David Soomekh, DPM

I was traveling to LA on business and a weekend at Coachella and had a very painful ingrown toenail. I read a lot of reviews of various doctors and Dr. Soomekh had really positive feedback. I was able to get in to see him the afternoon of the day I called, which was a relief because I could hardly walk. Mark, who took my call for an appointment was very nice and helpful. He was the person who also greeted me upon arrival and he was just as great in person. Dr. Soomekh was very kind, professional and gave me a very clear assessment of my options for treatment. He performed the treatment which involved numbing the toe removing a section of my big toenail. I was given clear instructions for caring for the toe. I was able to finish my business work the next day and spend the next two days trudging around Coachella on foot without discomfort. Amazing! If I lived in LA, he’d definitely be my foot doctor. 5 star service and care! See Dr. Soomekh if you have foot issues.

dr soomekh is everything all of the five-​stars say he is.
the first time i saw him was a few years ago when he was working with another practice group. he fixed me perfectly.
fast forward a few years… i have new and different foot issues. i go back to the group, but, alas, no dr soomekh. so i tracked him down and ran him through my insurances website but he didnt come up as a network dr. so i was assigned to another dr in his old group. after a few weeks and not feeling like i was moving foward and becoming fustrated i called my insurance company to figure out how much more it would cost me to see soomekh. my good fortune… he was in my network! website didnt reflect that, but a phone call did. so i quickly made the switch.
super happy and comfortable i am back in his care.
im laying out with my foot up and using a great ice water machine recovering from nueroma surgery. i have no doubt ill recover thoroughly and in a timely fashion. thats our track record… i always get better with him.
thanks dr soomekh, you rock my foot world.

Office staff was so nice and helpful from the first phone call. Fit us in the next day. Checked in and again so nice to us. Dr Soomekh took time to explain things to me and was so wonderful and caring with my son. I would highly recommend this office.

I spent a long time looking for a DPM that I felt would be right for my bunion surgery. I could not be happier that I found Dr. Soomekh and chose him to do my surgery. On my first visit he took his time with me, listened and explained the condition to me more clearly than any other surgeon I consulted with (and there were many). His manner was precise, intelligent and calming. His office is clean, modern and appealing.
I did not have any pain after the surgery and followed his instructions to the tee. Everything he assured me of during my healing post operative process were right on target. He and his office support staff were attentive and caring right after my surgery and continued through post operative visits. I highly recommend Dr. Soomekh.

Early this year, I had been diagnosed in my hometown as having a bunion on my right foot and was advised to wait as long as possible before having any surgery. I was no longer able to wear high heels because of bone build-​up on the top of my foot, and the discomfort wearing many of my shoes and when I ran was progressing. Unhappy with this recommendation, I decided to pursue another opinion with Dr. Soomekh in Beverly Hills. Dr. Soomekh did a conical CT Scan that showed that I had a substantial degenerative arthritis – a fairly substantial loss of cartilage at the base of my large toe – and not a bunion. He presented all of my options, the pros and cons. I decided to move forward with surgery. Dr. Soomekh performed a cheilectomy and inserted an amnion sheath in the joint for protection. I gave him the option of during further work once he opened up the area, but he found it unnecessary. So, I was 3 weeks in a walking boot (no crutches!) and was able to drive a car with a special shoe he provided after 6 days. The cold compression therapy and non-​steroidal inflammatory meds kept me pain and discomfort-​free. Two more weeks in athletic shoes and then I began to challenge my foot with walking and running. Now at 8 weeks post-​op, I still have some swelling (this will last for a few months), but I can run and take long hikes up the hills, and get into many of my shoes again. I wore heels for a special night out and did very well! My goal is to be back in high heels on occasion, discomfort-​free, and feel I am working successfully towards that goal. I am so very happy that I took the time from my busy work life to do this for myself. I was completely unafraid of this surgery because of my confidence in Dr. Soomekh’s abilities to provide me the very best outcome possible. He has communicated with me throughout the process, and I have been recommending him to everyone because I am having such a positive experience. Thank you to Mark, and to Athena, his staff, and to all of those who helped me in the surgical suite, all very competent and highly professional!

