Dr. Thomas J. Elardo, D.P.M. entered his postgraduate studies at the California College of Podiatric Medicine, receiving his doctorate in 1996. A surgical residency then followed at the Veterans Hospital in Palo Alto and Stanford Health Services. His current interests include general Podiatry with a sports medicine focus. He is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Dr. Thomas J. Elardo, D.P.M. entered his postgraduate studies at the California College of Podiatric Medicine, receiving his doctorate in 1996. A surgical residency then followed at the Veterans Hospital in Palo Alto and Stanford Health Services. His current interests include general Podiatry with a sports medicine focus. He is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
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The very best podiatrist by far! He is so knowledgeable, very helpful & is also incredibly kind. I have been to 3 other podiatrists, each one horrible in their own way. Dr Elardo will be re-doing the surgery done by another podiatrist who not only didn’t do the surgery well, but gave such poor post-surgery treatment that I now have to have the surgery re-done. Thankfully I am now in the best care possible with Dr Elardo! I very highly recommend him. Don’t bother going to anyone else. You will regret it!
May-2024
Exceptional care!
Apr-2024
Great doctor. Great bedside manner.
Apr-2024
The best around. Alwsys answers questions, takes his time to find the right solution
Apr-2024
Top Notch! Excellent Dr in every way!
Apr-2024
Very helpful
Apr-2024
Great, knowledgable doctor. I have full trust in his experience and treatment.
Apr-2024
Always wonderful…answers all my questions fully so I understand. Very kind and caring doctor!
Apr-2024
My toes are very sensitive to th touch. Dr Elardo took extra care to minimize any pain.
Apr-2024
Great doctor!! Empathetic, super informative. Really terrific stall!
Apr-2024
The difference between before I began visiting Dr. Elardo and after he took on my foot care is night and day! I am grateful he was recommended to me.
Apr-2024
Dr. Elardo is the best and is a great surgeon and diagnostician. I wish he was a primary care physician also as I have complete confidence in him.
Mar-2024
Super doc. Listens and made a strong surgical recommendation, which I am following.
Mar-2024
Great Doctor who recently did hammer toe surgery on my left foot. This last visit was a post-surgery exam. I feel fortunate to have him as my DPM.
Mar-2024
Dr Elardo is the nicest person and very technically competent
Mar-2024
Great doctor, it’s always a pleasure to visit him.
Mar-2024
Simply the best.
Mar-2024
Professional and friendly. He cares about each patient. He is remarkable.
Mar-2024
I've been seeing Dr.Elardo several times throughout the years with multiple issues. He takes pride in delivering the best possible option for treatment. He is kind and listens to every concern you might have. His staff is an excellent addition to the whole podiatric practice.
Mar-2024
Dr. Elardo answered all my questions and carefully examined my injury.
Feb-2024
Good visit with this attentive and knowledgeable doctor.
Feb-2024
Huge thank you for your thorough care.
Feb-2024
I appreciate him!!!
Feb-2024
Dr. Elardo takes his time and listens to the patient and answers all of their questions. He is one of the best doctors.
Feb-2024
Dr. Elardo is a wonderful doctor with a perfect bedside manner and incredible knowledge of his specialty. I wouldn’t go to anyone else.
Feb-2024
Tells it like it is but also follows up with the necessary tests. I trust him and he is very nice.
Feb-2024
Dr. Elardo is a wonderful Doctor! I could not be happier with him.
Feb-2024
Dr. Elardo is the best! He is knowledgeable, kind, makes you feel comfortable and really treats you Special.
Feb-2024
Polite, friendly staff. Dr Elardo has a great friendly manner also. He spends time, explains things and addresses any questions/issues you might have.
Feb-2024
Same great service
Feb-2024
Great doctor!
Feb-2024
Dr. Elardo is the best of the best. He takes the time to explain the diagnosis and treatment and he is very compassionate.
Jan-2024
He’s awesome!!! Always an excellent job and excellent care.
