Michael J Levi, DPM

Santa Monica, United States

4.9

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20 reviews

By Appointment Only

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+1 310-829-3636
Website:
www.drmichaeljlevi.com
Address:
2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 495-W, Santa Monica, CA, 90404
Santa Monica
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.4 mi17th Street/Santa Monica College
0.6 mi26th Street/Bergamot
1.2 miDowntown Santa Monica
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By Appointment Only
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Accepts Insurance
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Today

Today 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Santa Monica) 2:01 PM Thursday, June 5, 2025

Business hours

Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday –
Sunday –

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Specialties

Being the team podiatrist for the LA Clippers and the LA Ballet Company, it goes without saying Dr. Levi has a big interest in sport medicine. He treats conditions such as ingrown nails, ankle sprains, heel pain and bunions.

His staff will try to accommodate patients for appointments and answer questions prior to arriving to the office. His office also offers the latest in nail treatment via laser and the use of shockwave therapy for heel pain. Being an athlete himself, he take pride in always trying to keep his patients active when being treated.

History

Established in 1989.

Dr. Levi has been in practice for 25 years. He is chief of the podiatry section at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica. He is the podiatric consultant for the Ucla tennis team, Los Angeles Clippers Basketball team and the LA Ballet company. In addition he teaches at Loyola Marymount University and has been involved with various podiatric residency programs.

Dr. Levi was past president of the Board of

Podiatric Medicine for the State of California. .He also treats patients at the Venice Family Clinic for the past 25 years. In addition, Dr. Levi received the Humanitarian Award from the State of California for his charitable time at the Venice Family Clinic and the Shoe for the Homeless Program.

Dr Levi resides in West Los Angeles with his wife and three dogs. He enjoys running and participating in triathlon’s and ironman competition. He also enjoys art, dog rescues and traveling.

Meet the Business Owner

melanie G.

Business Owner

Dr. Levi has been in practice for 25 years in the Santa Monica. He specializes in Sports Medicine and he himself is an avid half iron man and triathlete.

In addition, Dr. Levi teaches at Loyola Marymount University, treats animals at the Los Angeles Zoo and is the team podiatrist for the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Ballet Company. He is past president of the state board of Podiatric Medicine in Sacramento. He was honored by the California Podiatric Medical Association in 2000 with the Humanitarian Award.

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20 reviews of Michael J Levi, DPM

