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UFAI's co-directors discuss what makes their care and outcomes different than other treatment centers.

We don’t believe anyone should suffer from foot or ankle pain

It should not be a surprise that foot and ankle pain are very common. The American Podiatric Medical Association reports that 77% of adults have experienced foot pain, and for 80% of those, the pain is constant.

Yet only a third of them actually seek care from a podiatrist. We think that is far too low.

One of the great things ... More...

Jeff discusses his UFAI experience and how it literally changed his life.

Foot and Ankle Conditions and Treatments

University Foot and Ankle Institute is an internationally recognized leader in foot and ankle care, research and development of state-of-the-art treatments and technologies.

Even with world class surgeons, we ALWAYS try to avoid surgery since conservative non-invasive treatments work 70% to 95% of the time,

We take pride in offering the best care and state-of-the-art treatments... More...

When we opened our doors over a decade ago, our goal was to provide leading-edge foot care, from start to finish .

Our commitment to education, state-of-the-art technology, and progressive diagnostic techniques puts us on research teams and lecturing throughout North America and Europe.

There are no “one-size fits all” treatments, we treat each patient individually because each foot and ankle is truly different. Evaluating your physical condition is part of a treatment plan, but so is... More...

UFAI is committed to offering the best care to those in need.

University Foot and Ankle is dedicated to offering premium foot and ankle care to all patients, not just those with the best insurance plans. That is why we welcome more health insurance plans than any other Foot and Ankle Practice in Southern California. We accept plans offered by most major insurance carriers, Medicare, and the Covered California and Healthcare.Gov Exchange plans.

We update our list of insurance providers... More...

Patients travel across the country and from around the world seeking out UFAI’S exceptional results from their state-of-the-art procedures and warm, welcoming patient care.

Even if you reside outside of the Southern California area you can still receive state-of-the-art care from University Foot and Ankle Institute’s nationally recognized foot and ankle surgeons. Through our Fly-In Program, we’ve treated patients from all fifty US states and every continent in the world, except... More...

UFAI fellows discuss the benefits of the Fellowship Program at the University Foot and Ankle Institute.

The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) highly recommends the continuation of foot and ankle surgical education after residency in the form of a specialized fellowship.

In order to foster high-quality fellowship programs through support, recognition, and visibility, the ACFAS Board of Directors approved the "ACFAS Recognized Fellowship" initiative.

Programs meeting minimal... More...

Many patients learn about University Foot and Ankle Institute from a friend or reading about our work in the media or through online research. But what happens if they don’t live near any of our Southern California locations?

Some travel to see us from around the world using our Fly-In Program . But we realize that this option can be expensive as well as challenging to travel to Southern California for treatment.

As a result of patient requests, we are pleased to offer a virtual... More...

We often talk with patients who aren’t clear as to whether they should see a podiatrist or an orthopedist for their foot and ankle problems. We feel it is important to offer some insight on this topic for our patients and prospective patients.

What's the difference between a podiatrist and an orthopedist?

The main difference between us and general orthopedists is that from day one, a podiatrist emphasizes the foot and ankle in their training, knowing the end result will be specialized and... More...

What is an Independent Medical Exam?

An independent medical examination (IME) is a comprehensive medical evaluation performed to assist a legal team in addressing issues of liability, including worker’s compensation claims and claims of negligence.

The nationally recognized foot and ankle experts at University Foot and Ankle Institute (UFAI) are board-certified practitioners of podiatric medicine and have decades of experience evaluating the extent of injuries and the occupational... More...

About Good Faith Estimates

Dear Patient,

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, examinations, office visits prescription drugs, and equipment (items or services reasonably expected to be furnished by this practice).

​​Make sure your health care provider... More...