What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.96
Average wait time
4.93
Bedside manner
4.98
“good experience, he moved fast, and was flexible even though I arrived 10 minutes late (9:10 instead of 9am)
friendly guy”
Initials hiddenSeptember 21, 2026
“I've had a great experience with Dr Mah! The office staff is friendly and always helpful and Dr. Mah has always been on time. I've been seeing him for 5 months for an ongoing issue and he's been super thorough and is always clear with presenting options and listening to feedback. I would highly recommend him.”
Cynthia B.July 17, 2026
About Dr. Matthew Mah
Dr. Matthew Mah is a board-certified and second-generation podiatric physician treating the San Francisco Bay Area. He is proud to be a practitioner with the American Podiatry Group.
Dr. Mah is a San Francisco native who is honored to serve his local community. He is qualified to treat a variety of foot and ankle problems including bunion deformities, heel pain/plantar fasciitis, sports related injuries, deformities, fractures, arthritis, as well as a myriad of dermatological conditions related to the foot and ankle.
He received his undergraduate Bachelor’s of Science in Biology at the University of Washington in 2013. Dr. Mah obtained his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University in 2018. He then completed a three-year residency training focused on comprehensive podiatric medicine and surgery at the VA San Francisco Medical Center, a UC San Francisco Medical School teaching affiliate, in 2021. He served as chief resident during the final year of his training.
Dr. Mah is an Associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, member of American Podiatric Medical Association, California Podiatric Medical Association and San Francisco Podiatric Medical Society. He is also an attending surgeon at the VA – San Francisco Medical Center, where he trains residents in the latest techniques related to treating the foot and ankle.
He is dedicated to providing his patients with the newest and evidence-based care. His main goal is helping patient return to their normal activities as quickly and comfortably as possible. He strives to involve patients in their own treatment plans to maximize results.
Dr. Mah spends his personal time skiing, golfing, cooking, dining at new restaurants, and going on long hikes with his dog.
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Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus
- San Francisco VA Medical Center
Board certifications
- American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Education and training
- Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- San Francisco VA Medical Center (Residency)
- University of Washington (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- California Podiatric Medical Association
- American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1730686130
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.96
Wait time
4.93
Bedside manner
4.98
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good experience, he moved fast, and was flexible even though I arrived 10 minutes late (9:10 instead of 9am)
friendly guy
September 21, 2026Initials hidden
Excellent Doctor. Explain to me everything and helpful on everything.
August 4, 2026Gabriel B.Verified patient
Highly recommend Dr. Mah; this is the second time I've seen him. Expertly handled care, professional, and efficient.
July 28, 2024Initials hidden
Dr. Mah and his front office staff are friendly and efficient. The office location at 450 Sutter St is super convenient
January 19, 2024Eric R.Verified patient
I given with a couple of options. Hopefully the less invasive one cures me!
April 7, 2026Philip C.Verified patient
Tremendous knowledge & great instincts. Kind & a very patient Doctor ! He is non- stop A BUSY MAN
More than 1 year agoLouise C.Verified patient
Super professional, knowledgable; patiently explained alternatives and his recommendations, superb execution of a procedure
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr Mah patiently answered all my clarifying questions and even gave me additional reading material.
November 6, 2024Lisa S.Verified patient
Dr Mah was friendly and very knowledgeable! I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing a podiatrist.
January 31, 2023Grace G.Verified patient
Excellent; I wish every doctor was as knowledgeable, professional, efficient and friendly as Dr. Mah.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Incredible. Best experience I have ever had from booking appointment through to consultation.
August 16, 2022Jonathan H.Verified patient
Dr. Ma is excellent. You're making a good choice by booking an appointment here.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Mah was wonderful, insightful, straight forward and friendly. The whole office was great!
October 24, 2022Rachel S.Verified patient
Dr was kind and understanding. Explained the situation clearly . I highly recommend Dr Mah!
January 17, 2023Barbara V.Verified patient
Dr. Mah is friendly and caring. He explained all my options and seemed to truly care
October 18, 2023Sandra F.Verified patient
It was very please Happy & felt that the Doctor did an Excellent work.
More than 1 year agoGM
Excellent, informed, qualified and friendly doctor and staff.
September 20, 2023Karin S.Verified patient
He was great. Smart and polite. Can’t ask for much more!
December 13, 2023Jordan M.Verified patient
Excellent care by the doctor and very friendly staff
December 7, 2023Rena B.Verified patient
Dr Mah is just a solid guy. Helpful and insightful.
May 6, 2023Michael P.Verified patient
I've had a great experience with Dr Mah! The office staff is friendly and always helpful and Dr. Mah has always been on time. I've been seeing him for 5 months for an ongoing issue and he's been super thorough and is always clear with presenting options and listening to feedback. I would highly recommend him.
July 17, 2026Cynthia B.Verified patient
Amazing! Highly recommend Dr. Mah!
March 10, 2026Annick T.Verified patient
Dr. Mah was so friendly and engaged my curiosity by explaining everything in detail with X-rays and a model. Answered further questions I had and was super friendly. Great experience.
March 6, 2026Courtney G.Verified patient
Attentive and quick!
