Not all surgical decisions are the same. Some are emergencies. Some offer obvious relief. The hardest decisions seem to be the kind I faced--decisions that prevent a future catastrophe, but come at a cost to your current way of life. In those moments, you need a surgeon you trust completely. From the very first time I met Dr. Rad, I could sense his level of expertise, and I knew that if I needed surgery, there was no one else in whom I'd have more confidence. It came through in his confidence, his sincerity, his matter-of-fact demeanor, and his professionalism. He makes it clear that this isn't a game--this is his patient's life. Dr. Rad communicates in a clear, straightforward manner, and I now realize that was exactly what I needed. I believe he knew from the very start what I would need, though he may not have known how long it would take someone like me to come to that conclusion. I can imagine another doctor might have grown tired of waiting for my decision, but Dr. Rad didn't. He wasn't rattled in the least when I called to cancel in a moment of panic during the last week before surgery. Of course, I quickly called back to "un-cancel." After the successful surgery, I read the summary of the procedure online and was humbled by the complexity of what had been done. If anyone in my family or circle of dear friends ever needed to make this kind of decision, I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend Dr. Rad. I am deeply grateful to be his patient. read more

Dr Rad is the best doctor/ surgeon who fixed my 20 years problem. I've been suffered with my body issue a long time because no doctor found and treated my issue correctly but Dr Rad took care of my issue right away. I'm glad that I could meet him and got a surgery from him. Thank you for Dr Rad's professional care and Jennifer's great support! Really appreciate both. read more

Dr Rad is a great Doctor that listens and explains the procedure you are having. I had my colonoscopy with him and it went well. The office staff was great. read more

Dr. Rad removed 1.5 feet of my colon February 2025. He thoroughly explained procedure initially. In addition, his post op care was excellent. He responded right away to any post surgery questions and was very caring. Would definitely use him again. Very knowledgeable and thorough doctor read more

Understanding doctor and helped calm my fears prior to procedure. Man of few words but many patients have trusted him over a number of years. Staff was also very nice at the location during the day of my procedure read more

i found doc rad to be very professional. he took his time listening to me, and answering all questions that i had. the office staff was also great. i was taken in to see the doctor without any wait time. i found it to be a very excellent experience.... sandy read more

I met Dr. Rad and his staff over a year ago when I developed a life threatening problem in my digestive tract. Dr. Rad explained my situation in great deal, listened patiently to all of my questions and responded with an exceptional bedside manner and professionalism. I had 3 hospital stays @ Hoag within 1 year including two major abdominal surgeries (1 lasting over 8 1/2 hours). As a retired Firefighter, trust is EVERYTHING. I can honestly say that Dr. Rad and his team were absolutely professional and "Top Notch." It requires a tremendous leap of faith to place your very life in the hands of a surgeon. From the way Dr. Rad treated me to his exceptional team and staff at the office, every request and detail was handled in a caring, courteous and timely manner. Throughout this difficult and life-changing treatment, Dr. Rad guided me with the care and comfort of the expert that he is. He has the knowledge, skills and abilities to achieve the best possible outcome. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Rad and his team. Heaven forbid you should ever need the care of a Colo-rectal Surgeon. If life hands you this kind of life-threatening health challenge, Dr. Babak Rad is the Doctor that you want treating you. A very happy patient. Thank you so very much, Dennis C. read more

When it comes to lack of professionalism and overall care, this place takes the cake of all cakes. I made an appointment and was scheduled for about a month out. I explained to the person on the phone that I had heavy rectal bleeding, clearly a concerning situation. I was instructed by this office to bring my colonoscopy records, so I requested them. Fast forward to a day before my appointment, I get a voicemail from Teresa stating that my appointment for the next day was cancelled because the doctor had a "long surgery." I had already requested a day off work for this. The day of my cancelled appointment, I get another voicemail from Teresa reminding me to bring my colonoscopy records later that day for my appointment. I called and called, and finally Teresa picked up the phone. She told me that my appointment actually wasn't cancelled. So I make my way to my appointment, driving all the way from San Bernardino. I was 19 minutes away from this office when I get a call from another woman stating that the doctor is still in surgery and won't be able to see me. You mean to tell me I took a day off work and drove all the way from the Inland Empire to be cancelled on because this doctor hired people in his office with the IQ of a hamster? I work in the legal field, and we would NEVER schedule a client on the day of a deposition because it is unknown how long a deposition will go for. Why schedule me for an appointment on a day the doctor was going to have a "long surgery?" I was given the option to reschedule, but I didn't take it because I didn't feel like requesting another day off at work and spending $30+ in gas again. I have nothing to say about the doctor because I never met him (thank you, incompetent staff), but he should be careful with who he hires because someone as negligent as his office staff could land him in a pretty lawsuit with their lack of coordination and patient care. read more

