John G. Griffith's Online Review Report Card

Amazing. He was my previous doctor, but when I couldn't get into see him, I went to another doctor at PAMF, who misdiagnosed me, causing me extended pain. Dr Griffith took one look at my foot and knew exactly what was wrong. In 15 minutes I was pain-free

I have seen Dr. Griffith twice and both times he is so late to his appointments that no matter how much he cares about his work, and how competent he is (which is a matter of opinion) it infects everything he does. A doctor who is 45 minutes late for an appointment with no excuses, is not a caring doctor. A caring doctor would re-schedule upon finding himself or herself so far behind as to be an inconvenience to his patients. I have found that a chronically late doctor more often than not suggests an egotistical, and finger-pointing individual who is just plain inconsiderate of others.

So when you look at feet all day I think it helps to have a sense of humor. Dr.Griffith has one . This really helped calm me down as I was so nervous getting an ingrown toenail taken care of. I had to see another doctor due to insurance when I had my other big toe done and let me tell you it was like night and day . I only wish insurance hadn't kept me from going back to a doctor I trust .

I was hesitant after reading some reviews but wanted to see a doctor asap. Doctor Griffith was very thorough and called me several times after my visit to check how I was doing.

His staff wont pick up the phone. After he was late to our 8AM appointment, he spent 15 minutes finishing an Md. report for his last patient (double booked? his first appointment available was 8AM), then looked at my foot for 2 minutes and suggested I make another appointment. I'm not an Md. but I'm confident after speaking to other podiatrists, this issue could have and should have been dealt with the first appointment. I'm now scheduled for a 4th appointment, with ZERO progress, which I am cancelling..if his staff ever picks up the phone.

There is only one word to describe Dr. Griffith; gem. He is very professional and at the same time relax and caring. He is very good at what he does both in diagnosis and treatment. I recommend him without any hesitation.

Very self-confident doctor. Too bad his diagnosis was completely off: he mistook a stress fracture for a bacterial infection and prescribed a heavy dose of antibiotics and antifungal! When questioned whether another cause for the foot pain was possible, he very assertively stated that he was the physician and knew what he was talking about.... I am very glad I sought a second opinion from another podiatrist who, puzzled by the previous diagnosis, immediately recognized the problem and suggested I immediately stop the prescribed medications.

Dr. Griffith was extremely helpful to me. After having pain in the ball of my foot for months, and seeing two other podiatrists, I made an appointment to see Dr. Griffith based on a friend's recommendation. He spent a lot of time exploring the least invasive options, and also ordered an MRI which uncovered bursitis that the other podiatrists missed. Despite the fact that one of the podiatrists I'd seen said I had a "large neuroma", the MRI showed a small neuroma that may not even be the cause of my pain. I very much appreciated Dr. Griffith's thoroughness, and his focus on conservative treatments. I will go in for a steroid shot for the bursitis if my new more supportive shoes and orthotics don't completely resolve the pain.

Very personal and friendly experience, not just a number at this office.

As an update, 4 years later, my foot is still fine with orthotics instead of the painful surgery Dr. Griffith had recommended. How one could be so incompetent baffles me.