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Podiatry Associates of Erie, Inc. is a foot and ankle clinic located at 105 Mead Ave. in Meadville, PA. Dr. Richard DiBacco provides medical treatment for foot and ankle conditions and is currently accepting new patients. The office accepts a variety of HMOs, PPOs, and other health plans.

Clinic Type

Podiatry

Address

105 Mead Ave.

Phone

+18143370404

Email

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Opening Hours

See website for current hours

Services Offered

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Team

  • Dr. Richard DiBacco, Diplomat, American Board of Podiatric Surgery; Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons — Podiatrist

Insurance & Payment

  • HMOs
  • PPOs
  • other health plans

Please call to verify acceptance of your insurance carrier.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Awards & Accreditations

  • diplomat with the American Board of Podiatric Surgery
  • fellow at American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
  • many other industry distinctions

Social Media

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • WebMD: 5.0/5.0 (2 ratings)
  • Vitals/Healthgrades: Mixed/Negative ratings noted on review platforms (Specific counts not aggregated; multiple negative reviews identified)
  • LocalityBiz: 5/5 stars (Multiple reviews mentioned)

Patients praise

  • Praise for knowledgeable and skilled surgical care
  • Appreciation for good bedside manner and patient engagement
  • High clinical quality ratings for specific providers
  • Satisfactory experiences with minor procedures like ingrown toenail treatment
  • Positive recognition for clear communication regarding treatment options

Common complaints

  • Reports of poor and rude office staff interactions
  • Complaints regarding ineffective or ill-fitted medical devices (orthotics)
  • Allegations of unnecessary or unethical surgical recommendations
  • Reports of poor bedside manner and dismissiveness towards patients
  • Issues with billing and communication problems with administrative staff

"Dr. Hess performed an ingrown toenail procedure for me... Dr. Hess listened to me, took his time and explained everything he was doing. He was extremely friendly, patient and personable."

— LocalityBiz

"Beware.. He talked me into having surgery about 4 years ago and I will never walk correctly again. He destroyed my foot when I would ask him what he did he became irritated and would not answer my questions."

— Healthgrades

"Dr. DiBacco helped me out greatly, very knowledgeable; so when my brother needed to see a doctor for a blackened toe nail, i recommended him."

— eriefootdoctors.com

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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