Aleena Petra Resendez

Aleena Petra Resendez DPM

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Podiatry
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4.7 / 5 (based on 368 Reviews) View 92 Comments
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Aleena Resendez DPM is a podiatrist with special interests in podiatric surgery, sports medicine, diabetic limb salvage, wound care, and biomechanics. Her passion for medicine began while studying Biochemistry at the University of California, Riverside, where she learned more about the physiochemical processes that occur on a molecular level within the body’s development. Dr. Resendez chose her specialty because it is very gratifying to have an immediate impact on the quality of patients’ lives, allowing them to get back on their feet, participating in the activities they enjoy.

Dr. Resendez is dedicated to caring for her patients through a variety of nonoperative therapies and takes time to help patients understand the cause of their symptoms. When surgery is necessary, she explores different operative modalities that are specifically tailored to each patient based on their work, hobbies and lifestyles. While training during the pandemic, Dr. Resendez conducted research on a foot monitoring device to assist with early detection of diabetic foot ulcers in the veteran population.

She prides herself in practicing evidence-based medicine to treat patient’s underlying symptoms for long-term relief.

Office Information

Hospital/Group Affiliation

PIH Health Downey Hospital

PIH Health Whittier Hospital

PIH Health Physicians

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Gender

Female

Specialties

  • Podiatry

Additional Languages

  • Medical Spanish

Education

Medical School

Western Un of Hlth Sciences, Col of Podiatric Med

Residency

Palo Alto Veterans Administration Medical Center (California)

