What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.95
Average wait time
4.72
Bedside manner
4.89
“I felt really comfortable with the doctor and all of his staff. They were all knowledgeable and friendly. All and all a great experience!”
Daniel H.October 2, 2025
“Very professional, he knew what i was talking about and addressed the issue. will definitely recommend.”
Onengiye Esther O.September 28, 2025
About Dr. Basem Hakim
At Santi Podiatry, we understand the stress involved in choosing the right doctor to meet all of your needs. We are a family run and family friendly practice dedicated to helping our patients maintain an active, healthy, and pain free lifestyle.
Basem Hakim, DPM. MD. graduated from the College of Medicine Ain Shams University, one of the top medical schools in Egypt. Dr. Hakim worked as a missionary physician in Africa for more than 3 years. Then Dr. Hakim moved to the United States in 2013 where he started his new journey, got ECFMG certified after successful completion of the US Medical Licensing Examination, and earned his doctorate degree in podiatric medicine at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Hakim served as Chief Resident at Huntington Hospital, Northwell Health where he completed a three years of post-doctoral extensive podiatric residency training, devoted to all aspects of foot and ankle surgery including sports related trauma, elective reconstructive surgery, arthroscopic surgery, and medical management of different podiatric pathologies, as well as additional training in wound care and advanced tissue healing including use different types of grafts. Dr. Hakim is especially passionate about sports medicine, and foot and ankle surgeries with deformity correction. He is experienced in all facets of foot and ankle care including sports injuries, trauma, limb salvage and pediatric conditions.
Dr. Hakim believes that proper communication with his patients about their conditions will help to provide individualized care to each patient and to approach their goals and lifestyle through practicing evidence-based medicine.
Traveling has been one of the highlights of his life and is an overwhelming experience and a great eye-opener for him. In his free time, he likes spending quality time with his wife and his two daughters.
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Office locations
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Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- New York Community Hospital
Education and training
- New York College Of Podiatric Medicine, Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine
- Ain Shams University, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
- Huntington Hospital, Residency in Podiatric Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Ankle
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1700440351
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.95
Wait time
4.72
Bedside manner
4.89
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Very professional, he knew what i was talking about and addressed the issue. will definitely recommend.
September 28, 2025Onengiye Esther O.Verified patient
The office was great, the provider was condescending and disinterested in the pain the procedure caused.
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Super well, the place is nice and the treatment is super good, I definitely recommend it.
October 1, 2025Yoselyn S.Verified patient
He is a great doctor. I was so happy to visit him and I will come back again and my family. Amazing doctor.
More than 1 year agoEM
Dr. Hakim's explanation of his plan to rectify my problem was informative, positive, clear and plain.
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Nice doctor answered all my questions efficiently. Will come back and recommend to family & friends.
More than 1 year agoTS
Very pleasant experience, caring about healing post surgery. I would recommend him to anyone.
More than 1 year agoSP
Very nice Dr. had heel pain. Walked out with no pain. Will recommend to friends & family.
More than 1 year agoBG
Amazing! I'm, so glad he chose to Brooklyn. Everyone in this office was so efficient.
More than 1 year agoSW
Nice, answered my questions, and fixed my problem. Really happy! Thank you Dr. Hakim!
More than 1 year agoDK
Great communication skills. He treated my father and daughter with excellent care.
More than 1 year agoGP
Dr. Hakim was great from beginning to end with my care. Thank you Dr. Hakim.
More than 1 year agoDB
Very good experience. Excellent service. Highly recommend to everyone.
More than 1 year agoGA
Dr. Hakim was very professional. Answered all my questions.
More than 1 year agoAK
Great bedside manner! Top podiatrist in Brooklyn.
More than 1 year agoKS
Very good
March 3, 2026Gregory M.Verified patient
Very good
Less than 3 months agoTerry R.Verified patient
I felt really comfortable with the doctor and all of his staff. They were all knowledgeable and friendly. All and all a great experience!
October 2, 2025Daniel H.Verified patient
My first visit was very pleasant. The staff was friendly and helpful. My visit with the provider didn’t feel rushed. He was thorough and informative. I would recommend this provider.
July 11, 2025Jessica D.Verified patient
Really excellent, patient doctor who - with the help of the whole office - helped my son with a very painful in-grown toenail.
He was clear, quick, and incredibly empathetic.
Would definitely recommend
Less than 1 year agoMelih O.Verified patient
He was so friendly, I was very comfortable with him. He was very knowledgeable and pointed out issues I didn’t fully realize I had. Great doctor
April 13, 2025Amanda N.Verified patient
I was misdiagnosed and mistreated for months and my problem was getting worst, until I decided to get a second opinion. I saw Dr. Hakim and he knew right away the problem with my foot. I had surgery, now I can walk normal and with no pain at all. I am very happy with the result.
More than 1 year agoJR
Dr. Hakim came highly recommend to me and I can feel as my experiences with the doctor have been nothing but positive. I appreciated his patience in listening and answering all my questions. I continued to recommend Dr. Hakim to my own family/friends who have all had similarly positive experiences.
More than 1 year agoHB
Dr. Hakim is an exceptionally great podiatrist. He has great bedside manners and a great clinician. He goes over and beyond to ensure his patient is taken care of.
More than 1 year agoMC
I had foot surgery with Dr. Hakim. He is exceptionally kind and caring. Would definitely recommend using him with any podiatry issues.
More than 1 year agoKI
After having my concerns brushed aside by a previous podiatrist, I went to see Dr. Hakim. I immediately felt comfortable and he swiftly diagnosed my problem. He explained & offered various treatment options. The surgery was a complete success, and I am no longer in pain. I healed beautifully, and the scarring is minimal which I attribute to his expertise. I highly recommend him.
More than 1 year agoRR
Met Dr. Hakim and was very comfortable with him and the staff. He walked me through all the steps and procedure I was going to have. Highly recommend him.
More than 1 year agoKR
Very nice. Dr. took his time, very thorough.
More than 1 year agoSM
Great doctor. Highly recomend!
More than 1 year agoAS
No wait, efficient, and excellent care.
More than 1 year agoKR
Dr. very nice he was recommended from a friend. Will recommend to my family & friends. Had toenail hang. Walked out w/no pain.
More than 1 year agoDP
This is the best doctor I have ever seen!!
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Which hospital is Dr. Basem Hakim affiliated with?
Dr. Basem Hakim is affiliated with New York Community Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Basem Hakim work with?
Dr. Basem Hakim works with Santi Podiatry Group.
Where is Dr. Basem Hakim's office located?
Dr. Basem Hakim has 2 office locations in Brooklyn, view full addresses on Dr. Hakim's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Basem Hakim?
Dr. Basem Hakim frequently sees patients for Foot Consultation, Podiatric Care, Sports Injury, Surgery Consultation, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Basem Hakim on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Basem Hakim speak?
Dr. Basem Hakim speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Basem Hakim in reviews?
57 patients have reviewed Dr. Basem Hakim. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.95/5. They have a 4.89/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.72/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.