Dr. Paul Ciavarelli, MD
Podiatry*
25+ years of experience
Dr. Paul Ciavarelli, MD is a podiatry specialist in Opelika, AL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
4.5 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (16 reviews)
The Alabama Foot Care Center
2304 Gateway Dr Opelika, AL 36801Make an Appointment
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Dr. Ciavarelli's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ciavarelli
4.5
16 ratings, 11 with a written review
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Excellent Surgical 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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Marlowe Driscoll FNP – Mar 18, 2023
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Great doctor
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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Nora hales – Dec 13, 2022
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Very caring doctor!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- 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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Bryan Duncan – Aug 20, 2022
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There are no finer Podiatrists! Dr. Ciavarelli has been very attentive, to my needs the past few years and is the reason I return. Thanks for being one of a kind!!!
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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Chris Cecil – Jun 06, 2022
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Dr. Paul has been taking care of my Feet for over 20 Years and can fix most problems in the office. Super Nuce Guy! Wonderful Staff. A++
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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James Brooks – Jul 02, 2021
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Major foot problems, bunions,nail fungus, pain on balls of feet etc.
Dr. Ciavorelli did a comprehensive examination and pointed out my problems and how to help my feet. He is easy to talk to and has a wonderful personality. He one of the few foot doctors that is also a medical doctor ( MD.) My internal medicine physician referred me to him.
I highly recommend him for all foot problems.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Gary Loper – May 27, 2021
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Very Professional. Called and got in on the same day. Staff was all smiles. Clean office. Doc fixed my problem almost immediately. Thx doc!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Sam Stone – Nov 12, 2020
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Dr. Ciavarelli is the second Podiatrist I have used in the local area. My first experience with another doctor for an ingrown toenail was a negative one. I went to Dr. Ciavarelli for another ingrown toenail and the experience was wonderful. He is a caring physician who listens to the patient, an excellent surgeon and takes care to avoid post-operative infections. My experience with him involved no pain and excellent care. I recommend him highly.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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William in Opelika, AL – Jun 29, 2019
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Unfortunately, communication was challenging. I brought my 85 year old diabetic parent to be checked because she had been complaining of pain for a week after having her toenails clipped 2weeks ago. Yes,she was anxious,but the toe was swollen and slightly red. They have a strict no same day appointment policy. They begrudgingly saw her,kept pointing out it was no emergency. Just a sore toe. We NEVER implied emergency, we were afraid it might be getting infected. Extremely unprofessional.
What went well
- Office environment
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
4 others found this helpful
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Diana Harper in IN, AL – Feb 08, 2019
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I am going to start with I wish he could be my every kind of doctor. He is very genuine, caring, kind, excellent communication skills, confident, knows exactly what he is doing. He was extremely patient in listening to my history, and took the time to explain everything he was doing. He made sure I was comfortable at every step of the surgery. As a bonus he was very humorous and made us laugh a lot. I absolutely recommend him to everyone. Again, I wish my other doctors were this thorough!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
15 others found this helpful
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Auburn University, AL – Jun 01, 2016
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He was great at answering all of my questions and listening to my concerns! The staff are all friendly and would recommend this clinic to anyone who needs to see a foot doctor!
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
10 others found this helpful
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Maddie in Auburn – Mar 10, 2016
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Dr. Paul Ciavarelli, MD is a podiatry specialist in Opelika, AL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.Podiatry
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Dr. William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine
Medical School, 1996
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86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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