Lai S Patrick, DPM

All the other positive reviews were spot on. Dr Lai has the best bedside manner and is so very patient. I had a ton of questions and not once did he seem annoyed. He really makes you feel like one of the family, like he’s known you for years. Just wish he treated more than feet :)

Dr. Lai is great! After reading the reviews, I took my son to this place to check his toe. Dr. Lai was really patient to answer numerous questions from my 7-​year old and very knowledgeable. Yet, he was concerned and wanted to exam more and did a lab test. The appointments were always on time and Dr. Lai is very conscientious person, and old school too!

Amazingly friendly! Very knowledgeable and trusting! Overall experience was perfect. It’s what a doctor visit should be like. Went in with tons of pain left ready to kick around a ball! No pain!
Thank you Dr Lai!

I had some nerve pain in my foot. Came to Dr. Lai’s office and it was just a wonderful experience. First, when he walked into the room, he shook my hand, which took me by surprise because most docs don’t. He went into full detail on where I am experiencing pain and how he is going to fix it. He injected a shot in my foot and a couple of days later the pain is almost gone!
Great bed side manner and very knowledgeable. He speaks mandarin and cantonese, which was great for my mom.
Would recommend if you’re experiencing foot pain!

My husband and I have known Dr. Lai for well over 30 years. He is an exceptional podiatric surgeon who knows his practice and has treated both of us as well as a number of our friends and family, and other healthcare professionals who have practiced with my husband. He is will work with your insurance and is reasonably priced. In all the years I’ve known him, he always takes plenty of time to make sure you understand the problem, offers the patient options and you understand the treatment necessary to get you heals and on track.
One more thing, if you are a dancer or athlete, his complete understanding of foot and ankle issues regarding dancers and sports is exceptional. He is a rare gem in a sea of podiatry. We highly recommend him.

I called this morning to see if I could be seen, the lady on the phone was very nice and gave me all the prices. She told me she had an appointment before they closed. Went in right before they closed the dr was very very nice they I was seen after waiting maybe 5 minutes. I could tell from seeing other podiatrist that this doctor had experience. He took care of my problem right away and the price was cheap and even got a few free samples. I will definitely be coming back here for all my foot foot problems if I have anymore.

Thanks Unilocalers for getting it right! I trusted all the great reviews and it paid off. I just had an awesome visit with Dr. Lai. I was able to get a next day appointment, with minimal wait time when I got there. He has the most calm, reassuring, professional and experienced bed side manner of any doctor I’ve ever been to. I had the most horrendous contusion on my foot. He fixed me right up! I’m pretty sure none of those fancy Pasadena doctors would have done better. Thanks again Unilocal

Great service, fast, and honest. I am a cash patient. He’s very reasonable.

I don’t give too many 5 star reviews… but Dr. Lai’s Podiatry clinic certainly won all my stars. Came in after bouts of plantar facititus, increasing falling arches, knee pain and just over all increasing pain from the wear and tear of running so many miles over the course of many years. Dr. Lai recommended some custom orthopedic inserts for my running shoes. I was super skeptical of these things as I’ve used other recommended brands such as Super feet etc and I didn’t think a pair of inserts would help as much as purchasing a better running shoe. Turns out these were a GODSEND! I immediately felt much better in these custom inserts and proved to be way more useful than any other over the counter insert I’ve purchased. I even went back to have some minor tweaks done to the inserts and Dr. Lai figured out what parts to be adjusted in just a few moments and sent them back into be fixed immediately. So far, put in 25 miles with these inserts with the same shoes and the change is drastic. I’m so pleasantly surprised these actually do work! Dr. Lai is super friendly, thorough, and knowledgeable. The office is kind of low key but the environment is casual and just puts you more at ease if anything. Speaking with him about all my thoughts and even discussing my own research into foot/​leg care definitely shows he speaks to you on your level unlike some doctors that sometimes don’t give you that same respect. Dr. Lai really gives you the attention that all patients should get and his thorough analysis of everything just made me feel he cares and he really knows what he’s talking about. I really wish all my doctors were like this! SUPER happy I found this place nearby and will definitely come back for any foot or leg issues. I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for an AMAZING podiatrist! Thanks Dr. Lai!

