What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.91
Average wait time
4.76
Bedside manner
4.95
“Amazing customer service. The entire office staff is very pleasant and polite and professional. Doctor spencer is extremely knowledgeable and has wonderful bedside manner. The office is very clean and sanitary and most of my family has been going to dr.Spencer for quite a while.”
Pete T.February 28, 2026
“Amazing customer service.... Everyone in the office is very professional polite and courteous. Dr. Spencer is very knowledgeable and has wonderful bedside manner. I would highly recommend to see him for any foot and ankle needs.”
Pete T.December 1, 2025
About Dr. Robert Spencer
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Dr. Robert Spencer is an insightful, thorough podiatrist treating patients in Mission Viejo, California. His primary goal as a practitioner is to get patients back on their feet in a timely manner, through innovative techniques and quality education. In addition to providing care himself, he trains residents to become foot and ankle surgeons.
Born and raised in Orange County, Dr. Spencer attended California State University for his undergraduate degree. He pursued his medical degree at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. Through the Kaiser North Bay Consortium, he completed a residency, training in podiatric treatments and surgical procedures at Kaiser Permanente Hospitals in Vallejo, Santa Rosa, and San Rafael.
Patients visiting Dr. Spencer can receive a full range of podiatric care. He offers procedures including foot and ankle arthroscopy, flatfoot reconstruction, and treatment for foot and ankle trauma and bunions. He also works with U.S. Healthworks Medical Group, one of the largest worker’s compensation organizations in the state. When he is not treating patients, Dr. Spencer enjoys spending time with his family.
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Broken or dislocated ankle/foot
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the leg
Broken or dislocated ankle/foot
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the leg
Office locations
Dr. Robert Spencer, DPM also offers online video visits for patients
Southern California Foot & Ankle Specialists (1 of 2)
333 Corporate Dr, Ste 230, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Southern California Foot & Ankle Specialists (2 of 2)
2617 E. Chapman Ave, Ste 303, Orange, CA 92869
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Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Mission Hospital Laguna Beach
- Saddleback Memorial Medical Center - San Clemente
Board certifications
- American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Education and training
- Temple University, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- California State University, Fullerton (Bachelor's)
- Azusa Pacific University
- Kaiser Permanente, North Bay Consortium, Residency in Podiatric Surgery
Professional memberships
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- California Podiatric Medical Association
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1982751632
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.91
Wait time
4.76
Bedside manner
4.95
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Amazing customer service. Dr. Spencer has great bedside manor and his entire staff that's wonderful!!
August 12, 2025Pete T.Verified patient
Very clean office, excellent customer service and wonderful physician!! Doctor spencer is the best!!
July 3, 2025Brooklyn T.Verified patient
He spent a lot of time with me explaining my conditions and informing me of my best options.
I will be a returning patient.
July 27, 2016Tracy L.Verified patient
Dr Spencer is always on time and very professional and is willing to listen and give feedback to any concerns i have...
May 4, 2017Richard L.Verified patient
He was incredibly kind, informative and generous with his time. I will absolutely go back and recommend others.
December 24, 2018Christina B.Verified patient
Very friendly staff, very informative Doctor, very professional environment. Solved my issue within 5 minutes.
More than 1 year agoAlex G.Verified patient
He was thorough, sincere and experienced in specific issue I went to see him. I recommend this surgeon.
November 18, 2019Laya H.Verified patient
Told me the truth. What he thought I should do was wait on surgery. Got to respect that guy
October 7, 2022Lawrence J.Verified patient
The staff were very helpful with The information that was given to me And The doctor was excelent
June 18, 2012Julia C.Verified patient
It was a pleasure meeting Dr. Spencer. He spent enough time with me and seemed interested.
December 14, 2017Joel L.Verified patient
Dr Spencer clearly explained the cause of my foot pain and gave me two treatment options.
August 23, 2013Clifford B.Verified patient
He was wonderful with the lady I took to him who has dementia.
She loves him. Karen R
November 9, 2016Salma S.Verified patient
Dr. Spencer and his staff were very professional and attentive to my concerns...
July 31, 2012Initials hidden
Very excellent and proficient professionals, very cordial and informative.
More than 1 year agoMV
Great doctor with a great sense of humor! Very quick and to the point!
