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Bethany J Badell, DPM

Podiatric Surgery, Foot and Ankle
Bethany J. Badell, DPM

accepting new patients

Riverview Health

About Bethany J Badell, DPM

Dr. Bethany Badell is a board-certified podiatric surgeon specializing in foot and ankle care. She attended the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and chose to specialize in podiatry because of the rewarding opportunity to help patients of all ages maintain mobility.

Dr. Badell offers a comprehensive range of services, from conservative care for lower extremity ailments to a variety of surgical procedures. These include bunion and hammertoe correction, soft tissue procedures, complex flatfoot deformity correction, nerve releases, minimally invasive procedures, diabetic wound care, limb salvage, revision surgery and trauma care. From the initial visit, Dr. Badell is committed to addressing all foot and ankle concerns, ensuring patients feel listened to, educated, and empowered to make decisions about their health and well-being.

Outside of work, Dr. Badell enjoys spending time with their husband, son, and their 2 Aussiedoodles.

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Education & Certifications

Education

Medical School:
Dr. William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine

Verified Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(230 ratings)

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. We remove any personal health information to protect privacy and filter out comments that aren't related to the care provided. Not all ratings are converted to comments.

Patient Comments

09/23/2026

1st day at the new office space and they were running behind but everyone was so apologetic. Behind or not they still delivered top notch care. Shoutout to Jessica who makes you feel right at home!

09/17/2026

Everyone at the practice was outstanding. The appointment was fast and Dr. Badell was very knowledgeable and on point. The entire appointment was less than an hour, and I left with so much knowledge about the pain in my ankle. I appreciate it so much!

09/12/2026

Great highly qualified, enthusiastic, and thorough professional care. A++

09/10/2026

Dr. Badell is extremely knowledgeable. She also cares about the patient taking the time that is needed to make sure everything is understood and making the treatments specific for that person.

09/10/2026

Dr Badell and her staff are the best! Thank you

09/02/2026

Dr. Badell is amazing. Put me at ease and quickly came up with a clear game plan and was completely personable about the whole process. She turned a huge stress into a great experience. ??

08/13/2026

Dr. Badell was amazing. 10/10

08/13/2026

Dr. Badell was excellent .

08/12/2026

Thank You

08/06/2026

Very helpful and informative.made things easier to understand

08/06/2026

Pleastn staff. No long wait .

08/03/2026

Woke to a significant Achilles issue that after a quick note to Dr. Badell, I was able to get in and have her help diagnose the problem. A prescription to help alleviate the inflammation and back to stretching got me well enough to enjoy my trip to Napa wine country.

07/30/2026

Dr. Badell and her staff are always friendly and professional and Dr. Badell is always quick to make you feel at ease and is one of my favorite doctors.

07/29/2026

Dr. Badell & her assistant were so thoughtful, kind, friendly, & professional! I am so glad to have found her!

07/29/2026

Very professional and friendly staff. Never excessive waiting time. Doctors are very good. A pleasant experience.

07/28/2026

On-time with the appointment and staff was very friendly.

07/23/2026

Dr Badell and her nurse, Kerry, are awesome. They always listen to my concerns and are proactive with solutions. Not only do I trust them implicitly, I genuinely like them

07/21/2026

All done with integrity and compassion.

07/18/2026

Helpful, friendly staff.Dr very personable and takes her time, doesn't come off as rushed.

07/15/2026

Dr Badell is a very professional Dr with as they say bedside manner. Her explanation of the problem at hand is looked after and suggestions put in place and resolved. Recommend Dr Badell 110 percent to anyone.

07/15/2026

No, I just think they have a great staff and a great doctor. I am very happy with her. They will work with you and show you that they care is not just about the job. Thank you very much.

07/08/2026

Dr. Badell and her staff are great

07/08/2026

Congenial! Seemed to know what she was doing!

07/02/2026

Dr. Badell was fantastic! She immediately put me at ease and clearly explained everything she was doing as well as future treatment. I’m really happy I was referred to her.

07/02/2026

I was nervous and a little embarrassed about the issue I was referred for and the staff was so lovely. They made me feel at ease immediately. Everyone I interacted with was great. I feel good about my future appointments and I would absolutely recommend my doctor and this office to anyone.

07/02/2026

Dr.Badell is a first rate physician. She is very knowledgeable and efficient.

07/02/2026

DrBadell is great! She actually spends her time listening to you. The staff is great they also pay attention to what you're saying and that is so important

07/01/2026

Friendly, respectful, patient, answered all my questions

07/01/2026

Every single person in that office was kind pleasant and helpful in any and every way !

06/27/2026

I had the best medical experience…EVER!!! Dr. Badell and her staff are top notch in my opinion; I can’t say enough good things about my foot appointment!