Jan-2024
Thorough -professional -honest . The best
Jan-2024
My son & me visit him to the first time! He is VERY Professional and Kind.
Also his Team very friendly.
Jan-2024
Waited over an hour
Jan-2024
Knowledgeable and efficient
Dec-2023
Dr. Elardo was friendly, approachable, thorough and explained everything clearly. I was a new patient and was so pleased with my overall experience.
Dec-2023
Very nice and careful
Dec-2023
We have been going to Dr. Elardo since 2013 and my daughter was a year old. Dr. Elardo has been right about everything involving my daughters care and her feet. The staff and the care of Dr. Elardo is amazing. There are no other doctors in pediatric foot care that will do casting and molding iof my daughters feet anywhere in the entire Northern California. All of the other medical doctors including Standford pediatrics will not do custom orthotics for my daughter club feet. Dr. Elardo has given my daughter who is now 11 years a quality of life that no others doctors would do for her or even new what to do for her. I am so grateful.
Dec-2023
Great guy!
Dec-2023
He has handled my foot surgery and then a hairline fracture extremely well.
Dec-2023
Friendly welcoming staff beautiful office
Dec-2023
Dr Elardo is very knowledgeable, thorough and caring. He explains issues very well and works tirelessly to resolve them. His office staff is excellent as well.
I highly recommend this group!
Dec-2023
Excellent care, timely, responsive, knowledgeable
Dec-2023
Always there for the patient
Nov-2023
He’s for real the best!!
Nov-2023
Dr Elardobiscthevbest. He is very good at what he does. The whole staff is excellent!
Nov-2023
Thorough, skilled,patient
Nov-2023
Dr. Elardo listened to all my concerns and answered all my questions.
Nov-2023
Exceptional podiatrist and surgeon
Nov-2023
An overall great doctor!
Oct-2023
An outstanding podiatrist.
Oct-2023
One of the most compassionate doctors I have ever had. Professional, knowledgeable, kind and above the rest.
Oct-2023
Always attentive and informative!
Oct-2023
Well spoken and direct and foot health.
Oct-2023
He is always awesome and that’s why we’ve been with him for so many years!
Oct-2023
I have been seeing Dr. Elardo for a number of years and he is always been extremely knowledgeable regarding my issues.
Oct-2023
Great Doctor easy to help u understand the problem
Oct-2023
He’s the best!!!
Oct-2023
Excellent doctor. Caring and knowledgeable.
Oct-2023
Excellent care and advice!
Oct-2023
dr. elardo is awesome.
Oct-2023
Very communicative and personal, and pain free (ingrown toenail removal).
Sep-2023
Top notch Podiatrist. Very personable and listens to patient’s questions.
Sep-2023
He has helped me with the problems with my feet. Thank you.
Sep-2023
Dr. Elardo is the best. He is patient, kind, and answers all of your questions honestly and is very professional. He also has a great staff.
Sep-2023
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Sep-2023
Love dr Elardo but had an hour wait and no place to sit in waiting room
Sep-2023
40 minutes late. Charged $20 cash for 2 toe spacers. Not a satisfactory experience from a technical aspect but no problem with the medical aspect of the visit.
Aug-2023
Best doctor.
Aug-2023
Dr. Elardo is the BEST!!
Aug-2023
Super professional, caring and knowledgeable!
Aug-2023
He's the best. Calming and reassuring. Made my procedure much easier. Thanks, Dr. Elardo!!
Aug-2023
Dr. Elardo is clear and concise in his explanations. He also doesn’t just give a diagnosis and leaves it at that. He works at getting to the root of a foot problem.
Aug-2023
Very kind and intelligent. Gives good explanations. The office is light and airy.
Aug-2023
My appointment was at 3:00. I finally saw the doctor at 4:00.
I like the doctor, but not the wait.
Aug-2023
So glad I found a podiatrist that is really knowledgeable
Aug-2023
Exceptional doctor. Great manner, explains things clearly. Friendly. My entire family has seen him. Highly recommend him.
