What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.02
Average wait time
4.40
Bedside manner
4.11
“My visit with Dr. Pearl was very productive. He analyzed my problem and provided insights using ultrasound to so the cause. Highly professional and informative. ”
Dale H.Less than 1 month ago
“Just on instinct, I moved from another podiatrist and luckily found Dr Pearl. So glad I did! Dr Pearl and his assistants took much more time to listen to me and explain their treatment plan. (I felt rushed and ignored at the previous larger podiatrist’s office.) Dr Pearl also has more up to date treatments! I highly recommend Dr Pearl and his team!”
KAREN K.March 3, 2026
About Dr. Aaron Pearl
**Now offering Electromagnetic/Infrared Therapy, Laser for Toenail Fungus Removal, KeryFlex for Toenail Restoration, and Shockwave Therapy, plus in-office custom orthotics (same-day availability in certain cases).**
A twenty-year resident of Arlington, Virginia, Dr. Ben Pearl has been a practicing physician in the Washington, DC Metro area since 1992. He is a graduate of Temple University, where he earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. Recently selected as one of Washingtonian Magazine's top sports doctors, Dr. Pearl is a consultant at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and serves on an advisory board at the FDA.
Dr. Pearl was recently featured in the Washington Post Magazine, highlighting his passion for skiing and teaching. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine and board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He offers comprehensive foot and ankle care to patients of all ages.
With a special interest in sports medicine, Dr. Pearl's expertise is enhanced by his own active participation in running, bicycling, and ski instruction. He has authored numerous articles on podiatric health and regularly blogs on foot care and athletic performance at Docs for Jocks.
Also available are laser toenail treatments for fungal infections, KeryFlex nail restoration for fungal toenails, and laser vein treatments for spider veins. Shockwave and Electromagnetic/Infrared therapies are offered as well.
*Please note: We are not credentialed with United Community Plans, Cardinal Plans, or Medicaid programs. We also do not participate in Medicare Advantage Plans.*
*We charge a 4% credit/debit processing fee but offer alternative payment methods to avoid these fees.*
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Office location
Dr. Aaron Pearl, DPM also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Virginia Hospital Center
Education and training
- Temple University, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management
- American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
- American Podiatric Medical Association
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1730154048
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.02
Wait time
4.40
Bedside manner
4.11
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251 reviews
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From getting the appointment to seeing the doctor everything was handled very professionally and with great ease.
Less than 6 months agoInitials hidden
Dr Pearl was very thorough with the evaluation by asking many questions. Would highly recommend.
Less than 6 months agoInitials hidden
This was one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had at a doctor appointment. Do not recommend.
Less than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Efficient. Good listener. Gave me a reasonable and conservative plan of action. Clearly explained options. Would recommend.
April 5, 2022Geraldine M.Verified patient
This was an excellent experience Very Professional yet charming and informative
June 10, 2025Karen N.Verified patient
My medical issues were discussed loudly and another patient was present in the small office, so they could hear.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Dr. Pearl is always upbeat and listens to my concerns. He gives lots of options to solve your foot issues.
July 1, 2023Veronica P.Verified patient
Dr. Pearl was professional and knowledgeable and explained all options available for treating my foot ailment.
January 21, 2022Initials hidden
Dr Pearl was great. His staff was kind and the administrative components of my appointment were very easy.
March 15, 2022Jeremy S.Verified patient
Awesome visit. Efficient/ quick. Friendly doctor. Had an ingrown toe nail that was addressed.
More than 1 year agoWS
Very unprofessional and is not experienced!!!! Your better off with another practice.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Great experience! The doctor and his staff were very professional and empathetic.
August 8, 2022Ariana G.Verified patient
Professional and friendly doctor and staff. Highly recommended!
July 3, 2024Jelena B.Verified patient
Poor bedside manner and dingy office… wouldn’t go back
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very nice, efficient, and thorough doctor. Highly recommend.
September 2, 2021Juan A.Verified patient
Very professional and nice, helped my issue immediately
June 27, 2022Alexandria O.Verified patient
My visit with Dr. Pearl was very productive. He analyzed my problem and provided insights using ultrasound to so the cause. Highly professional and informative.
Less than 1 month agoDale H.Verified patient
Just on instinct, I moved from another podiatrist and luckily found Dr Pearl. So glad I did! Dr Pearl and his assistants took much more time to listen to me and explain their treatment plan. (I felt rushed and ignored at the previous larger podiatrist’s office.) Dr Pearl also has more up to date treatments! I highly recommend Dr Pearl and his team!
March 3, 2026KAREN K.Verified patient
I waited for my online appointment for 15+ minutes and I never received a call or any email with instructions how to access the meeting
October 24, 2025spencer V.Verified patientVideo visit
Clear explanations, confident diagnosis.
October 14, 2025Christopher P.Verified patient
Dr. Pearl is very thorough and spends a ton of time with his patients. Patients are not stacked right on top of each other, which allows the doctor to take his time and explain a range of treatment options.
