David W. Mader, DPM - Naugatuck, Connecticut

Casey Cole

I have been skiing for decades and run a ski shop in Southbury. To say that skiing is an important aspect of my life is an understatement. The last 5/6 years I have been getting an excruciating pain in my foot which has only worsened with time. The pain was getting to the point that I was not skiing nearly as often and definitely not as aggressively. I went to see Dr. Mader who encouraged me to try a very simple solution before electing for surgery. I am thrilled to say that this simple fix was the solution and surgery was not needed. This past season, I was able to return to skiing much more often and like I use to when I was much younger.

Thank you for this new lease on my skiing life Dr. Mader,
Casey

Lynn Wrabel

In January of 2019, I went to Dr. Mader because my heal felt like a knife was going through it. He was very nice and seemed to know what he was talking about. He diagnosed my foot with having Plantar Fasciitis, took an X-ray, sold me an insole to use.
The next visit he gave me a cortisone shot because I was in great pain, I could barely walk. That was a horrible experience because although he numbed the area, he didn’t wait for the medicine to take effect and immediately gave me the shot. I could have gone through the roof.
I went back a third time, and he decided to release me, telling me it was all coming from my back, the L4 and 5 discs, and I needed my chiropractor to take care of that. I was surprised. After talking to my chiropractor, he felt that he is doing all he can do, but there must be something more to it.
I proceeded to go to another podiatrist, who then sent me for an MRI, come to find out I have a slight tear in my fascia tissue. I need a boot and various other things to heal my foot.
I am very disappointed with Dr. Mader and how he released me without any MRI or resolve to my issue.
I have a friend who went to his colleague, Dr. Jesus(sp?), and he told her that there was nothing he could do for her and there was nothing wrong, even though clearly she was in pain and something was obviously wrong.
I do not recommend this practice at all.
Although the doctors are pleasant and nice, they are not doing their job the way they should. If I hadn’t gone to another podiatrist, I could be doing more damage now to my foot, thinking it was just stemming from my back. Good thing I am intelligent enough to know better and very good at listening to my gut.

Val Flaim

Dr. Mader was thorough and reassuring. He did notice a slight fungus infection on my large toes and recommended a prescribed medicine to be applied twice daily. The staff is considerate and professional, making sure that you are comfortable. I would recommend Dr. Mader for any problems with your feet.

Robert Handy

I had one visit at this practice. I got a foot bath and a few xrays and seen one of the doctors here.. I was told before my appointment that a few of the Doctors were retiring, however I didn't expect to be told I needed some kind of inserts for my shoes and they needed a week for insurance authorization. Guess what, I have never heard from anyone from this practice since...

What a waste of time and effort going here... I am sure they PROCESSED THEIR PAYMENT FROM MY INSURANCE COMPANY!!! ASAP and forget about the Patients

Look for foot care elsewhere...

Paul Petruccione

Addressed my issues with proficiency and professionalism. Courteous and friendly staff.