Apache Foot and Ankle Specialist

This place is awesome, I had booked a appointment the day before and had a appointment for 11. Wrote up the paperwork and got me into my appointment then second I was done. They are all very friendly and very personable unlike most doctors.

Dr Lee Wittenberg is awesome. He took the time to explain my foot problem (gout), with patience he went through the procedure and the cause and what can be done. Very professional and his staff was excellent as well. His office sells orthopedic shoes and inserts as well.

I had a painful ingrown toenail and a friend recommended I see Dr. Wittenberg. Yes, the injections in the big toe were unpleasant, but I felt NO pain during the procedure or after the anesthesia wore off. (A portion of the toenail was removed… I’ll spare you the photos.)
Several weeks later — I’m very glad I had it taken care by Dr W and I highly recommend him.

Strangest end to an appointment ever. It started by being seen 40mins late, but that happens. This was my second time at this office and both times the staff was impersonal and non-​cordial, but that too happens. The appt was going fine until the end when I started asking questions about my diagnosis and projected restrictions. They were questions like «can I play softball» or «can I ride a stationary bike.» The Dr made a pretty typical comment to the extent of «you can do what you want or take the advice of someone with 16 years of experience,» to which I jokingly replied «when does that guy get here?» Dr closed up his laptop, said «you insult me,» and walked out of the room. Everything seemed totally fine and then it was like he snapped from a long day. There was no argument, no raised voices, just a hyper-​sensitive Dr to what was obviously a joke remark. Really left me shocked… and pissed that I had wasted all that time with an incomplete diagnosis/​treatment plan. Now I need a new Dr.

Amazing I researched a lot of places and I’m so glad I found this one the staff is so nice and they took time to listen to put concerns they let us know the what why and the ifs so happy

I went to Dr. Lee Wittenburg after someone else messed up my feet horribly after bunionectomy gone wrong. I got there, was taken back pretty quick. I like the providers bedside manner. He was honest without talking down where I had it done. He showed me in great detail on my xrays what is going on and what he can do to fix it. He let me know I made some not great decisions, in my own care, I said that I concurred, and he was happy I am in a place of understanding now. I feel like this guy can actually go in a do a little bit less surgery the I did in the first place and make them significantly better. I think he has the training and the practice and the know how to make this situation right. It just feels right. I have decided to wait until after holidays, then that’s it, I’m going to go for it. I recommend getting a consultation from this guy if you are going to have surgery. You owe it to yourself.
Thank you
Dr. Wittenburg!
Feeling good about this. (Please make it so I can wear wedges and heels again… Mostly wedges.)
Dina H

I had lots of pain with my bunions. Years of being into fitness & running. I had a consultation with Dr. Wittenberg and I felt instantly at home as soon as I walked into the office. He was so pleasant & down to earth upon meeting him. I instantly like him. He recommended a bunionectomy on both feet. Each a month apart. The surgery went great on both feet. I have known others that have had this same procedures and the scar on their feet were almost twice as long. He knew I was worried about the scarring so he made it as small as possible. It’s been a year & I’m back on my feet as active as ever I have no pain or swelling. I am a personal trainer now. Some people may call him Dr. Wittenberg. I call him DR WONDERFUL… I fell in love with him & his staff!
Deirdra Binion

Dr. Wittenberg is thorough and a true professional. My husband is a diabetic and Dr. Wittenberg was very candid and provided him with a solid understanding of the importance of good health care. The staff is both friendly and professional. I would strongly recommend Dr. Wittenberg and his team to everyone I know.

Had an ingrown nail concern, my appointment was at 11 and was out before 12 with the side of my nail removed. Amazing staff and the doctor was very knowledgeable and caring

This review is based on my experience with Dr. Shalev for myself and my husband which I was with him at all appointments.
My husband seemed to have a simpler case. We saw Dr. Shalev once and he gave some suggestions and bandaged up my hubby’s ankle and about 6 months later the pain returned. My hubby got a cortisone shot in his ankle and said he felt like he had a new foot. Compared to the hubby that was limping around and limited physical activity and lifestyle, I was happy he was feeling better. He even went snowboarding that weekend!
Now on to my experience for my foot. I have plantar fasciitis on one foot and woke up with so much pain I could not walk. I hopped on one foot to get around and after 11 days I could not handle it anymore. I called this office and an appointment was available the same day. He gave me a cortisone shot in my heel-​ouch!
5 stars for giving me an appointment right away.
5 stars for not being an overpacked office and not feeling rushed at all. It is very important to me to go to a doctor and not feel rushed. I want to be able to ask a million questions and not feel like I am bothering the dr. Here I could ask my million questions and joking around with me to ease the nerves. I even commented that I forgot he was a dr at some point because he turned my laughs to tears then tears to laughs and I feel that is important with a dr too.
5 stars for good «bedside manners.»
4 stars total only because I wanted a new foot feeling like my hubby did. Dr. said the shot may take 24 hours to 48 hours to kick in and I am hoping that it will still kick in. It is better than before but after getting a painful shot I still feel pain and am limping around. :(I want to get back to excercising and I am very limited right now with my heel pain. He did warn me that the shot may not work or may work for less time than my hubby, and it is different for everyone. So I understand that it is different for everyone, but I of course want it to work for me and I am still hopeful I can feel better soon to get back to my regular lifestyle.
This office also offers orthopedic shoe inserts.

