David J. Pochatko, M.D.

Iris Waters 

on Healthgrades

8 years ago

I had prior failed surgeries on my left big toe that had been done by a local podiatrist. Dr. Pochatko was able to surgically correct the problem. He was extremely professional, courteous and polite. All dealings with the office were positive. I would definitely recommend Dr. Pochatko and wish I had seen him first. 

John E 

on Healthgrades

8 years ago

Dr. Pochatko has treated me in the past and now 2016. First time I saw Dr. Pochatko it was for Charcot's Joint. He fixed it and I've been in remission since 2011. Recently (2016) he has been treating me for a diabetic foot ulcer. The ulcer very bad & I stood a very good chance of the foot being amputated. He told me to follow his instructions for diet and used his knowledge of foot ulcers to treat it. It has been 5 months & the ulcer is 90% healed. Thanks to him & his wonderful staff. 

Marge Odell 

on Healthgrades

8 years ago

I have seen Dr Pochatko on and off for over 20 yrs. due to RA. He has never been quick to operate but when he does he is very qualified surgeon. I have complete trust in his opinion and treatment plan. I plan to continue to use him for all my feet orthopaedic issues. He keeps me walking. 

angela dispenza 

on Healthgrades

9 years ago

I would not recomend this man to anyone i cared about. He is disrespectful.mean,degrading to paitients.he has put me down, bad mouthed other Doctors that i have seen,completly trashed excelsior doctors and said they should not be practicing physician.I have never in my life been so misstreated by a Doctor before.My first visit i sat in the waiting room for 2 hours,he came in all sressed out and completly took out his frustration on me and was rude,and nasty.Did not even opologize. WORST Dr. 

David 

on Healthgrades

9 years ago

Terrible! Don't go to him! 

Cheryl Polasik 

on Healthgrades

9 years ago

DONT go to this HACK! I went to him on recommendation of my pcp and he DESTROYED my foot! i have no feeling in 3 of my toes, can't bend my left foot and cannot bend 4 of my toes! I have had medical professionals tell me I do not have and operating foot anymore, and I had to have HIP surgery b/c of the way I'm walking now!!! HE SUCKS! He spent seconds with me and made a decision that has taken YEARS off my life! He didn't listen to me, and I am forever scarred by this experience! 

Mercedes Ortiz 

on Healthgrades

9 years ago

I went to see Dr. Pochatko for a second opinion. His greeting was an attack on me due to having my attorney sending him my medical records. I went to see him looking for help with my pain Not my case . He said he had nothing other than reports to go by which I find hard to believe since I personally dropped off the MRI disk and report. I will NEVER go back. If he couldn't compose himself over how I got my records to him, I can only imagine how he would treat my case 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

9 years ago

My opinion....This is most conceited and arrogant physician I have ever had the misfortune of seeing. He is rude, has no empathy and treats you like you are waiting his time. My advice...unless you are unconscious, choose another physician. 

Tracey 

on Healthgrades

9 years ago

I brought standing x-rays of my foot for Dr. Pochatkoto review in order to diagnose my problem. The first thing the nurse said to me when I was in the examination room was, Dr. Pochatko would like to take a standing x-ray of your foot. He couldn't even tell that the x-ray I brought in WAS a standing x-ray. When he came in he was very brief & curt with me. After a very rushed & superficial examination of my foot he gave me a diagnosis which was proven to be inaccurate by another doctor.