06/26/2026

My experience was great! Bethany listened to my multiple concerns and laid out all the options on a clear manner. She was cheerful and kind, and I instantly felt comfortable with her.

06/24/2026

Dr.Badell, is very skilled and Professional, and has an amazing sense of humor. My wife and I love her spirit.

06/24/2026

Great Dr ( Dr Badell). Very thorough; answered all my questions. Good plan going forward.

06/19/2026

Dr Badell was VERY accommodating, explaining things so I understood putting my mind at ease.

06/13/2026

Dr was knowledgeable and sympathetic. Way more than the podiatrists and Dr at Ortho Indy in Greenwood that I saw 2-3 years ago when I had this same thing happen to my right heel.

06/13/2026

Dr.Badell and her staff were professional, caring, and they all have a great sense of humor. :)

06/03/2026

Great physician and staff!

05/29/2026

Dr Badell is very friendly, professional & thorough. I highly recommend her.

05/28/2026

Dr. Badell is very professional and highly competent. She always proposes reasonable courses of action.

05/28/2026

The staff and Dr. Badell were very nice to me. Dr. Badell answered all my questions and explained everything very well.

05/23/2026

Front desk amazing nurse amazing doctor extravagantly amazing she is so good. My toe is doing great thank you so much Riverview.

05/21/2026

You have a great doctor and staff to work with her there is no more to say I’m being taken care of very well thank you

05/21/2026

The doctor was very informative she explained everything very well

05/20/2026

The entire staff were kind and accommodating. The doctor was incredibly responsive about my injury. I have never had a doctor as responsive as Dr. Badell. The staff at Riverview Westfield urgent care were also first rate.

05/10/2026

I really liked the doctor that I seen. She had really good bedside manor, educated me, and was super relatable. I was late and she still seen me. I was nervous that I would have to have surgery, she was very sure that she " was setting me up for success without surgery". I am very pleased with her service.

05/07/2026

Dr Badell, Carrie and the whole staff that works at this location are awesome! I love that Dr Badell pays attention to what you're saying listens to you and really tries to work with you to get the best treatment and results possible

05/06/2026

The staff and Doctor Badell are amazing

05/03/2026

Good experience ??

05/01/2026

I got an appointment the same day I called, the office staff was pleasant and efficient, the doctor was caring and listened to all my concerns and symptoms. Best doctors visit I've ever had, frankly.

04/29/2026

Dr. Badell and her assistant were great to be around and answered all of my questions in an easy to understand manner.

04/23/2026

Very professional and very friendly. Good people.

04/22/2026

Friendly and attentive. We are making progress.

04/22/2026

The doctor and her MA were very knowledgeable, friendly, attentive, & reassuring.

04/21/2026

The doctor and her entire staff were kind, helpful and professional.

04/20/2026

Not much I think you guys do a wonderful job great staff and a great doctor. It’s nice to go to somebody to treat you and makes you feel like they want to help you instead of just a job.

04/20/2026

Very pleasant doctor and staff

04/20/2026

A great surgeon and her staff is very helpful and accommodating.

04/14/2026

Dr Badell is outstanding

03/21/2026

Friendly and thorough

03/20/2026

Good

03/20/2026

The staff was friendly and my doctor was great. Doctor Badell.

03/18/2026

Excellent staff and care.

03/17/2026

Services were amazing

03/17/2026

They are wo derful

03/17/2026

Very good!

02/19/2026

Great Doctor and assistants all doing there best. Very happy and oit going clinic. Above and beyond service

02/19/2026

I think you have a wonderful Doctor and a great staff

02/18/2026

Excellent staff!

02/12/2026

I love this team. Dr. Badell and her nurse (Kerry) are the ultimate professionals.

02/11/2026

Professional care with a sence of humor!

02/06/2026

Dr Bethany Badell was friendly & professional. She was thorough in her examination & treatment. I highly recommend her to anyone needing a podiatrist.

02/04/2026

Saw doc and got into therapy 2 days later

01/28/2026

Concerned about my foot health. Dr Badell and staff are wonderful

01/26/2026

Kind and professional.

01/22/2026

Very helpful and caring doctor

01/15/2026

Dr Badell is knowledgeable and explains the particular problem being treated. Very happy with care I received.

01/15/2026

Dr Badell and all her staff were most accommodating and provided for all of my needs for the last nine months. I’m grateful for their expertise and treatment they provided to eradicate my pain and help heal my foot

01/14/2026

Great caring doctor- very nice staff highly recommend

01/14/2026

Efficient, friendly, courteous, effective

01/08/2026

All you are great people I like all the people in the office all friendly and they listen to you

01/07/2026

Dr.Badell has a sence of humor which i fully appreciate. She was thorough and I really liked her staff.

