Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute
Podiatry • Valparaiso, IN • Multiple locations in NW Indiana locations
About
Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute's podiatry department in Valparaiso, IN and five other northwest Indiana locations provides foot and ankle care through specialty-trained podiatrists. Services include diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle conditions, surgical and conservative options such as orthotics and diabetic shoes, foot and ankle surgery, and physical therapy collaboration. Walk-in orthopedic urgent care is available at Crown Point and Portage locations.
Clinic Type
Podiatry
Address
Chesterton; Crown Point; Michigan City; Portage; Schererville; Valparaiso (NW Indiana)
Phone
(219) 921-1444
compliance@LBJI.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Appointment scheduling online, Phone-based scheduling
Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- South Shore Foot & Ankle (Birdeye): 4.6 out of 5 stars (85 reviews)
- Dr. Brian T. Damitz (Birdeye/Google): 4.9 out of 5 stars (185 reviews)
- Dr. Cynthia Grundy (WebMD): 4.5 out of 5 stars (6 ratings)
- Dr. Ronald Izynski (Healthgrades): 4.5 out of 5 stars (15 ratings)
Patients praise
- High professional expertise and knowledgeable care
- Friendly and attentive staff members
- Effective surgical outcomes and pain relief for many patients
- Thorough diagnostic skills and clear explanation of conditions
- Compassionate and caring bedside manner
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding patient communication and HIPAA privacy practices
- Allegations of prioritizing profit over patient well-being
- Some reports of ineffective treatments leading to new issues
- Difficulty in scheduling appointments with the main physician in some instances
"My doctor was and is extraordinary! She is very attentive. She actually listens to her patients. She & her office team are on top of each & every request and also go above and beyond their job titles!"
— Ratings.MD (Dr. Cynthia Grundy)"Thought she was a good doctor at first until I found out the truth... She has no regard for the HIPPA... My only recommendation is when she starts feeding you b.s. about how she cares for you RUN !!!! away and find a real doctor."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Cynthia Grundy)"Dr. Damitz has been amazing. He has answered any questions i had and preformed ligament surgery on my ankle and he explained everything in detail about what to look for."
— Birdeye (Dr. Brian T. Damitz)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Hassan Usmani, D.P.M., Becomes First in the State of Indiana to Use Arthrex Plate and Medial Capsule Repair System for Patients with Bunions — Jun 18, 2026
- Portage Foot Clinic in South Bend celebrates 66 years — Aug 3, 2025
- Dr. Abigail K. Loiacono, DPM - Podiatrist in Lafayette, IN — May 14, 2026
- The Inner Circle acknowledges, Bradley Hammersley, DPM, MSHM as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member — Dec 10, 2025
- Dr. Janet Bilder - Family Medicine Doctor in Valparaiso, IN — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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