Bob Baravarian, DPM

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2121 Wilshire Blvd

Santa Monica, CA 90403

+1 (310) 828-0011

https://www.footankleinstitute.com

Dr. Bob Baravarian, DPM is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and one of only a handful of surgeons to have both foot and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle certifications as a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is a past member of UCLA Medical Group and Chief of Podiatric Surgery at Santa Monica/UCLA Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital. He is currently an assistant clinical professor at the UCLA School of Medicine.

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4.086 reviews

Juel H.

5/21/2025

Dr. Bob really is the best foot surgeon in town. I really can't say enough about the man and his work. I had 3 procedures on my left foot and 1 procedure on my right. Two surgeries back-to-back, 1...

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Layla S.

3/4/2025

Excellent Doctor! highly recommend. Took time to listen and was thorough. No waiting, professional staff. $30 co pay.

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Sally G.

8/17/2025

After seeing many doctors and being misdiagnosed or offered an incomplete solution, I found Dr. Baravarian. He took the time to understand my case thoroughly and clearly explained the problems...

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Julie R.

7/21/2024

I had surgery for the third time with Dr Bob Baravarian on June 7, 2024. This time bunion surgery on my left foot. It is 6 weeks post op and I'm out of the boot, and the incision has healed...

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L. L.

1/15/2024

Not good. I was really unhappy with my experience with the actual doctor. As many others say, the doctor must have been in the room with me no more than 2 minutes. That is not okay. Did not care...

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Gary Briskin, DPM

Dr. Gary Briskin, DPM works closely with his patients to help them return to normal activities, in the least amount of time, using the least invasive treatments possible. Dr. Briskin began his medical training at Flint General Hospital in Michigan where he served his residency. He then established a practice in Century City Hospital, where he became chief of podiatric surgery. As co-founder and co-director of University Foot and Ankle Institute, Dr. Briskin also serves as an assistant clinical professor at the UCLA School of Medicine. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

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