Patient Reviews of University Foot and Ankle Institute

My Postive Comments Here are about the Staff of the Physical Therapy Department ONLY.

I continue to be frustrated as to how difficult it is routinely to get complete information out of the MD, Dr Baravarian. It was a Lengthy Dignosis 3-4 Months, which I understand in my condition is sometimes a difficult diagnosis. However I felt tangents were focused on by the brevity of Listening to Me and focusing All to Quickly on tangential comments. Once Diagnosed I find I have to greatly explore with other professional the full future IMPACT to Me of procedures that are being suggested such as PRP.

Only recently discussing this with PT Therapist Gray, did I confirm my concerns that, if I might receive PRP in my Right Ankle, I will NOT be Able to Drive due to my Right Foot Requiring 2 Week Long Immobilization in a boot.

These are facts, that it would be great for the MD to TAKE THE TIME to communicate as part of his discussion of PRP in my situation, so I can choose what is Best Set of Options for Me, and/or make the best set of preparations.

I am always digging for the Facts with this MD, trying to get the Interns out of the communication stream, so I get most clarity possible.

I have lived with extreme pain in my left ankle for 25 years due to a compound fracture of my left ankle which killed the cartlidge. My ankle was fused 22 years ago. I have seen several doctors including a world famous orthopedic clinic in Southern California about my pain. The recommendation received from them all was "pain management". This answer is not for me as I don't like taking drugs and is the only solution that 2 pain management doctors really offered. I received a treatment from Dr. Franson during my 1ST VISIT that eliminated 85% of the pain that I was experiencing! He has recommended a surgery to eliminate more and we are working on this now. Everyone's experience is different with doctors BUT I HIGHLY RECOMMEND a visit to him if you are not getting the answers to better your life!

Very pleasant environment and great staff. Dr Jafary was very personable and explained my foot issue without needing additional questions. I would definitely recommend Dr. Jafary and the Foot and Ankle Institute to anyone needing podiatry care.

In the beginning it was very challenging coordinating together between the insurance company and your office staff to certify that I could be treated by Dr. Avanti Redkar. Fortunately, that was resolved. My experiences with Dr. Redkar are always outstanding, and her assistants are also very helpful and knowledgeable.

I am extremely happy with my experience so far. I have been living in extreme pain for over 20 years and have seen several doctors about it. None have given me results such as Dr. Franson!

I am looking forward to continuing treatment and improving my quality of life even further!