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Dr. Robert Chiarello, DPM

Dr. Robert Chiarello, DPM

Podiatry*

Dr. Robert Chiarello, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Tucson, AZ. He is affiliated with medical facilities Saint Joseph's Hospital and Tucson Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 49 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (49 reviews)

Desert Hills Medical

4816 E Camp Lowell Dr Tucson, AZ 85712

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At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
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Dr. Chiarello's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chiarello

4.4
49 ratings, 21 with a written review
5 star
84%
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4 star
2%
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3 star
2%
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2 star
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1 star
12%
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Fantastic caring Doctor who is missed.
Dr Chiarello retired two years ago. He is sorely missed. I loved seeing him as he was extremely well versed in his profession and was a kind, good natured person. Excellent Doctor.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Francine – Jun 06, 2023
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My experience with Dr. Chiarello was perfect. From the first meeting and consultation, he explained everything, answered questions and was very personable and experienced through the surgery and with all follow up. His office was great with scheduling and billing. I healed perfectly with zero pain and no longer have any restricted movement of the big toe, nor swelling and barely a scar. Glad I took the time to research doctors and decided on Dr. Chiarello. Highly recommend without hesitation! Thank you!
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
7 others found this helpful
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Heidi Galizanski – May 30, 2020
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Dr. C is warm, welcoming, caring. Very direct and clear - asks the questions and gets the info he needs, then shares the diagnosis with great detail (many more details than I needed!) including the what/why/how background of what could lead to such an issue, and then of course what treatments are available and the pros/cons to each. He then specifically stopped to say “I’ve been doing a lot of talking - what are your questions?” but I was so happy to have answers and specific information that I didn’t have any questions left. When I did think of a concern, he helped me find a solution. Lastly, he is very fair and reasonable when it comes to pricing - this is the best place to get custom orthotics!! The office is extremely friendly, timely, and professional. The Dr. apologized for “being late” yet I’m pretty sure he came into the room exactly at my appointment time, which to me was exceptionally early/I would have been waiting another 30min at any other office. Highly recommend!!
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
9 others found this helpful
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May 16, 2020
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Was totally impressed by Dr Chiorello...not in a rush to do surgery. Suggested some alternatives that would stabilize the foot temporarily..Then could proceed with surgery at later date.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Sharon Perkins – Jan 30, 2020
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He is a caring, courteous and knowledgeable physician. His focus is 100% on his patients’ needs. He makes himself available in an urgent concern situation. I wholeheartedly can recommend him. His staff is super as well. Rose S.
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
28 others found this helpful
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Rose in Tucson – Aug 15, 2019
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My husband and I love Dr. Chiarello. He has always been thorough with his questions, addresses our concerns and has successfully treated all our medical issues. He encourages us to contact him should we continue to have problems and has always seen us in a timely fashion if further care was needed. We appreciate his conservative approach as well as his willingness to go "outside the box" if traditional treatment is not as effective as desired. Can we give him 6 stars for going above and beyond?
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
27 others found this helpful
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Lynne Bergman in Tucson – Apr 29, 2018
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Dr. Chiarello is one of the kindest Doctors that I have ever come in contact with and I have worked in the medical field for many years. He explains every single step of any procedure and is very understanding and accomodating for different situations. I refer everyone that I know to him. I totally trust him with my care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
23 others found this helpful
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Lori McManus in Vail, AZ – Aug 13, 2017
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Dr Chairello is a great doctor and person. He knows what he is doing and he also is a very positive person with lots of energy, he always smiles and treats his patients like a human not just another number I saw him in the morning an in the afternoon he is the same very happy. It shows he enjoys helping his patients. The foot doctor I saw before was very grumpy and wouldn't even look at the medical records I brought him. He was a real prune face. He didn't seem to care about his patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
21 others found this helpful
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Katherine Clark in Tucson, AZ – May 26, 2017