Board Certifications

  • Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Podiatry

Patient Reviews

November 07, 2024
Was seen very quickly. I appreciated not having to wait a long time even with an appointment.
November 07, 2024
Excellent dr. Very happy with visit. Good staff.
November 05, 2024
I am a new patient so far it has been a great experience I am so happy I moved
October 29, 2024
The provider was fantastic, the office was not as attentive which was curious since there was an empty office. My reschedule should have been a bit smoother.
October 28, 2024
She explained everything thoroughly and was very polite and considerate.
October 28, 2024
Very professional staff
October 25, 2024
Prompt definitive care and she listens.
October 25, 2024
I feel like some clarifications for my daughter's, what she can use for her feet might have been a little more clear. She told us that we could use a boot and insert to keep her arch up. But I thought that she was going to give it to us somehow and I have to call back to clarify. So I think she put in an order but I didn't see anything reflected on my paperwork about that so I just have to call back. That was the only thing. Okay, thank you.
October 24, 2024
The girls at the front office actually helped me schedule an appointment and even printed it out for me, which is something that I didn't experience with any other providers, but this was an excellent provider and the girls were just awesome. They're amazing and I really appreciate them. They deserve raises.
October 24, 2024
Dr Aleena is excellent.
October 15, 2024
Really hard to get appt.
October 07, 2024
Well, the doctor was fine, but the prescription, the pharmacy had a problem with both prescriptions and the pharmacy called. Well, the doctor has never called them back yet. So I'm very unhappy about that because I want the medication to fix my problem. So I'd be appreciative if she would give the pharmacy a call back and fix the problem.
October 04, 2024
Dr Resendez is a skilled surgeon and very caring for myself and my husband's podiatry and wound care.
October 04, 2024
It was nice to see a specialist closer to my house and not have to travel to PIH and pay for parking.
September 17, 2024
The doctor was great.
September 16, 2024
Thank you for caring treatment!
September 12, 2024
She was very thorough, but the only problem is that you guys need more professional doctors there. Two is not enough. We had to wait almost two and a half weeks before we saw him, and he had a swollen ankle, a swollen feet. And the only time we saw him was at our appointment time, and that was two weeks. It was a week and a half, almost, appointment time. So anyway, that's the only complaint I got. Other than that, she was good.
September 09, 2024
I was seen by this provider not in a timely manner, but she also cut my foot, my toe, when she was doing my nails. And for being a doctor, I thought that was very unprofessional. I would not go back there. I was going to a private out-of-PIH provider, which I am definitely going back to. So those are my comments. I would not recommend, and I would not go back. Thank you.
September 06, 2024
She was a great doctor. She listened to everything I had to say where other doctors gave up on me. I truly recommend this Dr to any friends and family. She was amazing.
September 05, 2024
The doctor I saw was great. However, a different (male) doctor was seeing other patients who were getting forms for EDD or had state insurance and was less than kind to them. There was a clear connection between treatment and perceived ability to pay. Again, everyone was great with me, and I liked the podiatrist I saw. But the other patients should be treated well, too.
September 03, 2024
My response to first question is based I came to PIH ER. So no appointment was required. I had a great experience with Aleena Resendez and PIH. I feel I can trust decisions made for all the services and care. Thank you.
August 30, 2024
Dr. Resendez took time listening to me and explaining everything to me. Gave recommendations and sought my feedback regarding course of treatment. Was helpful with questions. Great experience, I look forward to working with her.
August 29, 2024
I think the staff needs a refresher course on hospitality.
August 29, 2024
Wish the wait for my appointment could have been shorter than three weeks, but I guess it's the same everywhere. Office, staff and Dr were excellent. No complaints.
August 26, 2024
You guys did well on every area. Thank you. And I missed a couple of buttons I pushed wrong on the survey. So it was all good. Thank you.
August 20, 2024
Explaining of treatment for me.
August 19, 2024
She was great. She gave me the positive attitude, and took care of my toe, and I would recommend her to anybody. This is (PHI removed). Dr. Resendez was very wonderful. Thank you.
August 19, 2024
I took my 90+mother to this same group and they were so good with her. I had no hesitation in going there myself for my preventative diabetic foot care!
August 08, 2024
The nurse was quite rude.
August 08, 2024
Quick and easy. I wasn't sure what to expect, but the appt went quickly and easily. Dr recommended a padding to use in my shoes to prevent reoccurrence. Unfortunately they are only available on Amazon, and not everyone has an Amazon account. I wish there had been an alternative choice. But I guess I can't blame that on the doctor. The office was clean and quiet, and staff was friendly and professional!
August 06, 2024
Doctor explained the upcoming procedure with great detail
August 05, 2024
Perhaps she was having a rough morning, but one of the gals at front desk seemed a little cranky in our interactions and while I was asking other questions post-appt. Otherwise, Dr Resendez was great! She listened and gave thorough explanations. Quick to send Rx and PT order.
July 29, 2024
Dr. Resendez is a very sweet young lady and very gentle when treating your feet.
July 22, 2024
The doctor was amazing, gentle, thorough, friendly, kind, smart, important. Thank you.
July 18, 2024
Dr Reséndez provided a comprehensive exam. she listened to me and explained my condition very clearly. I left the office with a clear plan for further testing and follow-up. Nurse (name removed) was very helpful too. Thank you
