“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
Rheumatology
Referring to Fallbrook Podiatry
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.
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.
