Joseph Stuto DPM

Mixed feelings on this place after arriving for a 12:45 appt. and leaving TWO hours later. It seems as though the people who schedule here overbook to the point that it feels like a free clinic. The waiting area is so tiny-​probably 6×6 so you are basically sitting on top of anyone waiting. I checked in, sat and waited for a half hour before asking what was up. I was told they were overbooked, so I left and came back 20 minutes later. At that point the place was overflowing with patients. Once I finally got inside, I must have waited another 20 minutes. The rooms look really old school. I felt like I was visiting a Drs office from the 60s. Once the DR came in he checked out my feet and took a few minutes talking into a headset to take notes on my issues. He seemed to know what he is doing, ordered up a few tests and didn’t rush me out. The real issue is the wait time and space issues here. Not sure I’ll be back to follow up. Be prepared to allot 2 hours if you have to come here.

Dr. Stuto is the BEST! To elaborate, I had no idea what I did to my toe but it was gnarly. I was seen by an urgent care place and took it upon myself to go to him as per a referral from my friend. He knew right away the plan of action to take (which was totally different from urgent care and CORRECT) and his bedside manner is second to none. I didnt have an appointment and there were 2 people in front of me, I did not mind the wait as the care surpassed my expectations. Highly recommend him to anyone!

I like Dr. Stuto. He is very warm and personable. The office though is a disaster. Tons of people waiting forEVER all the time. People complain, get angry, storm out after waiting for like 1 – 2 hours (I’ve seen this happen 3 times during 3 different visits). They also only take cash or check which is pretty strange. And the waiting room is really really old. When I have to go, I make sure I go in the morning to avoid waiting forever and dealing with a bunch of angry, smelly people (yes it’s so small that you can smell your neighbors).
I also didn’t get a correct diagnosis of my foot; I don’t know if that was the Dr.‘s fault or if it mattered, but he assessed it as broken but it turns out it wasn’t a month later. Go figure. He said it was a small break and it would be treated the same either way, but I felt like kind of an idiot going around telling people it was broken when it apparently wasn’t actually broken. More of a bone bruise or something. I still don’t know!

Doctor Stuto is wonderful. I broke my toe and needed to be seen right away and his staff was courteous and accommodating. I had to bring my son with me (a feisty 2.5 year old) and Doctor Joe kept him entertained while treating me, even making him a balloon out of one of his rubber gloves — complete with funny face drawn on.
Also, he really knew his stuff and was very clear in his notes and conversation with me about the plan for healing my toe.
The wait wasn’t bad at all — maybe 10, 15 minutes? I was there really early though, which I would recommend because by the time we left, the waiting room was quite full (around 10:30am).
Also, I didn’t have cash or check on hand to pay for the splint and his receptionist said I could pay at the follow up. Very nice people.

I liked the doctor a lot. He seemed very knowledgeable and personable. My only complaints are 1) They don’t take credit cards and 2) the waiting room is cramped/​tight.

Dr. Stuto is an awesome doctor. Other people are right-​the wait is really long and the waiting room is tiny. But! The wait is long because Dr. Stuto will spend all of the time with you that you need.
I shattered a toenail abroad and have to have it dealt with, and Dr. Stuto also found out that I had broken the toe. One week later, my daughter also broke her toe. (!) He took really good care of us both, and we’ll be seeing him for anything foot related from now on. You will wait, but it will be worth it.
Your feet will be in good hands!
*ba-​dum-​ching!*

Dr Stuto knows his stuff and is clearly passionate about foot care and his patients. He is thorough and attentive in his evaluation. I feel like I am in good hands with him and am thankful to have found his practice. The one less star is because I waited an hour and 15 minutes to be seen by the Dr. I realize this is due to his attentive care and willingness to see emergencies but have to mention it as an FYI.

