“I have chronic ingrown toenails; Doctor Greg has the gentlest touch, always minimal discomfort and great cosmetic outcome.”
Merrilee L. · Google
“Came with a pretty bad infected big toe from an ingrown. Dr quickly provided surgery and antibiotics. 3 months later — toenail is started to appear normal and look good too.”
Recent Patient · Google
“I have had two ingrown toenails removed at his office and I can't say enough good things about him. Great guy with very helpful staff.”
Uk Charlie · Google
“Highly recommend… foreign object extraction and ingrown toenail removal.”
Max L. · Yelp
“He is a very experienced and nice doctor and made me feel confident in my toenail surgery.”
Google reviewer · Google
“Amazing staff and a wonderful doctor! Everyone was so kind and gentle — we felt truly cared for.”
Ariana O. · Google
“I have chronic ingrown toenails; Doctor Greg has the gentlest touch, always minimal discomfort and great cosmetic outcome.”
Merrilee L. · Google
“Came with a pretty bad infected big toe from an ingrown. Dr quickly provided surgery and antibiotics. 3 months later — toenail is started to appear normal and look good too.”
Recent Patient · Google
“I have had two ingrown toenails removed at his office and I can't say enough good things about him. Great guy with very helpful staff.”
Uk Charlie · Google
“Highly recommend… foreign object extraction and ingrown toenail removal.”
Max L. · Yelp
“He is a very experienced and nice doctor and made me feel confident in my toenail surgery.”
Google reviewer · Google
“Amazing staff and a wonderful doctor! Everyone was so kind and gentle — we felt truly cared for.”
Ariana O. · Google
“I have chronic ingrown toenails; Doctor Greg has the gentlest touch, always minimal discomfort and great cosmetic outcome.”
Merrilee L. · Google
“Came with a pretty bad infected big toe from an ingrown. Dr quickly provided surgery and antibiotics. 3 months later — toenail is started to appear normal and look good too.”
Recent Patient · Google
“I have had two ingrown toenails removed at his office and I can't say enough good things about him. Great guy with very helpful staff.”
Uk Charlie · Google
“Highly recommend… foreign object extraction and ingrown toenail removal.”
Max L. · Yelp
“He is a very experienced and nice doctor and made me feel confident in my toenail surgery.”
Google reviewer · Google
“Amazing staff and a wonderful doctor! Everyone was so kind and gentle — we felt truly cared for.”
Ariana O. · Google
“I have chronic ingrown toenails; Doctor Greg has the gentlest touch, always minimal discomfort and great cosmetic outcome.”
Merrilee L. · Google
“Came with a pretty bad infected big toe from an ingrown. Dr quickly provided surgery and antibiotics. 3 months later — toenail is started to appear normal and look good too.”
Recent Patient · Google
“I have had two ingrown toenails removed at his office and I can't say enough good things about him. Great guy with very helpful staff.”
Uk Charlie · Google
“Highly recommend… foreign object extraction and ingrown toenail removal.”
Max L. · Yelp
“He is a very experienced and nice doctor and made me feel confident in my toenail surgery.”
Google reviewer · Google
“Amazing staff and a wonderful doctor! Everyone was so kind and gentle — we felt truly cared for.”
Ariana O. · Google

Rheumatology

Referring to Fallbrook Podiatry

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Inflammatory and autoimmune conditions frequently involve the foot early and prominently. Fallbrook Podiatry provides targeted mechanical and procedural management for the foot manifestations of rheumatic disease.

Conditions & Services

Gout — Foot Manifestations

First MTP flares, chronic tophi affecting footwear and skin integrity, ulceration over tophaceous deposits, and post-flare joint stiffness management.

RA Forefoot Deformity

MTP subluxations, bunions, hammertoes, and metatarsal head erosions causing painful weight-bearing. Orthotics, accommodative footwear, and surgical correction when indicated.

Inflammatory Arthritis Foot Pain

Imaging-guided workup, biomechanical assessment, custom orthotics, and bracing for inflammatory conditions affecting foot and ankle joints.

Enthesitis vs. Plantar Fasciitis

Differentiating mechanical plantar fasciitis from enthesitis in spondyloarthropathies. Targeted treatment that accounts for the underlying inflammatory process.

Psoriatic Arthritis — Foot Involvement

Dactylitis, nail changes, enthesopathy, and joint destruction patterns specific to psoriatic disease affecting the foot.

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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.

Most patients get in within 24–48 hours — give us a call and we’ll find a time that works  •  Mon–Fri  •  (760) 728-4800