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Department Orthopaedic Surgery
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.2606
Desk:
216.445.8152
Fax:
216.444.8725

Additional Locations

Orthopaedic Surgery

Mentor Hospital

8300 Norton Parkway
Mentor, OH 44060
Directions

Appointment:
216.444.2606
Desk:
216.445.8152
Fax:
216.444.8725
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Ankle Pathology
  • Bunion Surgery
  • Conservative Treatment of the Foot
  • Diabetic Foot Care
  • Diabetic Foot Screening
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment
  • Foot Surgery
  • Forefoot Surgery
  • Fracture Care
  • Heel Injections
  • Ingrown Toenail Removal
  • Musculoskeletal Foot Pathology
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedics
  • Plantars Wart Treatment
  • Podiatry
View all 16 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Arthritis
  • Benign Bone Tumors
  • Blisters
  • Brachymetatarsia
  • Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
  • Bursitis
  • Cellulitis
  • Diabetic Foot Ulceration
  • Foot Benign Tumors
  • Fungal Infections
  • Metatarsalgia
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Neuropathy - Diabetic
  • Sports Injuries
  • Toenail Fungus
  • Warts
View all 16 Specialties +
Insurance

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Biography

About Georgeanne Botek, DPM

Georgeanne Botek, DPM, has been on staff in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic since 1997. Her practice locations are at Cleveland Clinic main campus and Cleveland Clinic Willoughby Hills Family Health Center. She is Head of the Section of Podiatry and Medical Director of the Diabetic Foot Clinic, with a concentration on treating foot ulcers and amputation prevention. 

Her special areas of interest also include foot surgery, and all skin, nail and musculoskeletal pathology involving the foot and ankle.
 
Dr. Botek is a member of numerous professional associations, including the American Podiatric Medical Association, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Diabetes Association. She often contributes to many local, regional and national publications and broadcasts.
Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
1997

Education & Fellowships

Residency - Ohio Permanente Medical Group
Podiatric Surgery
Cleveland, OH USA
1996

Medical Education - Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (Kent State University)
Independence, OH USA
1994

Undergraduate - Miami University
English Literature
Oxford, OH USA
1990

Professional Highlights

  • Head, Section of Podiatry
  • Medical Director, Cleveland Clinic Diabetic Foot Clinic

Certifications

  • Foot and Ankle Surgery - Foot Surgery

Specialty Interests

Diabetic foot care, forefoot surgery (elective and reconstructive), musculoskeletal foot and ankle pathology

Memberships

  • American Podiatric Medical Association
  • American Diabetes Association
  • American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
  • American Board of Podiatric Surgeons
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Georgeanne Botek, DPM.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 7/2/2023, Dr. Botek has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

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* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

443 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

104 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

Great doctor

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024

Dr.Boteck was very professional in her care

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024

Dr. Botek and staff were cordial, professional and caring as usual.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024

Dr Botek had been my foot dr for many years it's well worth the long drive. Thank you for taking care of me

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024

Dr Botek is very personable and detail oriented.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024

Dr. Botek was very thorough and professional. I was able to get an appointment with her sooner than expected.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024

Excellent care from Dr. Botek

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024

Was called with concerns that I was not at my appointment at the time scheduled running late and that made me feel very good that I was a concern patient of the Doctor/Hospitol

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024

I wouldn't want any other provider, I feel comfortable with the one I have and I get the best results from him .

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2024

Staff was excellent, Dr did not care to listen to what I had to say.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024

Dr. Botek was great. Everything expected of a skilled clinician.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2024

Dr Botek continues to provide excellent patient care.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2024

My care is always great with Dr. Boteck

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2024

Dr. Botek is excellent.

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2024

Very good more than that, the Doctor is excellent patience and explains every diagnosis clear to understand

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

Dr. Botek is a wonderful surgeon and person.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

Dr. Botek is amazing! Friendly and comforting, I would highly recommend her!

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

As a diabetic, Dr. Botek has been a godsend for me and my foot care. She always listens carefully, supplies great treatment options and provides expert services. Dr. Botek conducts extremely thorough diabetic foot exams and prescribes the right orthotics for my feet.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

Toe was very tender and painful for a year and a halfnow it's not. Enough said? Thank you Dr. Botek!

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024

Dr Botek is kind, caring, professional and thorough. I appreciate the care she provides.

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2023

She is an extraordinary doctor. By far the best podiatrist that I have ever dealt with. She solved a problem that I've had for perhaps eight years. She is smart, very experienced, handles, patience, extremely well is thorough yet decisive. She is absolutely the best!