Aug-2023
Excellent doctor. My ankle is like new!
Jul-2023
He is very knowledgeable. I went to three specialists before I found him and I’m so grateful that I have him as my doctor
Jul-2023
Succinct and clear, offering options for the next steps to be taken.. Doctor Elardo is so personable, as well as professional.
Jul-2023
Dr Elardo saved both of my feet with minimally invasive fascia lengthening. Very lucky to have met this medical genuis. Could not more highly recommend. I am a tennis nut and I love to work out and run trails. My feet feel great all the time now because of Dr Elardo.
Jul-2023
Great experience. Explained everything, Listened to my experience and current condition. Skilled surgeon who repaired the damage caused by previous failed surgery
Jul-2023
Dr. Elardo is the awesome Podiatrist of my husband, John W. Gudgell. God bless his kind heart!!!
Jun-2023
Great doc and good guy!
Jun-2023
Been seeing Dr. Elardo for many years. He's a good listener and tells it like it is. Have appreciated his kind, yet frank style. Staff are organized and efficient, offices are always clean.
Jun-2023
There should be more doctors like him.
Jun-2023
He knows what he’s doing and I’ve got all the confidence in his work.
Excellent Dr
Jun-2023
Not only does he know feet, but he has a great personality and a pleasure to work with. I'm very grateful to have him as my doctor.
Jun-2023
Much appreciation for his kindness, thoroughness, and knowledge in a professional package!
Jun-2023
Explains everything and on top of it. Wonderful
Jun-2023
From the staff to the doctor, everyone was kind, patient and helpful. Highly recommend Dr. Elardo and his team!
Dr. Thomas J. Elardo, D.P.M. was born and raised in New Jersey. After finishing his high school career as State Gymnastics Champion, he earned an Athletic Scholarship to compete in Gymnastics at San Jose State University. During his tenure at SJSU, he competed as a Division I Gymnast earning multiple awards including the prestigious Clair Jennet award for outstanding scholar athlete.
Dr. Elardo received his undergraduate degree from San Jose State University earning a Bachelors of Science in Systems Physiology with a minor in Chemistry.
After taking a year off he then entered his postgraduate studies at the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, receiving his doctorate in 1996. A surgical residency then followed at the Veterans Hospital in Palo Alto and Stanford Health Services.
Dr. Elardo started in private practice in Los Gatos, close to Good Samaritan Hospital. He has been a role model and leader in the Podiatric profession, involved in his local, state and national societies. He has also served as Secretary, Vice President and President of the Santa Clara Podiatric Medical Society for multiple terms. He now serves on the Credentials board for Medical Dimensions Incorporated and Columbia Good Samaritan Hospital. He is currently overseeing the surgical residency affiliation with the Veterans hospital in Palo Alto.
His current interests include general Podiatry with a sports medicine focus. He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Dr. Elardo lives in the Almaden area of San Jose with his wife and 3 daughters. He enjoys playing softball, skiing, and going to Hawaii.
The very best podiatrist by far! He is so knowledgeable, very helpful & is also incredibly kind. I have been to 3 other podiatrists, each one horrible in their own way. Dr Elardo will be re-doing the surgery done by another podiatrist who not only didn’t do the surgery well, but gave such poor post-surgery treatment that I now have to have the surgery re-done. Thankfully I am now in the best care possible with Dr Elardo! I very highly recommend him. Don’t bother going to anyone else. You will regret it!
Exceptional care!
Great doctor. Great bedside manner.
The best around. Alwsys answers questions, takes his time to find the right solution
Top Notch! Excellent Dr in every way!
Very helpful
Great, knowledgable doctor. I have full trust in his experience and treatment.
Always wonderful…answers all my questions fully so I understand. Very kind and caring doctor!
My toes are very sensitive to th touch. Dr Elardo took extra care to minimize any pain.
Great doctor!! Empathetic, super informative. Really terrific stall!