Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute

Podiatry • Valparaiso, IN • Multiple locations in NW Indiana locations

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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.

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Clinic Type

Podiatry

Address

Chesterton; Crown Point; Michigan City; Portage; Schererville; Valparaiso (NW Indiana)

Phone

(219) 921-1444

Email

compliance@LBJI.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.lbji.com/specialties/podiatric-doctor

Services Offered

Podiatry
Foot and ankle care
Orthopedic care
Surgical and conservative treatment options
Orthotics
Diabetic shoes
Foot and ankle surgery
Physical therapy collaboration
Walk-in orthopedic urgent care

Team

Daniela Matijevich — D.P.M., M.S.
Hassan Usmani — D.P.M.
Aaron K. Ruter — D.P.M.

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].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.