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
    Thank you for all of your efforts.
    Teryl C.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Prompt and professional interaction with doctor and staff.
    Joan S.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I’m very frustrated by my problems but Dr Briskin and Erica have been great
    Myrna W.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr Joseph Cooper is the best .
    David A.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    The people in Physical Therapy, Gray and Lydia were. Patient friendly, understanding of patient needs. Excellent, the best!
    Elaine G.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.0
    Dr. Baravarian and the staff are great, and the orthotics he gave me basically fixed my problem, so I am very pleased. I just do want to note that the office seems a little over-scheduled, and on each of my visits the wait time felt excessive.
    Jess W.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    The office is run exceptionally seamlessly. Dr. Baravarian is lovely. Highly recommend.
    Elizabeth M.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.5
    Thank you!
    Irene M.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Not only is it a truly pleasant experience in the office and in the surgery center. …the surgery results are perfect ! I could not be happier. Thank you !
    Cathy M.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Excellent job cutting nails
    Mark K.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Fantastic experience!
    Alya H.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Cheli!!
    Todd G.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Just the best care ever .. thanks a million..
    Monte P.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    So happy with my experience, Cheli was so accommodating to getting my surgeries set up and Dr. Bob is excellent. Very happy with my results so far!
    Aspen T.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Very happy with my experience and results .
    Allyson A.
  • Yelp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I don't know quite where to start. I think Dr. Baravarian runs a top notch practice. His clerical staff have always met or exceeded my expectations, and "no" I don't have low ones. They're very responsive. I have had the most interaction with his surgery planner. She is on it! I work for a large corporation that has it's own health and medical team as well as a third party that manages the time off/disability end. Both entities require a lot of initial documentation followed by progress documentation. I communicated that to the surgery planner who saw to it that all forms and documentation were sent to my employer along my journey with Dr. Bob, usually the next day, and she copied me on everything. I've never had to make second requests.Now on to Dr. Bob Baravarian. I have dealt with severe bunions, mid-foot pain, and small toe metatarsal pain for the past 5+ years and in both feet! I received treatment from a local podiatrist where I live prior to seeing Dr. Bob. Over the years I had a few steroid injections, custom inserts, and more new shoes than I can count. The bunions increased in deviation and the foot pain became severe. I put surgery off due to my father having failed foot surgeries resulting in non-fusion of joints in both feet, which caused him so much pain he could barely walk. I didn't want to be like that, so I chose to try and tough it out. I was frightened of foot surgery to the point of anxiety. I got to the point where my quality of life was severely affected. My local podiatrist recommended a few surgical procedures that I read up on but he seemed to ignore the mid foot pain issue claiming it was a nerve. I felt it wasn't and that put me on the path to find a good doctor for a second opinion.My general practitioner and I have a great relationship. He told me about Dr. Bob as his elderly mother suffered through two failed foot surgeries.  Dr. Bob fixed her issues and she is pain free and walking! Prior to scheduling an appointment with Dr. Bob I did the usual background check, medical board, education, publications, complaint inquiries, reviews, etc. I found Dr. Bob to be an excellent choice for a second opinion. I was able to get an immediate appointment and drove the 100+ miles to his Santa Monica office. I brought x-rays, told him about my pain, where I was experiencing it, prior treatment, and my local podiatrist's surgical recommendation. Knowing I lived 100+ miles away, he told me I needed a CT scan of the foot I was most concerned with and directed his staff to get an immediate approval so I didn't have to drive back. They delivered and I had a CT scan 30 minutes later at his office. The CT scan explained everything; severe bunion, degenerative 2nd and 3rd joints that were bone on bone and a tailor's bunion.I'll wrap this up. Dr. Bob performed corrective surgery on my foot in October 2022. He fixed the bunion, straightening my metatarsal and toe by fusing the metatarsal/tarsal joint using a "lapiplasty" procedure and hardware, fused my 2nd and third metatarsal/tarsal joints using hardware, and fixed the tailor's bunion with an amazing pin that turns to bone. That's a lot of bone work! Dr. Bob used a nerve block prior to surgery that kept my leg, from the knee down, numb for 48+ hours after surgery so there was NO pain. After my leg thawed out, that's what I called it, a couple days later there wasn't that much pain. I was non-weight bearing for eight weeks (six weeks cast and two weeks boot), then partial weight bearing with a boot for about two weeks with assistance. Then weight bearing as tolerated with assistance thereafter. I'm just shy of 4 months post op. I have some muscle strength in the foot, ankle, calf, and quad to regain but am well on the way to getting it back. I'm not a 100% pain free yet but have less than half the pain I used to have. I'm getting better everyday and my foot looks normal. I fully anticipate a full return to normal activities I haven't been able to do for the past 5+ years. I am going to have Dr. Bob perform the next surgery on the other foot in October of this year 2023. My surgery was pretty complex and a lot can go wrong if you don't have a doctor that knows what he is doing and does it regularly. I encourage anyone reading this to look at Dr. Bob's education, academia, publications, years in practice, and reviews. He knows what he is doing. He is a great doctor.
    Randy R.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.0
    My appointment was at 7am and when I arrived (5 minutes earlier) the door was locked. At 7:10 the door opened and when I mentioned it to staff I was told the door was opened. I was recommended to Dr. Bob by a friend. He was very nice but told me he couldn’t help me. He did recommend the name of tennis shoes that might help me.
    Juanita C.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr Kelman is fantastic. What a smart guy. He’s my favorite doctor.
    I’d highly recommend him.
    David S.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Love Dr. Bob. Feel like he takes care of my health and addresses my concerns I don’t have to second guess or look things up on internet. He cares! Staff is great too.
    Sandra J.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    For a difficult diagnosis ,it was thoroughly handled.
    Lily B.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr. Briskin treats my like a human being. He is kind, gentle and professional.
    Mark P.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Great Dr.
    Margarita W.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Professional
    Smith, K.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    a okay
    Donald K.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I think that is it. You guys are my go to for all my foot and ankle issues
    Ann M.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Excellent care
    Barbara S.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Very efficient and helpful. Good relate ability
    Adam W.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr. Bavarian is amazing!
    Sara B.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I am extremely happy with my experience. Dr. Baravarian is THE best doctor. He treated my bunions with surgery on both feet. My recovery has been smooth and he has always been available to answer my questions. His staff is kind and experienced. Appointments are always timely. There are not enough amazing words to describe my overall experience. Aside from Dr. Baravarian’s amazing expertise and knowledge he is a genuinely great guy!!! Highly highly recommend! Very grateful to Dr. B and his entire staff, including all the wonderful people at the surgery center
    Martik Y.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr. Briskin has kept my wheels rolling perfectly, that is to say he is very talented and a pleasure.
    Mayne B.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr. Bob is awesome!
    Kurt C.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Everyone was very nice
    Laura D.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr. Baravarian performed a complete exam, carefully and thoroughly explained his findings and his plans to correct my ankle laxity with surgery.
    Kimberly J.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.0
    Good support staff
    Richard S.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr Briskin is very knowledgeable and great bedside manner He helped me a lot at two different problems
    Harry W.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    It’s a well run office with good staff
    Ilene C.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr G. Briskin was quite professional and paid attention to details, the result of which being that problem has almost disappeared. Thanks
    Umewezie O.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.0
    It was an excellent visit.
    Ronald L.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr Briskin retread my wheel in 5 minutes. The man is a godsend!
    Mayne B.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Nothing else to add.
    Sheryl B.
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