Santa Monica Podiatry Clinic Patient Testimonials

Dr. Bob's skilled & knowledgeable. Sharp & in tuned with my ailment.

While not every patient is the same, believe me, Dr. Bob's your guy if you've got a Morton's Neuroma and wish to avoid surgery. He's the only one in L.A. who treats MN they way he does, and if you've got a MN trust me, THIS is your guy.

Since I've got characters left, I'll tell you why. I had a MN & due to a slip & fall accident, became intolerable. I couldn't even tie a sneaker. Surgery snips nerves & I'd rather have my nerves & body in tact, so I rejected cutting anything. UFAI offered an alternative other podiatrists didn't offer or recommend; cryosurgery. The basic idea is to freeze the nerve, break up tissue around the MN & send the nerves back to their home.

I waited 10 months, as the machine he works with was out for repair. So, I waited. And it was well worth waiting. After two surgeries/ treatments, I can say, this is working. I may need another round, I'll know on my follow up. Also, I've got an amazing physical therapist working with me (on this & other pains,) & with these 2 treatments, the MN's dissipating.

I can't recommend Dr. Bob & UFAI enough. No doubt, I'd travel far & wide for this guy.

The ankle brace has helped tremendously. I can now walk around easier.
However any long walks I must use walking sticks, even then the ankle will hurt a lot.
I am not back to the mobility or ability I had the day before I hurt my ankle.
This has put my career in crisis -how can I return to work if I can’t walk right? I am very concerned that I may have to retire early and find a sit down career.
I hope to continue a dialogue with Dr Baravarian on what can be done to improve my chances to recover.
Thank you William Acedo

You need to be prepared to have all questions answered. Visits are very quick sometimes and you’re out the door before you know it.
Love the fact that Dr B answers all your questions on email.
Staff is great

Dr Bob is simply amazing.  No one else has been able to solve my Achilles tendinitis which was so very painful for a year.  He is patient, and very knowledgeable.  Great bedside manner!  My pain is virtually gone!!

I appreciate the care I receive at University Foot and Ankle. The doctors and assistants have been great. I appreciate their compassionate care. Everything seems to run smoothly. Also appreciate the convenience of your being close by. Thank you. Patricia Jarosh

I turned my DI portion in the SM office ( I live on the other side of the hill)
Last month, and was concerned that I’ve not received any disability checks from EDD. When I called the office to ask about the disability account number I was told that they didn’t have it so it’s been a month now with no disability money, and I have to take care of that the 15th of this month when I come back in for a check up. I’m not sure what happened,But it makes it tough to dip into my savings.

Dr. Baravarian and the staff are great, and the orthotics he gave me basically fixed my problem, so I am very pleased. I just do want to note that the office seems a little over-scheduled, and on each of my visits the wait time felt excessive.