Patient Reviews of University Foot and Ankle Institute

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.

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere thanks for all the help and support you have given me. Your professionalism and caring attitude have made me feel at ease every time I visit your office.

Great customer service the old fashioned way. Kudus to Dr Kelman and his staff. Everyone was professional and friendly and kind. The personal touch was noticeable everywhere. Why can’t all my doctors and their staff’s be this way? Keep up the good work, Dr K. And by the way, the orthotics have my feet smiling again.

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.

Jessica is very good at her job and very kind!…she’s a hero! She got me in to see Dr Johnson same day and he took AMAZING care of me! The visit with the doctor was simple and straight forward. He gave kind attention and patiently listened to me…addressing all my concerns! I’ve already recommend awesome foot curing team to my clients in Montecito!

Thanks again!

Finding a sanitary spot for a medical pedicure in California, especially the LA area, always felt like searching for a needle in a haystack—until I came across this clinic. From the very first phone call, their professionalism and warmth shone through. During my visit, not only did I receive top-tier service, but I was also impressed by their impeccable hygiene standards, which is crucial for a medical pedicure. I left with my feet feeling refreshed, well-cared for, and more importantly, safe. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an exceptional, sanitary medical pedicure experience in LA.

My husband and I have been with Dr. Franson for well over 10 years. We both always feel comfortable under his care. The staff are all very professional and kind , and always make us feel comfortable as well.

I am only about half way done but so far I’m very pleased. The staff Jennifer, Stacy and (I’m so sorry I forgot the girls name who takes me to my room) they are all very pleasant. Dr. Franson gets a 10 as well. He listens, answers questions and so far his work is thumbs up.

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.

I love this practice. My experience at UFAI Institute has always been good. I have been a patient for almost a decade and as a diabetic, I truly believe it is their proactive care that has saved my feet from some very unpleasant possibilities. Doctor Baravarian and Staff have always been polite and very attentive.

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