I was seeing another doctor for my problem for about a year, with no success. I was referred to Dr. Rad, who suggested a conservative treatment at first, which relieved many of the symptoms but ultimately did not solve the problem. Surgery was the last option & I must say it appears to have done the trick. Recovery, which was described to me as "What-was-I-thinking-of-pain," was not as awful as I expected & frankly, pretty easy. I find Dr. Rad to be kind, knowledgeable & responsive to questions. In fact, near the end of every visit, I heard him ask "Questions for me?" I would definitely recommend him. P.S. I can't believe there is a section for attaching photos for a proctologist. Can you imagine? read more

No one wants to see a CRS. But if you must Dr Rad is well....Rad. He and his staff are professional and caring. And his surgery center staff is amazing. Dr Rad answers all your questions with kindness and patience. He is meticulous is his work. He's working in a part of your body where you want a doctor that takes pride in his work. I am glad to say I no longer have to see Dr Rad but if you have to you're in good (and thankfully not large) hands. I highly recommend him. read more

The Dr may be the best at his specialty, but that clearly isn't running or maintaining a capable front of office staff. Has anyone heard of doing a Post Op appointment before a surgery to accommodate the Dr's schedule? I saw the Dr and received diagnosis that I needed a procedure. There was no follow up for 2 weeks. I then started calling and leaving messages only a week later to be told the scheduler was out of office but that they would follow up in the next 2 days. 2 weeks later I received a call! The first opening was over a month away, but I scheduled it. I even noted that is a holiday, and the scheduler said "he only works 2 Mondays a month" and was assured it was fine. I second guessed the conversation and left two additional messages, trying to confirm he would work on the holiday and never heard anything. I spoke to employer and got everything squared away. Now 3 weeks from operation date I get a call that he doesn't work holidays and my procedure is being pushed back again. The icing on the cake is 30 minutes later the same scheduler calls to discuss the possibility of keeping my post op appointment. She doesn't recognize I'm the same person or the inept idea of having a post op appointment prior to the operation. Sorry if the front office is this remedial, I'll find another surgeon. Even if it means waiting longer. read more

Dr. Rad is very professional and his staff is extraordinary with service.. they treated me with the highest level of care that money can pay for. My surgery went very well just like he explained from the very first appointment. read more

My experience with Dr. Rad was excellent. His demeanor and "bedside" manor are among the best I've ever encountered in a physician. His communications are very thorough and he listens very well. Has a good sense of humor too, which can help put you at ease. I would not hesitate to give him my highest recommend. read more

I have been a patient of Dr Rads for over two years. I was referred by my dermo for suspicious growth. I was extremely nervous about the visit but his office staff was very reassuring including Rebecca. Dr Rad explained everything in a way I could understand and put me at ease, not rushed and very compassionate. I've continued seeing him every 4 months with no scheduling problems or long waits. Dr Rad is the best referral I've received! read more

This was a scary doctors visit for me and I must say I am impressed with the way I was treated and how informative Dr. Rod and his staff are having someone look at your butt is never easy. Going back for recheck. And after taking doctors advice I'm not having any of the problems. His work speaks for itself. Thank you and your staff for being wonderful and caring read more

I needed Dr. Rads' services recently and felt like he was professional and confident. He explained options and provided a roadmap for getting back to normal. read more

So. At times in our lives we need help, need an assist. Dr. Bobby Rad fixed me, gave me my heath back. I love him for that. Done.

I began seeing Dr. Rad, several years ago at the time he seemed knowledgeable and caring. In time it became more difficult to book an appointment without it being changed. I'd a really hard time getting timely results, all in all the follow up was poor. Rectal and colon issues can be sensitive and embarrassing, to discuss,- it's why some ignore symptoms. Its important to address problem's as quickly as possible and move on. I think he's office is very courteous and I know he's very busy, at times when your too busy to follow up with the patients you do have, it may be best not to take on more. read more

Dr. Rad is one of the most personable doctors I have ever seen. I was very nervous about seeing a doctor for the first time and especially because I required an in office surgical procedure. I was pleasantly surprised and relieved as Dr Rad took the time to explain to me exactly what was going to happen. Kudos Dr. Rad as I would recommend him to anyone! read more

Dr Rad was recommended by my Gastroenterologist in HB. I was diagnosed with Diverticulitis which pierced my abdominal wall and created abscesses in May. I was on antibiotics costing $200 day until my surgery which was performed in July by Dr Rad after 2 abscesses.. There was so much bad tissue, he had to remove a part of my colon and rectum. I was left with a Illiostomy and temp bag hoping everything would heal. It took 4 months and Dr Rad reconnected my intestine over Thanksgiving and I'm back to normal now. The nurses at Hoag said he was one of the best doctors and is highly respected! There were times of high anxiety. Let me tell you, you must take one day at a time; everything including your job, your condition, and even life is temporary. Bobby is an excellent surgeon and I had my doubts at times but he is truly a great doctor and person. I can highly recommend Dr Rad. He is very caring and highly responsible. My daughter now wears a "Stay Rad" shirt from Osh Kosh B'gosh Luv you Bobby! (lot's of man hugs here) read more

