Dr. Dr. Joan Oloff

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Joan Oloff, who serves patients in Los Gatos, California.

Dr. Oloff is a board-certified podiatrist and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. She sees patients at her private practice, Los Gatos Foot and Ankle, in California.

There, she and her colleagues aim to educate each patient and begin a relevant treatment program with the highest quality of care available. Whatever one’s foot and ankle trouble may be, they strive to work together to find the answers that will provide both comfort and relief. 

“While I have confidence in my surgical skills, I take pride in the fact that I only recommend surgery if I believe it to be the absolutely best solution. My patients are an extension of my family and friends. Everyone on my staff does their best to provide a warm and supportive environment. We like to make the experience as pleasant as it can be.” as stated by the doctor. 

Born and raised in a suburb of New York City, Dr. Oloff graduated magna cum laude from New York University. After receiving her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, she did a surgical residency at Lindell Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. 

After marrying Murray Solomon, MD, the couple moved to San Francisco, where she began an academic career at the California College of Podiatric Medicine. She continued her teaching career while being invited to join an existing private practice. After her three children came along, Dr. Oloff decided to focus on her private practice in Los Gatos.

Having played sports throughout her life, the athletic population has embraced her passion and ability to help them return to pre-injury performance. She embraces an integrative approach, while preaching injury prevention and performance enhancement.

The doctor is board-certified in podiatric medicine by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, which exists to offer podiatric physicians a comprehensive board qualification and certification process. 

Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes. 

Among her various achievements, Dr. Oloff has lectured throughout the country, published in peer-reviewed journals, and edited a textbook. She has also launched her own line of fashion-comfort shoe, Joan Oloff Shoes, to address common fit issues. Very popular among women, they are available in select retailers and online.

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