Awarded best Los Angeles podiatrists by LA Magazine for foot and ankle care, including:
UFAI’s at the forefront of bunion treatment including the latest state-of-the-art-art Lapiplasty procedure.
Our decades of experience and research have helped revolutionize treatments for toe and ankle arthritis.
We're leaders in the non-surgical treatment of, and product development for, plantar fasciitis.
Our research and development experience gives our patients the most technologically advanced care available today.
Optimal correction takes a very experienced surgeon. Our decades of experience make all the difference for our patients.
With over 200,000 happy patients to our name,
you'll feel confident trusting our decades of experience and state-of-the-art treatments for...
Committed to delvering the most exceptional care anywhere
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As Chief of Podiatric Medicine at Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital, Bob is one of only a handful of foot and ankle surgeons to...
Dr. Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS
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Former Chief of Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Gary is a lifelong sports enthusiast and maintains a special passion...
Dr. Gary B. Briskin, DPM, FACFAS
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Attending physician at the Greater Los Angeles VA Hospital, Justin loves being able to provide true relief to athletes and weekend warriors like...
Dr. Justin Franson, DPM
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Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, as well as a Fellow of the America's College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Dr. Kelman...
Dr. Charles Kelman, DPM, FACFAS
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Inspired by UFAI's own Dr. Baravarian, Dr. Jafary is a member of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and specializes in sports medicine, reconstructive surgery and...
Dr. Hamed Jafary, DPM
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Specializing in reconstructive and revisional foot and ankle surgery, foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine, and limb salvage, Dr. Nalbandian brings to UFAI a...
Dr. Gina Nalbandian, DPM
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Dr. Johnson took his undergraduate degree at Loyola University Chicago, where he played Division II rugby...
Dr. Abimbola Johnson, DPM
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Specializing in Sports Medicine, Dr. Naei is board qualified in foot surgery and is a part of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and...
Dr. Hoda Naei, DPM
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Specializing in foot and ankle pathologies and post-operative recovery, Gray works with weekend-warriors, high school, collegiate, and professional athletes, with a special focus on...
Gray O'Brien
19,485 Total 1st Party Reviews / 4.9 out of 5 Stars
Excellent experience. It was my first visit and I was quite nervous. Started out pleasant as I was assisted by a patient headin...Grace W.
Very helpful with insurance questions.Thomas G.- Wish I would have had more time with the Dr. Also, they took x-rays, but didn't show me the X-Rays or give me a copy or discuss...John C.
- The Office Staff was very efficient. I did not have to wait very long for the nurse to get me settled for the examination. Th...Gayle C.
- I will return for more treatmentRobert W.
- I was seen in a timely manner, which I find respectful.Nancy C.
- Very friendly staff and doctor.. Excellent communication. Very happy with my experience!Tom V.
- This appointment was missed so I can't in fact comment on it. However, I always get great treatment at University Foot and Ank...Bevan M.
- Great place fun helpful people. Thank you! Go Team!Regina B.
- So Professional! Doctor is so knowledgeable No limping I feel good right now Excellent!Yuichi S.
We appreciate Dr. Franson, his staff and the physical therapists in the office. Unfortunately my daughter has had several injur...Melanie P.- 1. It is very important to let a patient know from the start just how much we can do to improve a condition by taking action...Yolanda M.
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