July 16, 2024
Dr. Resendez was really nice and did her job and she asked me questions and I was able to ask her questions. I'm very satisfied with Dr. Resendez. She's a great worker and she's friendly. Thank you.
July 15, 2024
She just mostly look at my feet but never touch or do a check.
July 11, 2024
Thx for everything for your service.
July 11, 2024
She is kind and very thoughtful and caring I like her very much.
July 09, 2024
Clean office, excellent doctor and staff.
July 08, 2024
I feel that all my questions were not answered, and I cannot rate a doctor. This is the first time I've seen her. So I can rate somebody that I haven't been there but once. And third, they were very respectful, very nice, very polite. They received me on time. But I felt that there was nothing done. I feel that I don't know if I'm wasting my time there or I'm supposed to be with another specialist. Bye. That's it.
July 05, 2024
I just want to say this is the very first time that I meet Dr. Resendez because she was covering for Dr. (name removed) and she was extremely pleasant, very nice, very attentive, answered all my questions, made me feel very comfortable. So I want to just let her know that she was absolutely amazing with her patient care and that I really appreciate the time that she spent discussing my treatment plan. Thank you.
June 28, 2024
It was great and everyone was very cordial from the moment I came in service was excellent Dr. Resendez very helpful and explained things that I could do. In my daily routine thank you I really appreciate
June 25, 2024
Dr. Resendez was great and explained everything really well.
June 13, 2024
Regarding the provider, she was wonderful. However, it is one of the young ladies that I guess works the front office, the front desk with the check-in, the checking in. She was rude, condescending. She is not helpful. I do, yes, so that was my only issue. The other girl, I think her name is (name removed). Wonderful. I will wait in line just to see her, but the other girl, I do not want to deal with because she is rude. Thank you.
June 03, 2024
Dr Resendez is awesome- expertise etc
May 30, 2024
Provider didn't bother asking for me to rate my pain level. Hardly asked follow up questions. The appointment felt, as if I were inconveniencing the provider with my presence.
May 28, 2024
This was the first visit with Dr. Resendez. She is a caring provider that makes you feel comfortable while offering options to help correct issues. My visit was pleasant, she was easy to understand, and funny too. I look forward to working with her to address my concerns and make my feet the best they can be.
May 23, 2024
The doctor did everything exceptionally well as far as I'm concerned. My treatment was great. Her knowledge of what was going on with my foot was incredible. I believe she may have saved my foot by suggesting strongly that I get to the emergency room to get this handled. I ended up with a very bad infection, which she is the one who was able to notice and describe the proper course of action to get this taken care of. I am currently recovering from surgery on my foot. Her recommendation was that I go to emergency and that I get intravenous antibiotics, and that's exactly what happened. That's exactly what I did. I really feel that because of her attention to my situation, she probably saved my foot. Thank you very much.
May 21, 2024
thanks
May 20, 2024
I appreciated the doctor explaining everything to me so patiently and kindly .
May 13, 2024
Dr. Resendez was very, very gracious in answering questions and was complete in explaining concerns that I had. And Andrew, her nurse, was very, very polite and helpful in physically helping me get into the seat. I'm disabled, and so he was very kind. Thank you.
May 09, 2024
Dr. R was very thorough, used her laptop/X-rays to provide a full explanation in answer to my symptoms and questions. She was friendly and respectful.. my first time to PIH Podiatry; very pleased with this experience!
May 03, 2024
Found she Believe I was so much in pain.. I had to take an x-ray for her to see her bad my foot was.. When the shot wasI I do think she was able to do right..
May 03, 2024
Everything was great. The Dr answered my questions and provided recommendations for treatment. The staff was friendly and professional. Thank you.
May 03, 2024
I am so happy to have Dr.Resendez she was highly recommended by my daughter. I was very pleased with her very caring, explained everything. It's not very offer you get someone like her. Thank you for your kindness and all information you gave me. I wish we has more caring Dr. like her.
May 02, 2024
Hi, I really liked the physician. I thought she was very kind and she appeared to be extremely compassionate and she was easy to speak with. However, the two girls up in the front were not very welcoming as PIH employees and I truly was disappointed with that. When I came in, they didn't even greet me. So, it's a little disappointing. Also, the office is pretty barren. It's not very welcoming. It has very much of a cold sense to it. That's it. Other than that, I love PIH. Thank you.
May 02, 2024
Staff so cold, Dr Aleena she is nice and concern about patient health problem.
April 29, 2024
She was kind and listened to what was going on .
April 23, 2024
Checked in at desk, 10 minutes later put into a room. Ten minutes later doctor came into room . Fastest time I've ever been in and out of an appointment . Whole visit took 40 minutes . .
April 18, 2024
Yes, she was very knowledgeable and she spent plenty of time with us and explained a lot of things to us and she was very helpful. My mom is very happy with her. So thank you so much. We really will highly recommend her if we ever know anybody that needs to see a podiatrist. Thank you.
April 18, 2024
Doctor offered me an alternative nail clipping since my insurance will not cover podiatry services, due to non existent medical conditions. Great visit, provided peace of mind to aging nails issues
April 12, 2024
This was my first visit. I really liked the doctor. I was very impressed. Thank you.
April 11, 2024
