Elevate Podiatry + Spa

I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Choe and her staff. They are prompt, efficient and effective. They helped with a longstanding orthopedic issue after I had given up on ever getting any relief. I went for a laser treatment and got so much more!

Pain in the arch. That’s what drew me in. I used ZocDoc. Check. Got to Dr. Choe quickly. Check. She diagnosed the issue just as quickly. Big check. Very smart lady. Very efficient too. Beautiful and clean office. Her assistant is very pleasant. Parking — it’s in union sq. so be warned.
I would highly recommend Dr. Choe. I’m picky too.

I had my first visit with Dr. Choe for a heel spur. She and her team are super! I felt truly care for during my visit. Dr. Choe took the time to explain my Xrays and how to best treat my foot. I look forward to returning to get fitted for an orthodic.

Dr Choe is very professional, made me feel completely comfortable, and sorted out the problems I was having (a cyst on my toe and pain in my shins).
All of the staff at Elevate Podiatry + Spa are wonderful — from the front desk to the nurse to Jonathan, who fitted me for orthotics.
I was always seen on time and could make and change appointments online. Michael at the front desk made sure I understood everything about how my insurance would cover my visits and procedures.
The office was always spotless and inviting.
I had day surgery to remove a cyst at Campus Surgery Center, where Dr Choe performs her procedures and everything there went well too. The after-​care was excellent and everything went just as Dr Choe explained. Dr Choe and her staff were also very patient with me in the lead-​up to the surgery, making sure I totally understood my options and what would be done.
Highly recommended.

Everyone I interacted with is great here. I feel like they really care about my health.

Made a same day appointment, and was not disappointed! Dr. Choe was very kind and did a great job. Everyone was friendly, the space is great, and it was so easy to book services. I will definitely go there for all my future foot needs!

Elevate Podiatry is top notch and I’ve already recommended them to pretty much my whole immediate family and even a coworker.
I’ve seen both Dr. Susan Choe and Jonathan Leach. Both of them are awesome — extremely friendly and easy to talk to (important in a doctor), and explains everything in layman’s terms.
The office is clean and modern, appointments can be booked promptly, and the receptionist makes sure to acknowledge you when you enter and leave.
They set the bar for any office!

Dr. Choe is very patient and does not rush you at all. She is very friendly and concerned for her patients. I would absolutely recommend her to my friends. They have wonderful products as well.

On one hand, Dr. Susan Choe was great.
On the the other, the receptionist/​office manager was not. He was so unprofessional that I cancelled my appointment and felt compelled to write this review. Leading up to my appointment next week, I called in to ask whether I could schedule a second appointment for a separate issue on the same day. Reason being that I need to commute to SF from the Peninsula on work days, and it would simplify things as I had already taken time off of work for my original appointment. Instead of trying to work something out, he flatly refused and would not provide an explanation of why it would not work. I would understand if there was a medical reason against having two appointments on the same day, but he would not explain. I became so frustrated that I cancelled the whole thing. I would rather deal with foot pain that have to deal with him any further.

It is not cheap but the service is excellent. Dr. Choe has a very caring attitude and works with you to do what suit the patient. Kim was great but Latrice is off the charts. she spends the time it takes to give your feet the best possible care. I have 1 pretty foot and 1 Frankenfoot but Dr. Choe and Latrice have them looking better and better. I will never go any where else!
Bobbi

Very nice people and great service. Would recommend them to anyone!

I’ve had feet issues with fallen arches for years. I wore a out of date prescription for orthopedics longer than I should have, and was having lots of pain so I went to get a new pair. After having a horrible experience at SF Foot & Ankle Group, INC on 16^th Ave, I needed to get a SECOND pair of orthopedics. So already I was in a pretty grim mood when I found Elevate Podiatry + Spa. I was pretty much expecting to get screwed again.
I can say I was so happy to be proven wrong. Upon arriving I was quickly taken care of by the front desk. They had all forms and everything ready for me to check through, hell, they even said my name as I first walked in! That is how on top of everything they are with their scheduling.
Then when I met Dr. Choe, she was just awesome. Asked me all sorts of questions, listened intently as I recounted my years of history, and even laughed at my lame jokes. She was even the first doctor to show me an x-​ray of my right foot which has a SEWING NEEDLE in it! Its a old childhood injury I thought was taken care of, but having seen two other podiatrists who took x-​rays and not have them mention that «Hey, you got a sewing needle tip in your foot»? Yah, either they didn’t want to freak me out or they never even noticed. Dr. Choe noticed and even let me take a photo of the X-​ray. (Its going to stay put for now, since it hasn’t moved for 23 years and doesn’t cause me any pain.)
After the initial diagnosis I was handed over to Jonathan for the orthopedic evaluation. He was so informational about why he was turning my ankle this way and that that I felt like I was taking a anatomy class. He was very attentive to all reactions I had to a certain movement and was quick to answer any question. He was the one who actually told me that my left leg was shorter than my right, which is why my right foot hurt more!
He was also very informative about the foot scan process and how the digital scan of my feet would be sent to the orthopedic 3D printing shop. Carbon fiber orthopedics? Yes please! No messy castings here!
So after a few weeks of trying out the new orthopedics and meeting with Jonathan to tweak them, I can now walk and run without pain. Even my knees, hips, and lower back feel better!
So all in all, going to Elevate Podiatry+Spa was really a great experience. And I mean, jezz, another awesome thing, my insurance was being jerky by only paying for 1 orthopedic! So the front desk dealt with the insurance on my behalf!
I mean, wow! Amazing service, indeed. Good thing they also do pedicures, it gives me a non-​health related reason to go back!