I have used Dr. Stuto’s services for three separate fractures over four years now (I’m extremely unlucky). He is amazing. I have never experienced more than a 20 minute wait and he and his staff, both at the Brooklyn Heights and Bay Ridge office, are so accommodating. He caught something on my x-​ray that they missed in the ER, organized me to get a medical service from a salesperson he worked with for free, and made time for all of my questions. Knowing his schedule now, I will never waste my time for a foot injury in the ER ever again. A gem.

I was having a difficult, painful time walking due to a ridged/​arthritic big to on my right foot. I consulted with many doctors/​surgeons and Dr. Stuto to discuss a solution that would relieve the pain and return my mobility. Dr. Stuto and I discussed numerous options and decided on orthotics with a board under the big toe and EPAT treatments as a first course of treatment. The treatments are non-​invasive and send shock waves to the damaged tissue of the joint. After six treatments I was still having pain. After a few months the pain started to subside. Eventually, I was walking and wondering why I was able to walk a mile to the gym and another mile walk back home with minimal pain. I believe the EPAT treatments made a great recovery possible. The toe is not 100% but I can now use the treadmill at the gym, which I had to give up, and I walk without the limp and pain that I had before the EPAT treatments. Dr. Stuto was patient in discussing all the pros and cons of surgery, etc. I am very grateful for the work that Dr. Stuto did to bring back my mobility with limited pain and without surgery that would have required a lengthy recovery. If I need additional EPAT treatments in the future I will not hesitate to see Dr. Stuto again. Not all podiatrists use this innovative equipment. Dr. Stuto stays current on all treatments for the feet.

Dr. Stuto is a gem. Attentive, thorough and helpful. I broke my foot and have been seeing him for follow up care, and have been very pleased. Additionally my teen daughter was having foot problems, and also broke her foot (what are the odds) and is now also seeing Dr. Stuto.
Dr. Stuto has been a wonderful find, and I would HIGHLY recommend. I have no negative comments, though I wish they would take credit cards.

Just started going to Dr. Stuto because he was in the area and I had an ailment in the joint of my toe. It’s a shame that the office staff sucks so bad because he’s a great Dr. He’s very nice and attentive. I had a good experience with him. However, there’s one woman running the reception and you will ALWAYS be waiting to be seen for at least 45 minutes. So don’t make any plans after your appointment. Following being sent for bloodwork, I called the office on 3 separate occasions to get my results because they never called me. On all occasions I got put on hold for 10 minutes and ultimately just gave up and called again another day. So if you’re willing to overlook the pace in which the office is run, Dr. Stuto is a good choice. BUT they don’t take cards (only cash and check) which also sucks because they don’t tell you that until you go to pay.

I love this doctor, he took care of my foot infection, he took his time and gave me a thorough exam and he caught something the last doctor missed. He was worth the wait and I would definitely see him again.

Horrific waiting room. Toilet next to tiny cluster of seats. Smell of feces eminating from the bathroom. Waiting now 2 ½ hours to get glass from foot as is everyone else. Now they say they may need X-​rays so waiting for special room (give me a break) for a tiny sliver of visible glass. Don’t yet know how dr is… Back from 3 hour wait. Doctor very nice but with a 30 dollar co-​pay, he took out the glass splinter (deftly, painlessly) but didn’t really examine my feet which he should have done since I waited so long and still had that copay. I raised it from a one star to a 2 ½ because the dr was nice.

Dr Stuto was nic eonce I got to see him, but he saw me 2 hours later than my appointment. He also was also too fast and kind of brushed off my questions. I don’t feel like he was listening to the problems I presented, and the only advice he gave me was to do a calf stretch I had already found online. The real kicker though has been dealing with his staff after. They are nice but seem so disorganized. I went in February and have yet to receive a paper bill in the mail even though I call every two weeks. It;s kind of out of the way and I really don’t want to have to make a special trip. I’ve also been told every time that they are checking with my insurance on orthodics but they have yet to tell me yes or no. Sometimes when I call they act annoyed. Overall, the experience has been annoying and a waste of my copay.