Excellent

I think I explained my thoughts about Dr Connell in my previous written comments. Very pleased with him!

I answered the nurse's questions to the best of my ability while trying to stay concise. the issues I saw a podiatrist for are effecting my quality of life & I have had ongoing issues for a long time. the nurse cut me off to summarize, which was fine, because I thought they just wanted me to wait to tell the doctor. The doctor came in with a big chart of the anatomy of a foot. He lightly applied pressure to 3-4 spots on the perimeter of my right foot and said "does that hurt?" etc. Then he goes okay so this plantar goes through here to here *points to the chart*, "so what you're gonna need to do is stretch for 4-6 weeks". I do stretch consistently, so if that fixed it I wouldn't be talking to him. He then quickly demonstrated 2-3 exercises, like bending the foot and stretching the achilles said "do this while brushing your teeth...you might have to do this everyday". I am typically very active (when my chronic pain isn't peaking like it is now) and these stretches are core to warming up for anyone who does cardio, at least that's what I've seen in the gym. The doctor then told me I have good shoes but that "a lot of people" get inserts (of course...i honestly figured he'd prescribe me DME or tell me what to get specifically, so i'm still not getting the point of a podiatrist at this point). he said "don't go to walgreens or cvs, go to an actual shoe store" but provided no specific recommendations, said that i should probably get something to help support my arch more? No explanation of why. i did ask why in some of these cases but it became clear to me he wasn't receptive to questions. you are correct that at this point he has not asked me a single question about my experience, only provided generic advice. he then spoke about how he gets heel pain 2x a year, at which i laughed and said that'd be really nice to only have 2x a year. he chuckled back and did not ask any follow up questions to that. he said I need a PT (I do know that too, but was hoping for some like medical advice or additional info of some kind. in hindsight i would've skipped the doctor and just spent more time researching on my own) and that I can take a steroid for the pain. he also said i could buy a wrap, put something on my foot, said it should be tighter than that, and took it back off. (the sleeve made it feel better actually!! but he didn't ask, and then took it back so thanks for that) he prescribed me a steroid & told me i didn't have to eat with it or anything. then barely said goodbye to me as he walked back to his office, which was across the hallway lol. i saw him at his computer as i walked out. when i got to the pharmacist, turns out i actually SHOULD eat with it or it'd mess up my stomach. typically when i go to the doctor they're asking my experience as it ALWAYS contributes to what i'm there for, they provide me printouts with recommendations (in this case -- particular ankle sleeves of note, type of inserts (should i focus on xyz?), info on what he ultimately 'diagnosed' me with). there's a 'diagnosis', or whatever the issue is, at the bottom of my referral page & he actually never walked through what that condition is. it says something about tendonitis of plantar or something -- it's awesome if he can barely talk to me and know what's going on to that extent! but at least tell me what it means, at the minimum.

Not pleased at all. Very little benifit to either time that I came to two different Podietry appointments.

Was polite, did what we needed in a timely manner.

First class

Excellent doctor. Thank you

Responsive, uses words I can understand.

will return for surgery in 2026, on other foot, with Dr Connell & excellent staff of nurses, etc

Thanks to him for scheduling me because my regular Dr not available

A highly experience professional.

Very good Doctor/Person

He is very caring!

He listens to me, involves me in any plan of care, explains plan of care so I can understand.

Did not listen to anything I had to say he had his own assumption. This is what we’re gonna do and that’s it. I think I know my body better than anybody else and I’m in more pain now than ever and it’s just ridiculous.

Very caring and personable medical provider

Total Shark of a Doctor, the patient is the winner!

I have recommended him to others

Very nice Doctor.

His care and concern is wonderful

Worst provider I have seen at this facility in terms of professional demeanor.

very satisfied.

Appreciate working with him.

Dr Connell has been my podiatrist for many years now and I have liked and trusted his care and recommendations since my first appointment with him. I’ll continue to recommend him highly.

Professional & explained things well

Upon entering the exam room he should re-introduce himself, but he doesn’t make any small talk.

we had a great conversation and I will go back to him anytime I have need for attention to any foot problems.

Great experience 👍

He is the best podiatrist I have ever been to and I have some 60 years of experience with podiatrists

He will help my 90 year old sister

Good results

I WANT TO THANK HIM SO MUCH FOR TAKING GREAT CARE OF MY PROBLEM.

Excellent communicator

He treats me like a longtime friend!

Provides a great service. Need to have more Podiatrists who are willing to do nail care.

good explanation of diagnosis and treatment options

One and done! I researched SSM Health podiatrists who treated foot/ankle conditions like mine. Unfortunately, the visit outcome was less than satisfactory. No need to follow up with seeing Dr Connell again

Helen in making appt was extremely helpful

Caring and professional

Dr. Connell is a very good Podiatrist and also explains things in 'common terms' so i can understand things more clearly.

Very nice and gave good Advice on what I should be doing to get healed up faster.

HE IS A PLEASURE TOWORK WITH

He’s the best. The doctors who refuse to cut toenails should be replaced with those who will.

he was very professional and personable. answered all my questions

I found him to be a caring, competent doctor. He was willing to listen and answer questions as well as making me feel comfortable with the decision I made.

Friendly and professional. Very good doctor

He diagnosed an ingrown nail and treated it successfully right away. Much relieved.

He is very nice, in explaining that my foot looked just like he thought it would, and explained how to move forward in moving my foot, walking on the heal and the ex-rays looked good. He is a very good Doctor!

Very professional

The survey is designed poorly. Does not fit phone page and repeats itself