I needed to get a pedicure desperately. Since I have a (totally justified) fear of the local nail salons; it had been years since I’d treated my tootsies to a professional pedicure. What I wanted was a medical spa run by people who were serious about excellent service and cleanliness. I’ve searched on and off for years and couldn’t find a place that I felt comfortable enough going to. Finally, on Wednesday I found Elevate Podiatry + Spa. I read the reviews, checked out the website, and immediately called them for an appointment. The receptionist worked his magic and got me in on Saturday morning for a pedicure.
The drive was easy peasy. I haven’t been to the city in a while but with Google maps, I made it there quickly and uneventfully. I was dreading the parking situation but found a garage right next door. Since I got there early, I paid the early bird rate. The office is small but clean and modern. The pedicure itself was heavenly. No icky water basin here! My feet were individually wrapped in these disposable booties. Inside the booties was a warm scrub that was nothing short of amazing. Oh and the chairs!!!
I was nicked sightly when getting the pedicure but that really was no big deal. I’ve done that to myself a bunch of times at home. The price is slightly more than the local salons (especially when factoring in the bridge toll, parking, and gratuity). But really… For the peace of mind, it’s absolutely worth it! I’ve already scheduled my appointment for next month and have recommended this place to my mom. I may be able to convince my husband to go as well! Very happy here :)

Best foot doctor ever!
I have flat feet and been suffering from plantar fasciitis for a very long time. I’ve been to multiple podiatrists as I moved from city to city for jobs and tried multiple custom and over-​the-​counter
orthotics. In short, I tried ‘em all… and spent lots of money along the way. When I was about to give up and looking for a second opinion on surgery, I met Dr. Choe. I read her reviews on Unilocal and zocdoc and was happy to read that she takes the time to educate patients and to go over treatment options.
Long story short, I ended up getting a pair of custom orthotics and boy, what a difference these orthotics made! What I found different from my previous experience on custom orthotics is that at Elevate,
getting custom orthotics is more than casting feet and getting an expensive pair of fancy material. Dr. Choe and Jonathan (certified
pedorthist) spent the time to evaluate my walking pattern, educate on shoes and make shoe recommendations. They fit the orthotics to my
shoes during my fitting appointment and took the time to make further adjustments to my orthotics during my follow-​up appointment based on
my feedback. Patient care is really a two-​way street at Elevate and I really appreciated my experience with Dr. Choe and her entire staff.
If I ever decide to pursue a surgery, I will be trusting Dr. Choe in a heart beat. Thank you dr. Choe!

What a great place!
— Online Appointment Calendar
— Great Location
— Friendly Staff
— Complimentary Drinks
— Very, very clean
— Small nail polish to take home :)
I had the Signature Spa Pedicure and fully enjoyed it. Kim worked detail orientated and clean. With a neck warmer, a drink and in this comfy chairs my appointment was great.
Highly recommended.

Looooove this place!
I was referred to Elevate Podiatry and Spa by my family doctor at One Medical Group. They’re efficient from appointment booking to check-​in to check-​out. The staff is courteous and Dr. Choe is thorough, knowledgeable and… awesome! Dr. Choe took the time to explain my diagnosis and walked me through my treatment options (pros and cons). From what I know, she was trained at Kaiser SF and you can tell that she’s dealt with many patients and different diagnosis and treatments for quite some time.
Elevate Podiatry also has a medical spa. Everything is new. For the pedicure, I took advantage of the 15% discount on spa that they offer for their medical patients (I think it’s for the first time patients only). I’m a clean freak so that’s the main reason why I’ve decided to check out this medical spa. There were a quite a few highlights in my spa experience:
— Hands down better than other local high-​end spas
— Warm neck pillow with lavender scent and comfortable spa chair (super relaxing!)
— All the tools were sanitized and the nail polish were from a one-​time-​use bottle
— My pedicurist were very attentive and did a good job of removing my callus (which is hard to find in any pedicure places in SF!!)
— The paraffin treatment is amazing as my skin was super smooth and moisturized afterward
I have to say it was an über positive experience from start to finish. They used warm towels instead of the old style where you put your foot in the water for 10 – 15 minutes. It’s less hassle (as you don’t have to get your feet in and out of the water and etc) with comparable or even better comfort. What a phenomenal experience!!! I’m definitely coming back again for both my follow-​up appointment with Dr. Choe and
pedicure!

