Santa Monica Podiatry Clinic Patient Testimonials

Dr. Baravarian and his staff were all very polite and punctual. I’ve probably been one of the patients of least acuity but they make me feel important and Dr. Bobs treatment have only been helping. I’m so appreciative of his expertise.
Gray and Lydia in PT were also pivotal in my rehab.

Dr. Franson went above and beyond in his care and concern before my surgery and after surgery as well. He and his staff are always available and very professional. They answer any questions I have, and really care about me as a patient! I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to be a part of this amazing team of staff and doctors.

I recently sought a second opinion regarding my foot and was pleasantly surprised by the welcoming environment at the doctor's office. Everyone was friendly and helpful from the moment I walked in. During my consultation with Dr. Justin, he took the time to listen to my concerns and thoroughly explain the situation with my foot, the treatments available, and why each option was necessary. He patiently answered all of my questions and even encouraged me to reach out if I had any further concerns. Overall, my experience was very positive and I would highly recommend this doctor.

How the front desk staff treats you is a preview of how your visit will go. And even though they were very busy this Monday morning, the folks up front were nice. They promptly processed my paperwork and got me into a room within ten minutes. I met with Dr. Bob, who is super knowledgeable and quickly gets to the point, which I like a lot. Above all, he diagnosed my condition definitively after reviewing my MRI and examining my foot, something that two other doctors seemed unable to do. And he recommended a non-surgical approach, whereas the other two doctors I saw told me that they would have to get inside to figure out what was going on. How crazy is that? I highly recommend Dr. Bob and University Foot and Ankle Institute when you want real solutions to your foot issues.

How the front desk staff treats you is a preview of how your visit will go. And even though they were very busy this Monday morning, the folks up front were nice. They promptly processed my paperwork and got me into a room within ten minutes. I met with Dr. Bob, who is super knowledgeable and quickly gets to the point, which I like a lot. Above all, he diagnosed my condition definitively after reviewing my MRI and examining my foot, something that two other doctors seemed unable to do. And he recommended a non-surgical approach, whereas the other two doctors I saw told me that they would have to get inside to figure out what was going on. How crazy is that? I highly recommend Dr. Bob and University Foot and Ankle Institute when you want real solutions to your foot issues

Excellent office, very nice staff, and very comfortable with kids. My son saw Dr. Baravarian for ankle pain that has gotten in the way of his little league, so my little guy was very nervous. He is no longer nervous; we got a diagnosis, and he is starting a short stint with their physical therapy to strengthen his ankle.

I was actually quite surprised at the extraordinary quality experience I had for something I was a little bit apprehensive about.
Seriously, the doctor was great and the staff was great also. I owe him a thank you. The facilities surprisingly seemed very humane.

Amazing service isn't even the beginning of it! The best podiatrist I've ever seen. No long wait gets right to work, he knows his profession very well. His personality makes the whole appointment session amusing!

I'm very thankful for Dr. Baravarian. He did a great job correcting my right foot bunion and fusing my degenerative midfoot joints a year ago. It has enhanced my quality of life by almost completely eliminating the pain that prevented me from enjoying my life. I'm back now to have him correct the same condition on my left foot. I have recommended Dr. Baravarian to everyone who expresses a consideration for correcting a foot problem.

As much as a person can be prepared for a surgery like this, I feel I was well prepared by the staff. The recovery has been harder than I anticipated, but that is just the nature of having a big surgery on a foot.

Very kind staff. I went to another doctor and was told that the issue with my toenail was from trauma, which I knew was not the case. Foot and Ankle Institute took a sample from my nail bed and then knew what the issue was and how to solve it. Now my toenail is growing back perfectly. I highly recommend this practice.

Dr Naei is a pro. It’s so hard to find a good podiatrist. Many just want to go straight to surgery. She listens. She assesses. She spends time with you. I had excruciating heel pain so much so I couldn’t even take a step without yowling. Two weeks later, I’m not fully healed but I am up and about again. All thanks to Dr Naei

I had a foot problem treated here at UFAI by Dr.Baravarian, and the recovery process has been going well. It was great to be treated with such professionalism and care. Dr. Baravarian is well-known in his field for being very knowledgeable, but I was impressed by his approachable manner and humor, as well as the professional care his staff provided to me. I want to express my appreciation to him and his entire staff. Thank you.

It's been years finally moving forward  getting my bunions and hammer toes corrected surgery went well now in the recovery process they really care about you and your feet great team work and Dr Baravarian is the best your in good hands with University Foot and Ankle Institute feet down