When I was in a state of anxiety and trying to see as many doctors as possible to get different…read moreopinions, I found Dr. Melikian at DISC. I had generally good experiences with doctors I had seen there in the past. He is more of a spine specialist, focusing on the neck and back. When I came in, I was having issues with both my neck and shoulders. After looking at my neck X-rays and MRIs, he noted that my shoulders were likely the bigger issue at the time. I could move my neck up and down without too much trouble, but my shoulders had difficulty rotating. Despite that, he was able to refer me to another DISC doctor, Dr. Shore. More importantly, I never felt like I was being rushed out the door, unlike many doctors who seem to just want to get patients in and out for a paycheck. In fact, toward the end of my appointment, he made sure I did not have any more questions before we parted. To me, that is a sign of a doctor who actually cares, which feels surprisingly rare given the number of doctors I have seen over the last several years. While he was great, I also have to give a special shoutout to his assistant, Joanna. She might be one of the best doctor's assistants I have seen. The assistants I have known generally get a good idea of what is going on and log your symptoms so the doctor can look at you more efficiently, but Joanna went above and beyond. She did more than a typical assistant would by checking the multiple issues I was having, including rotator tests, hand-grip strength, shoulder rotation, and various sensitive points. Similar to Dr. Melikian, I felt like she genuinely cared about what was going on and wanted to make sure I was receiving the right treatment. She was the first person to make me realize that I needed to focus more on my shoulder. Of course, she still told the doctor about everything just in case, but it says something when an assistant does more thorough checks than some actual MDs I have seen. It also says something that, even though I did not receive treatment from Dr. Melikian and he ultimately referred me elsewhere, he was one of the few doctors who was very assertive about making sure I scheduled a follow-up appointment. Even when I was in a rush to leave, his assistant reached out and emailed me to schedule an appointment, making sure I was okay with it. That is the sign of a doctor who really cares. Overall, in a weird way, I am kind of sad that my issues were not more related to my neck, since both Dr. Melikian and his assistant, Joanna, were great. Based on the reviews I have seen on Yelp and Google, many people seem to have had similarly positive experiences. If your issues are more related to your neck or back, I would consider getting an opinion from Dr. Melikian.

I had an artificial disk replacement with Dr. Melikian on my L5-S1 back in September. Compared to…read morethe other surgeons I met it seemed to me that he was clearly the most knowledgeable and it was nice to talk to someone that had a clear solution for me that didn't involve fusion. He answered every question I had, the operation was well prepared and everything went smooth. Over the past six months I've had multiple follow-up appointments ensuring I was doing well and now I'm fully recovered . I've got my active life back so I really couldn't be happier with his support.

Dr Michael Hunter, MD and his staff (especially Madison Graham) at Newport Orthopedic Institute,…read morehave been amazing through a very difficult time when I needed a total knee replacement. They were thorough, detailed, kind, and provided a Get Well Loop portal with checklists and check-ins leading up to and post-surgery for easy daily check-ins. With Hoag Medical Group, the surgery was at the main Hoag Orthopedic Institute hospital on Sand Canyon and I felt well monitored and cared for through the entire process. I am just 2 weeks post-op today and grateful for my beautiful new knee and a new lease on life. Thank you, Dr. Hunter, Madison and everyone who has provided excellent care for me throughout this difficult journey!

Overall, good experience, friendly people very efficient got me in on time one thing I remember…read morethey do some automated check-in so be sure to bring your cards with you if it's a first time visit and they'll scan them in this machine that seems to go a little quicker

The night of my surgery, Spinal fusion, I asked to have my daughter with me so I wouldn't be alone,…read moreand I was not allowed to have anyone there to advocate for me. That same night, while I was heavily sedated, I was served soup that was scalding hot and sustained burns inside my mouth, including damage to my tongue. My tongue tie was burned off. I reported this that night and then at my first post-op appointment and was told by the PA that I was not the only complaint that night. I was told they were short staffed and that it would be reported after our meeting. It was never documented. My dentist later told me I was fortunate the injury did not become infected. I have photos documenting this. The morning after surgery, I reported my pain as 10 out of 10 and asked them not to discharge me because I did not feel safe to leave. I was discharged anyway and told they needed the bed for incoming patients. In my records it states the nurse called my Dr with concerns. I was not seen prior to discharge and told to get dressed. Since April 10, 2024, I have been left with bilateral nerve damage, neuropathy that makes it difficult to walk, and muscle damage, all confirmed by EMG. I am now disabled. I have attached a photo of me on January 2024.Two months prior to surgery. I have since sought multiple medical opinions, and I have been told the damage is permanent. L4 Sequela (Post op damage) Remember: This hospital is owned by the Dr's I am sharing this so others understand the level of care I experienced and can make informed decisions.