Let me just say I walk on two monstrosities I call Nasty Thing #1 (left foot) and #2 (right foot… Duh). 99% of the time I look at my feet to wash in the shower or clip the nail, I want to say, «screw it, next time,» and «next time» never comes around. Anyways, time for the important people…
Athena, Martha, Mark, and Dr. Soomekh are truly fearless souls. I know many people don’t like feet and I’m sure they understand/​know that too. However, as Mark was helping get on that x-​Ray machine, he was moving and touching my feet as if he was wearing what I had hoped, a hazmat suit. To my disbelief, he was barehanded and so comfortable, it made me uncomfortable.
After finishing up the x-​Ray, I waited on their giant comfortable examiner chairs and Athena dropped by a couple time to make sure I was more comfortable than ever. Shortly after, the big hoss came in to let me know about Nasty thing 1.
These stars don’t lie. I still can’t get over how Dr. Soomekh will push the pressure points around Nasty Thing 1 with his bare hands and he does it slowly and patiently to really make sure he knows exactly what I feel in my foot. Dr. Soomekh very patiently and clearly explained what was wrong with my ankle and toe. I’ll be heading in for another checkup in a couple hours and even though I’m in pain, I’m a little excited to see these fearless feet warriors.

I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Soomekh and his staff! I went for a procedure that I had a previous terrible experience with with another doctor, so I was incredibly nervous. I voiced my concerns to Dr. Soomekh and I’m happy to say this experience could not have been better! He and his assistant walked me through everything step by step, and the work was done flawlessly. I couldn’t be happier that I chose to see Dr. Soomekh and will be going back to him for any future needs.

Can not say enough good things about Dr. Soomekh, very professional and helpful. His staff was also very helpful and knowledgeable. This was my first time here but it will not be my last. I will definitely be coming back when I need to. I would highly recommend Dr. Soomekh to all my family and personal friends.

Good central location and nice offices.

I highly recommend Dr. Soomehk, he’s one of those few Dr. s that really takes his time to explain everything and listens to all you’re concerns and questions. I also had shoe insoles made with him and wear them all the time! They have made such a difference in my lower back pain and have made all my shoes so much more comfortable. He is extremely knowledgable and makes you feel comfortable and taken care of.

Dr. Soomekh did a ‘Cheilectomy’ on my foot 6 months ago which is similar to a Bunionectomy. I had been putting this off for years as I had heard it was quite painful. A friend of mine referred me to Dr. Soomekh as she had had a similar surgery with him and RAVED about him! SHE WAS RIGHT!!!
He was very personable and explained everything what was going on with me in a way that was very clear so I understood everything that he was going to do and what to expect afterwards. He was compassionate, caring and extremely knowledgable too!
I felt totally comfortable going into my surgery with him as my surgeon and highly recommend him to anyone with foot and ankle issues. Now 6 months later, I’m back in my high heels again with NO PAIN! Thank you, Dr. Soomekh, you’re the BEST!!!

I hate to admit this, but as of late I’ve become a podiatrists worst nightmare. I found Dr. Soomekh on Unilocal,and asked a few fellow Unilocalers how their experience was with him before checking him out.
I’ve been dealing with painful foot problems for four months now and to say that it’s taken a damper on things is an understatement. What’s incredible about this doctor is the level of personal attention he gives to each patient. He could tell how upset I was and was determined to help me find an answer. I know how rare this is because I’ve seen practically every podiatrist in Los Angeles at this point. On my first visit he literally spent almost an hour with me carefully examining my foot, my CT scan, and determining the best course of action. I don’t believe I’ve ever received this level of attention from a doctor in my life and I am so grateful for the effort he is putting in to help alleviate my pain.
I do believe I’m getting better. I had an MRI last week and Dr. Soomekh went through my MRI with the radiologist at length. It turns out I had fluid in three joints and now we are working on getting rid of the fluid.
If you’re looking for a podiatrist who cares, look no further. I am so impressed with his work and highly recommend him to anyone with foot problems.
Thank you Dr. Soomekh and your entire office team for your continued support through this challenging time. I am so grateful!

Honestly, one of if not the best doctors I’ve ever been to. He took his time with me, and was very thorough (It’s been a while since a doctor has done that). He answered all my questions and even followed up with me. His office staff was great too. All around a wonderful and most importably, my custom insoles really helped relieve me of any more pain.

