Optimal Health for Your Feet and Lower Legs
At Boca Podiatry Group, our mission is to provide comprehensive podiatry and laser therapy care to optimize the health of your feet and lower legs. Our team of experts, led by Dr. Paul Sommer, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and treatment options using the latest diagnostic technologies and treatments.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Paul Sommer is a highly skilled and experienced podiatrist who has been in practice for over 25 years. He graduated from St. Johns University College of Pharmacy with a bachelor of science in pharmaceutical sciences and then attended the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed an extensive residency training program specializing in foot and ankle surgery at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and Peninsula Hospital Center before entering private practice.
Our Services
At Boca Podiatry Group, we offer a wide range of services to address a broad spectrum of problems in the feet and lower legs. Our services include:
- Diagnostic Testing: We use state-of-the-art diagnostic technologies, including digital X-rays, ultrasound, Gaitscan, and MRI, to diagnose your foot problem.
- Laser Treatments: We offer various laser treatment options to address different patient concerns, including IPL laser treatments for hair removal, Cutera laser treatments for spider veins, and MLS laser therapy for acute and chronic pain.
- Foot Surgery: We perform in-office surgical procedures and hospital-based surgeries to treat a range of foot and ankle conditions.
- Non-Surgical Treatments: We offer a range of non-surgical treatment options, including custom orthotics, shoe changes, diabetic shoes, medication, physical therapy, whirlpool electric galvanic stimulator, and extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT).
- Children's Foot Care: We provide specialized care for infants and children, including correction of congenital deformities, care for ingrown toenails and skin conditions, designing and fitting of orthotic devices, and sports injuries/urgent foot care.
Laser Therapy
Our FDA-approved MLS Laser Therapy is a revolutionary treatment that jumpstarts the body's own healing process, reducing pain and inflammation. Most patients experience positive results after 1 to 3 treatments, with the average course of treatment being 7 to 10 sessions. We also offer Cool Touch Laser treatments for toenail fungus and are offering 3 treatments and medication for only $375.00.
Contact Us
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call us at (561) 750-3060.
Overall Experience
The reviews for Dr. Sommer and his staff are mixed, with some patients expressing satisfaction with their treatment and others feeling disappointed or misled.
Positive Experiences
Several patients praised Dr. Sommer and his staff for their expertise, friendliness, and compassionate care. One patient reported success with cold laser therapy for foot pain, while another patient saw improvement with laser treatments for pain management. Some patients commended Dr. Sommer for being knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and caring.
Negative Experiences
However, two patients expressed disappointment and felt that the treatments were ineffective or overpriced. One patient reported spending $700 on toe nail fungus treatment that did not yield the expected results, while another patient felt that the front office provided misleading information about the treatment's effectiveness.
Inconclusive Experience
One patient, Gaelle Nugent, had mixed feelings about her experience. While Dr. Sommer was honest about the treatment's limitations, his front office staff provided conflicting information, leading the patient to feel disappointed and frustrated.
Summary
Dr. Sommer and his staff have a reputation for providing expert care, but patients should be aware of the potential limitations and costs involved in certain treatments.
