Patient Reviews of University Foot and Ankle Institute

My first visit seemed rushed and I didn't think I would return. However, I gave it another try and was pleased. Dr. Bob suggested some important modifications in my orthotics. Other podiatrists told me they couldn't help me. My problem continued for decades. Thus far his suggestions are making a difference. I would highly recommend him.

Dr. Kelman is wonderful. He was very thorough in getting the necessary scans of my foot and he communicated clearly to me where the fractures were and how they needed to be treated. I wasn’t the most compliant patient but he let me know what I should and shouldn’t do. His friendliness made it easier to accept what I didn’t want to hear (stay off my foot for 3 months). He also made sure I received therapy afterwards to help regain strength, flexibility, and balance in that foot and leg. I very much appreciated his care.

My experience has been an excellent one and has exceeded my expectations. I came to Dr Baravarian with a lot of complications from surgeries I had done at USC. He took me on as a patient and has taken great care of me and was able to repair the damage that was done to my foot in the previous surgeries. I’m very grateful for him.

I was very impressed with Dr. Kelman and his staff. He took care of my ingrown toenail efficiently and painlessly. He was very friendly and his staff made me feel comfortable and confident that they would take care of my problem.

I think this doctor is great I’m an actress and I’ve got a film to do and I was all nervous and speaking over him just telling me to give shots because that’s what some other podiatrist did and he really is knowledgeable and just wanted to help me I was an LPN 20 years ago so that perspective I knew he had a great bedside manner and knew what he was talking about he’s trying to get me an MRI and then will know where to go from there. I thought he was mean at first but he had to be stern with me because I wouldn’t shut up and he really really is a caring Doctor Who knows his stuff. He looked at my feet and knew everything and said I was healing and getting better but he needed an MRI to see the damage to my ankle before he could give me any shots and I completely agree I highly recommend him

With its professional and experienced group of doctors and support personnel, University Foot & Ankle Institute was my very wise choice when moving forward with bunion surgery. Dr. Gary Briskin is friendly and accessible, with his many years of expertise made clear by the process and positive outcome. His assistant, Dr. Abimbola Johnson brought his own ease and expertise to the table.

Despite the many warnings I got from the well-meaning—"I hear bunion surgery is SO painful!"—my own experience was surprisingly easy and manageable, with only brief, moderate pain, and, even with a couple of post-op "tweaks" needed to fine-tune the final product, a quick recovery.

Support staff Enrique, Adrian, Cheli, Jessica, and all the rest were wonderful to work with. I was always quickly brought into my appointments, treated respectfully and thoroughly, and always felt comfortable and considered.

A high recommend!