Just this morning I had my first appointment at Podiatry Associates in Columbia, MD. There I was seen by Dr. Ritter, one of the doctors on staff. I was pleased with the friendliness of the receptionists, X-Ray techs and the doctor. The environment was pleasant and unhurried. I was seen on time, rather than waiting for up to an hour past my appt. time with other doctors. Dr. Ritter took the time to thoroughly answer my many questions and was polite. What I was most thrilled by was the ability to get the X-Rays done on the premises rather than by a third party as is my usual experience with specialists who require X-Rays. This usually results in having to wait weeks for a bothersome injury, making things worse. The X-Rays were done, and in less than 5 minutes the doc was standing there going over them with me. The appointment was as simple as going to a day spa rather than a medical appointment. I highly recommend this business. It doesn’t hurt that, for me, the office is only a half mile away. I could practically walk there. Also, they take Aetna for insurance, and others, I’m sure.