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2023

Dr. Botek was courteous, thoughtful and thorough.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023

Dr Botek has always been very caring & professional. She reviewed my concerns & then offered the best treatment options.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023

I have been a patient of Dr Botek for over 20 years & her staff is always very professional.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023

Dr. Borek was very good. She was an excellent listener and she provided me with three options for a resolution of my problem with my foot. She gave me the chance to select a procedure from her outline of options. We discussed the success rate. I selected the option I thought best from her outline and she felt the one I selected was most appropriate to my circumstances. She gave me great confidence. Her conversing was a pleasure.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

Great people. She's a good doctor!

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023

Dr Botek literally saved my life and always andwers my questions and informative about my situation

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2023

I've been seeing Dr. Botek for quite some time - because she is exceptional.

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2023

Love Dr. Botek!

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2023

Dr. Botek was very clear and detailed about my upcoming surgery which is great.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2023

It was a privilege to see Dr. Botek- very thoughtful & patient in explaining her exam and recommendations.

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023

My trust is with Dr. Botok for many years. She is professional and caring.

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2023

Very difficult to see my doctor

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2023

Doc is extremely professional and kind at the same time

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2023

Dr. Botek is great. She explains everything she is doing & why she is doing it. She is efficient & has a great bedside manner. Plus, she clearly is extremely knowledgeable

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2023

Dr. Botek was outstanding in every respect!! I drove many miles to see her!! It was well worth it!!

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023

Dr botek, didnt do a thorough examination from the feeling of it.....I dont know enough to compare though, and I could be wrong.....i tried showing her something simple and only one time and she refused to listen. She seemed apathetic, didnt tell me much about what to expect in the future and how to take care of my problem very well. I think she was wrong on a couple things....I asked for a physical therapy order from the nurse to take care of my ankle and that hasnt happened....they didnt care about my privacy and kept the door open, I closed it and they opened it again...

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2023

The doctor was excellent and her assistant was excellent. Cleveland Clinic clearly needs more doctors.

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2023

The best diagnosis yet that I have had about my foot problem. The Doctor was fantastic.

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023

Dr. Botek is outstanding both professionally and personally. She shows care and concern and is patient and encouraging. I would always recommend her as she is absolutely the best!

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023

Dr. Botek is excellent, she listens great and explains everything very well and is open to suggestions. Always have a great discussion. Excellent doctor

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2023

My visit with Dr. Botek was terrific! My feet feel so much better!

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2023

Dr. Botek is the best. She listens and then comes up with a game plan based on your symptoms and comments. She is very knowledgeable about new treatments and therapies. She is one of the best physicians I have had.

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2023

Great experience and service dr.staff has always been wonderful

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2023

Dr. Botek is the best! So clear, solution oriented, and thoughtful.

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2023

Dr. Botek is the best! She is clear, concise, and caring - the big three C's we all need in healthcare. Thank you!

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2023

She's a great doctor

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2023

Dr. Borek is top notch. Very confident and knowledgeable on all aspects.

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2023

This was my three month postop check. I was very concerned and very emotional over my recovery taking so long. Dr. Botek put me at ease and calmed me down.

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2023

I really appreciate the patience of Dr. Botek. This is been a traumatic event for me as my life has changed quite a bit.

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2023

I felt Dr. Botek really LISTENED and HEARD me! Her diagnosis and recommendations made perfect sense, and I am following her advice. That she is a warm and empathic professional is all the more impressive.

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2023

Excellent doctor

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023

I understand why it takes so long because De Granieri is the best Dr I've ever visited at the CC

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023

I was a pre-med student and worked my whole life in health care. This is one of the best doctors I've ever seen. I was (and I rarely am) very impressed with her knowledge and understanding of my health issues. Just fantastic. I was raving about her when I got on the elevator and all the way out of the building

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023

As always, I am a cheerleader for Dr. Botek and her staff.

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023

I would rate Dr. Botek a 10 ++

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2023

Dr Botek is absolutely fantastic, she listens, answers any questions and explains what and how the procedure is done

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2023

Dr Botek is a wonderful podiatrist and has provided care for 2 other members of my family.

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2023

Excellent in getting appt , and fabulous doctor Botex

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2023

She was smart as can be , Dr Botex

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2023

In all honesty, I've never placed a phone call to Dr. Botek which needed to be returned.

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2023

Dr. Botek is an excellent doctor and is fabulous in her field helping me.

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2023

Dr. Botek is an amazing, caring professional.

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2023

Dr Botek is such a pleasure to be around. She's kind, caring, knowledgeable and a very sweet physician. I'm truly blessed to have her in my life.

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2023

Dr. Botek was exemplary. Very thorough and skilled. Very Informative and caring. Never felt rushed. Excellent care.

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2023

"Very Good" isn't adequate to describe the care that I received during my outpatient visit with Dr. Botek. She was extraordinarily thorough in her assessment of my problem and took the time to explain what I could do at home to continue treating it myself. I've been a loyal patient at the Clinic for over 50 years, and I've never had a better experience than last week with Dr. Botek.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023

Dr.Botek is a known SUPERSTAR!