February 20, 2015Marta M.Verified patient
Dr. Spencer was very pleasant and explained everything throughly
February 22, 2019William T.Verified patient
Amazing customer service. The entire office staff is very pleasant and polite and professional. Doctor spencer is extremely knowledgeable and has wonderful bedside manner. The office is very clean and sanitary and most of my family has been going to dr.Spencer for quite a while.
February 28, 2026Pete T.Verified patient
Amazing customer service.... Everyone in the office is very professional polite and courteous. Dr. Spencer is very knowledgeable and has wonderful bedside manner. I would highly recommend to see him for any foot and ankle needs.
December 1, 2025Pete T.Verified patient
Of all the doctors I have seen, his staff is the most efficient. He is always right on schedule. He’s gentle and thorough and I can book my next appointment before I leave the office. Excellent!
September 17, 2025Jan C.Verified patient
Excellent customer service! Dr. Spencer and staff are excellent. Practitioners and really treat me as a patient with high regard and kindness!!
June 30, 2025Pete T.Verified patient
Excellent customer service!!
April 15, 2025Pete T.Verified patient
Always a pleasure visiting Dr. Spencer. He always takes care of all my foot needs. And I've had quite a few needs. I refer him to everyone I know needing a foot specialist. He is very kind, runs on time and his staff is great. Always a positive experience.
January 17, 2025Wendy Y.Verified patient
Dr Spencer is great. He's personable and easy to talk to. It was easy, and not intimidating, to discuss all options and any and all delusional misconceptions.
April 11, 2024Steven L.Verified patient
The Dr was clear with his diagnosis and treatment. He was a pleasure to talk. He did not speak with a condescending tone, which is nice when seeking medical advice.
February 1, 2024Steven L.Verified patient
Very good experience with good results.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Spencer was very friendly and interested in my issue. He diagnosed and solved it quickly…my foot feels so much better! I highly recommend Dr. Spencer…
May 12, 2023Sandra T.Verified patient
Very friendly and explained everything well. Wait time was rather extensive without any explanation or apology, but the experience was very good otherwise
April 3, 2023Jeffrey R.Verified patient
Dr. Spencer took his to review my foot X-ray and foot my fracture, which was so small to found. Dr. Spencer his time to explain my fracture, the treatment plans and made sure I have a follow up appointment. Additionally, Carlos the assistant is polite and friendly. Thank you Dr. Spencer.
August 23, 2022Initials hidden
This was our first visit to Dr. Spencer. The office is very nice and very clean. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We liked Dr. Spencer very much, upbeat and very personable. He listened carefully and was very clear about treatment and when we should return for follow up. Will definitely return.
June 8, 2022Alison F.Verified patient
The doctor was really helpful and had a wonderful bedside manner. He made me feel comfortable and confident that the treatment would work for me.
April 29, 2022Anne G.Verified patient
Refreshing experience. Answered all of my questions and was very knowledgeable. Knew exactly what was going on with my foot and how to treat it. Highly recommend!
October 4, 2021Haley P.Verified patient
Great personal touch and great listener
May 3, 2021Douglas B.Verified patient
My wait time was about 10 minutes. My visit with Dr Spencer was (so far) really very helpful with my
foot pain. I was very impresses with his knowledge re my clogged sweat gland ! I hope this is all I needed to rid me of it. Thanks Dr Spencer??
June 18, 2020Bj (barbara Jo) R.Verified patient
Dr Spencer has a great "bedside manor", he listens to you, comes across like he cares for his patents and does not hurry you out of the office. I like his team that works for him as well.
December 5, 2019Laura C.Verified patient
Excellent staff. Excellent doctor.
November 11, 2019Russ C.Verified patient
This was my 5th or 6th visit with Dr Spencer. The waiting room wait is always less than 10 minutes. Once I'm escorted to the exam room, the doctor comes in only a few minutes later.
Dr Spencer is one of those doctors who walks in and shakes your hand, which immediately sets you at ease. He has a warm smile, and excellent eye contact. I found him to be very knowledgeable and professional, and would highly recommend him to family and friends.
I requested an earlier appointment time at the last minute, and it was accommodated by the office.
June 4, 2019Kim S.Verified patient
Had a wonderful experience!