A few months ago I got a letter stating Dr Lai will no longer accept my insurance (United Healthcare PPO)
It actually made me very sad!
I’m glad I saw him when I did.
My recovery was painful, but definitely worth it!
It heeled nicely too!
THANK YOU for being such a GREAT DOCTOR!
God Bless!

Many, many years ago I went to Dr. Lai. His receptionist is friendly and kind. Dr. Lai reviewed my situation and he solved my problem. He explained what was going on with my feet. My wife and kids have also seen Dr. Lai regarding various issues.
My classic experience with Dr. Lai came when I «literally hobbled» into his office. He immediately took an X-​Ray that showed a gigantic bone spur. He said that happens sometimes to Scandinavians. [He did not know that I am 100% Swedish!] Anyway, he said that there are two ways to solve this problem-​The first is that he will do surgery on my foot and the second is to go to a SAS shoe store and buy their shoes. Naturally, I went to SAS. I should be the poster man for SAS shoes as those very expensive shoes immediately solved my problem.
Over the decades I have been to a large number of Doctors. I have never found a doctor that is as friendly and patient as Dr. Lai. He is truly exceptional.

Dr. Lai is awesome. I came here on St Patricks day and realized his name on his diploma was S. Patrick Lai. Coincidence? I think not! He was a saint in asian white coat disguise. I have had a foot problem for about 2 months and he figured it out by tapping my feet and seeing how it stretches. Other places would have done all these xrays and such but he knew better that I didn’t need that. Great bedside manner too

I have been having problems on the left foot and had to use two insoles: those from my Dr. Comfort shoes and Dr. Scholl’s on top of it. So my shoes feel like they need to be one size bigger. Dr. Lai took X-​rays of the feet. He pointed out to me that I have heel spurs and recommended a custom insert. The insert is quite sturdy and gives good support of the feet. I do sometimes have heel pain due to the spurs but I am happy with the inserts. Also the office is simple and down to earth. Dr. Lai himself is very experienced and nice. I found him from Unilocal so I hope I can add to the star lists.

It’s been a way overdue for me to give him a review. I visited Dr. Lai a few years ago due to some growing bump that I had at on my big toe for years. It didn’t hurt, but it was growing little by little over the years, so I was concerned. I went to see another doctor in Pasadena first, but he insisted I go get MRI on my foot, and get it removed. I wasn’t comfortable doing that because of the cost even with the insurance I had. Besides, he wasn’t explaining good enough for me to be convinced, and my gut told me I shouldn’t rely on this guy. So, I searched on Unilocal to find another doctor for a 2^nd opinion.
I’m so glad I found Dr. Lai. He was very thorough, knowledgeable, and most of all, he took time to explain why this is happening, what’s the possibilities and solutions. He draw a picture of a foot to explain things so a non-​doctor person like me can understand easily. I told him the other doctor told me to get MRI, and he said that was definitely unnecessary. Dr. Lai took X-​ray of my foot just to make sure if the mysterious bump had nothing to do with bones. That save me about $ 800 there.
After a thorough explanation, he recommended me to get it removed by surgery. At that moment, I already knew he was trustworthy so I agreed, and scheduled a big day at a bigger hospital nearby.
After the surgery and a few post-​surgery visits to the office, he finally removed the stitches. I thought I would have a visible scar on my big toe area because he told me he had to cut a small portion on my skin off and stitch it up together. But surprise, surprise, I could barely see the stitch line. (I have good eyes) He explained why we see those snake-​like bumpy stitch lines on some people after surgeries, and how he stitched mine to avoid that. It is truly impressive!
I am very satisfied with Dr. Lai and his staff at his office. It’s good to know that there is a doctor that I can really trust and rely on.

I cannot say enough positive things about Dr. Lai! He is kind, amazing, polite and takes time out to explain procedures to you. I hurt my foot and was referred here and he has seen me multiple times and it has been a positive experience everytime. I work in a vet office and he always chats with me about my work. This man is amazing!!!

