Dr. Sternak is dedicated to establishing your best foot health to optimize your body’s best function and fitness. He is passionate about orthopedics, sports medicine, and biomechanics. With over 10 years of practice as a physical therapist prior to becoming a podiatric surgeon, he grants a unique approach to how ailments of the foot contribute to knee, hip, and back pain and is able to discern the best rehabilitation and noninvasive options as well as provide surgical interventions.
Dr. Sternak is dedicated to establishing your best foot health to optimize your body’s best function and fitness. He is passionate about orthopedics, sports medicine, and biomechanics. With over 10 years of practice as a physical therapist prior to becoming a podiatric surgeon, he grants a unique approach to how ailments of the foot contribute to knee, hip, and back pain and is able to discern the best rehabilitation and noninvasive options as well as provide surgical interventions.
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Excellent care provided. Explained the process and very gentle.
Jan-2025
Dr sternak is thorough, listens well, explains well and inspires confidence.
Jan-2025
Excellent doctor
Jan-2025
Smart , kind and funny. Good communication.
Jan-2025
very friendly and humorous doctor
Dec-2024
Very friendly and professional.
Dec-2024
Patient knowledgeable
Dec-2024
Very considerate and pleasant. Gives you the time and listens. Wonderful doctor who has helped a lot with my foot ailment
Dec-2024
A very good Dr.
Dec-2024
Dr. Sternak has seen my dad twice. I was happy to meet him and found him to be friendly, knowledgeable, and patient with my questions. Thank you for your care, Dr. Sternak!
Dec-2024
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BAFC-San Francisco - Buckingham
595 Buckingham Way Ste 330 San Francisco, CA 94132
Dr. Sternak is dedicated to establishing your best foot health to optimize your body’s best function and fitness. He is passionate about orthopedics, sports medicine, and biomechanics. With over 10 years of practice as a physical therapist prior to becoming a podiatric surgeon, he grants a unique approach to how ailments of the foot contribute to knee, hip, and back pain and is able to discern the best rehabilitation and noninvasive options as well as provide surgical interventions. He enjoys meeting new people and helping them reach their physical goals.
Dr. Sternak was born in Poland. He finished his Master of Science in Kinesiology and Physiotherapy and moved to the United States to work as a physical therapist. He further pursued education in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Samuel Merritt University. He finished his residency in Los Angeles where he worked at USC Keck Hospital in limb salvage and preservation, complex diabetic foot, and vascular surgery of the foot. During residency, he also worked in Kaisers – South Bay, Fontana, and Ontario including extensive work in foot and ankle surgery, trauma, and orthopedics.
Dr. Sternak is the father of two wonderful children. He is a great enthusiast of swimming, cross country running, martial arts, and enjoys a pick-up game of basketball. Prior to settling in San Francisco he traveled around Europe and the Americas. He enjoys traveling and discovering other cultures and great food.
Excellent care provided. Explained the process and very gentle.
Dr sternak is thorough, listens well, explains well and inspires confidence.
Excellent doctor
Smart , kind and funny. Good communication.
very friendly and humorous doctor
Very friendly and professional.
Patient knowledgeable
Very considerate and pleasant. Gives you the time and listens. Wonderful doctor who has helped a lot with my foot ailment
A very good Dr.
Dr. Sternak has seen my dad twice. I was happy to meet him and found him to be friendly, knowledgeable, and patient with my questions. Thank you for your care, Dr. Sternak!