Derek R. Tesoro's Online Review Report Card

I absolutely loved my experience pre surgery with Dr. Tesoro... it was a little more challenging to speak with them post surgery... their answering service left something to be desired...

I had heel pain. Dr Tesoro recommended injections - I think I had 3 a month apart - it was painless til the last second. I got total relief, and it has lasted several years so far!

I scheduled three appointments for cortisone injections. For each appointment he was over an hour late. I'd say he is an average podiatrist that you will have to be prepared to wait a long time to seem

Excellent Doctor. Professional. Had surgery three places on my foot. Follow his directions as given and results so far, good. Definitely recommend him.

Dr. Tesoro has worked 2 miracles for me. Way back in 1995 my CRPS had me in terrible pain and barely able to walk due to plantar fasciitis. 3 or 4 injections and I could walk. Later, after breaking my right ankle and it going undetected, he found my problem and did surgery and I could walk again without terrible pain. I need him now, and I know he will cure me again. He is the BEST I've ever had.

Most awesome podiatrist I've ever been to

140 dollars for a "30 minute" visit which was probably only 20, incredibly quick diagnosis so hopefully it's correct. Office is only open 4 days a week. Waited an hour and 20 minutes to be seen, despite showing up 20 minutes before my "appointment". Expressed concerns and anxieties about my problem but I don't feel like I got any personal or reassuring responses- I know the guy's not a therapist, but a little reassurance goes a long way. Got orthotics prescribed- It's been 4 weeks, and they still aren't in. If diagnosis was correct I'll add a star but I can't know if it was or not because my devices have not come in yet for almost a month!

It took me over an hour to be seen on the day of my appointment. It took a month to get in after making an appointment in the first place. It took a month for my orthotic insoles to arrive. I almost couldn't take them home the day they arrived after driving 20 minutes to the office from work on lunch, desperate to get them, because I paid the bill that arrived by mail, and it hadn't made it to the office yet. No other payment options were offered and I couldn't pay in person as the bill claimed it was due soon, and I thought it would be due before the insoles arrived (they arrived on the due date). I was able to take them home by paying in person and, hopefully, someone will notice and cancel the mail payment when it arrives. They feel like they may be too long for my shoes. I was not advised on if I'm supposed to trim them like over the counter soles. I called this morning on a Thursday to ask. The office is closed Wednesday, so I couldn't ask yesterday. They are open until 2 today. The answering service told me their phones are off until Monday, and they are closed tomorrow when they are normally open. Let me repeat so this is clear: they are open. But they are simply refusing all calls. To contact the office yiu would have to drive there and walk in as they are not... Taking... Calls. What? To be open 4 days a week is bad enough but this week there's only two days out of seven they can actually be contacted. I paid 400 dollars for insoles that are too long for my shoes and quite frankly feel cheap, and can't even contact someone to ask if I'm going to ruin them or relinquish any rights to replacement or adjustment if I adjust them myself. I do not want to wait a month for a replacement if needed. I also don't want to wait 4 more days to find out what to do! Two days out of 7 this week someone is actually around. I cannot believe it. I feel like I spent too much money on an inadequate product and I can't even get any help with it. In the future I will probably try to find a podiatrist who actually has an open office.

Dr. Tesoro is the man to see in Saginaw for foot problems. He is very knowledgeable, takes time to explain the issue, has a good bedside manner and is a good surgeon.

Dr Tesoro caused me to get Rsd /CRPS which is a very painful chronic disease. I live in HELL now for many years!!