Awarded best Los Angeles podiatrists by LA Magazine for foot and ankle care, including:
Our research and development experience gives our patients the most technologically advanced care available today.
Optimal correction takes a very experienced surgeon. Our decades of experience make all the difference for our patients.
UFAI’s at the forefront of bunion treatment including the latest state-of-the-art-art Lapiplasty procedure.
Our decades of experience and research have helped revolutionize treatments for toe and ankle arthritis.
We're leaders in the non-surgical treatment of, and product development for, plantar fasciitis.
With over 200,000 happy patients to our name,
you'll feel confident trusting our decades of experience and state-of-the-art treatments for...
Committed to delvering the most exceptional care anywhere
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As Chief of Podiatric Medicine at Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital, Bob is one of only a handful of foot and ankle surgeons to...
Dr. Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS
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Former Chief of Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Gary is a lifelong sports enthusiast and maintains a special passion...
Dr. Gary B. Briskin, DPM, FACFAS
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Attending physician at the Greater Los Angeles VA Hospital, Justin loves being able to provide true relief to athletes and weekend warriors like...
Dr. Justin Franson, DPM
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Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, as well as a Fellow of the America's College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Dr. Kelman...
Dr. Charles Kelman, DPM, FACFAS
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Inspired by UFAI's own Dr. Baravarian, Dr. Jafary is a member of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and specializes in sports medicine, reconstructive surgery and...
Dr. Hamed Jafary, DPM
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Specializing in reconstructive and revisional foot and ankle surgery, foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine, and limb salvage, Dr. Nalbandian brings to UFAI a...
Dr. Gina Nalbandian, DPM
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Dr. Johnson took his undergraduate degree at Loyola University Chicago, where he played Division II rugby...
Dr. Abimbola Johnson, DPM
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Specializing in Sports Medicine, Dr. Naei is board qualified in foot surgery and is a part of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and...
Dr. Hoda Naei, DPM
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Specializing in foot and ankle pathologies and post-operative recovery, Gray works with weekend-warriors, high school, collegiate, and professional athletes, with a special focus on...
Gray O'Brien
19,486 Total 1st Party Reviews / 4.9 out of 5 Stars
I have never been in the least bit disappointed in the results and kindness of Dr. Franson ans his staff during the approximate...Fred S.- I am an avid runner but had a foot injury that made even walking excruciatingly painful. I went to University Foot and Ankle In...Christie C.
The experience was very good.Andrew P.- I really the liked the location close my house the the nurses and the doctor really did I good job helping in what I needed my ...Abel S.
- Good servicePeggy O.
- This was one of the best medical experiences i’ve ever bad. Well taken care of, friendly, quick & professional. This will be th...Robert D.
- It's a Well Managed, Very Pleasant Office.William S.
- Very friendly staffCharles P.
Again as always i was seen bty Dr. B . He always makes me feel like an important patient. His office in both locations treats...B V.- You guy's are Awesome, have a safe and Blessed Happy Thanksgiving ☺️Celeste Y.
- ProfessionableSteve R.
- Great!Annette T.
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