berstein offers early morning appointments (I think maybe as early as 7:30am), so you don’t have to miss work in the morning. Dr. Berstein is very nice, he doesn’t get a lot of time with you but he does try to figure things out. I’ve gotten custom orthotics at this office, and he’s referred me to a physical therapist for a chronic foot issue. Overall I’m happy my primary care physician referred me here and I feel that I’m getting the care I need.
Note: they only accept cash for co-​pays.