Santa Monica Podiatry Clinic Patient Testimonials

I waited far too long to have my toe examined out of fear that the surgery and recovery would be excruciating. My arthritis had progressed in my big toe and I had a toe joint replacement. Dr. Briskin, his staff, and Gray in PT were knowledgeable and patient regarding my post-op care and recovery. Now 7 weeks out, the pain is minimal and I am back walking and doing many of my normal low impact activities. I would definitely recommend UFAI to others and come back for myself if ever needed.

Doctor and staff knowledgeable and experienced. Everything attended to efficiently. Treatments offered with benefits and risks and future expectations of each explained. Evidence based. Personal knowledge of performing the surgeries and watching recoveries of different options inspires confidence in skills and abilities. I’m grateful for the opportunity to come to UFAI.

Dr. Saeedi is awesome! He guided me through treatment that healed an open wound on the bottom of my foot. He's kind, professional and very friendly. He knows his stuff and was very proactive in getting me healed. The office staff is also proactive in setting up appointments and referrals. They are also friendly and kind. I actually look forward to going to their office, even in the middle of this pandemic.Jacob Fletcher

I have been back to physical therapy now for a couple of weeks. Lydia has been working with me on my balance and mobility in my ankles and toes. She is amazing and really knows her stuff. She encourages me to do better but never forces me to do more than I can handle. My only complaint is that she isn't in the office enough. It is much harder to get an appointment with her that works with my work schedule. I used to see her first thing in the morning before heading to work. Now she is only in the office 3 days a week and in the afternoon and evenings. I've been going after work but a lot of times my feet are in so much pain that I can't do much of the strengthening and balance exercises. I hope that she is back full time real soon!

I have always been very pleased with my care.
The location is difficult for me because I no longer drive
but I continue to go there because of the excellent care
that I receive and the very pleasant manner of the doctors
and their assistants.

greg, the therapist is great! he is thorough and particularly attentive to one's foot or feet problems. he is more than helpful and makes progress. i give him a 10.
i don't' know how he keeps us all straight when there are more than one of us in the therapy room,but he does .
the radiologist is also very good. patient, efficient and concerned.

thank you, mary emily funke

The parking situation at this office is terrible & the waiting room is far too small to keep folks boxed in during COVID. Reduce the number of patients and extend appointment times to limit the wait seating to 4. Just my take. Otherwise, great staff & doctors.
CF

The visit was shorter than expected and we thought the doctor would have watched her walk in her orthotics before deciding that they still were fine. Also no-one offered to help with re-covering them. Also I am not sure that the insurance doesn't cover replacements; they have been covered every year in the past.