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Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Levi is fantastic! He is very easy to work with, takes his time and exhibits a high level of professionalism. The staff is very friendly and they make the client very comfortable. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking competent and thoughtful care.
Place rating: 4
Los Angeles, CA
Really solid physician, clearly knows his stuff. I can’t give him a 5 star (yet) because I’m still dealing with plantar faciatis, but I’m hopeful he will knock it out with more aggressive treatment. Despite my foot not being fully healed, I do think he is a 5 star doc, but I don’t believe his office to be a 5 star operation.
The reason for 4 stars is because he can run really late at times (the price of a popular doc, I suppose) and it’s very hard to get an appointment (again, the price of going to a popular doctor.) That being said, he’s really great about calling you and talking you through things over the phone, and he’s a very personable doc when you’re in the office with him. It’s the bedside manner that compelled me to review my comments left a review to counter someone’s point about Dr. Levi asking the patient «so where are you from?» in a derogatory manner. He asked me the same, and I took it as a conversational, relationship building type of question.
For what it’s worth, if the plantar faciatis was gone, I’d overlook how hard it is getting an appointment and how frequently appointments run late and give him the 5 star.
Place rating: 5
Venice, CA
GREATEST Doctor ever!!!
Why can we not have more doctors like this in Los Angeles???
Was dreaded seeing yet another doctor…
Plantar fasciitis…2 shots and BAM… All good!!!
I wish he gave seminars on «how to be a doctor just like him!»
Place rating: 5
Sonoma, CA
I got SHOCKWAVE therapy for my plantar fasciitis. Very impressed. The procedure is quick and easy, has gotten rid of my heel pain.
Foot pain affected me more than I thought, it came on slow and was always there, I took it for granted. Now that the pain is gone, I feel like I have more energy, I am in a better mood, etc… It has been a great experience.
In general Dr. Levi is a super knowledgable podiatrist and nice guy.
I highly recommend the shockwave therapy and Dr. Levi.
Place rating: 5
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
The best doctor I’ve ever been to. I got to know Dr Levi as person first, before he changed life medically. As a person, he’s amazing! Articulate, respectful, humble and above all else he cares. I decided to give him at try after I had a bad experience with Dr Wallen, also in Santa Monica. Dr Levi helped me play sports and enjoy life again. After regaining my livelihood I lost 35 pounds. Dr Levi treats every patient with kindness and care. He actually takes the time to explain the problem, comes up with a solution, and helps you achieve your goals. They don’t make men or doctors like Dr Levi, I suggest you run, hobble, crawl or wheel yourself to him. You’ll feel better then when you came in.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Everyone is crazy nice and the fact that he specializes in sport/​exercise/​athletics is incredible. I’d trust him with my mom’s feet.
Place rating: 5
Malibu, CA
Feet down the Best Podiatrist I’ve ever seen starting from the receptionist to the nurse who took me to my room. I waited maybe 10 minutes in waiting room then 5 minutes in office for the good Dr who examined my feet and asked a few questions. He suggested I get an X-​ray and determined I have a very high arch and all the pressure is on my sesamoid bones (ball of foot). I’d only been to two other podiatrist in my lifetime and neither told me this. So I could have prevented this issue altogether had the other Doctors told me this. Dr. Levi has the BEST bedside manners and is very knowledgeable.
Place rating: 5
Venice, CA
Really excellent experience. I did my homework going into the appointment and wasn’t surprised that he is the podiatrist for the LA Clippers.
I had an ongoing foot problem since 2011 that was misdiagnosed by another doctor as plantar fascitis. Dr. Levi was very thorough in talking with me about what I was feeling and precisely where it hurt. He watched my walking stride and had me do a few other resistance tests which very narrowly defined my problem accurately.
I was also extremely impressed that he was very mindful of my insurance limitations and while many doctors would’ve insisted on an expensive orthotic, he walked me through the cost/​benefits of doing that versus good old Dr. Schools inserts and left the option to me. He even suggested calling him if I had any follow up questions.
Super effective and knowledgeable guy who I’d recommend 100%.
Place rating: 5
Brooklyn, NY
Dr Levi cured my foot pain in one session. He’s extremely efficient and worth every penny.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
My clients see a lot of different doctors So I, too, see a lot of doctors. Doctor Levi is so superior — I am astonished. (My client has visited two doctors without relief.) It is obvious he LOVES to help folks get well! It is apparent he is concerned with the total well-​being of the individual and shows a terrific sensibility toward family members and health assistants. If you are local he should be your first choice. If you are out of the area the trip to Doctor Levi is well worth your time. Thank you Doctor! You are amazing and kind.
Place rating: 5
West Hollywood, CA
ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!
After three years of heel pain as a result of serious Plantar Fasciitis and three different doctors as well as numerous and in some instances painful (but ineffective) therapies, Doctor Levi solved the problem in three painless treatments. Non invasive and very little time involved. I am now walking perfectly and am not in the least tentative about my heel hitting the sidewalk. COMPLETELY SOLVED! Dr Levi is not only a wonderful practitioner, he is gentle, supportive and conservative in his approach. My previous doctor recommended radical surgery for a different foot problem, but Dr Levi asked me if my condition (huge bunion) was painful, I said «No, it’s not». He responded with «Then I won’t perform surgery on it. I don’t cut something that is not hurting you or compromising your activity or life style.
