Top Foot & Ankle Specialists in Santa Monica
Our nationally recognized podiatrists and foot and ankle specialists offer the most advanced foot and ankle care with the highest success rates in the nation.
Awarded Best Podiatrists in Los Angeles by LA Magazine and Best Foot and Ankle Surgeons in California, they treat foot and ankle conditions using the latest technologies in a relaxed, professional environment.
Our state-of-the-art Santa Monica facility is complete with on-site radiology, MRI, weight-bearing CT scan, Physical Therapy Center, neurosensory nerve testing, ultrasound, state-of-the-art operating rooms, and more. This eliminates the need for you to go to multiple locations and allows our physicians to oversee every step of your treatment.
Why choose UFAI in Santa Monica?
Our team, led by nationally recognized foot and ankle surgeons, brings decades of combined experience and specialized training to address a wide range of conditions鈥攆rom ankle sprains and plantar fasciitis to bunions and Achilles tendonitis. Services provided by Dr. Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS, and Dr. Gary Briskin, DPM, FACFAS.
Leveraging the latest medical technology, including regenerative medicine, minimally invasive surgery options, and metal-free surgical hardware, we’re committed to providing personalized treatment plans to promote faster healing and optimal outcomes.
Your new patient’s initial visit at UFAI will include a detailed clinical evaluation of your foot problem. A thorough hands-on examination by your doctor and description of your symptoms will help identify your specific diagnosis.
Exams often include gait analysis and an evaluation of the entire lower extremity, which allows us to identify any other contributing factors that need to be addressed. This is necessary to achieve a full recovery and return to full function and activities. Additional diagnostic testing may also be part of your exam. These tests can include: X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, nerve testing, and are all available, on-site, at our Santa Monica location
UFAI's Santa Monica Podiatry Group specializes in:
- Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine
- Orthotics and Brace manufacturing
- Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Foot and Ankle Fractures and Breaks
- Bunion Treatment and Bunion Surgery, inlcuding Lapiplasty庐 and Bunionplasty庐
- Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain
- Tendon Repair
- Foot and Ankle Arthritis Care
- Ankle Replacement
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Toenail Conditions
- Pediatric foot conditions
- Plantar warts
UFAI Santa Monica Podiatry's on-site advanced technologies include:
Open MRI for Foot and Ankle
pedCAT 3-D Weight Bearing Foot and Ankle CT
ThePedCAT revolutionizes imaging as it鈥檚 the first true weight-bearing imaging machine. By scanning in your shoes we can see the exact stresses your foot endures daily for better diagnostic results.
It also delivers a very low radiation dose compared to traditional CT and results are available in less than 70 seconds so your physician gets an immediate and precise 3D view of the affected foot and ankle which allows treatment to begin as sooner than ever before.
Other technologies include:
- ShockWave and SoftWave therapies
- StimRouter for chronic foot pain
- Neurosensory Testing
- Non-invasive Vascular Testing
- Q-Clear Laser for Nail Fungus Treatment
- TenJet Therapy for Soft Tissue Damage
- Topaz Coblation for Chronic Achilles Tendonosis and Plantar Fasciitis
- Custom Orthotics
- Regenerative Treatments including, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Amniotic and Stem Cell Therapies
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Physical Therapy Center
- State of the Art Surgical Suites
Our Santa Monica Podiatry Clinic is located at:
2121 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 101
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(424) 444-3699
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Driving direction information:
Our Santa Monica clinic is located at the Northwest corner of Wilshire Blvd and 22nd Street. Freeway access is easy, from either the 10 (Santa Monica) or 405 (San Diego) freeways.
- From the 10 (Santa Monica) Freeway, just exit at Cloverfield Blvd and head North toward Wilshire Blvd.
- From the 405 (San Diego) Freeway, exit at Wilshire Blvd. West and head to Wilshire and 22nd Street.
Best Podiatrists in Santa Monica and Nearby Cities and Communities
Located at 2121 Wilshire Blvd Ste 101 Santa Monica, CA 90404 with easy access from the 405 and 10 freeways, our Santa Monica Podiatrists and Santa Monica physical therapy clinics serve Santa Monica and surrounding areas of West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Venice, Pacific Palisades, Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey and more.
We accept over 1,000 different insurance plans, including virtually all PPO plans and Medicare.
Our Santa Monica Physical Therapy Clinic
Unlike most physical therapy practices that treat every part of the human body, the physical therapy center at University Foot and Ankle of Santa Monica is dedicated to just one thing – the best health care for the foot and ankle. And best of all, it is conveniently located across the hall from our Santa Monica office, our Physical Therapy Clinic.
Our team of physical therapists is committed to making you stronger, relieving your pain, and returning you to your full potential as quickly as possible.
Our patients are prescribed physical therapy for a variety of foot and ankle diagnoses: Postoperative rehabilitation, chronic conditions, acute and sports injuries. We know that no two patients are alike and our board-certified physical therapists work directly with our internationally recognized team of physicians to develop the most effective and personalized treatment plan possible. That鈥檚 the UFAI advantage.
Physical therapy strategies are custom designed and very often include:
- Stability and flexibility exercises
- Coordination and balance training
- Joint and tissue mobilization
- Ultrasound
- Low-level laser
- Functional electrical stimulation
You can rest assured that your healing doesn鈥檛 stop when leaving us as your physical therapy team will provide a comprehensive home treatment program for you.
Our Santa Monica Physical Therapy Clinic is located at:
2121 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 101
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(424) 444-3699
