. "The meaning of compassion: DR DAN BANGART\nas well as to recognize the suffering of others, then take action to help...\n\nBefore I get into specifics, I want to explain that from start to finish it was a positive experience in every way....from the answering of my call, to be able to make an appointment the day I called. I comprehend a busy schedule BUT when you are in terrible pain whats the point of making an appointment for three weeks down the road?? They are staffed properly with a sufficient amount of qualified Dr.'s to assist when patients need to be seen when they have issues. \n\nI take the time to check and recheck every medical professional I see and normally speaking will interview my Dr.'s before I sign up to be their patient. In this case, I knew within the first five minutes that this was the office and that this Dr. for me. It was \"different\" from other offices.\n\nDifferent in the best sense of the word.... Dr. Bangart has compassion, is caring and is truly a warm individual and along with his excellent experience it is something that is not in my experience a \"norm\" here in Arizona, I hate to say. \n\nInitially, X-rays were taken, that I appreciated. Why wait till the Dr. comes in does an exam and then says oh, we need X-rays? In order for them to do a through job they have to have all the pieces of the puzzle and X-rays are essential. Dr. Bangart, explained everything to me in great detail about my feet in general, questioned me about my symptoms and went over options. He did NOT talk down to me but, engaged me in the conversation. \n\nBy the way he handled my issues I could tell he has personalized treatment options, not 'one-size-fits-all' solutions which you'd be surprised how many Dr.'s practice that way.\nDr. Bangart provided me with a range of options to choose from, I was waiting for the \"sell about bunion and hammertoe surgery\" and thankfully that didn't come...he addressed the issues as a good Dr. would have but, wasn't there to \"break my pocketbook\", but to do the job of a Dr. that genuinely cares about his patients.\n\nThese are just some of the many qualities of the Dr. and why if you need an excellent podiatrist \nwhy YOU should see him or the other Docs in the practice. He started the practice and one hires Docs similar to the way they practice.....I know because I was a Personnel Director for over 20 years and was in Medical Sales.\n\n*He truly listened to what I had to say\n\n*He NEVER rushed me (it was a very difficult day for me as a year ago my son went through a \nmedical nightmare and I was very emotional, and he sensed that and took extra care and time \nwith me.\n\n*He even went that extra mile to have a radiologist review my X-rays because I was so anxious.\n\n*Board certified, and / or member of a professional association, is not just ok...but ESSENTIAL\n\n*Satisfied patients-quite obvious as the waiting room had repeat patients and I spoke with some of them and their impressions of the practice.\n\n*Bed side manner was calming and soothing, he WASNT an alarmist...which is exactly the kind of Dr. I need.\n\nHis staff is by far the kindest group of professionals, truly, A+ in every way! \n\nI am thankful and blessed to have found Dr. Bangart. \n\nAgain, if YOU are in need of not a good \nbut THE BEST in his field.....Call the office NOW.....YOUR feet wont be sorry...and neither will you!"^^ . "5"^^ . "5"^^ . "0"^^ . . "0"^^ . . "2016-11-01T00:00:00"^^ .