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Dr. Michael Dente, DPM

Dr. Michael Dente, DPM

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Dente, DPM is a podiatric foot & ankle surgery specialist in Williamsburg, VA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center and Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

356 McLaws Cir Ste 1 Williamsburg, VA 23185

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At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Dente's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dente

4.1
24 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 star
63%
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4 star
21%
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
17%
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Super Nice and takes his time
So far have been very pleased. I go tomorrow for surgery. Will update!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 09, 2024
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Very satisfied
Dr. Dente and his staff are wonderful. He is very experienced, and handled my heel problem. Needed surgery, and had a great outcome. So glad I chose Dr. Dente.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Oct 30, 2023
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He listens to me and he done my other foot a long time ago and the spur never came back
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Chrissy – Mar 15, 2023
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Friendly Service and Reliable Expertise
We have had multiple appointments with Dr. Dente. He and his staff are always friendly and welcoming to patients. Dr. Dente is direct in his assessments and provides kind service to those who suffer with foot problems. He is very approachable and readily answers our questions. He also provides good referrals to other medical practitioners.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Jean – Jun 27, 2022
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Wonderful Practice and Doctor
Not only is Dr. Denote kind and courteous, his staff is very warming and kind as well. I will be referring everyone I know in my area to his practice in the future. I was so embarrassed about going to them just about an infected ingrown toenail, but they treated me with respect, kindness, and didn’t make me feel like my concern was silly. I’m so glad I found this practice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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S.Fons – May 25, 2022
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My Foot Doctor
Dr.Dente is a great foot and ankle specialist he just did my surgery and think he is very patient and very concerned about you health needs and does everything possible to solve your medical problems. His nurse Ishemia is very efficient as well to your needs and making you feel comfortable and at ease when you visit the office. I recommend Dr.Dente-podiatrist to anyone you couldn't ask for a better medical team
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Vanessa D Tyler – May 22, 2022
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Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent treatment. Highly recommend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 09, 2021
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The Doctor is excellent but his receptionist is unprofessional rude and unwilling to help in the problem solving process. I suggest a more suitable position for her such as landscaping or someone to clean the restroom, anything away from the patients.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Patient – May 17, 2021
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awesome Dr I was new patient saw me that afternoon
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Virginia Keniston – Apr 13, 2021
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I've seen Dr. Dente a handful of times over the past year. There's too many issues to count, between the nurse being rude, to the Dr. not knowing what he is doing. I've gone three separate times for ingrown toe nails, to all of which the ingrown toe nail came back quickly. Dr. Dente then stated there was an issue with the bone in my toe, so he wanted me to have surgery; surgery completed; two weeks later, I get a call after x-ray from Dr. Dente stating that I need to have surgery again due to malposition. I decided to go for a second opinion, to which the new Dr. questioned why the surgery took place after seeing my x-ray before the surgery and after. I also went for a third opinion and the new Dr. stated similar findings that the other new Dr. stated. I still have an ingrown toe nail, but now have a messed up toe, to which I will have another Dr. fix the error that Dr. Dente created; he used a staple, and cut the bone higher than needed. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND DR. DENTE AT ALL.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2020
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Great doctor, very patient answers all your questions no matter what, will draw you pictures so that you understand to make you feel comfortable. Best bedside manner, have had other podiatrists before, would not touch my foot even after they performed my surgery let the nurse do everything, but not Dr. Dente, very involved with his patients care and recovery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 29, 2019
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Dr Dente diagnosed and corrected my problem which had been misdiagnosed by another podiatrist. Would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 01, 2018
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He is very kind and caring, very easy to talk too. Did not keep me waiting and unlike the dr before who did my ingrown toenail, I hardly felt it. I got my appointment quick, this was a very good experience.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Maureen Manns in Williamsburg, VA – May 08, 2018
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He listened carefully, spent a lot of time with me, and corrected the problem I had, It is the first time that I've been without painful feet in weeks. I'm extremely grateful for his professional care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Alice A. Pastorius in Williamsburg, VA – May 12, 2017
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Dr. Dente operated on both of my husbands feet and did an excellent job. He is currently treating me for foot issues and I never wait long in the office, the staff is very competent and friendly, and he explains everthing to me so I understand. He is a very nice person and I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Robin in Mathews, va – Sep 28, 2016
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Dr. Dente is very compassionate and caring. He spends alot of time with you during your appointment. He is down to earth and makes you feel like a human and not a number.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Elizabeth in Williamsburg, VA – Jul 21, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

My personal feeling is that my patients deserve all the time, knowledge, and experience necessary to bring about a successful end to their primary complaint. As quaint as it may sound, I believe that when you are sitting in front of me, you are...read more
  • Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

  • Podiatric Surgery

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

  • Jacksonville General Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1980
  • Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine

    Medical School, 1978
  • Unc Charlotte

    Undergraduate School, 1975

Locations

Practice

Michael A Dente JR DPM PLC.356 McLaws Cir Ste 1 Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center

    100 Sentara Cir
    Williamsburg, VA 23188
    Recipient of 7
    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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    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.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% 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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  • Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg

    1500 Commonwealth Ave
    Williamsburg, VA 23185

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Riverside Walter Reed Hospital

    7519 Hospital Dr
    Gloucester, VA 23061

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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