Business Details
Your Trusted Podiatrist in San Francisco
Katherine E Chou is a dedicated podiatry practice committed to providing comprehensive foot and ankle care. Our team prioritizes personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs, ensuring optimal outcomes through both traditional and advanced therapies. With a focus on non-surgical interventions whenever possible, we utilize cutting-edge technologies like MLS laser therapy and stem cell treatments to accelerate healing and reduce pain.Our inclusive environment reflects a commitment to equitable care, led by a queer, nonbinary doctor and supported by a diverse team of women of color. We emphasize patient education to empower informed decisions about foot health, fostering long-term wellness through individualized attention and compassionate support.
Services
Custom Orthotics
MLS Laser Therapy
Sports Injuries
Swift Therapy
Stem Cell Treatment
X-Ray Services
Foot & Ankle Care
Regenerative Medicine
Sports Medicine
Patient Education
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized orthotics tailored to your unique foot structure and lifestyle.
- Our team specializes in sports medicine for effective injury recovery and prevention.
- We utilize advanced MLS laser therapy for non-invasive pain relief and tissue repair.
- Our inclusive practice provides equitable care for diverse communities and identities.
- We emphasize patient education to empower informed decisions about foot health.
What people say
Personable and knowledgeable
Thorough and professional
Affordable solutions
Quick appointments
Inclusive care
Services
Custom Orthotics
Custom orthotics provide personalized support to relieve foot pain and improve mobility. These medical-grade inserts are designed based on your unique foot structure to correct biomechanical imbalances. By distributing pressure evenly, they help prevent injuries and enhance comfort during daily activities.
MLS Laser Therapy
MLS laser therapy uses light energy to reduce inflammation and accelerate tissue healing. This non-invasive treatment effectively addresses chronic pain from conditions like plantar fasciitis and arthritis. Patients experience improved circulation and faster recovery without medication or surgery.
Sports Injuries
Specialized treatment for athletic foot and ankle injuries focuses on rapid recovery and performance optimization. Our approach combines physical therapy, advanced diagnostics, and regenerative medicine to treat sprains, fractures, and overuse conditions while preventing future complications.
Stem Cell Treatment
Stem cell therapy promotes natural tissue repair for chronic foot conditions using Wharton's Jelly injections. This innovative treatment reduces inflammation and rebuilds damaged tissues in conditions like tendonitis and arthritis. Patients benefit from accelerated healing with minimal downtime compared to surgical alternatives.
X-Ray Services
On-site digital X-rays enable immediate diagnosis of foot and ankle conditions with reduced radiation exposure. High-resolution imaging helps identify fractures, structural abnormalities, and degenerative changes during your initial consultation for faster treatment planning.
People
Katherine E Chou
Podiatrist
Dr. Katherine E Chou specializes in comprehensive foot and ankle care with a focus on non-surgical treatments. She emphasizes personalized orthotics and regenerative medicine while maintaining an inclusive practice environment for diverse patient communities.
Questions
What foot conditions do you treat?
We treat plantar fasciitis, bunions, sports injuries, neuromas, arthritis, and other common foot conditions using both conservative and advanced therapies.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans and can verify your coverage during appointment scheduling to ensure transparent billing.
Are custom orthotics covered by insurance?
Many insurance plans cover custom orthotics with proper documentation. Our staff will help verify your specific benefits before treatment.
What advanced treatment options are available?
We offer MLS laser therapy, stem cell treatments, and Swift microwave therapy for warts as alternatives to traditional surgical interventions.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Schedule through our website or call (415) 426-7771 during business hours for immediate availability.
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Reviews (7)
Kimberly C.
Sep 28, 2021
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Dr. Chou is professional and smart, but what makes her extra special is the profound level of caring she brings to her practice. She is so thorough in her examinations and conversations. I feel completely comfortable with her and very happy to have her as my podiatrist. Her staff is friendly, kind, patient and helpful, too. This is a terrific service for your feet- whatever shape they're in.
Elaine S.
Aug 01, 2021
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Dr Chou was not pleasant during my last two visits. She spent minimal amount of time with me, 10 minutes or so. When I got the bill from my insurance, her bill was not only not covered by insurance, and it amounts to over $300 for such a short visit. I am dismayed that she can charge so much to patients for doing so little. I feel sick about it actually. I don't recommend her.
Sofia R.
Jun 15, 2021
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Definitely recommend Dr. Chou! She's very patient, thorough, and takes her time. I also appreciated her professionalism and that of her all women (woot woot) staff - Eva and Aisha. Thanks for helping me with my ankle pain!
Mmana N.
Mar 03, 2021
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I had an in person appointment yesterday. Dr Chou was professional and efficient. There was appropriate social distancing and everything happened on time and promptly. Look forward to my follow up appointment next week.
Nathalie C.
Feb 25, 2021
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Dr. Chou is clearly an experienced expert in the field. After just glancing at the way I stand, she was able to immediately identify my problem. Her and her staff (all-female from what I could tell--an added bonus!) are approachable and easy to get in touch with. I have called the office several times and have always been able to get in touch. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Chou to a friend.
Yasmine S.
Jan 05, 2021
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Dr. Chou is incredible. She's quick and thorough, super nice, knowledgeable. I've had bunions for years and was terrified to see a podiatrist because I didn't want to have surgery. Surgery isn't even on the table! Custom orthotics it his! Her office is clean, her staff are amazing, 10/10
Larry D.
Oct 01, 2020
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Upon arriving in the very comfortable office suite, the staff greeted me with warmth and efficiency. Very short wait before meeting with Eva, the assistant, who explained what to expect. Dr. Chou asked questions and examined my feet in thorough and professional way. She explained her findings and made recommendations in an understandable way. She responded to my questions and asked for a followup. Following this the staff coordinated payment and appointment in professional and personable style. I can recommend Dr. Chou's practice. LD