Dr Grant Shifflett is amazing! The whole experience could not have gone better. I followed…read moreeverything he told me to do and five months later I'm back to playing golf twice a week with zero pain. Thank you!!

I've had repeating severe back problems for almost a half-century--or it would be all those 50…read moreyears, except for the exceptional care Dr Weinstein has provided the past dozen. He has taken a life interrupted almost yearly for weeks-on-my-back-in-bed by my fragile back and--as long as I follow his exercise instructions and carefully hew to taking his minimum-as-possible meds--make me able to live a normal life, year after year. I had seen a number of physicians before him, but I've needed no others than Dr Weinstein since entering his care. Visits at his pleasant Newport Beach are efficient and incisive, and the folks there are always welcoming. Even when the appointment time is 7 am I look forward to seeing this wonderful doctor.

Dr. Weinstein has been taking care of myself, my wife, my Daughter and my Dad for decades. Here is…read morea Dr. that believes surgery is a last resort, I have nothing but praise for Dr. Weinstein. He is a genuine, caring and top notch Surgeon.

I've known Dr dobkin for over 30 years he has takin care of me and showed me the best of care and…read morehe comes highly recommended he has performed surgeries on a few of my friends and they speak highly of him as well I wish him the best of a retirement when he decides to hang his hat , much love dr.

During a lumbar spine surgery William Dobkin, caused a severe spinal fluid leak. I was not…read moreinformed that was the cause of the swelling in my lower back. I assumed the inflammation was caused by the surgery. For weeks after the surgery I went in to his office several times to have him drain the fluid out of my back. After the last draining he stated he did not want to it again as it could interduce infection. I was also suffering severe headaches which was dismissed as a side effect of the pain medication I was prescribed. The surgery was eight years ago and I suffer the headaches to this day. It was just this year after seeing a good Doctor I found out what my problem was. I am told that the leak is so severe that the possibility of a successful repair is very minimal. Thank you very much Doctor? Dobkin!

My review on Yelp is long overdue as I did not know you could review a doctor on Yelp. Dr. Petrie…read moreis 'da Bomb'. My relationship with him started in April 2023 after suffering a level for AC Joint separation from an inline speedskating crash. He was very conservative and did not initially recommend surgery which I very much appreciated. After further review and discussion we decided that surgery was necessary to put my right shoulder back together. The surgery and the follow-up PT he recommended was perfect. My right shoulder is fully functional. In July 2025, I suffered an broken clavicle and scapula of the right shoulder from a cycling accident. Went back to Dr. Petrie. He again evaluated my condition very conservatively and advised that surgery was not necessary this time. In fact, I think the surgery he did in 2023 made the shoulder stronger so the injury was to unrelated areas, i.e. the clavicle and scapula. We did multiple follow ups to ensure the clavicle and scapula were healing well. Back on the bike again. Dr. Petrie is on my speed dial as, while I'm 69, I'm still cycling like a youngster and may need his care again. Would not consider anyone other than Dr. Petrie.

Where do I begin to express my gratitude to Dr. Petrie. I had injured my shoulder several years ago…read moreat work and had no idea that the tear was as bad until I started to have my shoulder dislocate in the regular. I have Ehler Danlos Syndrome which makes my connective tissue hypermobile and difficult to operate on. To have a surgeon who not only has excellent bed side manner, understand the difficulty that hypermobile EDS can cause was refreshing and reassuring. I knew the moment I met him, that I would be in excellent hands. I trust him completely. I am in healthcare and he was one of the few physicians I have encountered who isn't afraid to Keep learning, and takes time to listen. When my daughter was injured, I immediately took her to see Dr. Petrie as she had a complicated health history. He was so gentle and calming and reassuring. If anyone needs a great surgeon, he is your guy. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. - Danielle Gauss

I have been diagmost with Parkinsons in 2018 and Dr Thankkar has beeen with me since the begining…read more He kept me leveled and never increased my medication because it was not needeed and that is a blessing, He is present and caring and answers my emails on the spot.

