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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Very attentive and knowledgeable doctor. Staff at the office were so friendly and helpful
Nov-2024
Very nice, very knowledgeable, listens to my concerns, explains and follows-up. Also, all of the staff is very nice.
Nov-2024
Very thorough and patient
Nov-2024
Very knowledgeable and great at explaining the the problem and steps I need to take to fix it.
Oct-2024
Services received from office are competently and courteously provided.
Oct-2024
Dr Sternak very patiently explained what has happened to my foot over the years, and then he recommended a very doable treatment plan and explained to me each step we will take to correcting the problems.(bunion and toes). The staff were all very smart and nice as well.
Oct-2024
Great bedside manner. Rapport was excellent and his knowledge and communication was easily the best I have had in any medical setting.
Oct-2024
I highly recommend Dr Sternak!!
Sep-2024
Just met Dr Sternak,he's very personable, made us feel very comfortable and at ease immediately!
His examination of my father's problematic feet was comprehensive and detailed and provided us with treatment methods and important follow up information.
So grateful to be in Dr Sternak's excellent care.
Sep-2024
Dr. Sternak provides excellent service and sensible common sense advice in how to prevent foot problems.
Sep-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.
Very attentive and knowledgeable doctor. Staff at the office were so friendly and helpful
Very nice, very knowledgeable, listens to my concerns, explains and follows-up. Also, all of the staff is very nice.
Very thorough and patient
Very knowledgeable and great at explaining the the problem and steps I need to take to fix it.
Services received from office are competently and courteously provided.
Dr Sternak very patiently explained what has happened to my foot over the years, and then he recommended a very doable treatment plan and explained to me each step we will take to correcting the problems.(bunion and toes). The staff were all very smart and nice as well.
Great bedside manner. Rapport was excellent and his knowledge and communication was easily the best I have had in any medical setting.
I highly recommend Dr Sternak!!
Just met Dr Sternak,he's very personable, made us feel very comfortable and at ease immediately! His examination of my father's problematic feet was comprehensive and detailed and provided us with treatment methods and important follow up information. So grateful to be in Dr Sternak's excellent care.
Dr. Sternak provides excellent service and sensible common sense advice in how to prevent foot problems.