Dr. Rad is an amazing surgeon. I was diagnosed with anal fissure by doctor Rad. He explained all the options and answered all my questions. I ended up having lateral internal sphincterotomy surgery. I can't emphasize how wonderful dr Rad was. I watched many testimonies about the surgery on YouTube, so I was prepared for post surgery pain . I had almost no pain after the surgery. Dr. Dad's post-op protocol made a huge positive difference in my recovery. I had NO PAIN, only discomfort. I can't thank doctor Rad enough. I remember I woke up in the middle of the night without pain and start saying "thank you doctor Rad thank you". read more

First of all, I have to say that Dr. Rad has exceptional bed-side manner and was very professional throughout my whole ordeal. This particular review is for his receptionist and because I am dissatisfied with the outcome of my treatment. I was originally referred to Dr. Rad by the the Student Health Center at UCI back in 2010. I had surgery and was back to school the next day. I healed up and everything seemed to be going fine. I was a little surprised by the amount I had to pay out of pocket (in addition to the 20% not covered by insurance) since there were miscellaneous fees that went unmentioned and are not covered by insurance. As a broke college student with no financial support and living off my savings, I really struggled financially from this. In the end, I was glad to finally have been able to take care of this condition that has bothering me for so long. Unfortunately, I have come to the conclusion that the surgery was not a success. Just a few months later, the problem resurfaced. I finally decided that today was the day I was going to call back and see what my options were. I also wanted to see if perhaps I could get some kind of discount on a repeat procedure, since the initial surgery did not fix the problem, and also because I no longer have health insurance. This was another reason why I was reluctant to call for so long. I called at around 3pm today (9/25/13) and was appalled by the receptionist's lack of empathy or concern. When I tried to explain my situation, I was told to schedule an appointment to see the doctor. She didn't ask me any questions, and seemed to be more interested in getting me to pay the consulation fee. According to her, it is "about $250." I'm not even sure what she meant by that. Does she not know, or is there a separate fee for different patients? Anyhow, I was hoping to have Dr. Rad do my surgery again, but since I can't even speak with him without paying the $250, I'm going to have to pass. Looks like I'll have to suck it up and live with it. I probably won't be calling back. read more

I recently had surgery for colon cancer, nobody can be prepared for this kind of diagnosis. I researched a surgeon in Orange County and came upon Dr. Rad. I called for an appointment and met with Dr. Rad we talked about my surgery and he completely made me feel at ease. He is the quintessential professional but with a kind demeanor. I had laparoscopic surgery with a Da Vinci robot which is minimally invasive. I was up and walking the next day, Dr. Rad was very attentive at my bedside and explained all my questions. He definitely saved my life and I can't thank him enough. I would highly recommend this talented surgeon, I went in today to remove my staples and he gave me an awesome result. Stage one cancer! Hallelujah praise God to guide Dr. Rads hands. Thanks again Doctor! read more

I had a great experience with Dr. Rad. He was friendly and put me at ease during a what could have been an awkward doctors visit. He listened to my concerns and gave multiple options for treatments. I felt informed, well supported, and in control of the decisions we made to meet my medical goals. He also works quick which is fantastic! I would highly recommend him for anyone looking to treat hemorrhoids or remove skin tags in the nether regions. read more

Called several times to schedule an appointment as a new patient. Staff does not return calls. Don't know if he knows what goes on/ or doesn't in his front office. Update - I received a personal message from Dr Rad the next day - I scheduled an appointment and met with him this morning (4/10). He was prompt (which is not standard with many doctors these days) and listened to my concerns and explained what he was doing each step of the way. I felt very comfortable with him and his approach. I am glad he reached out as I will continue to see him as needed read more

This doctor has the worst mannerism. He is rude, crude and short tempered. He asked about pain and when my sister said she was in major pain after surgery. He exploded with anger and said you people always complain all the time. He couldn't care less about my sister or you. This so called doctor should not be allowed near any patients. He's harmful. He deserves no stars. Have to give one to post my comment. read more

Wait time for appointments is almost an hour so don't bother coming on time. But gets the job done, no one's perfect I guess.

Can't say enough good things about Dr. Rad! I suffered from a fairly common problem for many years thinking there wasn't any solution because that's what I was told by two different GP's! They both told me that I'd just have to live with it? After one visit to Dr. Rad, I was on my way to recovery and I'm happy to say that my problem is 95% cured and I'm confident that I'll get to 100%. If you are suffering from the types of physical/ private problems that Dr. Rad specializes in, don't do what I did and suffer needlessly for years before seeing him to get help! Steve T read more

Doctor Rad is a surgeon you can trust. He performed a difficult surgery for me and I healed very quickly.

