Testimonials & Reviews
West Side Foot Care
Philip Messenger, DPM, PLLC
Podiatrist located in Upper West Side, New York, NY
Dr. Philip Messenger always appreciates feedback from his valued patients. To date, we’re thrilled to have collected 15 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Please read what others are saying about Dr. Philip Messenger below, and as always, we would love to collect your feedback.
Pedro A.
Submitted 02/24/25
Dr. Messenger is wonderful. Not only does he take care of me but he stops by the house and takes care of my mom's feet. Wish i had met him sooner.
Ivan C.
Submitted 09/14/24
I went to see Dr Messenger to seek relief of a bunionette problem on my left foot and what other podiatrists had missed, Dr Messenger found the problem immediately and formulated an ambulatory surgery to correct the problem. I had surgery on 9/4/2024 at Mt Sinai Hospital and the procedure went flawless, my recovery had been pain-free, no inflammation and no infection. My recovery time line had been shortened by a week. I greatly recommend Dr Messenger and his practice for any foot-related illness. You won’t be disappointed and you will find in Dr. Messenger a dedicated and competent physician invested in the well care of his patients and a compassionate and caring human being.
Lisa G.
Submitted 05/09/24
I have seen more than 5 different dermatologists and podiatrists to treat a pesky plantar wart. I am finally seeing results with Dr. Messenger’s treatment. He is honest, caring, and practical in his approach.
Simeon A.
Submitted 04/23/24
Dr. Messenger and his staff are Top Notch. They make you feel just like Family and are Extremely Competent about Podiatry. After my visit, I made West Side Foot Care my permanent home for my foot care. I Thank You, Sincerely.
Ramon H.
Submitted 05/03/23
Dr. Messenger was very committed and patient in helping me treat a planters wart that I'd had for years. Under his guidance, we were able to remove it with dedication and time. Absolutely recommend future patients to seek Dr. Messenger's care.
Lisa F.
Submitted 10/15/20
Doctor Messenger gives his patients such dedicated care. Beyond just what will help now, he finds the smartest choice for the long term. He has helped me with a variety of issues over the years, and he just did my surgery at the Hackensack Surgery Center. The entire experience there was so pleasant and professional. I’m grateful to have him as my doctor.
Russ R.
Submitted 08/25/20
Dr Messenger and staff provided kind, professional care for both myself and my mother.
Thank you.
Erica V.
Submitted 06/20/19
Dr. Messenger is a god send, after years of chronic foot and ankle pain it’s gone. Dr Messenger and his staff listened and took the time to understand what I was going through. Four months after treatment (PRP injections) my feet & ankles are in no pain. After years of looking for for some form of relief Dr. Messenger relieved my pain from posterior tibial tendonitis. Thank you Dr. Messenger, you rock!
Tanya R.
Submitted 04/23/19
Contacted Dr. Messenger’s office about removal of Plantar’s Warts on baby toe. Thrilled with results! Major improvements after one appointment!
Steve G.
Submitted 01/24/19
I scheduled a visit with Dr. Messenger when I started to feel pain in my left foot. The doctor examined my foot carefully and advised me to start a regimen of physical therapy and to consider orthotic inserts. There was no pressure, and the final decision was left up to me. Physical therapy and exercise helped somewhat, but I still experienced pain and instability on my foot. I obtained the orthotics and I noticed a marked improvement, but I was far from fully rehabilitated. The doctor suggested an MRI to determine the specific area of pain. I was diagnosed with Sinus Tarsi Syndrome, an inflammation of a specific area in the foot. The doctor suggested PRP therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma Injection Therapy, where a centrifuge extracts the plasma from your blood and the plasma is injected into the area of inflammation.
This course of therapy produced concrete results over the next three weeks. I realized that I was nearly back to my old self, when I was walking unconsciously, without being concerned about the placement of my left foot. I would heartily recommend Doctor Messenger, not just for his medical expertise, but for his bedside manner, and communication skills, which are extraordinary. the staff, especially his receptionist, Yanni, was professional and always called the day prior to my to remind me of my scheduled appointment. I would heartily recommend the doctor for anyone experiencing foot pain, or discomfort.
Charlie C.
Submitted 01/04/19
Dr. Messenger took care of a pesky ingrown toenail problem on both feet. Not only was he extremely efficient and knowledgeable, he also took time explaining the procedure as well as continued care.
There are not a lot of Podiatrists in the city that are as excellent in the field as Dr. Messenger. Both he and his staff were delightful. Look forward to seeing him again if I have future issues.
Sharon T.
Submitted 07/19/18
The doctor was kind and gentle and took his time explaining things. Was a very knowledgable doctor and a pleasure to have. His staff is also lovely.
Shelly J.
Submitted 07/14/18
God is Good! My name is Shelly Johnson and I have been a patient of Dr. Messenger for the last 10 years. I was referred to him by my primary doctor, because I was in need of a foot doctor after being diagnosed with diabetes. Dr. Messenger is very honest, takes his time to explain everything, and cares about all of his patients. For example, one day I missed my appointment because I was sick, and he called to check on me. That spoke volume in my book. His office is clean and the staff members are always respectful, helpful, and pleasant. I really enjoy talking to him about anything, because he doesn't mind answering questions.
Dr. Messenger thank you for caring and all you do! God Bless
B D.
Submitted 06/29/18
I went to Dr Messenger very confused and nervous. He went out of his way to understand me. He was deeply empathetic, he took the time to listen to me and he was absolutely honest and gave me a realistic timeline of how long it will take me to recover. His assistant Yanis is phenomenal, she was so accommodating with appointments and rescheduling. You feel cared!
Fran G.
Submitted 06/19/18
Great care. Thank you.