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University Foot & Ankle Institute

Podiatry group in Santa Monica and other California offices offering stem cell injections for foot and ankle arthritis, tendon and ligament problems.

Medical Disclaimer: This profile is compiled for informational purposes only and is not medical advice, a clinical endorsement, or a statement that any treatment is proven or approved. Stem cell therapies vary widely in regulatory status and evidence. Consult a qualified physician before pursuing treatment.

Overview

University Foot & Ankle Institute is a podiatry practice - a group of foot and ankle specialists - with an office in Santa Monica, California. Stem cell injection therapy is offered as one of its non-surgical treatment options for problems of the foot and ankle.

The stem cell page describes injections given to relieve pain and to support repair of damaged tissue, and presents this as an alternative for patients who want to avoid or delay surgery. The wider practice provides the usual range of podiatric care, including surgery, alongside these injections.

The website does not say what tissue the stem cells are taken from, whether they come from the patient or from a donor, or how they are prepared. That is an important gap: the source of the cells affects both cost and regulatory status, so it is worth asking the clinic directly. Costs are not published either.

At a Glance

Location
Santa Monica, California, USA
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Farsi and Hebrew are listed for Dr. Baravarian.

Services and Treatments Offered

  • Stem cell injections for foot and ankle conditions
  • Non-surgical treatment of foot and ankle pain
  • Podiatric foot and ankle care

Conditions Treated

Arthritis of the foot and ankleTendon damageLigament damageSoft tissue injuries of the foot and ankle

Cell Sources and Technologies

No cell source is named anywhere on the stem cell page.

Stem cells (source and preparation not stated on the website)

Physicians and Clinical Team

Dr. Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS - board-certified podiatric foot and ankle specialist, Director of University Foot and Ankle Institute and Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA School of Medicine

Facility and Patient Experience

The practice is a podiatry group with an office in Santa Monica, California and other Southern California locations. Languages listed for Dr. Baravarian are English, French, Spanish, Farsi and Hebrew. The website does not state the year the practice was founded, does not publish opening hours on this page, and does not describe a formal service for patients travelling from abroad.

  • Podiatry group with a Santa Monica, California office
  • Director holds a UCLA School of Medicine clinical teaching appointment
  • Stem cell injections offered as a non-surgical option
  • Cell source not disclosed

Cost and Payment

No prices or consultation fees are published. Ask the office what the injection costs, and whether any part of the visit is billed to insurance.

Profile compiled from information published on the clinic's own website and from the StemCell Registry directory record. Details may change; confirm directly with the clinic before making decisions.

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