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I have always had great experiences going to see Dr. Chiarello for my numerous foot problems. His staff is attentive and kind and Dr. Chiarello is the most knowledgeable and caring doctor I have ever had the pleasure of seeing. I would definitely recommend Dr. Chiarello to anyone who is in need of a great podiatrist.
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
15 others found this helpful
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Alexis I. in Tucson, AZ – Dec 02, 2016
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Dr C is very knowledgable and professional. He's always taken the time to explain my concerns and my treatment has relieved my foot pain. Great staff to work with, great doctor!
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
7 others found this helpful
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Jill B in Tucson, AZ – Nov 23, 2016
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Way too busy. His office manager fit me for orthotics ( that DIDNOT FIT) . she didn't know enough about my foot issues, and even tho I called immediately after getting the Orthodics and told her they hurt , she told me to continue wearing them, but for 4 hours a day. Dr. C could not see me for 2 weeks, despite the problem. 4 months later and 4 shots of steroids and only able to wear flip flops...I finally had surgery. He's smart and nice but way too busy
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 others found this helpful
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Gimpy in Clinton, MA – Nov 21, 2016
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I have been going to see Dr. Chiarello for years and I would trust no other podiatrist as much as I do Dr. Chiarello. He is so kind, caring and professional.
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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Kimberly in Sahuartia, AZ – Oct 29, 2016
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Dr. Chiarello just did a procedure for my son's ingrown toenail. He was so kind and professional. He chatted with him about playing baseball and MLB to distract him. He heaped on the kudos for my son handling the needle so well, which made my son feel proud.
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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Suzanne in Tucson, AZ – Jun 15, 2016
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Not only is Dr. Chiarello the most cheerful doctor I've ever met, he's also incredibly respectful of his patients and their time. I've had doctors in the past who I've liked but I've gone elsewhere because their staff was surly. Dr. Chiarellos' staff is friendly and efficient. I can't recommend him enough. He performed plantar fasciotomy on me after trying less invasive treatments. It's been less than 3 weeks, and I am much better. I don't believe he was rude or uncaring to ANYONE.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Jody B in Tucson, AZ – Jun 07, 2016
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Not only did he do what needed to be done on a toe, but he was very aware of not wanting it to hurt; he was also aware of appointment times and apologized for being 10 minutes late. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Recommend him? Definitely.
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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Larry in Tucson, AZ – Jun 03, 2016
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Whoever left the one-star ratings is someone who I'm guessing was dealing with an issue not really associated with Dr. Chiarell or his staff. Maybe an insurance issue or something (I'm totally guessing). My experience with the Dr. and his staff has been absolutely superior. From efficient appointment scheduling to non-invasive procedures, surgery and same day post-surgery calls from the Doctor himself to check recovery. I have never had a more professional doctor-patent experience in my life.
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
4 others found this helpful
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LaMar in Tucson, AZ – May 24, 2016
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Could not be happier! Treated for 2 issues he and his staff great highly recommend
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Robert in Tucson – May 19, 2016
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He is the friendliest person, super attitude and very knowledgeable. He makes the appointment and procedure so much more comfortable and if possible pain free, he is so good and so fast, he is a healer! Best doctor ever!
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
2 others found this helpful
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Mabel in Tucson, AZ – May 18, 2016
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I have had two fascia release surgeries (one on each foot) over the last 5 years and I am completely pain free. Dr. C is very personable and friendly, he has always treated me like his friend which I appreciate so much. He was committed to my thorough recovery. I would recommend Dr. Chiarello with no reservations.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Natalie Larson in Tucson, AZ – Mar 22, 2016
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Took me 3 different inserts and my foot still rolls. (arch)
What went well
No results
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
2 others found this helpful
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Tucson, AZ – Mar 13, 2016
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Retired 09/01/2021
  • Podiatry

  • Podiatry Sports Medicine

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Locations

Desert Hills Medical

Desert Hills Medical4816 E Camp Lowell Dr Tucson, AZ 85712
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Desert Hills Podiatry

Office400 W Camino Casa Verde Green Valley, AZ 85614
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Tucson Medical Center

    5301 E Grant Rd
    Tucson, AZ 85712
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Saint Joseph's Hospital

    350 N Wilmot Rd
    Tucson, AZ 85711
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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