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Dr. John Aalto, DPM

Dr. John Aalto, DPM

Podiatry*

Dr. John Aalto, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Portsmouth, VA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sentara Obici Hospital and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

620 John Paul Jones Cir Bldg 1 Portsmouth, VA 23708

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(757) 953-4985

At a Glance

  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Aalto's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Aalto

2.4
5 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
20%
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4 star
20%
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
60%
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Gets the job done
Overall, very friendly doctor that listened to my concerns post op. He performed a bunion removal and when I eventually moved on to physical therapy the staff there told me they didn’t typically see the incision on the side and normally on the top. I had told him previously of my concern to wear high heels in the future and took it into account I’d like to think. Maybe it was just pure coincidence, either way I’m now very happy with the outcome three years later.
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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FC2 – Oct 12, 2024
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Not my choice
As a spouse of an injured military personnel you would expect at least an introduction prior to surgery but nothing. He never acknowledged me being in the room. I hate being in the military system and not having control over which physician cares for your loved ones. Dr flew in scribbled on my husband and out he went. Praying his skills are better than his bedside!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jan 27, 2023
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Doctor is verbally abusive and regularly makes several verbal jabs at me to attempt to provoke a fight and has several times over threatened to lay hands on me. To which I've been several times to warned him if he does, hes going to be pinned and held down until the MP's on NMCP come and take an innocent report then arrest him, and I would be filing for charges. Next Innocent will be reported just to start a trail of evidence.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Raymond in Chesapeake, VA – Jul 21, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Aalto, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Portsmouth, VA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sentara Obici Hospital and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Podiatry

  • Podiatric Surgery

  • Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

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Locations

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

Naval Medical Center620 John Paul Jones Cir Bldg 1 Portsmouth, VA 23708
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr
    Norfolk, VA 23507
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Sentara Obici Hospital

    2800 Godwin Blvd
    Suffolk, VA 23434
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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