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023

I, very much, appreciate Dr. Botek fitting me in her busy schedule to evaluate a fracture.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023

We can not say enough good things about Dr. Botek! She is very patient and very skilled! She is the best of the best!!

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023

I will always recommend Dr. Botek and the Cleveland Clinic.

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2023

I will never change my podiatrist again. I absolutely love Dr Botek!!

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2023

Great doctor

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2023

Dr Botek is wonderful!

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2023

She was excellent

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2023

Dr. Botek and her team were incredible! CCF is fortunate to have her!

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023

Dr Botek was among the best health care providers Ive had. She had wonderful rapport with her team. My husband even commented on that after the 3 worked to get my subluxed foot back in place. Excellent listener, never felt rushed or talked down too and clearly gave us the power of the decision in the treatment as it proceeded. Answered all questions then and promptly responded to queation on my chart the wk after.

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023

Thorough and detailed review of the differential diagnosis and basic treatment for all possible issues. Watching Dr. Botek and the nurse create a foot pad for me was like watching artists work. What a team!

Reviewed on May 30, 2023

Dr Botek is the ultimate professional! She is a problem solver. She continues to suggest therapies that can help my situation. I have referred several friends to her practice.

Reviewed on May 22, 2023

My previous and present experiences with Dr. Botec have been very successful and served my needs with great care and knowledge.

Reviewed on May 22, 2023

My overall experience was excellent. I will follow the recommendations given to me by the physician. My present and past experience with Cleveland Clinic care has been excellent and helpful for both myself and my husband.

Reviewed on May 22, 2023

Dr. Botek is the most pleasant, thoughtful and informative doctor I have had the pleasure of encountering. I appreciate the insight she provided.

Reviewed on May 18, 2023

Dr and her nursing staff were very polite / informative how I should care for my feet as a diabetic and laid to rest my fears and concerns, I like the doctors No Nonsense approach after her care for my feet they have not felt this wonderful in years. I want to thank the doctor and her nursing staff for showing me how better care for my feet. It is doctors and nursing staff like this that is giving me more courage to address other areas of concerns with other medical professionals at CCF. Thanks so much for the wonderful Medical Care.

Reviewed on May 18, 2023

Doctor and staff could not have been more informative and laid to rest all concerns I had with regards to my feet and showed me how to care for my feet on a daily basis after Doctors Care my feet have not felt this good in years. Doctors Care and staff give me hope that I can talk with other doctors about other medical concerns that I may have in other disciplines

Reviewed on May 18, 2023

Doctor and staff worked very well with me and we're all on the same page

Reviewed on May 16, 2023

Dr. Botek was extremely thorough in her explanation of my condition. She also explained the entire surgery procedure and recovery process.

Reviewed on May 15, 2023

She seemed a bit rushed.

Reviewed on May 9, 2023

Dr. Botek was highly recommended to me by a friend. The doctor was kind, attentive to my concerns, explained exactly what my issue was and what could be done. She was tuned-in to my current health issues, after a short discussion of the meds I'm on, and seemed to truly understand. I left the appointment with relief that I finally found a doctor I liked and that a resolution to my issue is in sight.

Reviewed on May 9, 2023

I would definitely recommend Dr. Botek! Without hesitation!!!

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2023

Excellent doctor!!!!

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2023

Dr. Botec is an excellent doctor

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2023

I liked Dr Botek very much very impressed

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2023

Dr. Botek is respectful, kind and helpful.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2023

I was very happy with Dr. Botek and her nurse.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2023

I will definitely recommend Dr. Botek and her staff.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023

There was a cancellation, Dr. Botek called and asked if I was available.....I was....very pleased with such prompt follow up.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023

Dr. Botek is very good. I try to always check which nurse is on duty when I go Karen is very good.

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2023

Dr.B very good and a great listener

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2023

Dr. Botek is a confidence builder. Her skill as a care provider, especially as a surgeon, is outstanding. I am lucky to have found her.

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023

Dr. Botek was extremely thorough examining my feet. She answered questions, provided support and took my concerns seriously. She recommended orthotics but made a pad for my foot until I got one which provided relief. Excellent professional care. She also made clear that there are other treatment options and to come back if the orthotics don't work. Considering that my feet are how I get most of my exercise (walking), I feel that Dr. Botek will be instrumental in helping me to remain fit and active overall. I am very appreciative of her care.

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023

Dr. Botek made great suggestions to help specific issues with my toes/feet.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2023

I'm very satisfied with my care. Thankful to have the best Doctor on board. She takes care of my feet always healing themand making sure they stay healthy.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2023

Dr Botek answered each of my questions and provided solutions

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2023

My visit to the doctor, was a positive thing. The whole staff and plus the doctor treated me as a person and was very friendly.

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2023

I have been going to Dr Botck for several years. And I've always had the respect and the courtesy.

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