Matz Podiatry

Podiatry • Helena, MT • Not specified on the page locations

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Clinic Type

Podiatry

Address

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Phone

530-885-7047

Email

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Opening Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am–2:30 pm; Sat 8:00 am–12:00 pm (varies by location)

Website

https://www.matzpodiatry.com/blog/1434481-do-you-need-a-referral-to-see-a-podiatrist

Telehealth

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Emergency Care

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Services Offered

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Team

Amanda Matz, DPM — DPM

Insurance & Payment

Most commercial insurance plans
Medicare
PPO or open-access plans (without referral)

HMO plans typically require a referral from a primary care physician; others may allow direct scheduling without referral

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

Do you need a referral to see a podiatrist?

In most cases, you do not need a referral to see a podiatrist. Many commercial insurance plans and Medicare allow direct scheduling with a podiatrist, particularly PPO or open-access plans. HMOs typically require a referral from your primary care provider.

Awards & Accreditations

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Healthgrades (Dr. Cleveland Smith): 4.2 out of 5 stars (9 reviews)
Vitals (Dr. Anthony Quebedeaux): 4.5 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)

Patients praise

thoroughness and knowledge in clinical care
friendly and caring demeanor in certain patient interactions
helpfulness with complex foot conditions

Common complaints

concerns regarding communication about procedures
dissatisfaction with custom orthotics outcomes
perceived lack of caring attitude from staff

"I've been to other podiatrist in Helena and didn't feel comfortable with so I tried the Family Foot Clinic. I found that and Dr Smith were so friendly and cared about my personal foot care."

— Healthgrades patient review

"Told me NOTHING about what he was doing throughout process of fitting me for orthotics... Dr Smith was non-chalant and uncaring."

— Healthgrades patient review

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. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.