Dr. Nirav Patel, DPM, Escondido, CA | Podiatrist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

3.50

Bedside manner

5.00

“I highly recommend Dr. Patel and his office! Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful, making me feel comfortable and welcome. Dr. Patel talked me through the entire procedure and checked in multiple times to make sure I was comfortable. I will definitely be back if I ever have additional issues. ”

Siobhan H.June 4, 2026

About Dr. Nirav Patel

We are located in Escondido, CA! Please be aware of and confirm your distance from our location prior to booking your appointment. We care about you and your feet. We can usually see you within the same week. We take Medicare and most PPO insurances. With years of experience, your health is in good hands with us. Dedicated to improving mobility and helping patients keep moving — for the long run. Dr Patel has 14+ years as Staff Podiatrist at Kaiser Permanente, San Diego — diabetic foot care, wound management, and multidisciplinary team-based treatment. He offers Compassionate, patient-centered podiatric care across the full range of foot and ankle conditions — from preventive screening to chronic disease management.

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Popular visit reasons

Ankle Pain

Flat Feet

Foot Consultation

Foot Injuries

Podiatric Care

Sports Injury

Surgery Consultation

X-ray

Ankle Pain

Flat Feet

Foot Consultation

Foot Injuries

Office location

VitaStep Podiatry & Wound Care

700 W El Norte Pkwy, #101-A, Escondido, CA 92026

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Education and background

Practice names

VitaStep Podiatry & Wound Care

Education and training

Samuel Merritt University, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
San Francisco VA Medical Center (Residency)
Tufts University (Bachelor's)

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1184828675

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

3.50

Bedside manner

5.00

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I highly recommend Dr. Patel and his office! Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful, making me feel comfortable and welcome. Dr. Patel talked me through the entire procedure and checked in multiple times to make sure I was comfortable. I will definitely be back if I ever have additional issues.

June 4, 2026Siobhan H.Verified patient

June 11, 2026Chalapathi R.Verified patient

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Nirav Patel?

Generally, Dr. Nirav Patel has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Patel's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Nirav Patel accepting new patients?

Dr. Nirav Patel generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Patel's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. Nirav Patel accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Nirav Patel online?

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What practice does Dr. Nirav Patel work with?

Dr. Nirav Patel works with VitaStep Podiatry & Wound Care.

Where is Dr. Nirav Patel's office located?

Dr. Nirav Patel's office is located at 700 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Nirav Patel?

Dr. Nirav Patel frequently sees patients for Foot Consultation, Podiatric Care, Sports Injury, Surgery Consultation, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Nirav Patel on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Nirav Patel speak?

Dr. Nirav Patel speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Nirav Patel in reviews?

2 patients have reviewed Dr. Nirav Patel. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.