Santa Monica Podiatry Clinic Patient Testimonials

We survey all our patients to learn how we did and read every response. Usually complimentary, sometimes critical, it's our patients who help us learn what we are doing well and how we can improve.

 

We strive to be the best we can and are grateful for the opportunities we are given to help people heal and get back to doing the things that they love.

5,823 Total 1st Party Reviews
4.9 out of 5 Stars
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Excellent care. No excess waiting for doctor. I am very pleased
    Gerald K.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Thank you!
    Ilene D.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Great medical service!
    Dwight S.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Aide to the Dr. kept me waiting until Dr Briskin saw me and got somebody to set me up.
    Other than that the visit was good.
    Jill G.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    very good service was provided
    Gwendolyn P.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I found the doctor, the helpers and everything about this place to be terrific and very patient oriented
    Gabriele G.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Good experience
    Michele J.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.5
    Dr Briskin is very through
    Chelisa P.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    grateful for the excellent care. Only thing that wasn't great was that in the appointments the month or so ahead of the bunion surgery when I'd asked about how mobile I'd be I was told I shouldn't have trouble at all moving about, and that maybe, if I needed them, you would get me crutches. I wasn't informed until the pre-op meeting that my foot could not be load bearing at all for 3 weeks and that I'd definitely need a scooter or crutches. Not being able to put any weight on the foot meant that I wouldn't be mobile enough to step up small sets of non-ADA-compliant stairs at work that I need to get up/down several times a week for public events I lead. So I only had 2 days to scramble to get coverage for for those events. Luckily I have a wonderful boss and he happened not to have any travel those weeks, so he could cover. I'm guessing my case may have simply been an oversight - but I hope you are more explicitly clear with others about the level of disability in the first weeks after surgery.
    Katherine C.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    It's a very slow healing process, but I am on my way.
    Kathleen F.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I highly recommend this office. They are very efficient, caring and understanding.
    George B.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Happy and satisfied with the service care and professionalism of the doctor and staff. Thank you
    Said M.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr Redkar is a very good doctor. You should definitely keep her.
    Preston M.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    just keep doing what you guys have been doing - Thanks
    Tajmoon M.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Excellent office and great treatment from Dr. Carter.
    Nilo O.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I refer my friends and colleagues to Dr. Briskin
    Robert G.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.0
    I was surprised when an assistant had me take off my shoe took my orthotics I don’t know this person and I don’t know his training I’m not seeing the doctor first, he takes my old orthotics and my new ones and he trims them and I have no idea who this person is or what kind of training he has. Then the doctor comes in and has me walk asked me how it is. I told him it didn’t feel the same as before I’ve worn a thought IX for probably close to eight years if not longer. He said come back into weeks. I did not feel listened to. I have a fused toe on the foot that didn’t feel right. It was not I was surprised when an assistant had me take off my shoes took my orthotics I don’t know this person I don’t know his training I’m not seeing the doctor first, he takes my old orthotics and my new ones and he trims them. Not the doctor. Then the doctor comes in and has me walk asked me how it is. I told him it didn’t feel the same as before I’ve worn orthodics for close to eight years if not longer. He said come back in 2 weeks. I did not feel listened to. I have a fused toe on the foot that didn’t feel right. It was not discussed.
    Diane G.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr. Briskin is always the best
    Diolie E.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I would have liked to see my x-rays and have the areas of pain pointed out to me, to help me understand a little more about what's happening and why I have so much pain
    Donna B.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    The staff were all very friendly and knowledgable. They took extra steps and persuasions to help me heal.
    Anna C.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr Carter was exceptional. The surgery center (Precision Surgery) has been a challenge - my insurance claims associated with the surgery center have still not been settled 8 months and counting after the surgery due to issues with how the center submitted the paperwork
    Dana S.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Great Staff, Beautiful Office
    Christopher M.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.5
    Both the staff and the physical therapists were all friendly, approachable and accommodating. I would unhesitatingly recommend to any of my friends or family.
    Carol L.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    An 8 instead of a 10 on communication. only because ( and this is important), I wasn't shown the MRI results in the follow-up visit. Although Dr. Briskin did tell me i had a fracture in the injured area I should have asked for (when I did not receive one) a detailed explanation pf the screening results as I was being shown the slides(which I was not shown). This is not only expected as part of the follow-up visit, but is important to enable the patient to better understand the injury and necessary follow-up treatment and care. Otherwise, loved having Dr. Briskin and hhighly recommend him. This is a clinic setting, and doctors are forced to rush through an overbooked schedule.
    Jocelyn A.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Very friendly staff and very thorough session where everything was explained to me in detail. Would recommend them to anyone.
    Janel S.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.5
    Great staff! Great doctors!
    Alexandra M.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Everyone is so kind and knowledgeable. I feel super lucky to have found them !
    Vivianne N.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I truly cannot say enough about doctor briskin and his staff as well as his physical therapy department. from the care to Professionalism ,courtesy, Wealth of knowledge , You just know that you're in good hands and takin care of a feel safe. Thank you so much! I always tell all my friends at work that they should go see the foot name going set to 10 doctor briskin because we stand on our feet from 14 hours to 16 hours A-day and Everybody's always complaining about their feet and I with out hesitation tell them to go see doctor briskin!
    Eric A.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Life is great!

    Thanks.
    Peter V.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Why have been seen doctor briskin for years. His office is incredibly professional he is a very caring and knowledgeable doctor.. With the bedside manner that I wish all doctors had! I said in another review that whenever I go there I always know I am respected and well taken care of and safe. O soul the physical therapy department at the foot and ankle institute is wonderful everybody in there is amazing and I just can't say enough about it I work in the movie industry we spend 14 hours to 16 hours A-day on our feet and I tell everybody to go see doctor brisk and whoever's having foot problems and they all thank me!
    Eric A.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    2.0
    I asked how to access my account and was ignored. The doctor seemed to have a personal vendetta against Skechers rather than good suggestions to help me with my foot pain. I have moved on to a different UCLA DPM.
    Kyle C.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    The doctor and staff are very helpful . I would highly recommend Dr Carter to everyone who would like to go for surgery . The Dr was very attentive and guided us accordingly .
    Sehnaaz G.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Great job!
    Sig S.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Great experience!
    Phil N.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.0
    Scheduling over the phone is difficult and takes way to long. Over the last 2 years I've had several messages not returned at all when trying to schedule an appointment. Staff (Alex I believe) at the Simi Valley office is excellent! But, calling and getting to the Simi office line is near impossible when calling to schedule an appt. Probably out of your control, but the doctor turnover is a bit odd as I'm on my 3rs doctor already. All 3 have been great and nice, but continuity is preferred. And, more available days at the Simi office is needed to keep patients. Having a storefront office in a high exposure area is great, but then disappointing when it's only open 2-3 days a week.
    Thank you
    Douglas D.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I had a really great experience. The doctor was very helpful in outlining the options for my conditions.
    David H.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr. Ryan is thoughtful, careful and supportive
    Sheila M.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr. Redkar is a magical human being. There is no equal.
    Jonathan D.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr. Carter operated on my ankle and was extremely thorough throughout the entire process from pre-surgery to full recovery of motion. I highly recommend him to anyone needing foot or ankle surgery.
    Melissa H.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Finally! My resistant plantar warts are finally gone! Dr Briskin did followup until he was sure they were really gone. Thank you so much for your care.
    Jean T.
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