My pinky was mugged by the base of the bed foot board, and the swelling after 11 days had not gone down. My husband went online and then went in to panic mode thinking that I might loose a toe.
I made an appointment with another Pediatrist, who stressed that I needed to be there at 8:15am or earlier. I got there at 8 only to see that the door was closed and they weren’t scheduled to open till 8:30am. After waiting till 8:20am in a very disgusting, dirty hallway, I gave up and went on to Unilocal to search for another doctor.
Long story short, I saw Dr. Lia’s great reviews, and went to see him. He said it was just a fracture, which is what I figured it was. He taped my toes together and told me that it would take a 3 to 4 weeks to heal — six to eight to heal completely.
I also had some questions about these callous like areas of dry skin on the balls of my feet, that can be painful. He explained they were sweat glands that get clogged with dry skin. He removed some of the skin and gave me some skin softening samples to use.
Five stars says it all. Dr Lia is affordable, knowledgable, and has a great bedside manner. He was available that morning, so I was able to see him right away. The woman at the desk was very nice and the office is clean. Parked out front without any trouble.

Dr. Lai is informative, knowledgeable, gentle, funny and has wonderful bedside manner. He, as all the other reviews stated, did not rush me out, thoroughly explained everything, and did not try to overcharge me or up-​sell me; he also did not order x-​rays because «I can tell you did not break anything and I don’t want to make you spend money on something you don’t need. Radiation is bad too.» I have no insurance, $ 70 for a comprehensive exam and diagnosis. Last time I had a sprained ankle, I went to my local urgent care, spent several hours in a crowded lobby, spent another hour in the exam room, was seen for 45 seconds, dr ordered x-​rays, sent me to xray facility, who then sent me back to the exam room after my xrays. My x-​rays were not explained to me, and a nurse came in to tell me «It’s just a sprain, you can wrap it back up,» then handed an ibuprofen rx and sent me on my way. A few days later I received the bill: $ 400.
Dr. Lai is WORTH EVERY PENNY. $ 70 well spent. (but make an appt. Walk-​ins are seen only after all the appointments are seen… which I think is a great policy.)

Excellent. Dr. Lai and his staff are great. I fell and sprained my foot and they got me in the same day I called. They did all the work on my insurance and I only had a $ 20.00 copay. Dr. Lai explained that I had torn a tendon and the bumps on my foot were from the muscle coming through. Nothing to worry about. It will heal in four weeks and I need to keep it wrapped for two weeks. I chose Dr. Lai based on the reviews I read on Unilocal so thank you fellow Unilocalers! I was so pleased not to have to go to Urgent Care.

While I have insurance, I have a lovely Deductible HMO plan, which in reality means I only have insurance if something really bad happens to me. I had been having some pain in my toe, and ignored it hoping it would go away.
When it finally got to the point that it wasn’t, I turned to Unilocal to find a budget friendly doctor who could help. Based on the excellent reviews for Dr. Lai, I called his office and made a same day appointment. I walked out relieved, cured and happy to refer anyone to Dr. Lai’s office.
Dr. Lai and his office staff is quick, friendly and won’t recommend excessive tests/​treatments. Hopefully I wont need to come back, but if I do, it will be to Dr. Lai!

I have bad feet, I am only 29 years old and have numerous feet problems due to genetics! I have plantar faciitis, heel spurs and now a bunion :/​I have seen several Podiatrists in my day in which have prescribed poor fitting Hanger orthotics and even had steroid injections several times to ease the pain in my feet.
When I was referred to see Dr. Lai I was completely impressed with his demeanor and interest with me as a new patient. Dr. Lai is gentle, understanding and has great communication skills when explaining what was going on with my feet. He was with me for over 25 minutes and answered all my questions. I felt comfortable with him and did not feel «rushed» out of the room like I get with other doctors. I would recommend anyone with feet or ankle issues to see Dr. Lai, his previous reviews do not lie, he is a five star Podiatrist!