Patient Reviews of University Foot and Ankle Institute

I wish I could give Dr. Justin Franson 10 stars. I went with him because a friend recommended it to me.I broke my ankle back in 2016, still with pain sometimes, my doctor said I had to decide whether to take out the metal and the nails or not. So I was looking for a second opinion when I visited Dr Franson. He was very nice, with a lot of knowledge of what I was going through. Immediately he sent me to do an MRI (same day of my appointment) because he found out that my pain now is coming from my ligaments. Today he sent me an email with the MRI results and his advice. I am so happy that I had this consultation with Dr. Franson. I am so grateful with him.

The staff honestly makes the difference they were just so amazing and welcoming. I love that the doctor was also so down to earth and friendly. Overall my experience was great! I felt comfortable going in and getting treatment for nail fungus.

Would like Dr to give me some in depth explanations to prepare me mentally & emotionally as to what I should expect, how long pain will last now that I’m out of wheelchair
Also I tweaked my knee first day out of wheelchair. I’d like a reality check. Am I looking at several more months, would like to understand more about pain Mgmt
Dr said I can drive, but I can’t! Knee is slowing down progress too. Thank u
Employees are kind & caring, especially Bernardo!

One of the receptionists at the LA office on Pacific Concourse speaks to patients on the phone way too loudly! I don’t know her name, but she may be with the arthritis side of the practice. It’s so awful!

I went to the office in Sherman Oaks. My Orthopedic Surgeon suggested PRP for my ankle. I asked around and my fiancé who worked for a Stem Cell company and everyone else, suggested stem cells. I googled a number of places that quoted me at $6k. I called this office and they said $1500. I showed up waited over 30 minutes to be seen and the doctor suggested PRP! I said I wanted stem cells and he said it would be 5K and it wouldn't be true stem cells. Bait and switch. I told him his front desk said $1500. He said he needs to talk to her. Dishonest.

Sorry to complain, but the waiting room/receptionist office smells so bad every single time I have come in for an appointment. It is body odor which is horrible to have to smell while you're waiting to be called. I am sure I am not the only one to complain about this problem, though a quick discussion with the employees at the front desk might help. Dr. Briskin is amazing...a true miracle worker. Perhaps even some type of room freshener could help the problem which comes from the receptionist office.

poor discussion of the balance problem that I have. Itr starts with the feet. More to the point i have calluses on my left big toe and second toe, also the same two toes on the right. They are different, but they send up very acute pain from time to time. And finally the prostheses are wonderful where they fit. I need some discussion about what to do with them. Thanks John

Been very happy with everything regarding my bunion surgery. Everyone has been great. Explain everything so I understand. Overall has been a very positive experience and I would recommend Dr. Bob and everyone else to anyone who ever asks me.

I had bilateral bunion surgery with Dr. Baravarian in December 2017. It has been a month and a half and the results are already fantastic. Dr. Baravarian is very intelligent, professional, genuinely concerned regarding his patients, kind and accommodating. He's also very quick to respond to concerns and incredibly responsive. He responded to all my questions by email immediately, even on the weekend! His office staff in Sherman oaks is also very caring and nice, particularly Cheli, the surgery coordinator in his office. She helped me navigate through the complex and often confusing insurance process, insurance approvals, disability forms, and answered all my questions kindly and quickly. I am very happy I chose Dr. Baravarian as my surgeon and definitely recommend him to everyone.
Thank you Dr. Baravarian.