By Dr. Andy Karf, D.P.M · Updated November 4, 2026
Dr. Andy Karf, D.P.M, is a podiatrist in Jerusalem who sees patients in English at Hoshea 24. He is a podiatric surgeon, a graduate of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, with over 30 years of experience. The practice is private, and you don't need a referral to book.
This page is for olim and other English speakers in Jerusalem who have a foot problem and would rather go through it in English.
General information, not personal medical advice.
The Jerusalem clinic
Address: Hoshea 24, Jerusalem. In Hebrew it is written הושע 24, ירושלים, which helps if you are typing it into Waze or telling a taxi driver. Open it in Google Maps.
Phone: 03-5124026. WhatsApp: WhatsApp.
Dr. Karf also sees patients in other cities, so ask which days he is in Jerusalem and confirm the address when you book. The Jerusalem page in Hebrew has more details.
How to book in English
Call or send a WhatsApp message and start by saying you'd like the visit in English, at the Jerusalem clinic. Then describe the problem in a line or two. You can attach a photo if you're comfortable sending one. Ask about the fee at the same time.
Problems Dr. Karf treats
- Ingrown toenails, including ones that keep coming back
- Warts on the sole or toes
- Nail fungus
- Calluses and cracked heels
- Diabetic foot problems
If you have diabetes or poor circulation, get any new foot problem checked early, even one that looks small. With a fever or fast-spreading redness around a toe, get urgent medical care the same day and don't wait for a clinic appointment.
What to expect at your visit
A visit starts with an exam of the foot and your medical history. Dr. Karf then discusses the findings and options in English. Bring your medication list and any earlier reports, including Hebrew ones from your kupah or a hospital.
Kupah and private insurance
Dr. Karf has no arrangement with any kupah (health fund), so you pay privately. Reimbursement from private insurance depends on your policy. Before booking, ask your insurer about coverage and which documents a claim needs, then check with the clinic whether it can provide them.
If Jerusalem isn't convenient
Dr. Karf also sees patients in Tel Aviv, Bnei Brak, Beit Shemesh and Ashdod. See all clinic locations.
Common questions
Where is the Jerusalem clinic?
Hoshea 24, Jerusalem. Confirm the address when you book.
Which days does Dr. Karf see patients in Jerusalem?
Ask when you book, and confirm the day before you travel.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed to book with Dr. Karf. If you plan to claim from private insurance, ask your insurer whether it needs one.
Does my kupah cover the visit?
Dr. Karf has no kupah arrangement, so visits are private. Reimbursement from private insurance depends on your policy.
Pages in English: podiatrist in Israel · Jerusalem clinic · ingrown toenails · plantar warts · diabetic foot · heel pain
Dr. Andy Karf, D.P.M, podiatric surgeon, graduate of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. More about Dr. Karf (in Hebrew)
Book a visit in Jerusalem, in English
Call 03-5124026 or send a WhatsApp message