Seriously, the BEST place your piggies could ever visit in SF and even across the country… This place offers waterless pedis, courteous staff, super clean office, knowledgable Dr. and staff…
I am so glad I found this place. Foot infections are no joke, and Everytime I’ve visited a ‘normal’ pedi place my thoughts ran wild on the cleanliness of their tools and foot tub.
This place is exciting, worry free, calming and beautiful. I will also be fitted for orthotics to be able to run long distance and nip my foot and knee aches.
Oh! Insurance covers your Dr. foot visit and possibly orthotics.
You are special so treat yourself, you owe it to you!

After noticing a tiny triangle of dots on the ball of my foot that wouldn’t go away after my shower, I tried cutting off the calloused area with some pedicure scissors. Not the smartest move. No bleeding or pain, but i got about 3 mm of skin off and successfully made a slight crater on my foot. The dots were still there. After figuring out that it was a wart, I put off finding a podiatrist (no time during work, no convenient appointments after work, scared of doctors, etc) until the pressure from wearing heels at work started to hurt the nice little dent I made on the bottom of my foot.
I found Dr. Choe through ZocDoc and easily made an appointment for 7pm after work on a Wednesday, after much persuading from my husband to make an appointment. After making the appointment via ZocDoc, I got an email inviting me to set up a Patient Portal account that keeps track of my information and messages from the doctor.
My husband drove down from Bodega Bay to meet me at my appointment, but because parking near Union Square is tough, he was arriving a few minutes late. I called the office on my way over from work a few blocks away because I was running late as well, and the receptionist was extremely understanding, and even gave me some suggestions for parking for my husband.
Even though I was the last appointment of the day, I did not feel rushed in any way. We were immediately offered drinks upon getting to the office (husband walked in when I was already seated in the office waiting for the doctor). While confirming my history for the doctor, the receptionist took the time to talk to me about my fear of doctors and explain what would most likely happen during my appointment.
Dr. Choe was extremely patient with me as she explained what a wart is, what my treatment options were, and while I debated the best course of action for me would be with my husband (I like going barefoot a lot, and I walk about 2 miles on average in heels for work every day). She also took time time to go over a previous condition involving peripheral neuropathy when it came up that I had limited sensitivity in part of my foot and diagnosed a slight foot drop, which I thought had fixed itself, and suggested a physical therapy location that would be good for my condition. You can tell immediately that Dr. Choe is a wonderful doctor that truly cares for her patients.
I didn’t get one because of my wart (ended up getting it lasered) and appointment time, but they also do medical grade pedicures here. Everything is extremely sterile and clean — pretty much hospital standard clean by the looks of it.

This place solves the problem for anyone who has major concern about «do they really clean their tools well here?» The answer is YES! Half Podiatry Medical Office and half Pedicure Spa, so the cleaning process is absolutely hospital standard here, they don’t mess around!
WHAT I GOT:
–Elevate Signature Spa Pedicure $ 65
–Kim was my pedicurist. She was very detail and courteous.
–Once I sat down, she offered me a neck warmer. Oh boy, that was nice.
–Service included the complete nail cleaning and polish. She took a good 10−15mins to use this medical machine to remove my callus on my feet. Then, she put on this paraffin that was divine! She also told me that they don’t double dip hot wax here so everything is one time use.
–Finally, to stress «high clean standard,» Kim took out this tube thing and took out the nail polish to an one-​time-​use bottle. Afterwards, I got a small touchup bottle to take home.
IN SUMMARY:
–SUPER clean place with hospital standard. Everything here is literally one time use and never double dip.
–Friendly staff.
–Little pricy but it’s definitely a peace of mind.
TIP:
–Compliment drinks (tea, coffee, sparking water, even wine)
–Free small touch up nail polish to take home
–Free consultation. Dr. Choe came out while I had my nails done and told me I had in-​grown toe nail and how I can get them treated. What I liked is she doesn’t pressure me to get it treated but only to let me be informed.
–Online appointment available —

So I ended up here rather randomly, but I am really pleased I did. I got a pedicure and laser hair removal on my legs. Laser was not painful for me at all (10 years ago it was!). Dr Choe walked me through the whole procedure of laser and explained the fantastic cooling tip that makes it sooo not painful and the price was fantastic, best in the city I could find actually. The pedicure was also fabulous, two thumbs up on the gravity chair, paraffin, nail polish and Kim! It was THE cleanest, most modern nail salon I have been too, by a huge factor.
Dr. Choe and Kim were great and helpful, I already have my next appt set!