01/07/2026

Nice staff

01/07/2026

staff was very Caring and helpful.

01/03/2026

We were seen quickly, staff very friendly, Dr. knowledgeable and communicated well with myself and my son. She recognized the importance of getting him well and back actively playing his sport.

01/01/2026

Dr Badell is nice and caring. She can not be bet with the kind of care she gives to her patients.

01/01/2026

Dr Baddell and nurse Kerry are the best. Very knowledgeable and skillful, but awesome personalities as well

12/23/2025

Everyone is excellent. Efficient, friendly, explained everything, and very professional

12/17/2025

Friendly helpful staff. Make sense knowledgable Dr

12/17/2025

The Best of care and knowledge with my feet. The entire staff is very cordial and helpful.

12/16/2025

Doctor Badell and her Nurses are absolutely Amazing! I have dealt with foot pain most of my adult life. Doctor Badell treated my horrible heel pain, and now I can walk normally again. This woman deserves more respect and recognition than I can offer. She is absolutely wonderful.

12/16/2025

Every visit was met with wonderful staff who genuinely seemed to care.

12/16/2025

The staff was very friendly as was the doctor. I felt very comfortable with the doctor and she was very knowledgeable about the foot and ankleI will definitely see her again. Very impressed.°

12/14/2025

I was treated in a professional , clean setting with little wait. Staff was wonderful. They were concerned, caring and treated me with respect and care. All questions were answered and expectations were shared. Great care.

12/11/2025

Very happy with the staff and doctor. They did their best to help with an odd situation where I had accidentally stepped on a piece of clear glass and drove it into my heel. From the ER to having surgery to remove the 1cm piece. 3 weeks recovery was the worst, but Doctor Badell & staff took very good care of me and got me back on both feet as quick as possible.

12/10/2025

Dr Badell and staff are always professional, efficient, and friendly. I am very pleased with every visit.

12/06/2025

Fantastic bedside manner. My son is autistic so it's hard for him to have people touching him when he doesn't understand why. They were very patient and took the time to keep him calm and comfortable. They adapted to him.

12/04/2025

Dr B and her staff is the besr

12/02/2025

Very kind, professional, and knowledgeable. Would recommend her to anyone who needed a podiatrist.

11/26/2025

Good job

11/25/2025

Love the staff!

11/21/2025

Everyone was very friendly and professional from the receptionists to the surgeon and anesthesiologist.Everyone was great

11/20/2025

Excellent doctor and staff

11/19/2025

Dr Badell is great !

11/18/2025

Dr. Badell is the best! She made our son feel very comfortable during the visit!

11/11/2025

Respectful, courteous, friendly. Explained options in layman’s terms

11/11/2025

Very courteous, professional. Explained options to my foot problems.

11/11/2025

Dr. Badell is great. Staff are all helpful and friendly

11/11/2025

Thanks for helping me

11/06/2025

The entire staff that interacted with me were great!!

11/06/2025

Staff is professional and welcoming.

11/04/2025

Doctor Badell is the Best! I had a punch out done on my heel and she made sure I was comfortable through the entire process. Highly recommend her.

10/30/2025

Dr. Badell is a consummate professional. She was warm and friendly and clearly knowledgeable and skillful in her field. She answered my questions patiently and clearly and eased any anxieties that I may have had when she told me that she had to remove my toenail. I trusted her completely, and when she carried out that procedure, I didn’t feel any pain or discomfort. I felt valued as a person, not just as a patient. The other staff members were very friendly and competent as well.

10/30/2025

Dr. Badell was kind and knowledgeable and thorough.

10/29/2025

Dr Badell and Carrie are the best! Dr Badell actually sits down and listens to what you have to say and spends time with you doing the exam and trying to figure things out and it is very much appreciated on my end thank you to both of these lovely people!

10/29/2025

Dr. Badell is super amazing and knowledgeable. Would recommend her to anyone!

10/28/2025

The doctor was incredible

10/24/2025

My doctor an her staff are amazing. The 3 times that I have had to see her she has been absolutely wonderful.

10/23/2025

Carrie and Bethany are the best, always attentive and very approachable.

10/23/2025

I contacted the office after and accident in Colorado left me needing surgery to repair a broken ankle. They worked me in right away and arranged surgery 2 days after my initial visit.

10/21/2025

Thanks for helping me

10/19/2025

Dr. Badell is the BEST! She’s so personable and sweet and has a great sense of humor. I’ve been seeing her for almost four months and once I’m completely healed up I’m going to be so sad that I won’t see her again unless I have an issue in the future.

10/09/2025

Dr Badall, friendly, concerned, and professional. Looking forward to becoming a patient
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