Dr. Gary Briskin, DPM, Podiatrist Patient Reviews

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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.

3,132 Total 1st Party Reviews
4.9 out of 5 Stars
  • Yelp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Here's the challenge......find a better doctor's office with the professionalism and caring service that even comes close to Dr. Briskin's team and the entire staff off UNIVERSITY FOOT & ANKLE INSTITUTE. I assure you....next to impossible. I cannot say enough about how well I was treated, diagnosed, and taken care of. THANK-YOU, DR. BRISKIN.
    Stan W.
  • Yelp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr. Briskin was wondering in treating my daughter. He has a wonderful bedside manner and just a great disposition. I highly recommend him.
    Kelli B.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr. Briskin is the best. He is very understanding and caring.
    Lan G.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Everything about the office was clean, efficient and professional.
    Ronald G.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Always great.
    Diana E.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I have always enjoyed my experiences here. A very warm and friendly atmosphere.
    Sa W.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    The doctor and staff really care. Thank you.
    Manuel S.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    The Dr. is very handsome! :)
    Laura P.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I am presently walking pain free and grateful for the help. Many thanks!
    John M.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    It was my first visit to Dr. Briskin and it was a very positive experience. He has an excellent bedside manner.
    Tia T.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    GREAT OFFICE STAFF, GREAT MEDICAL STAFF, GREAT DOCTOR!!! THANKS!
    Stanley W.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I love Dr. Gary Briskin, Gray O' Brien & the physical therapy staff in Santa Monica. Super nice people, and very helpful getting me back on my feet!
    Kira L.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I always return to Dr. Briskin and UFAI because I know I will receive excellent treatment from Dr. B and the staff.
    Marilyn W.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I really appreciate the office flexibility, as I never know when my foot issue will flare up and I will need to be seen. It is unpredictable, so I am grateful that the staff works to get me in to see Dr Briskin!
    Nancy S.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Love Dr. Briskin! He was so reassuring and helpful. Had a fantastic experience!
    Shana F.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I appreciate the promptness of your staff getting me in on time for my appointments. Everyone is knowledgeable about what they are supposed to do.
    Penny L.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    The staff is very honest and helpful. I never have to wait long (I am always a little early). They are helpful in every way.
    Penny L.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    My feet don't hurt anymore!
    Kirk W.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr. Gary was terrific and numbed my toe before he did the procedure. It was absolute pleasure, with minimal pain and anxiety.
    Marcia C.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    You guys are 3 for 3 on surgeries for me. Thanks so much!
    Paige K.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Very satisfied!
    Pearl W.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr. Briskin is great!
    Robert B.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    We were very impressed with Dr. Briskin. He comes very highly recommended by several people within the community!
    Kimberly F.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Very helpful that my doctor plays hockey since I had a hockey injury!
    Kristina W.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Fast and easy!
    Jonathan L.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Best experience I've ever had. Gary Briskin is wonderful! Treated decently without stress! Learned that daily pain is unnecessary. My toes are gonna cry "Tee-hee-hee", all the way home. Thanks, Dr. Briskin; I can dance again!
    Judith D,
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Doc Briskin was a great doctor and a straight shooter in the advice he gave to me. My toe/bone spur problem is greatly improved, and we shall see how far the healing process goes!
    David M.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    The medical care (at UFAI) is the best of the best.
    Douglas C.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr. Briskin is fantastic. A great doctor, as well as a warm caring person.
    Elisa B.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Everyone was very helpful and I was so happy to be squeezed in for a same day appointment. Thanks again!
    Anci K.
  • CustomerSure
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Dr. Briskin is the best! My various foot concerns lasted 1.5 years so I had the opportunity to see a lot of Dr. Briskin. He's an excellent surgeon and a lovely person. I'd recommend him to any friend or family member with a foot concern.
    Barbara M.
  • Yelp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Wonderful doctor! Dr. Briskin is a genius! I love his physical therapy doctors and workers as well. Doesn't get better than this as far as treatment and healing is concerned.
    Jacqueline F.
  • Yelp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I could not be more pleased with the care I received from Dr. Briskin and his staff.  I have complete confidence in Dr. Briskin and really appreciated his easy going manner.  I have ptsd and doing something as simple as going to the podiatrist can be difficult.   Here, I got friendly smiles and actually saw the doctor right on time.  And most importantly,  I received great care from Dr. Briskin!
    Lee J.
  • Yelp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    My toes are so happy, they're crying, "Tee-hee-hee all the way home", thanks to Dr. Gary Briskin.  He's perfect!  He solved a problem I've had for a long, long time.  For a few years, I've had to wear spongy "toe guards" and puffy tapes and so on, in between these 2 specific toes, because they were 'fighting for the same space" = rubbing against each other, creating very painful, red skin, blisters, callouses, etc.  I mean VERY painful--I couldn't make a single step at home or away -- with any shoes -- even barefoot -- without cringing.  The skin was so sensitive, I even had to wear the toe guard material in bed!  

