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Dr. David Caldarella, DPM

Dr. David Caldarella, DPM

Podiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. David Caldarella, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Brighton, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University College Of Podiatric Medicine And Surgery in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Morton Hospital and Saint Anne's Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 138 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (138 reviews)

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Podiatry

736 Cambridge St Brighton, MA 02135

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Dr. Caldarella is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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Dr. Caldarella's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Caldarella

4.6

138 ratings, 118 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Apr 23, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 19, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 19, 2025
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Apr 18, 2025
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What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jan 06, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Carolyn Thomits – Jan 02, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Jennifer Corey – Dec 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Thompson – Oct 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jessica – Sep 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sophie R – Sep 19, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 22, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Laurie – Jul 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Larry – Mar 04, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Andy Hurley – Feb 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 17, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Melissa G. – Jun 13, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mo Davidson – Feb 18, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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HG – Jan 25, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jaime – Nov 09, 2022
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About Me

care philosophy

I provide patient centered, thorough, quality evidenced based care with an emphasis on foot and ankle surgery.

We always recommend and attempt meaningful non operative conservative treatment as possible.

I specialize...
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  • Podiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Harborview Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Emory-northlake Regional Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Washington Medical Center

    1994
  • Harborview Medical Center - Department Of Orthopedic Surgery

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994
  • Emory Northlake Regional Medical Center - The Podiatry Institute Of Atlanta, Ga

    Residency Hospital, 1993
  • Des Moines University College Of Podiatric Medicine And Surgery

    Medical School, 1990
  • Iowa At Des Moines University College Of Podiatric Medicine And Surgery

    Medical School, 1990
  • Springfield College

    Undergraduate School, 1986
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery®
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Foot Surgery
Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery
Self designated 
  • English

  • Portuguese

  • Spanish

Dr. Caldarella is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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    Locations

    St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Podiatry

    St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Podiatry736 Cambridge St Brighton, MA 02135
    1

    Boston Orthopedic Institute-Middleboro

    Boston Orthopedic Institute-Middleboro511 W Grove St Ste 104 Middleboro, MA 02346
    2

    SMG Norwood Orthopedic Associates

    SMG Norwood Orthopedic Associates1345 Boston Providence Tpke Norwood, MA 02062
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Saint Anne's Hospital

      795 Middle St
      Fall River, MA 02721
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

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    • St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

      736 Cambridge St
      Brighton, MA 02135
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Morton Hospital

      88 Washington St
      Taunton, MA 02780
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      71%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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