September 10, 2025Jonathan I.Verified patient
Not a professional office, overly casual (I recognize this is subjective). They were all eating at the front desk when I came in which I have never seen in a doctor’s office. The Dr and staff were nice enough but the treatment itself didn’t ultimately work and I ended up seeing a different podiatrist who was able to fix the problem.
Less than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Pearl offers many services and tutorials to educate and provide information on a variety of foot and ankle issues. He provides realistic and cost effective treatments and solutions. He provides a variety of diagnostic technology to pinpoint issues. His website is excellent, it provides a full list of his services, products he sells and explanations of procedures and treatments.
May 27, 2025Consuelo B.Verified patient
The doctor was more interested in talking g to someone on the phone about getting a new device. I came for an ingrown toenail but he wanted to talk about passed feet issues instead and focused on things I did not come for as it pertained to the machine he wanted to get.
April 19, 2025Karina H.Verified patient
Dr.Aron was very patient with my teenager that’s terrified of needles and doctors. He made her feel comfortable and now she goes to him with no issue. Great doctor
March 17, 2025Slavka C.Verified patient
Great experience, would recommend!
March 14, 2025Frank D.Verified patient
I can't say enough great things about Dr Pear;! I came in with a painful ingrown toenail, and from the moment I walked into the office, I knew I was in good hands. He was incredibly professional, kind, and knowledgeable, explaining every step of the procedure in a way that put me at ease. The treatment was quick and virtually painless, and I felt relief almost immediately. The aftercare instructions were clear, and my toe healed beautifully. If you're dealing with an ingrown toenail or any foot-related issue, I highly recommend Dr. Pearl—truly the best in the field!
February 5, 2025Patrick B.Verified patient
Dr. Pearl and his team were fantastic. I injured my foot running this week after buying a new pair of sneakers, and needed to see someone immediately. Not only were they able to fit me in, but they called to understand the problem prior to me visiting the office. When I arrived, Dr. Pearl was very attentive, knowledgeable, and gave me several recomendations for after care. I even left with a new pair of running shoes that they had in office. I'll for sure be back prior to my marathon in October.
January 24, 2025Taeler W.Verified patient
Worst Dr. I have ever seen in my life!
I was waiting about 15 minutes with pain and Dr. was talking with his cellphone!
When I protested, they took me inside. The doctor is still talking loudly on his cell phone! He didn't talk to me, nor did he examine me, when he was busy with his cell phone! He did 3 X-ray of my feet while he was speaking with his cellphone! and did not give any explanation about the X-Ray. When I came to ask a question, he spoke to me very rudely and harshly! In the end, they charged me about $200, $110 for a walking boot that costs $43 on Amazon!!! Never come to this doctor! never
He was still talking on his cellphone when I left his office!!!!!
October 29, 2024Azita E.Verified patient
I’ve never had a podiatrist spend so much time with me as a patient. Dr. Pearl was detailed, knowledgeable and provided a plethora of treatment options. It was quite an experience!
September 13, 2024Jonathan I.Verified patient
Dr. Pearl was great! The treatment went well and I'm excited to implement his recommendations. I also discovered that we both are in the running world which was fun to relate on!
August 13, 2024Samantha N.Verified patient
I did not feel welcomed when I interacted with the Dr. Pearl. I was sitting in the waiting room and looked up, and noticed Dr. Pearl staring at me and then walked away. He then came back, introduced himself and walked me back to the room I was to go in. He barely touched my feet and midway through the conversation, orthopedic shoes were already being prepared for me. He spoke very little and he gave me an ankle brace and told me to put it on and walked away. I asked questions but still walked away not knowing exactly what was going on with my foot. He told me to come back in 2 weeks but there was never a date set. The front desk person(who was an angel and a wonderful person) helped me put the shoes on and explained how the shoe was made and Dr. Pearl appeared to be antisocial. The front desk clerk worked with me because I had a problem with my insurance. With her, I was able to straighten out the issue.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Pearl certainly means well. But he comes off as more ADHD than me. He was trying to actively manage two patients at a time. That may be standard, but it comes off as a flurry when both exam rooms are open, and then he moved me from the exam room to the x-ray to the waiting room. He finished my consultation in the waiting room with another patient sitting next to me. And then he forgot to go over my X-ray with me; I had to remind him.
He was also examining another patient down the hall and had that door open so I could hear the full conversation.
We jumped around so much, it was hard to understand my simple diagnosis and prognosis. But the worst thing was that discussing my health history in front of a stranger is absolutely a HIPAA violation.
Cannot recommend. Go somewhere else.
