Awarded best Los Angeles podiatrists by LA Magazine for foot and ankle care, including:
Optimal correction takes a very experienced surgeon. Our decades of experience make all the difference for our patients.
UFAI’s at the forefront of bunion treatment including the latest state-of-the-art-art Lapiplasty procedure.
We're leaders in the non-surgical treatment of, and product development for, plantar fasciitis.
Our decades of experience and research have helped revolutionize treatments for toe and ankle arthritis.
Our research and development experience gives our patients the most technologically advanced care available today.
With over 200,000 happy patients to our name,
you'll feel confident trusting our decades of experience and state-of-the-art treatments for...
Committed to delvering the most exceptional care anywhere
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As Chief of Podiatric Medicine at Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital, Bob is one of only a handful of foot and ankle surgeons to...
Dr. Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS
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Former Chief of Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Gary is a lifelong sports enthusiast and maintains a special passion...
Dr. Gary B. Briskin, DPM, FACFAS
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Attending physician at the Greater Los Angeles VA Hospital, Justin loves being able to provide true relief to athletes and weekend warriors like...
Dr. Justin Franson, DPM
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Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, as well as a Fellow of the America's College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Dr. Kelman...
Dr. Charles Kelman, DPM, FACFAS
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Inspired by UFAI's own Dr. Baravarian, Dr. Jafary is a member of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and specializes in sports medicine, reconstructive surgery and...
Dr. Hamed Jafary, DPM
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Specializing in reconstructive and revisional foot and ankle surgery, foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine, and limb salvage, Dr. Nalbandian brings to UFAI a...
Dr. Gina Nalbandian, DPM
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Dr. Johnson took his undergraduate degree at Loyola University Chicago, where he played Division II rugby...
Dr. Abimbola Johnson, DPM
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Specializing in Sports Medicine, Dr. Naei is board qualified in foot surgery and is a part of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and...
Dr. Hoda Naei, DPM
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Specializing in foot and ankle pathologies and post-operative recovery, Gray works with weekend-warriors, high school, collegiate, and professional athletes, with a special focus on...
Gray O'Brien
19,492 Total 1st Party Reviews / 4.9 out of 5 Stars
I injured my foot last night while kickboxing. I was afraid I broke it. I called Dr.Babak Baravarian's of the Foot and Ankle ...Michael C.
The recommendation of Hoka shoes has turned out well. The stiffer soles prevent pain while walking and extend my mobility prior...Thomas H.- ExcellentLarry H.
- Everything about this appointment was positive. I would recommend Dr. Kelman.Larry W.
- Had to cancel appointment because of SoCal fires. Communication was great and will reschedule soon.Henry G.
Hoping for the best. Never can be certain about the outcome of toenail laser therapy.Victor S.- Office staff were friendly and efficient. Waiting area was spacious and tidy. Entire facility spotless. Dr. Franson explained e...Andrea T.
- Thanks for a good experience.Mary G.
- I have had flat feet and problems related with this issue for decades. But no one ever looked into the problem head-on as did D...Robin G.
- No, not at this time.Libya F.
- Being new to the area I was a little skeptical about were to go but so happy I found them. Making an appointment online is all...Deana G.
- UFAI are the best!!! I saw Dr. Franson years ago. When I started having different issues with my feet I returned and I’m just ...Margaret S.
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