    Voila -- a few minutes with Dr. Briskin's friendly and patient examination, followed by a gentle and artful callous trimming -- and one simple bandage -- and I'm walking pain free. Day, night, every moment, wherever I go.  No toe guards, spongy separators, etc. Whatever I'll need in the future, He'll be my go-to expert. Thanks, Dr. Briskin.     -- "jubidee"
    jyelp D.
  • Yelp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    I met with Dr. Bob Baravarian with a broken ankle from a basketball injury. Moments after I injured the ankle and it started swelling I called Dr. Baravarian's office for an immediate appointment. My ankle had swollen to about the size of a tennis ball.

    Upon arriving to the office I was seated in a fairly standard waiting room. The receptionist was very polite, took down my information and had me fill out some forms. The appointment was set for 3:00pm, but I was expecting this office to function like every other doctors office I have ever been to, late. But NO! I was taken into a room at 2:55 and the doctor was in the room by 3:00! This was one of the biggest advantages I found in this office, punctuality.

    Dr. Baravarian was a delight to work with. He told me that I may need to have an MRI to see the extent of the damage. The office has an MRI machine on site which makes it very convenient as patients are usually forced to go to another hospital for an MRI.

    They gave me some crutches and a boot and I scheduled another meeting for a week after. When I came back I was a few minutes early and was seated immediately. Again their punctuality was such a huge plus.

    To fair on the safe side I tend to always get a second opinion. At Dr. Baravarian's office there are a team of doctors working together to come up with the best diagnosis for any patient. Upon my second visit I had TWO other doctors (Dr. Briskin and Dr. Little) advise me on how to proceed with surgery.

    I would recommend this office to anyone and everyone. One of, if not the best doctors office experience I have ever had.
    Sam S.
  • Yelp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.0
    As I waited in the sitting room for my 1:30 appointment, I was thinking about  how many stars to dock since it was now 3:00!!!  As it turns out, though, the problem was with my stupid health insurance, Anthem Blue Cross, and not with UFAI, as I saw about 3 rounds of other patients get called in quickly and then come out looking fairly pleased with their appointments.  

    Once I was finally able to get in to an examination room, I was seen fairly quickly.  First a guy came by and asked me some general questions.  He took me to another guy who quickly took some xrays of my foot and took me back to the exam room.  Then someone that works with my doctor came in and asked me some questions and messed with my foot a bit, and finally, I got to see Dr. Briskin.

    While all of the other folks that I saw were great, Dr. Briskin was wonderful.  He seemed genuine I didn't feel like he was rushing in to make an appearance before having someone else take over for the rest of the appointment.  I also had some concerns about what treatment he was going to suggest since I knew he is also a surgeon, but he defintiely vered towards non-invasive methods first, which I can truly appreciate.  I also didn't feel like he was just trying to get me some orthotics which is the experience i've had at other podiatrists offices.

    All in all, I would say that the experience is positive, and I'm looking forward to my follow up appointment once all my health insurance drama has been worked out!
    Halleh M.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Really appreciate the care.
    Would be better to have 2 check in people/spots for such a large and busy practice.
    Heather R.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    4.5
    All is good.
    Robert S.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Everything was great except when it came time to schedule an appointment to pick up my orthotics. The scheduler on the phone gave me an appointment to come in to pick up, but when I arrived at the appointed time, I was told that I had to make a whole new appointment with the technician that would cut the orthotics to fit my shoe. This was very inconvenient to have to come in twice the same week, especially since I was getting ready to head back to college across country, and had very little time left for delays.
    Chelsea T.
  • GatherUp
    University Foot and Ankle Institute
    5.0
    Great place
    Judith S.
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