Chwastiak Richard DPM

I hurt my ankle and my family doctor told me to see a podiatrist. I read Dr. Chwastiak’s reviews and wanted to try him since he’s so close to my home. I am so happy I made an appointment with him! He and every single staff member I’ve come in contact with has been extremely nice and friendly! I ended up needing to get injections in my ankle. I am a HUGE baby when it comes to any needles, and he was able to get me laughing about it so that I would take my mind off the procedure. Dr. Rick went above and beyond to make sure I understood exactly what I needed to try out before getting the injections and followed up with me. I highly recommend giving this office a try!! I’ve been telling everyone I know that if they have any foot or ankle problems, that they need to see Dr. Rick!

So I went to my family dr who referred me to a podiatrist due to a bunion. There are 2 podiatrists close to where I live so I called 1 and they were not accepting new patients. I called the other and they couldn't get me in until 2 months later. I saw good reviews for Dr Chwastiak so I called him even though his office was a bit of a drive. They were able to get me a next day appointment! I got there and the receptionist was very nice. I was taken right back to the exam room and Dr Chwastiak came in one minute later. He was so nice. He made me feel at ease... That is until he told me I needed an injection into my bunion. He saw I was nervous about this and reassured me it wouldn't be that bad. I said to him "I wish I had someone here so I could hold their hand" (yes I am a baby when it comes to needles) so what does he do? Goes and gets his receptionist to come hold my hand. She was absolutely cool about it and made small talk so to distract me. Truth is I didn't even need her.. he froze it first so it didn't hurt at all! And he told me to call them in a week to let them know how I am doing. Overall, I had a great experience and I highly recommend him, especially for anyone who might be nervous about their appointment.

My first time here and it was a great experience! I had no idea what I was walking into as far as treatment for pain in my feet. Well, Im not typically afraid of needles, but I have heard how bad the shots in the feet hurt and when he told me he needed to give me one, I was freaking out! He was the absolute nicest doctor I have come across and made sure I was completely comfortable. He made the process so much easier than I thought it would be and I appreciate him so much!

I've known Dr Chwastiak all my life. He has treated my grandmother, my mother,my son and myself. I would recommend him to anyone if they needed a podiatrist for any reason. He is a wonderful happy man and very good at his work. Love him.

Just a lovely man with a beautiful voice, I love opera music, especially opera crossover.

Best doctor I ever worked with.He sings beautifully.

Great doctor for many years! Now retiring!

Very good Foot Specialist Tamaqua

Excellent doctor with many years of experience Would recommend highly

Called and asked if accepting new patients and was told yes. They asked who my insurance was. After I told them, they said they were not accepting new patients with that insurance. When I asked what the problem was with the insurance, they told me there was no problem, that they just weren't accepting new patients with that insurance at this time. Would give me no other reason. When I asked about making an apptmt and just paying for it myself, I was told no, I couldn't do that, that if I had insurance, I had to use it. What a joke! How can you tell me if I have insurance, I have to use it??!! SO UNPROFESSIONAL!