“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
Sports Medicine
Referring to Fallbrook Podiatry
Athletic foot and ankle injuries require a specialist who understands both the pathology and the return-to-sport timeline. Fallbrook Podiatry provides biomechanical expertise, imaging workup, and treatment options designed to get athletes back to activity safely.
Conditions & Services
Stress Fractures
Metatarsal, navicular, and calcaneal stress fractures in runners, military personnel, and athletes. Imaging, immobilization, and graduated return-to-activity protocols.
Plantar Fasciitis in Athletes
Heel pain in high-impact and endurance athletes. Targeted treatment including shockwave therapy, custom sport-specific orthotics, and minimally invasive release when conservative care fails.
Biomechanical Analysis
Gait assessment, foot-type evaluation, and custom orthotic prescription for overpronation, supination, and sport-specific biomechanical demands.
Achilles Tendinopathy
Insertional and midsubstance Achilles pathology in athletes. Eccentric loading programs, shockwave therapy, and surgical options for recalcitrant cases.
Turf Toe & Sesamoid Injuries
First MTP joint sprains, sesamoid fractures, and sesamoiditis in field and court sport athletes. Taping, orthotics, and surgical management when needed.
Ankle Instability
Recurrent ankle sprains, chronic lateral ankle instability evaluation, bracing strategies, and surgical stabilization for athletes who need reliable ankle function.
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.
