Dr. Gary B. Briskin, a lifelong sports enthusiast, maintains a special passion for hockey and running. He parlays that same spirit into all aspects of podiatry: sports medicine, arthritis prevention, and reconstructive surgery.

As co-founder and co-director of University Foot and Ankle Institute, board-certified Dr. Briskin began his medical training by serving a residency at Flint General Hospital in Michigan. Once completed, he established a practice in Century City Hospital, where he soon became chief of podiatric surgery.

In addition to his current work with the University Foot and Ankle Institute, Dr. Briskin also serves as an assistant clinical professor at the UCLA School of Medicine. He is ABFAS® Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Dr. Briskin resides in Manhattan Beach with his wife and son. He is currently involved with multiple running, hockey, and soccer organizations.

Dr. Briskin is available for consultation at the Santa Monica and El Segundo University Foot and Ankle Institute offices.

Barbara, a patient of Dr. Gary Briskin discusses her Bunion Surgery experience at the University Foot and Ankle Institute.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
  • University Foot and Ankle Institute
    2121 Wilshire Blvd., #101
    Santa Monica, CA 90403

  • UCLA Private Practice
    Los Angeles, CA
    1997 to 2003

  • UCLA Department of Medicine
    Asst. Clinical Professor
    1997 to Present

  • Functional & Surgical Care of the Foot and Ankle
    2080 Century Park East Los Angeles, CA
    1984 to 1997

  • California College of Podiatric Medicine
    Clinical Assistant Professor
    1987 to 1993

  • California Board of Podiatric Medicine
    Commissioner Licensing Exam
    1995

  • Los Angeles Ice Dogs
    International Hockey League Podiatric Consultant
    1995 to 1997
Learning for Life: Embracing the Power of Education
  • Undergraduate Degree
    B.A. Economics University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan 1978

  • Graduate Degree Doctor of Pediatric Medicine
    Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine Chicago, Illinois 1982

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
  • Family Hospital Pediatric Residency
    Flint, Michigan
    1982-1983

CERTIFICATIONS
  • ABFAS® Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Board Certified Podiatrist
  • Fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon
LICENSURE
  • California, 1982
  • Michigan, 1982
  • Illinois, 1982
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Associations
  • American Podiatric Medical Association
  • California Podiatric Medical Association
  • Los Angeles County Podiatric Medical Society
  • American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine

Certificates
  • Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners
  • Diplomate American Board of Podiatry Surgery
  • Fellow American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center – Active Staff
  • Los Angeles, California 1986-to Present
  • Podiatric Surgery Division: Chief: 1995 to Present Vice Chief 1991 to 1995
  • UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 1997 to Present
  • Santa Monica/UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, CA 2001 to Present
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES
  • California Podiatric Medical Association
    Delegate Western Podiatry Congress
    1987 to 1992

  • Los Angeles County Podiatric Society
    Secretary
    1990 to 1992

  • Western Division L.A. County Podiatric Medical Society
    President 1987 to 1990
    Secretary 1985 to 1986

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