I brought my husband, who has been living with Parkinson's disease for almost 20 years, to see Dr…read more Sandeep Thakkar in Newport Beach. At first, my husband was able to see Dr. Thakkar directly for the first few visits, and we appreciated having the neurologist personally evaluate his condition and treatment. After those initial 2-3 appointments, however, all subsequent visits were scheduled with a physician assistant instead of with Dr. Thakkar, even though my husband's case is long‑standing and complex. I understand that practices often use PAs to help with scheduling and workload, but as a caregiver I expected my husband to be followed primarily by the neurologist we chose. Over time it felt like we no longer truly had access to Dr. Thakkar himself, which was disappointing and concerning given the seriousness and duration of my husband's Parkinson's. Because of this, I eventually decided to stop bringing my husband to this office and moved his care to a different neurologist who sees him personally at each visit. This review reflects our personal experience and expectations; other patients may feel differently, but continuity with the actual neurologist was important enough that we chose to seek care elsewhere.

Dr. Peters was the 4th surgeon I met with regarding my cervical disc replacement. 3 out of the 4…read moresuggested disc replacement over fusion because I already had a 2 level fusion 6 years ago. Dr. Peters is a great surgeon. He always answered all my questions and explained things to me. I was nervous about having permanent swallowing issues and he was always honest and upfront with me. I had my surgery on 3/25/25. I was very impressed with the whole experience, even the Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Irvine. They are very on top of infections and avoiding them at all costs. It took me 3 reschedules due to some medical stuff I had going on and Dr. Peters was very insistent that I could not have any type of possible infections going on anywhere in my body before surgery. Plus a big thing to know is DO NOT shave or get any cuts before surgery because they will send you home. One of the biggest reasons I went with Dr. Peters besides him being a good surgeon is that every time I called his office, his assistant Kailey got right back to me. It is important to me that I can get answers after surgery if something doesn't go right and I wanted a Doctor that I would get answers from right away. His assistant Kailey is the best!! She was with me the whole way from the beginning to the follow up. She helped me through the whole process. I am 2 weeks post surgery now and I feel pretty good. I am eating regular foods and sometimes I feel I am still swollen inside, I remind myself I am only 2 weeks out. I am very happy with my choice of surgeon and how everything went. I highly recommend Dr. Peters.

Dermatology..good experience..referred by a friend. Nice office staff. All around a good experience.read more

Dr. Charlu did a great job on my cervical injections. He has helped my pain a lot. I have to do…read moreother procedures on other body parts and he is the only doctor that I can trust 1000%. On top of that the surgery center and the nurses were wonderful and did a great job taking care of me.

I am 5 months past cervical steroid injection, and it has improved my quality of life tremendously…read more I have had 2 injections prior from another doctor,but they lasted 2 months tops. After visiting Dr. Charlu I have been able to resume work, and keep up activities with my son within moderation. Don't know what the future holds but for now this has been an absolute miracle. Him and his wonderful team took excellent care of me throughout the entire procedure. The staff deserve so much recognition in addition. Thank you all so much

Very well run office and Dr Louis's PA was very thorough with her initial assessment of me. The Dr…read morewas very nice and quick to answer a few of my questions but seemed in a hurry and said that he couldn't help me. Not what I was looking for and no ideas for me on how to proceed going forward. I was hoping for a few options to help me with the pain I have. I would say he is good to see if you have a definitive diagnosis but not if you are searching for a diagnosis. My long drive to Newport Beach was a waste of my time and further discomfort. My rating is 3 stars

Hoag hospital has done it again. By recruiting Dr. Robert Louis and adding him to the roster, Hoag…read morehas elevated it's ranking a head and shoulder above all other hospitals in California and even the country. The quality of service, the prompt response to emergencies and The entire care team being genuinely concerned about every patient in their care, make me feel so blessed and fortunate that despite of this sucker tumor in my brain and shoulder, this army of great doctors and nurses will do their best to kick this cancer out of my body. Love and light to all people who work at Hoag and God bless you all and shower you with love and abundance.