“For fifteen years I saw countless doctors. Dr. Patish was the only one that got it right.”
Google · A. Holston · Jan 2023
“He is amazing. Having had 5 foot surgeries by other doctors — he truly cares.”
Healthgrades · Mar 2019
“Two ER doctors gave up. Dr. Patish removed the object in less than a minute.”
Yelp · Max L. · Feb 2023
“A front office that runs smoothly — the doctor MUST be a true professional.”
Google · Jerika Steele · Oct 2023
“Podiatrist is very knowledgeable and approachable. Staff is professional and proactive.”
Google · Ben C · Feb 2026
“He is a very experienced doctor — made me feel confident in my surgery.”
Google · Adam Smith · Jul 2021
“Dr Patish takes very good care of you and is very knowledgeable.”
Google · Kyle Thompson · Jul 2017
“The best foot doctor I have found in 40 years.”
Google · Dwight Herkness · Aug 2019
“For fifteen years I saw countless doctors. Dr. Patish was the only one that got it right.”
Google · A. Holston · Jan 2023
“He is amazing. Having had 5 foot surgeries by other doctors — he truly cares.”
Healthgrades · Mar 2019
“Two ER doctors gave up. Dr. Patish removed the object in less than a minute.”
Yelp · Max L. · Feb 2023
“A front office that runs smoothly — the doctor MUST be a true professional.”
Google · Jerika Steele · Oct 2023
“Podiatrist is very knowledgeable and approachable. Staff is professional and proactive.”
Google · Ben C · Feb 2026
“He is a very experienced doctor — made me feel confident in my surgery.”
Google · Adam Smith · Jul 2021
“Dr Patish takes very good care of you and is very knowledgeable.”
Google · Kyle Thompson · Jul 2017
“The best foot doctor I have found in 40 years.”
Google · Dwight Herkness · Aug 2019

Infectious Disease

Referring to Fallbrook Podiatry

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Complex foot infections — particularly in diabetic and immunocompromised patients — often require surgical source control alongside antibiotic therapy. Fallbrook Podiatry provides the procedural component of your infection management plan.

Conditions & Services

Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis

Bone biopsy coordination, surgical debridement, bone resection when indicated, and ongoing wound management to complement your antibiotic regimen.

Complex Soft-Tissue Infections

Deep space infections, necrotizing fasciitis involvement of the foot, and multi-compartment abscesses requiring surgical debridement and staged wound management.

Post-Operative Infections

Management of surgical site infections, hardware-related infections, and chronic wounds with multidrug-resistant organisms.

Puncture Wound Infections

Osteochondritis from nail punctures through footwear, retained foreign body evaluation, and culture-directed surgical management.

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About Dr. Patish & Fallbrook Podiatry

Grigoriy N. Patish, DPM, DABMSP — Triple board-certified with over 20 years of clinical and surgical experience. Specializing in minimally invasive surgery featuring smaller incisions, local anesthesia, same-day walking, and faster recovery.

Two locations: Fallbrook (Mon–Fri) and Temecula (every other Friday). Bilingual staff — English and Spanish. Same- or next-day appointments available.

To refer a patient: Call (760) 728-4800 or fax to (760) 728-0061. No complicated referral forms required.

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