James Ratcliff, DPM
Podiatry • Menlo Park, CA
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Last gathered July 10, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
James Ratcliff, DPM is a podiatrist at Menlo Medical Clinic in Menlo Park, California, offering podiatry and podiatric surgery services for foot and ankle conditions. Dr. Ratcliff is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and has been with the clinic since 1997.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD Care: 4 out of 5 stars (average) (4 ratings)
- Healthgrades: 1.0 star (2 reviews)
- Yelp: N/A (58 reviews)
- Unilocal: N/A (17 reviews)
Patients praise
- professional, knowledgeable, and helpful demeanor reported by many patients
- appreciation for focus on practical, non-surgical advice
- successful treatment of chronic conditions like plantar fasciitis and ingrown toenails
- good listening skills and thoroughness in care
Common complaints
- accusations of being arrogant or dismissive towards patients
- complaints regarding bedside manner and perceived condescension
- frustration with billing practices and insurance information management
- perceived lack of interest in specific foot concerns during consultations
"I give Dr. Ratcliff my highest recommendation. He is a skilled, compassionate, and knowledgeable doctor who ..."
- Yelp"Like other reviewers have mentioned, Ratcliff is arrogant and dismissive. ... He seemed annoyed at the suggestion, but agreed to have their office look into what the cost would be for me on my insurance. ... Meanwhile, his office never looked into orthotics cost or got back to me."
- Unilocal"He offered practical advice - not surgical procedures - and I left his office feeling confident his suggestions would work for me."
- BirdeyeSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Tracey Vlahovic, DPM | Bay Area Foot Care - Jan 21, 2026
- James Charles Kitch passes away on July 18, 2025 - InMenlo - Jul 22, 2025
- Menlo Park resident Scott James Scherer passes away at age 56 - InMenlo - Mar 27, 2026
- James R. Howard - Jun 14, 2026
- Park James Hotel - Dog-Friendly in Menlo Park | DogTrekker - Jun 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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