Dr. Soomekh is a fantastic doctor. I visited him several times for orthotics over the years. His bedside manner was always impressive, his knowledge of the feet and surrounding areas was great when assessing what was causing me discomfort. He wasn’t pushy and didn’t try to sell me on anything else i didn’t need, which a lot of doctors in his field might do since patients don’t know better and will trust what their doctor recommends (which was the case with my previous doctor).
Dr. Soomekh is honest, professional and charismatic. I haven’t visited his new office yet but I hear it is absolutely beautiful… if you’re having foot pain, Dr. Soomekh is your guy!

Dr. Soomekh was great, had great bedside manner, and the office is beautiful.

Great guy! Went in for an uncomfortable pulling in my left foot. His incredibly friendly staff had me in the exam room immediately after I filled out the electronic paperwork on a mini iPad (so cool). They took X-​rays and Dr. Soomekh examined both my feet. Turned out it wasn’t anything major, so he gave me some tips to help take care of the problem (stretching, new shoes) and had me fitted for custom orthotics.
I have to add that his amazing staff went through a lot of trouble going back and forth with my insurance to make sure I was covered. This was greatly appreciated!

I went in for a long-​standing nail issue I was having. It was starting to be an aesthetic issue. I tried all the over-​the-​counter remedies. Finally I gave in. I went in to see Dr. S.
After 3 laser treatments and about 4 months (I know seems like a long time), I noticed the natural nail growing in. I am finally done with this! Well worth the wait and priced very reasonably.
Dr. S has great bedside manner and answered all my questions. At the end of each appointment he always ended by asking if I had any more questions. Just a great guy and a thorough doctor. You can tell he genuinely cares. Thanks!

Thank you Dr. Soomekh! My heel was hurting for months. I saw 2 different doctors who kept giving me painful steroid shots, yet the pain still continued. When the pain no longer subsided, two of my friends on separate occasions recommended I see Dr. Soomekh. So reluctantly, I went, and was so impressed.
Dr. Soomekh took his time with me to explain that I may not have plantar fascitis at all, and that it could be something else. I was confused because so many other doctors kept telling me I had PF.
After an MRI and nerve test, Dr. Soomekh diagnosed me with Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, it’s like carpal tunnel syndrome, except in the foot. I had to have a surgery to take the pressure off the nerve. My heel pain is now GONE. Dr. Soomekh knew how to make the right diagnosis and gave me great treatment. I would recommend him over and over.

Dr. Soomekh is awesome, and his staff is excellent. I have been his patient for the last 2 years, and I have been so grateful that I found him. I love playing tennis and I had my first sprained ankle about 10 years ago. I never got it treated. I kept rolling my ankle a few times a year. After awhile the pain got too hard to bear.
I visited Dr. Soomekh, after I had bad experiences with other doctors. He was able to properly diagnose me and he explained everything to me in a way I could understand it. He took his time to give me my options, which I really appreciated.
I tried ankle braces and physical therapy, but it was clear that I needed more. He explained that I needed to have my ankle ligaments repaired. I had surgery about a year ago, and I can’t even express the difference it has made in my quality of life. I am back playing tennis, with NO pain and NO more rolling of my ankle. I have brought my wife to see him for a cyst she had and my kids for their flat feet to get orthodic insoles made. Dr. Soomekh is truly the best doctor I have come across. I cannot thank him enough.

Dr Soomekh was referred to me by a girlfriend on facebook and I am so happy I went to see him! During my pregnancy I developed a small patch of hard skin on the bottom of my right foot. I got an appointment to go see what was wrong w my foot and get it fixed.
Getting an appointment was easy and the person who answered the phone was very polite :)
When i went into the office the day of the appointment I was put into a room and waited briefly for the doctor to come see me. I was very happy I didn’t have to wait long because I had to run home.
Anyhow the doctor walked in and was very professional and had a smile on his face. He read over my paperwork and asked me what my issue was. I showed him my foot and told him about the pain on the one spot. He examined my foot and put pressure on it and told me its very common and not a big deal and he went over all my options on the removal process. Since i just had a baby he also told me I needed to wait on the procedure I chose and to come back in a few months.
In the meantime he was able to slightly carve out the hard skin on the bottom of my foot so there would be less pain. I did not feel a thing as he did it. It was done very gently and since I’m scared of doctors he would tell me what he was going to do before doing it. He was very educated and made me feel at ease.
Not all doctors are so honest and patient with their clients. I was happy to have been referred to him and I myself already referred him to 2 family members!