Quite simply, Dr Levi is the BEST!
Richard Portnow
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
OUCH… HURT… LIMPING…
Went to get my nails done at my local nail salon. Well manicurist cut the cuticle around the toe too short and it started bleeding. 3 days later, with a swollen toe that hurt like a son of a gun… I was in to see Dr.Levi.
he cleaned and bandaged it… I was good to go!
Dr. Levi is a great podiatrist that really cares about his patients.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Dr Levi is amazing! I have been a patient of his for over 15 years. He takes his time with you, he listens to your concerns and explains what is wrong in terms you can understand. Dr Levi also takes the time to explain the treatment he is going to give you and what to expect. I went to Dr Levi as I was having heel pain — I am sorry that I waited as long as I did to get treatment. He took great care of me and got rid of the pain.
I agree with Dan H — that Dr Levi is the BEST PODIATRIST in the land! I recommend Dr Levi to everyone!!!
Place rating: 5
Torrance, CA
I am on my feet all day, and foot pain is something I have to take seriously. I work in the Santa Monica area and was experiencing some heel pain. A friend at work recommended Dr. Levi. I made an appointment for that afternoon. The staff was friendly and professional and there was less than a five minute wait after my paperwork was completed. Dr. Levi was friendly, immediately took x-​rays and treated my problem. After the treatment, he explained what I had to do and set up a follow up. I was amazed at how much better I felt.
I went there two other times for different issues and came out feeling better, with far less pain and a perfect treatment plan. I have told many people about Dr. Levi (the best podiatrist in the land). When you’ve got a problem, you want it fixed and want to know how to prevent it from coming back. Dr. Levi listened to me on every occasion, once I finished, he explained what the injury was, told me what he had to do to relieve it, acted quickly and professionally, and gave me all the information necessary to keep it from coming back. On all three of my visits, I was treated professionally and given the finest treatment. The problems have never returned.
I will never go to another podiatrist!
Place rating: 3
PACIFIC PLSDS, CA
I went to see Dr. Levi about a year ago after reading the good reviews here. The office staff was nice but he was late and he didn’t listen to me when I tried to tell him my symptoms and he didn’t explain anything to me or do X-​rays of my foot. He just offered me a shot of cortisone which I took bc I wanted some relief. I’m still dealing with my foot today and now facing a major surgery but thankfully I have found a good doctor to take care of me.
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
Dr. Levi is amazing. I went to him for plantar fasciitis and immediately knew I was in good hands. I have been dealing with PF for over a year and I wish I had gone to him earlier. He is extremely experienced and a true professional — and he has the accolades to back him up. I highly recommend Dr. Levi.
Place rating: 5
West Hollywood, CA
Went to see Dr. Levi for a badly sprained ankle. Front office was really pleasant and efficient. Didn’t have to wait long for the doctor. He examined and x-​rayed my ankle, spent several minutes discussing the injury and the treatment with me then, after a talking about where we were from, we realize that I was very close friends with his wife when we were in high school. Had a few laughs and I was on my way.
He promptly followed up with my new physical therapist regarding my condition and prescription. For such a busy and high-​end practice, he gave me a lot of his time and I feel very confident that his recommended course of treatment will be successful.
Thanks to Dr. Stephen Patt for the referral!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I initially chose Dr. Levi because he is an athletic in his own right. He runs, bikes and swims. I was looking for a west side podiatrist and had 3 people tell me good things. One referral came from my general doctor.
I became his patient last year and have since sent my wife and son too.
We have never waited more then 5 minutes. He takes as much time as we need when in his office. He is great with follow up phone calls. My wife has a really bad heel issue.
She has had 2 injections and a set of orthodics made. She is now back to hiking with me. Thanks to Dr. Levi
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I saw Dr. Levi today and had a wonderful experience with him and his entire office. Dr. Levi listened to everything I said, paid attention to the minutiae of the health records I provided… And as busy as he was with 3 patients in the offices, recast an orthodox mold he was’t happy with (and did not rush in doing so). In my opinion he gives his patients the utmost complete and detailed care. I did extensive research in finding a podiatrist (as this is my first experience with a podiatrist) and I can say I feel lucky to have found him. The icing on the cake is when I found out he’s an animal lover. Great doctor and great guy!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I absolutely love Dr. Levi! My grandma, my parents, and all my siblings go to him. I used to go into his office all the time because i would get chronic ingrown toe nails that he would snip off and finally we decided to do surgery on my toes and now I never get ingrown toe nails! he is very nice and smart and would recommend him to everyone!