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READY TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR BUNIONS?

Here’s What you need to Know…

Bunion treatment, even surgery, should be a pleasant and
comfortable experience with minimal pain, great results, straight
talk and personal care. It’s all in the details.

Image of a foot with a bunion

What is a Bunion?

A bunion (also known as hallux valgus) is a bony bump that protrudes from the base of the big toe. A bunion can also form by your little toe, which is called a bunionette or a tailor’s bunion

Foot wearing a bunion splint

What Bunion Treatment is Right for You?

While surgery is the only way to technically “fix” a bunion, in most cases non-surgical treatments are successful in relieving pain, slowing the progression of the deformity, and…

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Out Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery

Advantages of our virtually painless minimally invasive surgery include immediate weight-bearing, tiny incision, minimal to no scarring, no need for physical therapy, and…

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Our Lapiplasty Surgery

We further perfected this “gold standard” bunion surgery by infusing stem cells and amniotic cells to speed up recovery and reduce internal scar tissue and stiffness.

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How to Find the Best Bunion Surgeon

Choosing the wrong bunion surgeon could set you up for future pain, arthritis, and a recurring bunion. Consider these tips while doing your research.

Dr. Bob Baravarian

Our Patient Testimonials

Our surgeons have achieved over 25,000 successful surgeries to date. Meet some of our patients and learn about their life-changing experiences.

Tips from the Leading Bunion Correction Surgeons

Choosing a Bunion Surgeon

Selecting the right bunion surgeon is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Here are a few tips to help you find the right bunion surgeon for you.

Learn how to choose your surgeon

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BUNION CORRECTION SURGERY

Before and After Pictures

Browse our gallery of before and after bunion surgery pictures and
get a sense of what your surgical outcome can look like.

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THE LATEST FROM THE BUNION INSTITUTE

Watch our Latest Videos and Learn!

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All About Bunions

Educating patients about their condition is an important part of our approach to patient care. We hope these videos help you learn more about bunions and their treatment.

Watch this and others

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Bunion Treatment Options

Whether your bunion treatment is conservative or surgical, it is essential that your treatment plan is individualized just for you. Learn about some of our state-of-the-art bunion procedures.

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Testimonials

What Our Bunion Patients Have To Say…

Words cannot describe our gratitude to your phenomenal staff for exceeding any expectations we had from her (our mom’s) recovery.

Tailor William

We as a family will forever be grateful for the memories you helped create, for the strength and fortitude you provided.

Lina Doris

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The staff at Inotura Hospital are totally devoted to the patients, determined to give them the best opportunity to improve their lives.

Doris Lina

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I can’t appreciate & recommend the work done Inotura enough. Please carry on your good work. I would like to thank the entire staff of the hospital.

Jimmy Ron

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It was a very comforting and homelike atmosphere here with all the Doctors and Caretaker around. I sincerely thank Inotura Hospital.

Ron Jimmy

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The Bunion Institute Blog

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What To Do About Inflamed Bunions: Can I Prevent Bunion Inflammation?

What causes bunion inflammation? Inflamed bunions are painful and make it hard to perform daily tasks. How can I prevent inflamed bunions?

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Do I have a bunion?

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Do I Have a Bunion? How to Identify This Painful Foot Condition

Is this bump on my foot a bunion? Read about the signs and symptoms of bunions and learn how to identify your foot problem.

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Pregnancy Bunions

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Pregnancy Bunions: The Painful Baby Bump You Won’t See on Social Media

Pregnancy affects many parts of the body: including the feet. Can pregnancy cause bunions? How are pregnancy bunions treated? Find out!

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High Heels and Bunions

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High Heels and Bunions: Are Women Doomed to Suffer Bunions?

Why are women more likely to get bunions? Do high heels cause bunions? Can I wear high heels with bunions? Get your questions answered by experts.

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When do I need bunion surgery?

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When Do You Need Bunion Surgery? A Quick Guide to Help You Decide

How do I know if my bunion needs surgery? Los Angeles's bunion experts explain the signs your bunion needs surgery and when it can wait.

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Bunion Surgery Questions

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Interested in Bunion Surgery? 13 Important Questions to Ask

The Bunion Institute addresses common questions patients have when considering bunion surgery. Get answers from LA's best bunion surgeons.

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Best Shoes for Bunions

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What shoes are good for bunions? Advice from a Podiatrist

Bad shoes can make your bunion pain worse. But what shoes are best for bunions? LA's bunion experts provide insight into the best bunion shoes.

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Teenage Bunion

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Fascinating News: 8,500-Year-Old Footprints Reveal Teenager With Bunion

Ancient footprints have revealed an ancient teenager with a bunion. Can children and adolescents have bunions?

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BELIEVE IT OR NOT, WE EVEN HAVE SOME…

Fun (or not so fun) Bunion Factoids!

Text: 40% of our bunion surgeries are fixing other doctors' work. We want that number to drop.
Most revision surgeries can be avoided with the right surgeon and the right procedure.
The more you know, the better your chances of success will be.
We hope this site helps you have the best possible outcome.

A circle chart reading 23%.

Text: 23% of people aged 18 to 65 hand 36% older than 65 have bunions.

But surgery is not always the only option to get relief.

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Text: 5.2 million Americans have bunions.

Simple icon of a blue pregnant person.

Text: Women can develop bunions and other problems during pregnancy.
Hormonal changes loosen ligaments and flatten the feet. What you can do about it?

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Text: Women are more than twice as likely to develop bunions than men.

NOW, IT’S TIME TO COME VISIT US!

Locations Throughout Southern California, Including...

Bunion Institute, Santa Monica

2121 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 101
Santa Monica, CA 90403,
(424) 252-1130

Bunion Institute, Sherman Oaks

5170 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 100
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403,
(818) 626-5311

Bunion Institute, Los Angeles Mid-City

5901 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 509
Los Angeles, CA 90036,
(323) 364-8115

Bunion Institute, South Bay

5230 Pacific Concourse Drive, Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90045,
(424) 254-3053

Bunion Institute, Westlake Village

32144 Agoura Rd., Suite 105
Westlake Villiage, CA 91361,
(805) 254-2770

Bunion Institute, Santa Barbara

1919 State Street Suite 206
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 284-0836

Bunion Institute, Valencia

27421 Tourney Road, Suite 200
Valencia, CA 91355,
(661) 306-9290

The Bunion Institute is an affiliate of the University Foot and Ankle Institute. TO REQUEST A CONSULTATION ONLINE, Click here or Call Us at (855) 814-3600

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