Patient Reviews of University Foot and Ankle Institute

Dr. Franson is warm and friendly without being sentimental; he took his time reading my MRI film and discovered an additional injury, and was able to calmly explain it and the surgery required to repair it. He spoke to me just before the surgery and then called me at home later that night to make sure I was ok. Two acquaintances spoke very highly about Dr. Franson and I understand why.

I went to several podiatrist before I found Dr Franson. I’m very picky about drs and by far he is one of the best! He takes the time to really figure out what’s going on and then makes a strategy to fix it. The people in his office are very personable and get to know each patient. Would highly recommend this practice!!

Everyone at the Valencia location was awesome!! My concern is that I don’t think the credit card authorization form I completed was not handed in a secure manner as there was fraudulent activity on this account shortly after my visits, and the only time I’ve used this card in the last 4 months was for these visits

I had a foot problem and called UFAI. What a great choice. The staff was great and welcoming. Dr. Briskin was amazing. He took care of my foot, explained what he was doing, and the cause. I am back to pain free walking. Great results. Thank you.

At carter is the best physician I have ever deal with. It actually brought me to tears in his office when he told me he was leaving. A bright and great guy, I can’t say enough good about him, and that’s a lot since I have been in healthcare executive leadership for 19 years and a nurse for 20.

Dr.Baravarian is absolutely amazing! I came in with a left foot stress fracture and recovered quickly! He is very knowledgeable and takes his time with his patients. It's always a pleasure going into the office. The staff is also very nice and helpful. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Dr. Baravarian is fantastic. His team are nice and helpful, facility clean and easy to access. My overall experience there has been a wonderful one. I came in with some ankle pain and was recommended PRP. After two injections I feel there has been a great improvement and while I may need further treatments due to the high impact sports I engage in, I know Dr. Baravarian and his team will know the best way to guide me. I highly recommend them for any of your foot or ankle ailments.

First Let me start by saying that Dr. Bob Baravarian is a master at what he does. I had suffered with bunions, hammer toes and Morton's neuroma problems for quite a while before meeting him. I tried cortisone shots, physical therapy and orthotic insoles. Although these things took the edge off, they were just not a permanent fix for me. After meeting Dr. Bob within the first 10 minutes, I knew he was the one to help me. His confidence, his knowledge and the way he explained in detail the issues I had and how he could fix them, made me feel very comfortable. He has a great bedside manner, and also if you send him an email, he will always get back to you promptly. Once, I was worried about an upcoming surgery and had a question late on a Friday night, so I emailed him thinking he might not get back to me till the next business day, but instead he responded in less than 10 minutes giving me the reassurance that I needed.

The surgeries that Dr. Bob had performed on my feet had been a lot easier than what I thought they would be, they have been very little to no pain at all. Also, immediately after surgery I am given a walking boot so I could get around, and then prescribed physical therapy and back on my feet in no time. Most recently, I just had a foot surgery four weeks ago, and I am already back on my feet and on my exercise bike and feeling great. I highly recommend Dr. Bob Baravarian and his team for any foot issues you may have, they are simply the best, and for that I am thankful.

I wish I had come earlier. The pain I was having eased greatly after having my foot wrapped and purchasing arch support inserts I was advised to begin using. Thank you Dr. Redkar for going beyond the medical attention I needed. My daily walk is much more comfortable.