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
    4.5
    I have not been using inserts that much, once I do get some extended time wearing them I’ll be making another appointment. This is also the reason I haven’t been responding to your inquiries, hard to give feedback when not using item !
    Glen H.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Your X-ray technician also demonstrated how to put on the soft ankle brace. While x-raying my swollen foot I thought he was too rough and I told him so because he was not paying attention to me and was hurting me. When demonstrating the brace did it so quickly and sloppily I had had to remove it and figure it out for myself. He needs training in patient relations/ care, I think.
    Barbara F.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.5
    Her toe is healing well. Thank you
    Charlotte S.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Would definitely recommend
    Darlene W.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Well I’m still on my journey to regain the use of my feet without being in excruciating pain 24 hrs a day. I didn’t feel I could honestly complete your survey till I’d been to see Dr. Brisken a few times.
    I’ve seen six other doctors before the last doctor (Dr. Chan) told my insurance Dr. Brisken is the only doctor that could possibly help me.
    He (Dr. Brisken) has been very understanding of all issues, listening to me and explaining what could be causing them. He didn’t just throw out a guess, he got test done that gives us all a correct diagnosis, and now he’s given me a bit of hope that his first (and hopefully only) suggested resolution is inserts for my shoes to help correct my step.
    How wonderful! To be able to stand on my feet without agonizing pain! To be able to stand up straight again with both feet firmly on the ground??? Amazing!!!
    Only thing that comes to my mind is Thank You Dr. Brisken.
    And all of you in that work with us in the office have been very helpful.
    Josephine D.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.0
    No comment but had to fill in field before it would let me submit.
    Leonie F.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Very professional staff, they truly take pride in their work and it shows.Would highly recommend to anyone in the future
    Attila V.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.5
    Having been to UFAI once before, I’m happy to say that I received great care again. Shorty after the injury, I knew I wanted to go to you all and I’m glad I did.
    Conor P.
  • Google
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I recommend this place! Very clean & professional. My experience was a 5* one
    Porut D.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    The doctor was great and to the point. Answered all of my questions.
    Richard M.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    So happy with how all has turned out. Only thing I would have liked along the way was a clearer "heads up" on how long the anesthesia would last and how painful it would be once it wore off. We falsely concluded that it had worn off a few hours before it really did and thought I wasn't going to need much pain management. When the pain hit, it was extraordinarily intense and I think we could have lessened it if I'd taken medication before the anesthesia fully cleared my system.
    Katherine C.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I was very happy with the service!
    Nelia P.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    All went well. Thank you
    Linda R.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.0
    No significant problems
    Roy G.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Staff are very helpful and very knowledgeable. The doctors are very kind, informative and know exactly how to treat you.
    Luke D.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I will be returning and there is no higher endorsement on my part. If I am not satisfied with medical services I do not hesitate to change providers. Simply put, Dr. Carter was terrific and the staff was very efficient and courteous.
    Nilo O.
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    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I absolutely love everyone in this office. Maria is adorable. Sylvia is so nice and accommodating. Michelle is so patient with scheduling and Giselle is simply the best. Dr Franson is wonderful. My husband and daughter are patients in this office, we've made it a family affair. I know there are a few others (I don't know their names yet) and they also are kind and considerate. We will continue to visit this office as the need arises.
    Joan A.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.5
    Coming to your Santa Monica office on Feb. 20 was very hard time wise. We got stuck in traffic along Santa Monica Blvd. for 2 hours.

    My next appointment will be at 1245 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.
    Reynaldo N.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    My medical room wasn’t clean.
    Timothy B.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I am very satisfied with all who treated me while at office
    William T.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr Briskin and his staff are consistently patient, kind, and understanding in providing excellent, regularly scheduled and appropriate foot care for my 93 year old mother.
    Muriel C.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    So far I’ve had a wonderful experience!