I was referred to two separate podiatrists by family and friends. These visits were a waste of my time. I was desperate and in pain for the last two weeks and chose Dr. Wittenberg off a list my insurance provided me. If only I was this lucky picking numbers in the casinos I would be a rich woman. I guessed right and am finally sitting here comfortably this evening without pain. A bright young doctor who is hands on! Do yourself a favor and make an appointment with his office today.

I will never return back to this office, EVER. I had a procedure performed summer 2014, and never received the lab results. 5 months later I received an outrageous bill, that read past due. This was the first bill I had ever received. I called the office, frustrated with my situation. It didn’t seem right that I was being billed hundreds of dollars for a procedure that I never even received the results from. The office/​billing office have been giving me the run around ever since. No one seems to have any answers for me, and they don’t return my calls when they say they will. The billing office went so far to tell me «I will give Dr. Wittenberg your number and he will call you back if he feels like it». I have never been treated so unprofessionally as a paying customer. This office is so unorganized, and no one is on the same page. TAKE YOUR BUSINESS ELSEWHERE!

I recommend Dr. Wittenberg and the office staff keeps it all casual and comfortable. I appreciate how the doctor talks with you about what’s going on and what to expect. I’m glad I came here.

I have seen numerous Podiatrists for 50 years. I have always had a problem with my feet. In 1965 had an accident that required surgery on my ankle and have had problems ever since. I could never get a podiatrist to take the pain and mechanical issues seriously since. Each looked it over suggested surgery and feigned care. As a diabetic, I was looking for more.
Dr. Wittenberg is the only one who listened and was willing to listen and work with me without surgery. I may elect to have it eventually, but that is not the solution I was looking for. He is definitely the only Dr I have seen in all these years who had the training, experience, expertise, courage and ethics I was after. This Dr. knows his stuff, and rises far above the sea of medical mediocrity available here in Las Vegas. He is hard working and talented. If you are looking for someone to help you solve your foot problems who will listen and focus on YOUR problems, call Dr. Wittenberg.

STOP Read this! Omg, based on Unilocal reviews I went to Dr. Wittenberg and I regret receiving treatment from him. Afterwards I consulted with two other doctors and I was informed the ligament at the base of my second toe was blown out due to the cortisone shot I was given by Dr. W. I was told this normally isn’t done as the ligament isn’t strong enough to handle cortisone directly into it. I now need to have surgery where they will take a tendon from under the toe to recreate the ligament. Dr. W’s response? A letter that he won’t be my doctor anymore! DUH? Yesterday I received an exorbitant bill from his office, today I am contacting a malpractice attorney. Do not go here!

Just not a great experience, tried to over sell a surgery for my som and I said I wasn’t sure till I reserached both him and procedure, he left room!

I was recommended to Dr Wittenberg by a friend who’s daughter suffered from sever plantar fasciitis. I had been to three different podiatrists in the past and each one had diagnosed me with some form of plantar fasciitis or tendinitis. Each separate Doctor had no other «cure» than x-​rays that didn’t show much, and trying to get me to purchase their shoe inserts.
I was having intense sharp pain on the top of my foot and called Apache Foot and Ankle Specialist first thing in the morning. Dr Wittenberg was unavailable that day but Dr. Hong was. I was worried about another podiatrist passing me off but needed to see someone that day. I am so thankful I did! Dr Hong was the most professional, thorough, podiatrist I had seen in years! Dr Hong took the time to thoroughly look over my feet, after a complete exam Dr Hong determined I did not have plantar fasciitis or tendinitis. I had a back problem causing nerve damage and nerve pain in my foot. She recommended we numb the nerve to be certain. She quickly gave me a shot to numb the particular nerve she suspected and I was instantly pain free. Dr Hong discovered a problem three prior doctors in this town had missed. I am thankful to finally know my problem and take the correct steps to fix it and I owe it all to the care and patience she puts into her work. If you are suffering from any foot related issues visit Apache Foot and Ankle, I truly believe they are the best in town!

Came to Dr. Whittenberg on referral from a couple of people to take care of foot issue. Though I was a bit anxious going into it, Dr. W and his practice made me feel very comfortable.
Made my appointment, was brought to a room (on-​time, gasp!) where Dr. W made an evaluation, answered my questions, went to work, made a little small talk, and then off I went.
Simple, easy, comfortable, clean facilities. Will not hesistate to use/​refer Dr. W again for any foot issues.

Dr. Wittenberg is fantastic and had my best interests in mind as a patient. I’ve been dealing with pretty severe foot pain (bone spur and plantar fasciitis) for some time now. I saw a couple of different podiatrists in Vegas that were really terrible… both told me I would need surgery with a 3 – 4 month recovery period. To start, Dr. Wittenberg spent quite a bit of time understanding my situation, working with my feet and then taped my feet for the fasciitis — I experienced immediate relief. He continues to work with me on my foot issues using common sense, non-​invasive treatments. There aren’t a lot of good docs in this town but he is one of them. If you have foot pain or if another doc has told you that you need something radical done to your feet, go to Apache for solid first or second opinion.

I was referred to Dr. Wittenberg by one of the orthopedic surgeons I called about my foot (and they only did hand and neck). Dr Wittenberg and his staff are super cool, laid back people that are knowledgeable of the insurance highways and byways. I have a pre-​existing injury with my foot that I have to see specialists for every couple of years. My insurance has paid for this before but they are getting a bit weird about what they will and wont cover. So after speaking with Dr. Wittenberg regarding this, he said he would set his insurance sleuths on the case to get the skinny on what is really up before we do all this work and then the insurance flakes.
I was super happy with Dr. Wittenberg. He has a very kinda «chairside» manner and I look forward to working with him more in the future with this situation.