September 11, 2025Lauren D.Verified patient
I don’t know about parking because I used Uber. The office was really clean and the staff were so friendly! I felt like I’d been there a dozen times, and they greeted me like a friend. Dr. Mah was super efficient, professional, and patient. It was a great experience from start to finish.
August 7, 2025Elizabeth M.Verified patient
Easy to make appt. Parking garage in building. Friendly staff. Dr Mah was very nice, great communication skills and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend him!
June 19, 2025Initials hidden
Always great, efficient, and nice.
June 11, 2025Rachel M.Verified patient
Great experience all around! Super knowledgeable in diagnosing my foot pain issue and steps on how to teat it. Would highly recommend.
May 30, 2025Initials hidden
Dr. Mah was phenomenal!
He was incredibly thorough, knowledgeable, and kind. He gave me his full attention during the appointment, took the time to explain everything clearly, and made sure I felt comfortable and informed every step of the way. I left feeling confident in his diagnosis and care plan. Highly recommend!
April 25, 2025Mary L.Verified patient
My appointment was quickly arranged, confirmed, and executed. Dr Mah was professional, knowledgeable, and very straight forward. He explained my options clearly, then made educated and reasonable suggestions. I left the appointment with complete confidence and in the knowledge that if any further foot issues arise he will be the Doctor I reschedule. I highly recommend Doctor Matthew Mah. Excellent physician!
February 25, 2025Virginia D.Verified patient
Everything was great
February 24, 2025Alexander P.Verified patient
I had total faith in Dr. Mah's abilities to diagnose my foot problems and to treat me with the best knowledge he had available.
He's a great human.
Dr Mah has a pleasant personality and he is easygoing.
Dr Mah shows great interest in his patients well-being.
Esther Lue
February 19, 2025Esther L.Verified patient
Dr. Mah was kind and very professional. He was a great communicator and also conservative in his treatment approach. I highly recommend him and his office team..
January 28, 2025Elizabeth MVerified patient
Fantastic physician - highly recommend.
January 27, 2025Will M.Verified patient
Dr. Mah is attentive, a good listener and gives well-considered practical advice. He and his office staff are friendly, sociable and helpful.
November 2, 2024Philip L.Verified patient
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More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Mah is an exceptional doctor
He listens to your concerns, he examines you, and then he explains his plan of actions to treat your medical concerns..
Dr. Mah has a very pleasant, interested, and caring personality towards his patients. I would highly recommend Dr. Mah for your medical feet needs.
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Esthy Lue
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Mah provided effective treatment for my foot issue. He communicates clearly, appointment was on time, and shared written notes from the visit. Thank you!
July 30, 2024Brady L.Verified patient
Dr. Mah is skilled and nice.
June 22, 2024Xiaohua L.Verified patient
Dr. Mah and his office are so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Dr. Mah is an amazing podiatrist and definitely one of the best. He understands and explains very well. Highly recommend!
September 20, 2023Theresa M.Verified patient
Dr. Mah was fantastic. He had reviewed my records from other doctors in advance, he was clear in his diagnosis, and was detailed in his responses. I couldn't be happier.
More than 1 year agoDonald R.Verified patient
Wonderful experience
May 10, 2023Initials hidden
Dr. Matthew Mah did an excellent job at listening to my story. He offered such a great offer to my story, a podiatrist you will haave to book with if you’re in town. I couldn’t have had a more better outcome to start off with recovering on my foot journey. :) will definitely recommend him .
April 24, 2023Daniel J.Verified patient
Great attitude and professionalism
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr Mathew was great! He listened to everything and gave abundant helpful information. I highly recommend!
No wait time for the appointment as well.
March 7, 2023Hari Prashanth R.Verified patient
Very nice and helpful!
March 5, 2023Katharine S.Verified patient
Great first time experience
March 3, 2023Initials hidden
Incredible! Dr. Matthew was kind, patient and understanding. He is a wealth of knowledge and our time together was both educational and productive! I am extremely confident that the care plan he created during my visit will improve my overall foot/ankle health & I know I can count on him to be there for future support when needed.
March 2, 2023Gina M.Verified patient
Very friendly and fast treatment.
More than 1 year agoPeter T.Verified patient
Super friendly doctor and actually listened and took my pain seriously. I appreciate that he went back to look at MRI a second time instead of dismissing my complaints. He explained things easily, gave good recommendations and was very honest!
February 14, 2023Jessica G.Verified patient
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Which hospital is Dr. Matthew Mah affiliated with?
Dr. Matthew Mah is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus and San Francisco VA Medical Center.
What practice does Dr. Matthew Mah work with?
Dr. Matthew Mah works with American Podiatry Group.
Where is Dr. Matthew Mah's office located?
Dr. Matthew Mah's office is located at 450 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94108.
Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Mah have?
Dr. Matthew Mah is certified by American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Matthew Mah?
Dr. Matthew Mah frequently sees patients for Foot Consultation, Foot Pain, Podiatric Care, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Matthew Mah on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Matthew Mah speak?
Dr. Matthew Mah speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Matthew Mah in reviews?
184 patients have reviewed Dr. Matthew Mah. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.96/5. They have a 4.98/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.93/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.