    Phil N.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.0
    In hindsight I would like to have seen the MRI showing my neuroma. I have not made up my mind about having more surgery. Seeing what is actually happening in my foot might help me make the decision. And I really would like to talk to someone who has had this surgery. Dr Baravarian suggested I could hang out in his waiting room and talk to patients. I'd rather have a few numbers to call. I will go online to see what people have said about this surgery.
    Catherine C.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.5
    The doctor seemed in a hurry this time unlike previous times.I have been coming o=in for over a year now. The assistant/student who helped me was brand new and did not appear to be well trained like the others I have seen previously. He did not offer to assist me with my injured foot to prepare to get x-rays. the others perviously helped me. And in the x-ray room he did not help me put on the heavy vest as others did before. And when I needed to move the angle of my foot to get another view for x-ray, he moved me manually with his hand, not gently, as the others did not do this, they asked me to position it myself which I know how to do. Lastly when finished usually the assistant checks to see if I am okay and need any assistance to get dressed to leave. he was nowhere to be found. And he did not check to see if it was time to trim my toe nails as the other aids always did. I do realize these things happen sometimes and was unlike any previous visit and I hesitated to say this at this time but in your message you stated you wanted to hear the truth, I hope you meant that. there seemed to have been a turnover of many staff members this visit and many new staffers.
    Michael W.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    The issues with billing were resolved.
    Judith P.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I could have used more details as to what I could and couldn't do between the time of the procedure and my return visit 3 weeks later. Even if it was just on the printed paper about the procedure - I wish that went into more detail about the do's and don'ts.
    Amy B.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Great attention, I had been there once before with an appt booked well in advance. This time, I was just finishing up w another MD in the same building. My foot had been hurting quite a bit, mostly from working out / cardio at the gym after a break of several years. So yeah, my callouses returned. The doc took care of the first pass, her asst touched up. I was in and out, full service no more than 20 min. I know it’s impossible but I wish it could be the same way each visit.

    Not just becuz of availability, but I’m glad I found this office. Pleasant, efficient, know their stuff, and easy to work with.
    Paul P.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Everything went great!
    Gabriela B.
  • Yelp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    1.0
    After one week waiting for my out of the pocket appointment I walked in to find out that the doctor could not see me. On the phone, as I explained my pain, they said I could be treated there. Once I got there, filled all the ten forms out and PAID the nurse said the doctor could not  even see me since my pain was no on the foot, forget about treating me (they refunded me later).
    Really? Plus the woman at the reception was pretty rude and said I could not ask the doctor to refer me to a place who does the same treatment they denied doing - shockwave Theraphy. I just lost my time but they don't care of course. And that was a one thousand dollars treatment that I was going to fully pay since my insurance doesn't cover. Just saying think twice before going there since you may never even see the doctor...
    Laura M.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I've been going to UFAI for 6 years through 2 neuromas, 2 cheilectomies and 2 joint manipulations and am happy with all of the folks there. If I have a suggestion it is to build more info on a patient into your system. For example, I've gotten 10-12 orthotics from UFAI since 2012 but each time someone giving them to me asks if I have ever worn orthotics before. I'm not suggesting I'm some sort of needy person that needs to be treated specially but as a fan of UFAI but if the conversation started with "how are your older orthotics holding up? is there anything to the next pair you think we should adjust?" etc than something impersonal ("have you ever worn orthotics before?") it would be a nice from a customer service perspective.
    Andrei M.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Staff was very friendly!
    Celeste S.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    The office staff was courteous, professional and accommodating. Dr. Briskin was clear, concise and reassuring. His recommendations seem sensible and appropriate.
    Mark R.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Thank you
    Christina M.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    great doctor and staff
    Anita W.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    no problems
    Yoshio S.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I had wonderful experience and am so glad I came to see him.
    Shirin S.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I have been a patient here for many years. The doctors , nurses , and thew staff are wonderful. They treat you with respect and truly care about the patients. I have already recommended them to my father , mother, and friends who have already been in the office to get care. THANK YOU for all the great care.
    Stephanie K.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Good understandable instruction and direction given throughout session.
    Maisie S.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I appreciate the professionalism.
    Ana M.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    All was well and professional.
    Randy D.
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