David J. Petersen, DPM - Laguna Woods, California

Kimberly J.

I am so happy I found Dr. Peterson and his office. I had seen other podiatrist over the years that have dismissed my persistent foot pain, and only offered conservative, ineffective treatments. Before I saw Dr. Peterson I had trouble walking a few blocks and would always end the day pain.

Staff at Dr. Peterson’s office are energetic and polite. Dr. Peterson treats you like you’re the only patient in the whole office during your visit.

For my treatment, Dr. Peterson prioritized my issues and offered surgical solutions. After 2 surgeries (one on each foot) and a full recovery, I feel like I have new feet! I can walk the dog, go shopping, be on my feet a good part of the day, and hardly give me feet a second thought. Isn’t that amazing? For me it is! Thanks Dr. Peterson and staff.

Lori N.

I was referred to Dr. Peterson by a friend that had surgery by him. With a bad experience with foot surgery at another facility I was very hesitant finding a new surgeon. I did my due diligence and reviewed Dr. Peterson's many 5-star ratings and then felt very comfortable making an appt.

From the first appointment I felt I was in the right place. The staff is wonderful and Dr. Peterson takes time to get your history, examine you, explain rationale for his diagnosis and discuss his recommendation. The entire experience was absolutely one of the best I have ever had. The staff also provide detailed education so the patient knows what to expect in planning for surgery and post op.

I have had so little pain within my 2.5 week recovery. I had my sutures removed yesterday. My foot was soaked in a whirlpool to make the removal more comfortable. This was not done with the previous surgery and it felt barbaric with a pain of 12/10 when sutures were removed.

I'm an NP and have had many surgeries so I am providing the reader with a very honest and insightful appraisal.
Dr. Peterson is professional, yet personable. If you need to see a foot/ankle MD, look no further. You are in the best hands possible! I will be scheduling a redo on my other foot with Dr. Peterson soon. 🙂

Emma K.

No need to do any more research - Dr. Peterson & his staff (Especially Brooke) is the best there is! The office is clean, the staff is welcoming & Dr. Peterson genuinely cares about his patients well being and progress. I came here to get my bunion fixed and it was a huge success!

Jean T. ?. J.

If you ever need a Podiatrist, please do yourself a huge favor and go see Dr. David Petersen. On 3/28/23, he performed a surgery on my left foot - Kidner Procedure. He is an outstanding foot doctor and a wonderful person! He is very caring and attentive. He never rushed me every time I went in for a visit. He was very thorough and explained everything I need to know regarding the procedure and asked me if I had any questions. I was at ease and not anxious knowing that I was in good, able, superior, and skillful hands.

The office staff are incredible and very professional! Jasmine is very exceptional in what she does! The rest of the staff are very warm and friendly. The office is clean and inviting. I like all the Hawaiian artwork in his office! My foot surgery went well and I'm on the mend! My follow-up visits were superb!

Thank you, Dr. Petersen and staff for being such an amazing and incredible people! I cannot thank you enough for your professionalism and excellent care.
Be Blessed,
~Jean

Bradley B.

If there was an option for 10 stars Dr. Peterson would get 10. I’m a lost cause and I know it…too many failed back surgeries that has left me with severe neuropathy. I know I have a long way to go but I feel blessed by going to Doctor Peterson. Everyone in the office is very kind.

Sherri E.

Dr. Peterson did a fantastic job correcting my bunion problem and I would recommend anyone thinking of having foot surgery to visit his office. The surgery was over in a flash, very little pain and swelling. He is a truly wonderful human being with great bedside manner which counts in my book. I did researched for podiatrists in the area and decided on Dr. Peterson, and I'm so glad I did. Totally the right decision and I'm planning on getting my other foot done in a month or so.

Jane M.

I am THANKFUL for the magnificent service received from doctor David J Petersen, he took care of all my feet needs and did it with a smile for a period of a little over one year. This review it does not do justice to what he did for me. I can walk a lot better and my feet look the best they have ever been.

Sharing this experience to hopefully influence and benefit some of the readers. Highly recommend him to treat a wide range of your feet conditions. This THANKSGIVING, I am THANKING the one that gave me quality of life back with his expertise as well as his excellent interpersonal skills reflecting in a wonderful front desk staff. You can sense the smile from within when they love the job they are doing.

Thank you for your time reading this review.
Jane McEntee

Joseph L.

If you only read one one line of this review, I recommend Pacific Foot and Ankle with complete confidence. The doctor/surgeon Dr. Dahl and my office point of contact Jasmine were the most genuine and caring people I have EVER delt with in the medical field.

I was primarily under the care of Dr. Chase Dahl, with Jasmine assisting in records. Both of which were so fantastic that I had to stop myself from telling them "I love you" on multiple occasions lol.

After getting a severe fracture of a metatarsal I did some research and found Pacific Foot and Ankle center. They are not local to me, quite far away honestly (and expensive with tolls) but it was completely worth it.

The office is clean and modern. I was able to do the majority of my paperwork ahead of time, digitally. I didn't deal with a calling tree, and easily spoke to a human every time I called. When I did leave a message after calling during after-hours, I received a prompt call back. EVERY SINGLE PERSON I spoke to was kind and considerate. Wait times were quick and all staff was friendly.

I am new to PPO's and asked quite a few questions that may be obvious for most people, but I always received a clear and easy to understand answer without every feeling like I was being spoken down to.

I needed fairly urgent surgery to avoid complications, and the surgeons; Dr. Dahl and Dr. Peterson, as well as the records person, Jasmine worked hard to get me the soonest possible appointment. Communication was honest and transparent, and I felt like I was being given the complete picture and total honesty from the start. I never felt like I was being "upsold" on surgery I didn't need.

The surgery was smooth and painless, and I felt well informed about the operation ahead of time. Post-op instructions were clear, and I was given clear contact information in the case of anything unusual or concerns.

AT THE FAULT OF MY PHARMACY I encountered an issue with picking up medication post op. Dr. Dahl stayed in communication with me from the moment I let them know there was an issue, and worked hard to ensure that the issue was resolved. It was quite late at night, so I can only assume that he was working "off the clock" and taking from their personal time the ensure I wasn't suffering, truly going above and beyond. I am so grateful. I want to emphasize, these aren't only good doctors.

They are good people.

I spoke briefly with Brooke in financing and she was also kind, and helped me understand billing in a straightforward way.

Every interaction I had at Pacific Foot and Ankle exceeded my expectations. If I ever need a podiatrist I will certainly return, and will recommend unconditionally.

Dr. Dahl, Dr. Peterson, Jasmine, and the entire team. Thank you.