Being my first time at the office, upon arrival it was closed a few minutes before one o'clock. A man arrived who opened the office and, seeing that I walk with a walker and was almost unable to hold the door, he did not help me. Inside, he was unprofessional and unkind, seeming angry. In contrast, the receptionist and (name removed), who works in the back, were very kind. Dr. Resendez was also nice, only the doctor's assistant was unprofessional, which really makes me doubt whether to return.
April 04, 2024
The doctor was very good. She took the time to examine my condition in detail. She discussed all aspects of the possible cause and treatment of the problem. She is a very doctor.
April 01, 2024
Dr. Resendez is one of very few doctors who actually reads patient history thoroughly before seeing the patient. Thank you!!!!! I really appreciate that she took the time to read my chart before coming into the room. She asked clarifying questions about my medical history and really seemed compassionate and interested in making me feel better. Because she took the time to get a full overview of my specific situation and history, I trust her medical advice and would recommend her to anyone. Dr. Resendez has great bedside manner. She truly cares and respects her patients. I hope that she stays this invested in her patients as she progresses in her career.
March 29, 2024
The Doctor, staff and nurses assistant were very professional and courteous. VERY satisfied!
March 28, 2024
The doctor was wonderful. I've been to many doctors and she is one of the few that can get more than a 10. So thank you so much for having doctors like her available to us. Thank you. That's all I can say.
March 26, 2024
This doctor was recommended by an acquaintance and I found the recommendation to be very valid. I trust this young doctor and really did appreciate what she did for me. I see nothing that I can recommend to improve, at least not based on my first visit. I do have a follow-up business scheduled and I expect the same treatment.
March 26, 2024
The doctor showed me my xray and explained why I was having pain, and gave me several options for care.
March 19, 2024
I would like to dedicate more time to work because it is very fast, those bulls who tell me time 10 minutes 15 minutes is the least they dedicate to dedicate more time and pay more attention to.
March 15, 2024
If I need to see the doctor again, there's no person to answer the phone when I call and I have to go in person. You need to have a machine that will give you the chance to put your name and your phone number so they can answer your call.
March 14, 2024
She is very nice and not rushed to do an examine. She explained everything so I could understand it.
March 11, 2024
I appreciate the attentiveness of the entire staff. The whole experience was positive.
March 07, 2024
I had a number of issues to discuss, and she had answers for everything, which all made sense. After my visit, I truly feel like I'm in good hands.
March 05, 2024
Yes, my visit was very prompt and I deeply appreciate that. The staff was quick, check-in was easy, and the wait time in the waiting room was very minimal. I really appreciate it.
March 04, 2024
I loved my doctor. She was wonderful.
February 12, 2024
Overall, it was a great visit, Very professional
January 29, 2024
Dr (name removed) office referred me to PIH Urgent Care Santa Fe Springs for three x-rays which proved to be of no use to Dr Resendez. So Dr Resendez had to take one more which gave her the result she needed to see on my left foot. Too many x-rays last year for both dental and medical with no end in sight. Maybe the doctors can figure out some other way to get compensated other than by x-rays!
January 29, 2024
Dr. Resendez was patient and kind. Explained the procedure and expectations..
January 29, 2024
Dr. Resendez was very polite and attentive to what we had to say and made various suggestions for me and my husband. We really like her and look forward to continuing seeing her. The young ladies at the front desk were very pleasant.
January 19, 2024
It would be nice if there's a location closer to Lakewood. It's quite a few miles for me to drive as a senior. Thank you.
January 16, 2024
The doctor seemed rushed but she was understandable.
January 15, 2024
I had a great doctor's visit the whole time. I mean, she made me feel comfortable the whole day. Thanks. Bye.
January 11, 2024
I would like to comment that the front office staff should be a bit more courteous. And that's it. The back office with the physician as well as the nursing assistant was wonderful. That's it.
January 11, 2024
This provider is knowledgeable but she's very rushed during her exam and seems to be dismissive of the patient. She needs to improve her "bedside" manner.
January 09, 2024
Appreciate the fast appointment, and fadt office visit.
January 08, 2024
Excellent doctor! I am so glad to have her on board PIH. She was so kind and respectful and did an outstanding job on the procedure i needed. Took the time needed and made it easier on me than it could have been.
December 29, 2023
Very nice person
December 28, 2023
The doctor was amazing. The only reason I'm leaving a message is because the second and third question, I pressed two, but it was because I didn't listen to all the options completely and I really meant to press four. The doctor was amazing. My child was comfortable and it was a great experience.
December 21, 2023
I'm sorry for the previous question I meant to hit a 2 for yes if that's what the 2 is for I hit the 1 because I thought it was going to be a 1 0 for a 10. Anyways, Dr. Resendez is an excellent physician with great care and I'm very happy with her.
December 19, 2023
I really loved the care that I had from Dr. Resendez, Aleena Resendez. This was my first visit, and it took all of a matter of maybe 20 minutes max. And she gave me so much information. She printed out a copy of shoes that are really good for my foot. She even put in a metatarsal pad and told me where to get one if I needed it for my calluses, and she biopsied my big toes. Oh, my gosh. I can't stop raving about her. I told everybody about her, and hopefully they'll just switch over to her. I was a little disappointed with the staff in making the appointment. They said that she didn't have a PPO, but then they had to clarify, and then somebody told the person, yes, she does.
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