July 17, 2024Dustin L.Verified patient
I went to Dr. Pearl for a diagnosis on a reoccurring issue with my big toe. I left without a diagnosis or treatment options, and with an shocking bill for socks (that he made) and an X-ray. It was such a bad visit that I immediately got a second opinion the following week. Dr. Pearl took an x-ray of my foot and then encouraged me to buy compression socks, which I didn’t realize were not covered by my insurance until it was time for me to pay. Another oddity about this office is that he only accept payment using Venmo or Zelle — I’m not sure if that’s an emerging practice for medical offices, but it certainly was strange. Lastly, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Dr. Pearl’s weird bedside manner. He barely touched my feet to examine my toes and left me with no diagnosis. The appointment ended with him giving me a rough handshake — another oddity. The following week I sought a second opinion, was diagnosed, and given treatment options.
July 2, 2024Josephine A.Verified patient
Easy to get an appointment. Friendly and helpful office staff. Dr. Pearl clearly communicated the options for my procedure and answered all my questions. Good follow up as well. Overall great experience.
June 19, 2024Evan F.Verified patient
This doctor was so bizarre
June 11, 2024Hope F.Verified patient
terrible experience.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I was waited on within 10 minutes after I arrived, the Dr., came in and I explained to him my situation, he verified what I told him, and he then began the process of correcting my issues. He first numbed the problem areas and within the hour after the numbing took, the Dr., corrected and problems and I was out of his office within the hour. I thought I was going in for consultation, but the Dr., went right to work and corrected my problem. I'm a very satisfied patient.
March 4, 2024Crystal B.Verified patient
I was seen immediately, very friendly staff. explained everything in a clear concise way and I got the necessary treatment that i needed. i found the whole process very efficient.
February 8, 2024Mary D.Verified patient
Very unorganized and messy office. Unprofessional and was on his phone most of the visit. As a new patient I was appalled.
Did not listen to my concerns as he was very dismissive regarding my situation, I would not recommend going. Did not receive an invoice for services just a flat rate.
The front desk workers were not very pleased with his behavior, and the way he spoke to them.
He rushed through the appointment and didn’t answer my questions. Left the door open during my X-rays that I did not need. I could go on and on. 2/10 rating.
February 6, 2024Initials hidden
Very good experience!
November 3, 2023Laura W.Verified patient
The provider did not offer a treatment plan or additional information regarding my issue. He tried to sell me shoes and told me about his podcast. I will not be returning.
October 4, 2023Shamar M.Verified patient
Very professional , has a Youtube channel which provides detailed instructions for the pateint to reference for at home physical therapy. Yher are very well done. My highest recommendation to Dr. Pearl
September 17, 2023Thomas K.Verified patient
0/10 recommend.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
This was my first visit, Dr Pearl and his staff was very attentive, Dr Pearl presented several options in which, I was not expecting… he answered and advised us on the questions my daughter and I provided.
He was exceptionally knowledgeable about my situation.
His staff was so patient and caring… I was able to relax with a new doctor…
He proceeded my expectations, I wasn’t expecting a follow up so soon.
June 6, 2023Warlene C.Verified patient
Dr. Pearl is a terrific doctor. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in podiatry, is a good listener to determine my needs, and is an effective communicator when explaining medical conditions and treatment alternatives, in an easy to understand way. His staff is friendly, very nice and provide exceptional support for the medical practice. Everything was thoroughly explained to me and I left with a better sense of well being and a positive outlook for my foot health going forward.
April 22, 2023Joseph C.Verified patient
It was a good experience. Dr. Aaron Pearl was professional, patient and helpful. His staff is also friendly and helpful. I would recommend this clinic to my friends without any reservation.
January 30, 2023Jinling D.Verified patient
I would recommend seeing Dr. Pearl.
November 20, 2022Conner F.Verified patient
I went in for pain in my feet and was diagnosed with a bunch of issues. The doctor didn’t explain how much the appointment would cost and it felt like the entire appointment was a branding/sales pitch. He tried to get me to pay an exorbitant amount of money for an electromagnetic treatment which wasn’t covered by insurance because it has no basis in medicine. Dr. Pearl would walk in, tell me to watch one of his youtube videos, leave, and return to tell me to watch another one. I was not heard and it didn’t seem like he cared much. Worst experience i’ve had at a doctors office. I went to another provider in the area and they have already been twice as helpful. Look elsewhere.
November 11, 2022Initials hidden
I was very happy that the doctor was able to do the ultrasound during my appt. I was expecting that would require an additional
appt. It saved me an additional trip and time.
October 25, 2022Sara P.Verified patient
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Which hospital is Dr. Aaron Pearl affiliated with?
Dr. Aaron Pearl is affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center.
What practice does Dr. Aaron Pearl work with?
Dr. Aaron Pearl works with Arlington Foot & Ankle.
Where is Dr. Aaron Pearl's office located?
Dr. Aaron Pearl has 2 office locations in Arlington, view full addresses on Dr. Pearl's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Aaron Pearl?
Dr. Aaron Pearl frequently sees patients for Foot Consultation, Podiatric Care, Sports Injury, Surgery Consultation, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Aaron Pearl on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Aaron Pearl speak?
Dr. Aaron Pearl speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Aaron Pearl in reviews?
251 patients have reviewed Dr. Aaron Pearl. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.02/5. They have a 4.11/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.