Dr. Rad has a combination of great communication skills, excellent bedside manor and intelligence which is absolutely essential for a colorectal surgeon. Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Rad was my surgeon for a partial colectomy and to repair a fistula. He really helped walk me through the surgery to understand all parts of it. Dr Rad returned my phone calls promptly. I felt comfortable with his expertise and confidence. I definitely recommend him for any gastrointestinal surgery. read more

I highly recommend Dr. Rad! I went to see him for an anal fissure. Anyone who's had one of these little devils knows how much they can hurt. Dr. Rad clearly laid out my options, giving me the upsides and downsides of each, and didn't push surgery. Although I tried the medication route first I opted for surgery in the end and had a lateral internal sphincterotomy. The day after surgery was an amazing experience. There was some relatively minor surgical site pain when I had a bowel movement but there was none of the awful burning fissure pain. I had no incontinence problems. About five days after surgery I was largely pain free when having a bowel movement and was also off of any laxatives, so things were essentially normal. I can only relate my own experience and I can imagine others might respond differently, but I had as good an experience here as you could hope for. Dr. Rad is skilled, straightforward, and caring. He saved my quality of life. Thanks, Dr. Rad! read more

Dr. Rad is an outstanding Doctor. His professionalism, bedside manner and most of all his honesty makes him outstanding. He treats you as a patient not as a customer. That is really important to me. I have been seeing him more than three years now and i am not planning to look for another doctor. read more

Dr Rad is absolutely fantastic! I was very worried having to deal with terrible gastro issues at such an early age but after meeting with Dr Rad (he came by personally to introduce himself when I was hospitalized with a diverticulitis) I was less nervous than when I had my tonsils removed. It's been about 2 months since I had sigmoid collectomy and I've haven't felt this great in years. I have to highly recommend Dr Rad and his staff for both their abilities and their wonderful bedside manner! read more

I came to Dr. Rad to discuss my treatment options and ultimately had surgery which I am very happy with the results of. Dr. Rad was very good about laying out the various treatment options available and did not push me to jump into surgery. However, when I made it clear that's what I was ready for (after conservative treatment with another doctor failed) he was very accommodating in fitting me into his busy schedule. He monitored my post surgery progress carefully until I was back to 100%. I highly recommend Dr. Rad. read more

I have gone to Dr. Rad for colonoscopies for the past 12 years or so. He is an excellent physician. He's also very personable and does not rush you through when he sees you. I give him my highest rating. read more

Never got to see the Dr. so I can not comment on his bed side manor. I called his front office to see if our 11:45 appointment was still a go. The office Gal said he was not showing up till 11:20 and that I should show up on time even though there were four patents ahead of me. She said the Dr. goes through patients quickly and even if I were to reschedule at a later date first appointment that this Dr. is not prompt. After waiting an hour I simply gave up. If your time is important then you should consider a provider that cares about it. Beware!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I was referred to Dr. Rad by another doctor and I was a little concerned when I saw his rating on Yelp. When I read the negative reviews I felt a little better. I know, that sounds weird. One of the complaints was about Dr. Rad not wanting to do a procedure because he wasn't familiar with some aspect. I actually ended up at Dr. Rad's office because the doctor I saw for a second opinion didn't feel it was in her capabilities to address my issue and I'm thankful!! Just because a person has a scalpel and medical degree doesn't mean they should just go around cutting people. The doctor I initially saw did not handle my issue correctly and it made the problem worse!!! Dr. Rad knew exactly what the problem was and a week later I'm feeling great. I can't say enough about Dr. Rad and ALL of the staff. read more

Dr. Rad has been the most amazing doctor for my husband. My husband has extreme anxiety and suffers immensely because of it. Normally, surgeons have no patience for people like him. When Dr. Rad told my husband he would need surgery, he panicked. For the next month and a half or so my husband would make appointments twice a week to go and see him just to talk. Each time my husband would ask the same questions, and Dr. Rad was always so patient and kind and even managed to make my husband laugh! He even took the time to call and speak to my husbands psychiatrist to make sure he was doing alright. He was always sure to put my husband at ease and give him confidence that the procedure would go smoothly. We asked about four of Southern California's top doctors for recommendations for a colorectal surgeon and they all unanimously agreed that Dr. Rad is the best. His skill and bedside manner are unmatched. It is true it is hard to get a timely appointment with him, but that is because there are so few surgeons who do what he does. He is worth the wait. read more

My husband and I have been seeing Dr Rad every 5 years for our colonoscopies for 15 years now. He is terrific. A skilled Doctor with a great bedside manner. I would highly recommend him. He is easy to talk to and listens attentively. read more