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Phoenix Foot and Ankle Institute

4.9 out of 5 · 1,380 reviews

Podiatry • Phoenix, AZ

About

Phoenix Foot and Ankle Institute is a Scottsdale/Phoenix-based podiatry practice specializing in foot and ankle care. Key details: - Location: Scottsdale, AZ (headquartered); serves Phoenix area - Services: Foot and ankle specialty care (podiatry) - Contact: 602-761-7819 - online presence: phoenixfai.com; LinkedIn page - Staffing: 4 employees; medical and specialist roles - Audience: primarily United States

Clinic Type

Podiatry

Address

Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona (locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale)

Phone

+1-602-761-7819

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • foot and ankle surgery
  • podiatry
  • non-surgical procedures
  • advanced foot and ankle reconstruction
  • total ankle replacement
  • sports medicine
  • shockswave therapy
  • MLS laser therapy
  • regenerative medicine
  • hammer toes
  • flat feet
  • arch or foot deformities
  • ingrown nails
  • pediatric flatfoot
  • bone and joint care

Technology & Equipment

  • MLS Laser Therapy
  • Shockwave therapy

Team

  • Jeffrey E. McAlister — DPM, FACFAS
  • Marta Riniker — DPM, FACFAS

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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Social Media

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Tebra: 5.0/5.0 (608)
  • Google Reviews: 4.9/5.0 (772)

Patients praise

  • High satisfaction with surgical skills and outcomes (e.g., bunion and ankle surgery)
  • Professional, caring, and fun staff
  • Clear communication and thorough explanations from the doctor
  • Attentive and patient approach during consultations

Common complaints

  • Long wait times for appointments
  • Frustration regarding lack of concern for daily pain levels during recovery
  • Isolated reports of poor bedside manner or lack of compassion

"I've been putting off getting my feet checked for over 30 years... I'm so glad I decided to see a doctor."

— Yelp review

"I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience with Dr. McAlister and his entire team... I was honestly amazed at how manageable the recovery has been."

— Google review

"This doctor made my pain exponentially worse. His staff was a dream, he was nearly cruel. Had no compassion whatsoever."

— Yelp review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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