Dr. Joseph Disabato, DPM
Podiatry*
30+ years of experience
Dr. Joseph Disabato, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Charlottesville, VA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
3.8 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (34 reviews)
Practice
103 S Pantops Dr Ste 201 Charlottesville, VA 22911Make an Appointment
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Dr. Disabato's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Disabato
3.8
34 ratings, 17 with a written review
| 5 star | 68% | 68% |
| 4 star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 29% | 29% |
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Excellent experience great Doctor and great staff
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bruce B – Oct 15, 2024
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The doctor did was more interested in talking about a total joint replacement than discussing the pain and reason for the appointmtnet. The pain was never addressed in subsequent visits. He performed duplicate tests and billed me form them even though they were already in my file and current. Do not recommend this doctor if there are others for you to choose from. Ten months later and still in pain so on to a new doctor to start all over again.
What went well
- Office environment
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Oct 26, 2023
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Helped me a lot with my heel pain. Standing on concrete for 38 years caused my heels constant discomfort at work. Doc showed me stretching exercises and 3 cortizone shots in right heel, and some meds. Feet feeling better now. I would recommend Dr. D highly, even if I can't say his name right.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Edwin Shaw – Aug 12, 2021
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I wish there was an option to leave zero stars and still write a review.
Wouldn't recommend
I am not happy with the quality of care I received. The lack of explanation about my issue and the incompetent after care I received after my surgery. I ended up having to see another doctor to fix his mistake.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 16, 2019
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I was not happy with the quality of care.
dr. disabato never took the time to thoroughly explain the treatment, it was how fast they could pop in say a few words and move on to the next patient. Also was given conflicting treatment directions for my treatment fro. His partner after there were complications
it was if they didn't bother talking to each other. one doctor prescribed a total dry treatment of the area in question and the other prescribed a total wet treatment of the area in question. I found out later that neither doctor talked to each other about my treatment, totally unprofessional!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 15, 2019
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always a good experience and has been a great help, always get treated well, the best foot doctor I’ve ever been too!!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aaron Diggs – Mar 05, 2019
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Thank you for the kind words!
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The doctor did surgery on my rt. foot 15 yrs ago, great work and expertly preformed. Now he has completed surgery on my left foot. Another great job. no pain and great results
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lonnie Randall in Charlottesville, VA – Jan 10, 2019
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Thank you for the positive review!
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Yes I would and have recommend Dr. Disabato to my family and friends. He was kind, caring of the pain I was in. He and his staff was always helpful.
Dr. Disabato performed my surgery. He explained everything he was going to do. And the follow ups after surgery. And I'm very pleased the results.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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BJ in Charlottesville, VA – Dec 06, 2018
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We appreciate the kind words!
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I would give less stars if it were an option. I knew 100% that I have been dealing with sytemic fungal issues for the past 7 months and included toenail fungus and athletes foot that are persistent and ruining my joy. Dr Disabato told me flat out that I did NOT have toenail fungus or athletes foot and that it was a virus like HFM! I couldn't believe it. Insisted he culture my nail. Came back positive in less than two weeks. Wanted to give me an ineffective cream i could buy otc...joke
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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KW in Charlottesville, VA – Nov 09, 2018
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Dr. Disabato was recommended to me by a family member, and I am so glad I took her advice to see him. After being in pain for several months, he quickly diagnosed my issue and while it needed to be resolved with surgery, he and his team did an excellent job. I had surgery in late May, and am healing quickly. Dr. Disabato and his staff are very caring, detail-oriented and thorough. it has been a pleasure to meet them and has made my recovery easier.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Shannon Babcock in Spotsylvania, VA – Sep 05, 2017
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I would highly recommend Dr. Disabato.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Charlottesville, VA – Sep 02, 2017
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My experience with Dr. Disabato has been excellent in every respect. I was referred to him to correct foot deformities & a foot ulcer that had not healed after 9 years of constant treatment. He evaluated my condition & recommended surgery. Surgery was in late March and by the end of May I was completely healed, with the deformities corrected & the ulcer eliminated…just as Dr. Disabato had predicted. For the first time in 9 years, I have a fully restored foot & can resume normal activities!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pete L. in Palmyra, VA – Jun 01, 2017
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Emergency surgery on my broken toe, done quickly and painlessly... questions answered directly and precisely
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nelson County, VA – Apr 27, 2017
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I can't say enough about Dr. Disabto and how great he has been to me. I've had a very traumatic experience with foot surgery and have been in chronic pain since. Dr Disabto took the extra time as he always does to explain things to me and reassure me. He's professional, knowledgeable, and is overall a great guy. His staff, including Dr. Bajani are always helpful and nice. It's been a wonderful experience for me and I'm just so glad I was able to find this practice to help me.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jennifer Parker in Sperryville Va – Apr 26, 2017
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Thank you for your review Jennifer!
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Hello Readers! If you are in need of finding a great surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle care then I'd like to recommend Dr. Disabato. I saw him for a 2nd opinion consult for severe pain in my right foot & ankle & he confirmed I needed surgery to resolve the problem & he did it! He is the most caring & supportive doctor I've ever met & I say this because I whined about being in a doggone cast but his kindness & support through this process has helped tremendously. Worth the 45 min. drive!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sharyn B. in Fredericksburg, VA – Apr 19, 2017
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They all made me satisfied with everything.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Taonga in Charlottesville, VA – Apr 19, 2016
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Difficult parking.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Shelly in Charlottesville, VA – Apr 15, 2016
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About Me
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Our practice is devoted to providing excellence in foot & ankle care.biography
Dr. Disabato is a native of Altoona, Pennsylvania and has been in private practice since 1994. He has been trained in traditional podiatric and orthopedic surgical methods. Dr. Disabato has undergone specialized training in reconstructive surgery,...read morePodiatry
Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery
Podiatric Surgery
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Instituto Clinico Humanitas Hospital, Milano Italy
2011Russian Ilizarov Centre For Restorative Orthopaedics And Traumatology, Kurgan Russia
Fellowship Hospital, 2005University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center-bedford
Residency Hospital, 1994University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Bedford
Internship Hospital, 1992Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine
Medical School, 1990St Francis University
Undergraduate School, 1984
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- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 2:00pm
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Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
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