University Foot and Ankle Institute

What University Foot and Ankle Institute does

University Foot and Ankle Institute is a privately held podiatry practice founded in 2004, headquartered in Santa Monica, California. Operating seven clinic locations across Southern California — including Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, Santa Barbara, Sherman Oaks, Westlake Village, San Pedro, and Valencia — the practice provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for foot and ankle conditions. Its addressable scope covers more than 40 conditions, ranging from common complaints (plantar fasciitis, ingrown toenails, athlete's foot, heel pain) to complex surgical cases (ankle replacement, bunion correction, chronic ankle instability, Achilles tendon rupture repair).

The practice distinguishes itself clinically through adoption of advanced surgical techniques and devices, including Lapiplasty 3D bunion correction, a proprietary Bunionplasty® procedure, InternalBrace for chronic ankle instability, Percutaneous Achilles Repair System (PARS), DeNovo and Biocartilage cartilage repair, Arthrosurface joint resurfacing, and Ossiofiber metal-free surgical hardware. It also offers regenerative medicine modalities such as platelet-rich plasma therapy, stem cell therapy, SoftWave tissue regeneration, and radial shockwave therapy, alongside conservative-care services including custom orthotics, diabetic foot management, wound care (including Wound VAC), sports medicine, pediatric podiatry, and PinPointe laser treatment for toenail fungus. The institute additionally runs a post-residency fellowship program in foot and ankle surgery, positioning it as both a clinical practice and a training site for podiatric surgeons.

Commercially, the practice operates on a direct-to-consumer professional services model — revenue is generated through clinical consultations, diagnostics, surgical procedures, and follow-up care. Patient acquisition is driven by online scheduling (via the Balance Health platform), phone-based intake, an educational blog, and an active social media presence across Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The practice appears to be integrated within the Balance Health digital platform (balancehealth.com) for scheduling, patient portal access, and shared web infrastructure, suggesting affiliation with a broader healthcare network. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based; a Good Faith Estimate process is offered. No funding events, ownership structure, management team, partnerships, awards, or patents are publicly disclosed in the available data, and revenue figures are not reported.

Name

University Foot and Ankle Institute

Legal name

University Foot & Ankle Institute

Website

https://footankleinstitute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

University Foot and Ankle Institute is a private podiatry practice operating seven Southern California clinics since 2004. It delivers surgical and non-surgical treatment for over 40 foot and ankle conditions to individual patients across the greater Los Angeles area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Podiatry Services

NAICS

Offices of Podiatrists (621391)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Foot & Ankle (HLAKALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Podiatry & Foot/Ankle Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAL)

Keywords

• Podiatry services
• Foot and ankle care
• Bunion surgery
• Orthotics treatment
• Sports medicine podiatry

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Monica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Revenue generated from clinical consultations, diagnostic services, surgical procedures, and follow-up care for foot and ankle conditions.

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Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

University Foot and Ankle Institute is a multi-location podiatry practice providing diagnostic, non-surgical, and surgical treatment for over 40 foot and ankle conditions. Its core services include bunion surgery (Lapiplasty, Bunionplasty), ankle replacement, custom orthotics, regenerative therapies (PRP, stem cell, SoftWave, shockwave), wound care, diabetic foot care, and sports medicine, delivered across seven Southern California clinics.

Product overview

University Foot and Ankle Institute is a multi-location podiatry practice serving the greater Los Angeles area with a comprehensive range of foot and ankle medical and surgical services. The practice offers treatment for over 40 conditions including bunions, plantar fasciitis, ankle injuries, arthritis, and diabetic foot complications. Core surgical offerings include advanced bunion correction procedures (Lapiplasty, Bunionplasty®), ankle replacement, and regenerative therapies (PRP, stem cell therapy, SoftWave). The institute also provides specialized services such as wound care, sports medicine, custom orthotics, and laser toenail fungus treatment. The practice operates multiple Southern California locations in Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, Santa Barbara, Sherman Oaks, Westlake Village, San Pedro, and Valencia, with board-certified podiatrists offering both non-surgical and surgical treatment approaches.

