Patient Reviews of University Foot and Ankle Institute

I was impressed by my nurses but the doctor was in and out of the room in 30 seconds and I felt like I was burdening him with my questions instead of him really caring about me and my situation. My case is not very difficult and I understand he probably doesn't think it's that big of a deal, but for me it IS a big deal and a little more information and concern would have gone a long way.

I thank Dr Briskin and everybody at UFAI for diagnosing my foot pain and creating a perfect pair of orthotics!!! My right foot thanks you too. It’s the first time in YEARS that I can walk easily and comfortably. Thank you all!

Dr Baravarian is a remarkable doctor. I thank him every day when I get up for giving my my life back! Besides being excellent at what he does, he is kind and takes his times explaining things to his patients too. This goes a long way with people like me who are scared out of their mind that they will never be ok again..
If you are considering who to choose for any of your foot related problems, I am telling you, look no more, you have found the best right here with Dr Bob

From the staff, to the doctors, technicians and everyone at UFAI, are all friendly, caring, running the office effectively and efficiently. Dr. Briskin really tries to diagnose the problem and provides various type of options to help heal his patients.

Your staff is amazing! They are so friendly and professional. It feels like I received more information in 1 visit than I have in 7 or 8 with my previous Dr. That’s not saying anything bad about them because I truly like the Dr. and staff, I just never never felt like I was heard. Dr. Franson finally said what I have been feeling this whole time and it’s the first time in 8 months that I don’t feel like I’m crazy. Even without a diagnosis, to hear him say what I have been feeling was a tremendous relief. Every step in this process from scheduling to seeing Dr. Franson was a top notch experience. Kudos to them all for doing an excellent job. A smile and warm welcome at the front desk sets up the Dr. to have a productive appointment with his patients.

I love Dr Franson and his team. I have had numerous issues that he has repaired through the years. I feel however that perhaps he has gotten too busy , or maybe because of the change in the PT department , or maybe because body parts are such a specialty these days , that perhaps he could have been a bit more searching in his diagnosis of my leg pain. He sent me to a knee doctor after I had pain in my leg from wearing the boot . Neither he or the knee doctor considered the pain was coming from my hip. Guess they both missed that the whole leg is connected. It was my physical therapist that figured it out . Not at his office. I ended up suffering in pain for way too long and chasing doctors and tests until finally diagnosed. That being said , I still love and trust dr Franson with all foot and ankle issues, but who do I see for the whole leg if I have multiple issues??

I have been coming here for years and bring my 13 year old son here as well. We have always had a good experience here. They are almost always on time with appointments, which I appreciate with a busy schedule. They are always very professional and very good at explaining what’s going on and what needs to be done to treat it.

Doctor Briskin did an excellent job, very knowledgeable and we are very happy with the way the procedure went, my son is afraid of needles and Doctor Briskin was very patient and understanding.
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Santa Monica waiting room is badly arranged. Space between seats is not adaquate for people who have foot injuries or mobility issues. When I was there a woman had two pre-teen kids that she was not supervising, the staff could hear the unruliness but did nothing. When one child stepped on my sore foot I reluctantly and pleasantly commented to the mother, she apologised. Should not have been my issue, was an office issue.
Also, when I received a call from your office..the business name did not appear , so I did not answer.. would save your office lots of time if it your buisness was identified by name