Great staff and the Dr was awesome!!
Very friendly, knowledgeable and made you feel very comfortable.
State of the art office and easy parking too.
Very happy I chose to see Dr Spencer!!
May 6, 2019Warren A.Verified patient
I had a very good experience with Dr. Spencer. The office is so efficient and there was no wait time from the check in to seeing the doctor. Jerry, his assistant, was very nice, sweet and professional. Dr. Spencer explained my issue thoroughly. I am super impressed with this office and staff. I highly recommend them.
November 8, 2018Ann L.Verified patient
Great experience at Dr. Spencer’s office! He took care of my problem right away and explained everything to me. Everyone in the office was very helpful and professional. Highly recommend!
October 29, 2018Teresa D.Verified patient
Nice office, polite staff that greeted me right when i entered and didnt wait long at all. i filled out my paperwork online before i showed up so i didnt need to repeat any of that (signed like one thing). Dr was polite and knowledgeable. He spent a while with me and answered a lot of questions i had which was nice. thanks I'll be back
June 8, 2018Sean S.Verified patient
I came to Dr. Spencer very concerned about some lingering problems with my foot that were making it difficult to even walk. Instead of listening to my medical history or symptoms, he starts in on "you girls and your cute shoes".
I let him know I have only been wearing flats approved by my physical therapist since I broke an ankle last year. He waves me off and goes back in with "but I bet they're cute" and "if you MUST wear cute shoes, change in the car, I know how you girls are".
I left the appointment feeling unheard, demeaned, and concerned that I still have a serious problem he didn't bother to diagnose.
I do want to mention that everyone else in the office was fantastic, the front desk had my paperwork from Zocdoc ready to go and the PA was super helpful and efficient. The appointment was on time and there was free wifi in the waiting room.
However, I cannot in good conscious recommend this practice to anyone due to Dr. Spencer's lack of ability to look past my gender and see my symptoms.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I was so happy to get an appointment quickly as my ankle was really hurting. He was prompt and thorough and thankfully my issue is minimal and will resolve with rest. I highly recommend him and this office.
January 9, 2018Heather B.Verified patient
Great staff to go with a great doctor. Felt welcome from the moment I entered the office. Jerry his assistant is wonderful and is concerned and asks prudent questions. Dr Spencer went through the X-rays he took explaining and showing me what he saw on a tv on the wall. Answered questions in easy to understand language. Left feeling confident that my foot issues were being addressed and pain would subside
December 22, 2017Lee W.Verified patient
LOVED this doctor experience. Dr. Spencer was thorough with a great bedside manner and his staff is STELLAR. Highly recommend.
August 8, 2017Kevin M.Verified patient
Excellent doctor, very caring and informativ
More than 1 year agoMary R.Verified patient
Wonder office, clean and efficient and he is a wonderful DPM.
We will continue to use him and have already set up other appointments.
Thank you for making this easy. I highly recommend him.
Karen R
May 11, 2016Salma S.Verified patient
Very professional. They were all nice.
April 18, 2016Maria B.Verified patient
My experience was fantastic! I highly recommend!
November 10, 2015Alexandra L.Verified patient
Very good.
July 18, 2015Joanne L.Verified patient
I am so grateful for finding Dr. Spencer! He diagnosed my problem (plantar fasciitis with bone spurs) and gave me suggestions that I am confident will work. And being able to schedule an appointment online was the best!
February 25, 2015Initials hidden
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Which hospital is Dr. Robert Spencer affiliated with?
Dr. Robert Spencer is affiliated with Mission Hospital Laguna Beach and Saddleback Memorial Medical Center - San Clemente.
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Where is Dr. Robert Spencer's office located?
Dr. Robert Spencer has 3 office locations, including in Ladera Ranch and Orange, view full addresses on Dr. Spencer's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Spencer have?
Dr. Robert Spencer is certified by American Board of Podiatric Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Robert Spencer?
Dr. Robert Spencer frequently sees patients for Foot Consultation, Foot Pain, Podiatric Care, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Robert Spencer on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Robert Spencer speak?
Dr. Robert Spencer speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Robert Spencer in reviews?
129 patients have reviewed Dr. Robert Spencer. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.91/5. They have a 4.95/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.76/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.