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Products and services

• Bunion Surgery Surgical treatment for bunions including traditional bunionectomy and advanced Lapiplasty 3D bunion correction for permanent bunion removal, for patients with symptomatic bunion deformities.
• Bunionplasty Proprietary bunion correction procedure offered at the institute for patients seeking minimally invasive bunion repair.
• Lapiplasty Bunion Surgery Advanced 3D bunion correction using the Lapiplasty system for permanent fixation and faster recovery, for patients with structural bunion deformities.
• Ankle Replacement Surgery Total ankle replacement procedure for patients with severe ankle arthritis or joint degeneration.
• Custom Orthotics Custom-made orthopedic inserts prescribed to correct foot alignment, provide support, and treat various foot conditions, for patients with biomechanical or chronic foot issues.
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy Regenerative medicine treatment using the patient's own platelets to promote healing of tendons, ligaments, and soft tissue injuries of the foot and ankle.
• Stem Cell Therapy Regenerative treatment utilizing stem cells to promote healing and tissue regeneration in foot and ankle conditions.
• SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy Advanced shock wave therapy for tissue regeneration and healing of chronic foot and ankle conditions.
• Radial Shockwave Therapy Non-invasive treatment using acoustic waves to promote healing and reduce pain in soft tissue injuries of the foot and ankle.
• PinPointe Laser for Toenail Fungus Laser treatment specifically designed to eliminate toenail fungus using the PinPointe laser system, for patients with onychomycosis.
• Advanced TenJet Procedure Minimally invasive procedure using hydrocision technology for treatment of plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy.
• Diabetic Foot Care Specialized care for diabetic patients including wound care, ulcer treatment, amputation prevention, and comprehensive diabetic foot management.
• Wound Care and Treatment Comprehensive wound care services including Wound VAC therapy for chronic wounds, diabetic ulcers, and post-surgical wound management.
• Sports Medicine Specialized treatment for sports-related foot and ankle injuries including stress fractures, Achilles injuries, ankle sprains, and overuse conditions, for athletes and active individuals.
• InternalBrace for Chronic Ankle Instability Surgical reinforcement procedure using InternalBrace technique for chronic ankle instability repair.
• PARS for Achilles Rupture Percutaneous Achilles Repair System (PARS) for minimally invasive surgical repair of Achilles tendon ruptures.
• StimRouter Therapy Neuromodulation therapy for treatment of chronic nerve pain in the foot and ankle.
• Cryotherapy for Nerve Pain Minimally invasive treatment using extreme cold to temporarily relieve nerve pain in the foot and ankle.
• DeNovo Cartilage Repair Advanced cartilage repair technique using DeNovo NT (Natural Tissue) for osteochondral lesions of the foot and ankle.
• Biocartilage for Osteochondral Lesions Cartilage repair procedure using Biocartilage graft for treatment of osteochondral lesions of the foot and ankle.
• Arthrosurface for Hallux Limitus Joint resurfacing procedure using Arthrosurface implants for treatment of hallux limitus (stiff big toe).
• Ossiofiber Metal-Free Surgical Hardware Innovative metal-free surgical implants made from Ossiofiber material for patients requiring MRI-compatible and metal-free hardware.
• Fellowship Program Post-residency training program for podiatric surgeons to specialize in foot and ankle surgery.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ankle & Foot Centers of America: Multi-clinic podiatry practice offering full-service foot and ankle care including surgery; comparable as a regional group-practice peer.
• Foot & Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic: Regional podiatry group with multiple clinic locations offering surgical and conservative foot/ankle treatments; comparable as a physician-group multi-site peer.
• Affiliated Foot & Ankle Surgeons: Multi-location podiatric surgical group providing comprehensive foot and ankle care; closely comparable in service mix and clinical positioning to UFAI.
• Balance Health: Multi-brand specialty healthcare platform that hosts University Foot and Ankle Institute on its domain; operates other podiatry and orthopedic sub-brands with shared infrastructure, directly comparable as a network-level peer.
• US Foot & Ankle Specialists: PE-backed roll-up of podiatry practices across multiple U.S. states; directly comparable as a multi-location foot and ankle group with similar service mix and physician-led model.
• Upperline Health: Multi-state podiatry group practice offering comprehensive foot and ankle care including surgery, wound care, and diabetic foot care — a direct competitor in the same specialty and care model.
• Weil Foot & Ankle Institute: Large multi-location podiatry and foot/ankle surgical practice in the Midwest; directly comparable in clinical scope (surgical and non-surgical foot/ankle care) and group-practice operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute: Large hospital-affiliated orthopedic and sports medicine program in Los Angeles offering foot/ankle care; a broader incumbent in the same LA market that overlaps on surgical and sports podiatry services.
• HCA Healthcare: Large national hospital and ambulatory care operator with orthopedic and podiatry service lines; included as a broad incumbent competing for foot/ankle surgical and outpatient cases in the LA market.

Emerging players

• Treace Medical Concepts: Medical device company behind the Lapiplasty bunion correction system — an emerging player whose product is offered by UFAI; relevant as a peer shaping the procedural economics of one of UFAI's flagship services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UFAIpodiatry
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UniversityFootAnkle
• Facebookfacebook.com/UniversityFootAnkleInstitute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-foot-and-ankle-institute
• Instagraminstagram.com/universityfootankleinstitute

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