Patient Reviews of University Foot and Ankle Institute

Gratitude and a suggestion:
I ask a lot of questions and really appreciate that all of my questions are thoroughly answered. Thank you Dr. Babak Baravarian!

Twice recently I've been asked to "test drive" new toys in doctor's offices. Both times I was inside a small patient/treatment room. The toys were very different, but the results were similar:
The first time I was asked if a pair of reading glasses made me dizzy when walking. I reported to my doctor that I had no problem with dizziness inside the little room, but the moment I walked out onto busy Wilshire Boulevard I almost threw up, I was so disoriented.
The second time I tested custom orthotic shoe inserts. (The problem I have been having is that, when I walk, one of my toes tingles as if it is asleep.) Inside the small room, I reported that my toe wasn't tingling while walking. The moment I got out onto Wilshire Boulevard and picked up some speed, my toe began tingling.
My suggestion is that test drives should happen in a more real-life setting than a tiny patient/treatment room.

I have felt welcome Every since I began visiting the Foot and Ankle Institute. I was away for a year and when I returned the ladies at the front remembered me and seemed genuinely happy to see me. Dr. Franson, as always, made me feel comfortable and listened to my concerns and presented solutions. I will continue to recommend this office to those I know and will continue to visit for my own foot concerns.

Staff did not notify the hospital about the cancellation of the surgery. I got few text messages and 4 phone calls from the hospital about my surgery even though I’ve cancelled it two days prior to the hospital phone messages.

Dr Feldman has my complete trust by being candid and thoughtful when discussing my problem, my options, and his plan for a solution.

I count on him to explain things in an understandable way and cure my current condition. I now have a pain free life. That is so important.

I never hesitate to recommend him.