Arlington Foot and Ankle

"Hurt my ankle while I was visiting DC. Dr Pearl and his staff (love Joy) were great! Picked up so great shoes and the electromagnetic therapy helped my pain significantly!!"

"Dr Pearl has been helping me for years manage my stubborn foot in plantar fasciitis he’s a caring Dr and funny guy and I’m grateful to have him. And an exceptionally talented Podiatrist."

"I am absolutely disappointed with Dr. Pearl's complete lack of listening skills and utter disregard for my concerns. I visited him with excruciating pain in my right knee while running, and I provided my detailed medical history, including a prior ankle sprain from two years ago, in the intake form. I explicitly communicated to both the staff and Dr. Pearl that my primary issue was the knee pain that was hindering my training for a half marathon. What did Dr. Pearl do? He seemed to completely ignore my words and the information I provided. In his visit notes, he incorrectly diagnosed me with a swollen, sprained ankle – an ailment I do not have! My ankles are perfectly fine and not swollen in the least. It's baffling how he managed to misconstrue the reason for my visit and provide an inaccurate diagnosis. To add to my frustration, Dr. Pearl made no effort to examine my running form, despite advertising his expertise in sports medicine. Instead, he had the audacity to sell me a pair of shoes that were supposed to help with my knee pain. Well, let me tell you, those shoes did absolutely nothing to alleviate my agony. I am still struggling to train for my half marathon. I am beyond disappointed with the lack of attention, care, and professionalism displayed by Dr. Pearl. He has wasted my time, money, and effort, all while failing to address my actual concerns. I would strongly advise against seeking treatment from him. If you're looking for a healthcare professional who actually listens and respects your needs, Dr. Pearl is certainly not the one."

"I am thankful to have found Dr. Pearl! He is easy to talk to, enthusiastic, and really eager to help patients heal. I had to see him for an injury that didn’t heal correctly and left me with nerve damage. I was unable to flex my ankle or toes for at least three months. I wish I had seen him earlier, but I was stubborn and thought it would get better on its own. First, he assessed my condition and laid out several immediate steps I could take to compensate for the loss of mobility. Second, he outlined the test I would need to determine the cause. After reviewing the results EMG and MRI, he was able to determine where to focus therapy. He suggested trying PEMF therapy to help activate/heal the effected nerve. This immediately helped with numbness and the paralysis in my foot. I have now received a few PEMF treatments and I am so excited to begin wiggling my toes and flexing my ankle again. You don’t realize the importance of your feet when they’re working properly. I am very grateful for his care!"

"I saw Dr. Pearl for a stress fracture in my foot, and I cannot recommend him enough. He and his staff are very nice and knowledgeable. Dr. Pearl listened as I described my foot pain, talked me through the tests he recommended, and then walked me through the test results. Then, he gave me clear instructions and a recovery plan to follow. Dr. Pearl’s care and expertise really expedited the healing process. After 4 weeks of recovery and treatments, I am now able to slowly get back to what I love: running. Highly recommend!"