Sherman Oaks 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.

1,172 Total 1st Party Reviews
4.8 out of 5 Stars
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Great care
    Richard B.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    didnt see doctor, he referred me to Dr Dellon
    David I.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Great visit!
    Maia F.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.5
    They have nice group
    I like my dr I only see him 3 times
    Angela V.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Even with orthotics, my feet still hurt. Neuropathy continues. I ma Aldo seeing a neurologist about it.
    Christopher B.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Excellent by everyone at the medical office and at the surgical center .
    Jay A.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.0
    Thank you so much for your help and caring.
    Helene J.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I definitely would recommend University Foot and Ankle Institute
    Cheryl S.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Excellent care, continued care. Will most likely be getting PRP per his recommendation. Wish it wasn’t so expensive :) but I trust his opinion fully.
    Cheryl W.
  • Yelp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr. Bob is the best. I had an infection in my big toe and he basically saved my foot. And he has the best staff in town, to boot!
    Jon S.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Nope
    Charles F.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    they are wonderful and great!
    Camille M.
  • Google
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr. Baravarian and staff were all very friendly, professional, and helpful in prescribing the best treatments for my injury.
    Victor S.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr. Baravarian and staff were all very friendly, professional, and helpful in prescribing the best treatments for my injury.
    Victor S.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Love Dr. Baravarian. I have recommended him to many people and I will continue to do so. Maria always welcomes me and Dr. Ari is very kind. All the staff are terrific.
    Maureen M.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.5
    luke really appreciates dr baravarian's work... he is the best we have seen!!
    Luke M.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.5
    nope
    Victor V.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    great doctor
    Jessica F.
  • Google
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Great Dr's, receptionists, and Dr's assistants and MRI techs. They helped me a lot. Good to have 2 offices one in Sherman Oaks and one in Santa Monica. That way the Valleyites don't have to travel so far.
    vicki C.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I’m very happy with my doctor so lucky to have found him.
    The only problem I have is at the end when I need letter for my work it becomes a problem. That creates problem with my manager. I know staff are busy but they could take a second to discuss about my restrictions letter.
    Hope next month I won’t have problems.
    Sevan D.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Great staff and Dr Bob is wonderful
    Vicki C.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Great service
    Leonard M.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.0
    The X-ray people were not always nice
    Sally H.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr. B is patient and has a very kind bedside manner.
    Marushka M.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.5
    everyone was very kind and helpful. although paying 71 dollars for taping my toe to the other toe seems a little extreme (this is why i generally dont go to the doctor, this is exactly what it said to do online, but i got worried. Next time i will spend 4 dollars on the tape myself.) I didnt go to my followup appt because i bought my own tape.
    Michelle K.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Very happy with the attention I received from Dr Baravarian and his entire staff. Received the diagnosis of my foot problem and the remedy. Wait time was minimal, and Dr Baravarian spent as much time as I needed to answer my questions. Very friendly Doctor’s office!!
    Mary A.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.0
    My ankle still hurts and it's possible only surgery will be able to tell why.
    Melinda A.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    The 10's tell it all.
    Deborah R.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    The only “complaint “ I have is that no one ever explained to me how to fit my brace into a shoe until this last visit. I did not understand that the sleeve was supposed to come off, this, finding it necessary to wear flip flops which I’m sure hasn’t helped my recovery. Bought some sturdy shoes that the brace fits in to
    Janet C.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Everyone in the office was very nice and very professional.
    Robin S.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    The staff treated me, with respect and always do a good job clipping my toe nails, and any questions that I need answer they will answer them. THANKS!!!
    Archetta M.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    So far I am happy with the level of professionalism from the Doctor and staff, and with care they have provided.
    Stephanie S.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Thank you
    Nathan G.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Staff and Doctors are extremely helpful and caring. Doctors always take their time with you and make sure you understand everything that is going on with you.
    Anita D.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.5
    Great staff!
    Steven A.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I was very happy with Dr. Bavarian and my surgery. I have recommended many people to Dr. Bavarian, but I am not sure if they went thru with surgery.
    Monica E.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    would certainly recommend due to have second surgery soon
    Susan L.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.0
    Recommending surgery was not the very best option for me.
    It could cause complications in the future.
    Kenny A.
  • Yelp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    1.0
    Dr. Baravarian misdiagnosed a simple issue. I came back a week later to show that the "callus" he diagnosed was actually NOT, and in fact I could see/feel that a second issue was beginning to form in the same exact area. Well, they tried to charge me for this second visit and after refusing and requiring his admin to speak to the doctor, they obliged.

    Upon seeing me, Dr. Baravarian's first question/comment was, "Did you leave a review?" I told him no and that I wasn't planning to (until today which is months after I initially saw him and after I got a second opinion). He proceeded to lecture me about how to not tell doctors that they "misdiagnose". A word which at the time I never used, I simply wanted my issue resolved. He then took a look at the issue and proceeded to tell me the first was an issue. He insisted that what I thought was a second forming issue was in fact a callus. He then used this as an opportunity to confuse the situation and say the "callus" was what I had him look at the last time I had seen him, and that he didn't misdiagnose me, and that I was wrong. Upon seeing another podiatrist today, they're in fact both issues. In addition, Dr. Baravarian did not treat me whatsoever and told me to use a home remedy. The other podiatrist treated me with acid to immediately treat the issue. Not sure why Dr. Baravarian didn't do this on my first visit, I can only imagine it was because he wanted me back for multiple visits to make more $$. At the end of my second visit, Dr. Baravarian ended it by asking me, "so, how much do YOU think I should charge you today?". I replied with "nothing". He was pretty mad at my response, so I asked if I had an issue that he missed the first time around. Again, he quickly tried to confuse the situation, rolling his eyes at me and stormed out of the office condescendingly.

    Both visits were no more than 4 minutes. After my first visit with him, I actually recommended him to my wife as she was having issues with cracked heels while she was pregnant... They charged her $200 because they pumiced stone'd her heel (way more than our copay). Her visit was also no more than 5 min.

    Will never go here again.
    Omar N.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I’m very happy to found him.
    His very professional listening to me
    Angela V.
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