“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

Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine

Referring to Fallbrook Podiatry

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Foot ulcers that stall despite optimal wound care often need the structural and surgical expertise that podiatry provides. Fallbrook Podiatry offers debridement, offloading, bone infection workup, and surgical source control to move wounds toward closure.

Conditions & Services

Ulcer Debridement

Sharp debridement of diabetic, venous-mixed, and pressure-related forefoot ulcers. Removal of necrotic tissue and callus to promote healthy granulation.

Offloading Protocols

Total contact casting, CAM walker fitting, custom orthotics, and therapeutic footwear to redistribute pressure away from active wound sites.

Osteomyelitis Workup

Probe-to-bone assessment, advanced imaging correlation, and bone biopsy when indicated for recurrent or deep ulcers suspicious for bone infection.

Surgical Source Control

Incision and drainage, bone resection, and ray amputation when conservative wound care cannot achieve closure due to underlying structural pathology.

Deformity Correction for Wound Prevention

Addressing the biomechanical causes of recurrent ulceration through hammertoe correction, exostectomy, or realignment procedures.

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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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