Dr. Stephen Schroeder, DPM

Dr. Schroeder did a complete ankle replacement on my left ankle a week ago. The surgery went extremely well and the revovery has been near pain free. He removed the bandages yesterday, and then had a cast put on. When he removed the bandgae my wife and I were simply amazed at how great the incision looked and my ankle in general. Virtually no swelling at all and the incision looked outstanding!Dr. Schroeder used the latest technology for post operative pain management. This combined with me following his directions for managing pain through elevation, icing, and a medication plan has helped my recovery to be almost pain free. Simply AMAZING!I’ve read reviews here from people who complain about him being “burned out”. I didn’t see that at all, he took the time to answer all my questions and he explained everything very well. Maybe the folks complaining had unrealistic ideas of what a surgeon of his calibre should be doing for them.100% reccomend this doctor!

I agree with the reviewer who stated that he felt Dr. Schroeder is burned out. Although he showed occasional moments of interest in my condition during the two visits I have had with him, he truly did not seem to care about anything I had to say. When a doctor is a specialist in a field such as orthopedics, patients tend to expect compassion and at least a modicum of interest in finding solutions to pain and disability.

He is really not a good doctor in my experience. He seems burnt out and I don't think he he spends more than a few seconds thinking about what is going on for each patient. That probably works 95% of the time but when things are more complicated / unusual he is just incapable of being motivated enough to help.

We were very pleased with Dr Schroeders surgery on our daughters ankle. From the first Appt all the way through to surgery. He was very patient & helpful with our questions. We had a wonderful nurse during her recovery time after surgery. Everyone we had dealt with in the office and nurse were very pleasant.

I have had several visits with Dr. Schroeder because I have had issues with my left foot for a few years. I had pain so bad that some days it was hard to walk on. We tried less invasive measures before we went to surgery. My surgery was so successful! It was a bone spur, tendon damage, achilles extension. After the bandages were removed, it looked really good. I was so impressed with the lack of pain and swelling after the surgery. I followed Dr. Schroeder's directions to a T! I would recommend Dr. Schroeder for any foot needs.)

Very poor diagnostic, communication & surgical skills. Go to a different doctor. I had pain on the top & bottom of my foot. When conservative measures failed, Dr. Schroeder seemed annoyed, as if he did not believe me. He curtly ordered an MRI revealing several issues. He only diagnosed the most obvious one requiring surgery. Poorly trained staff gave differing & incorrect answers to questions. No pain relief post surgery. 2nd surgeon correctly diagnosed all issues requiring 2nd surgery.

The worst experience I've had with a Dr. I thought I trusted to see it through. I never felt he communicated well. I felt bullied into the procedure, and he had minimal contact with me afterward. He seemed annoyed I had post surgical pain, and took no responsibility whatsoever. After a few more visits he just sent me on my way, even though I was so worse off than before the surgery! Beware of this Dr.!!! It all looks good on paper, but huge mistake. I will never walk without pain again

On my first visit, Dr. Schroeder wanted to jump right into scheduling surgery for a bunion removal, achilles tendon extension and neuroma removal. This seemed very aggressive to me, so I went for a second opinion and found out that with proper shoe inserts and stretching exercises that I could heal the pain I have had. After a month of adhering to this advice, my foot feels so much better--all without surgery. Everyone is different, but be sure to get a second or third opinion.

Dr Schroeder did surgery on my Foot almost a year ago. Since then I've suffered significant and daily pain with every step and nerve damage . I've seen 3 other surgeons who have all said what was done was aggressive and unnecessary. I've since had another surgery to remove the hardware and have lost time From work, skipped family activities and trips, and been an emotional wreck. Dr Schroeder gave me no indication this could happen, and showed no remorse for my pain. He's NOT trustworthy!!