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Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain: the expertise to cure without surgery
University Foot and Ankle Institute is a National Center of Excellence for the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis.
Our expert foot and ankle specialists are leaders in both education and product development in the treatment of plantar fasciitis.
Our results are revolutionary and unmatched in the community; less than 5% of all UFAI plantar fascia patients need advanced treatment and LESS THAN 2% NEED SURGERY!
With the highest success rates in the nation, we pride ourselves in offering the very best care.
Plantar Fasciitis is when the plantar fascia (the thick band of tissue on the bottom of your foot) is swollen or inflamed and can be very painful.
There are many treatment approaches to plantar fasciitis and heel pain and no single approach works for everybody.
Our experts answer frequently asked questions about plantar fasciitis and heel pain.
Dysport relaxes and weakens the severely tight tendons, tissue and muscles to bring relief to the most serious plantar fasciitis cases.
Many cases of plantar fasciitis and can be dramatically improved with use of custom orthotics.
Platelet rich plasma is a revolutionary, regenerative medicine that uses your own body to help heal itself.
Stem cell injections is a regenerative medicine used to successfully treat patients with chronic plantar fasciitis and degenerative tendon damage.
By increasing blood supply and nutrients to the inflamed fascia, Shockwave Therapy prompts the body into healing itself.
The Tenex procedure is a state-of-the-art treatment for plantar fasciitis that removes damaged and unhealthy tissue.
The Topaz procedure brings blood back to the affected area and restarts the healing process by increasing the growth factors in the damaged tissue.
World-class care is
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RelēF stimulates the body’s natural healing process and allows you to return to daily activities immediately follwoing the procedure.
I had foot surgery here in November 2014 with Dr. Baravarian and as far as surgeries go, it was a pleasant experience. The staff is incredibly helpful and nice and Dr. Baravarian was great! I was given very thorough p...Akela C.- My first appointment, Dr. Barvarian personally came out to the waiting room, introduced himself, and walked me back to examine my foot; but only after taking a detailed history of what I do for a living, when my injur...Haley S.
- Dr. Morris was great. The whole staff was very responsive. I came to this office, after having a bad experience with another podiatrist. I live in Orange County, so every visit represents a long drive, but is 100% wor...Emilio R.
- Saw Doctor Franson for some pain that was shooting down from my hip area to ankle/foot. The doctor seemed very knowledgeable and professional. Front office staff is very friendly as well. I would recommend!O. P.
- I had a ganglion cyst on my foot, and Dr. Briskin did an ultrasound and drained it. I didn't have insurance for this procedure, so it was a few hundred bucks. Dr. Briskin was a total pro, and the whole thing essentia...Walter M.
Thank you for taking such good care of me.Catherine C.- I recently saw Dr. Baravarian for an issue I was having with my tibia. I was referred to him by my primary physician. I am SO happy that I met him. After a few office visits with him, and a very successful surgery,...Yesenia B.
- Always great.Diana E.
- Dr. B and his staff were so kind. I'm extremely sensitive to pain and they were all very comforting and supportive. I would not hesitate to return and refer any of my family members and friends. Thank you for you comm...Christina A.
- I was impressed and happy to know I could see the doctor the same day I needed! Very efficient and professional! I've already recommended UFAI to several family and friends for their future reference.Ani M.
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