Dr Huo , I forever will be grateful to him and his college Dr G for providing me wonderful medical…read morecare and advice. I love going to this office from the front desk to the back office staff are great. Dr Huo has an amazing bedside manner and very knowledgeable. He also did my lumbar fusion and he was there every step of the way. I can't say enough of great things about this office because they are so wonderful and I'm happy to call him my surgeon. Every time I have a question or concern he is able to provide me with an answer or his staff takes care of any paperwork that you might need. Thank you Dr Huo for always seeing me with a smile and being very thorough. You are a wonderful surgeon and ty for taking good care of me on this journey of mine.

I am very grateful that my surgery performed from Dr. Huo was a success. From the first appointment…read moreI had a very good impression of Dr. Huo. He performed a detailed evaluation of my condition, and patiently answered many questions. I/we interviewed 3 surgeons before making a decision. The other 2 surgeons had impressive credentials. However, it was evident that Dr. Huo was our best choice based on his experience and communication skills. He was very forthcoming with answers and abundantly patient with all our questions. I/we are so grateful for Dr. Huo and the excellent results I received from surgery. It feels so good to be out of pain, and be able to resume my physical fitness and good quality of life. Dr. Huo practices out of San Juan Capistrano and Fountain Valley.

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.

Hello again, I am one year post op from ADR with Doctor Melikian. My first review was right after…read moremy surgery and I felt great then but fast forward to one year later and I am in the best physical shape. I workout 6 days a week and have lost 10 pounds. I do not lift very heavy but I can do everything that I want to. My back feels amazing and this doctor SAVED me with my pain at my collapsed L5. This was my second surgery after a microdisectomy had gone wrong with a different doctor 10 years ago. I highly recommend this surgeon. Not only is he caring but is a fantastic surgeon. The entire staff was wonderful and easy to get a hold of. My only regret is not to have found this wonderful human being earlier. Good job to this clean facility and all of the staff. And one more note to add, the X-ray facility across the street is also a 10 out of 10.

Completely archaic in his approach to DBS. Wanted to prolong the operation into three surgeries…read more Very deceitful about being in our insurance network. They weren't. "That changes hourly" they said. Seemed as though they were just in it for the money. Would not recommend for my pet.

My chronic pain journey began in 2021, just two months after I gave birth to my son. I used to…read morebounce on a yoga ball to help him fall asleep, and one day when I stood up from the sofa, I suddenly couldn't walk. That moment started a long and painful 3 1/2-year journey filled with countless doctor visits, over seven orthopedic surgeons and several pain management specialists & yet no one truly believed or understood the pain I was in. Everything changed when I met Dr. Iqbal. He was the first doctor who really listened and took my pain seriously. After working with me and understanding what I was going through, he referred me to Dr. Binder for surgery and that referral changed my entire life. Dr. Binder performed a microdiscectomy on my lower back, and within months, I went from being in constant, debilitating pain every single day to being completely healed. His precision, skill, and confidence gave me hope, and his kindness and bedside manner made me feel safe and understood. I am eternally grateful to both Dr. Iqbal and Dr. Binder, two truly exceptional doctors who not only treated my condition, but helped me reclaim my life after years of pain. If you're struggling and starting to lose hope, please know that the right doctors do exist and for me, that was Dr. Iqbal and Dr. Binder.

Best spine and neurosurgeon out there. Dr. Yanni came highly recommended and he did not…read moredisappoint. I needed a double cervical disc replacement at C5/C6/C7. He discussed the options for my surgery clearly as well as the recovery times. He scheduled me for surgery quickly and the surgery was smooth and the results were amazing. I had almost no pain after surgery and never required prescription pain medications or even OTC medication. The hospital staff at HOAG was amazing as well. If you need any type of spinal surgery I would strongly recommend checking with Dr. Yanni first.

Medical staff taking advantage of sick people as well as horrible patient care!…read more Patients who are living with debilitating pain are not inconveniences. They are people who are already struggling. They should not have to fight to be treated with dignity, and they should not have to physically push themselves beyond what they are capable of doing simply to be seen by a physician. I was looking for a different spine specialist for my best friend, who has significant ongoing back, neck, and knee issues. His health continues to deteriorate, and he has been living with severe, nearly unmanageable pain for more than a year. I wanted him to obtain another opinion. I came across Dr. Daniel S. Yanni in Orange Coast Magazine, where he was recognized with a 2026 Orange County Medical Association "Physician of Excellence" award. My friend went into the visit hopeful that he might finally find someone who could offer a different perspective and a path forward. Unfortunately, the experience went disturbingly awry. Before seeing the physician, the medical assistant insisted that my friend provide his weight and height. He was carrying a laptop bag and water bottle, was in obvious pain, and could not stand fully upright because of his condition. He explained that he was physically unable to straighten up, yet he was told the physician would not see him unless these measurements were obtained. He was weighed while still carrying the laptop and water. He ultimately forced himself to stand as straight as possible because he was desperate to see the doctor and hopeful that he might finally receive help. It was extremely upsetting to see someone who had been in severe pain for more than a year put through this unnecessarily. There appeared to be a complete lack of basic empathy and clinical judgment. If these measurements were genuinely necessary, there should have been a reasonable alternative for a patient who could not safely comply. Unfortunately, the physician visit provided little reassurance or hope, nor did he acknowledge the assistant's behavior. He was essentially told that he was already seeing the best physician and that, if he wanted to transfer his care, he would have to undergo approximately three months of repeating diagnostic testing. There was no discussion about what could actually be done to help him or what other options might be available. For someone suffering this much, this was incredibly discouraging. What concerns me is the overall lack of empathy, patient-centered care, and meaningful communication throughout the experience. There was also no apparent concern about how the patient had just been treated before seeing the physician. My friend left feeling discouraged and angry about the mistreatment and, after returning home, had to take additional medication because of the severity of his pain. What should have been an opportunity for a second opinion instead left him feeling unheard and misunderstood--and in even more pain. I called the office afterward and asked to speak with either Dr. Yanni or the office manager regarding my concerns. Nobody returned my call. A physician receiving a "Physician of Excellence" distinction should be held to a high standard. Patients who are suffering deserve dignity and understanding, particularly when they are physically unable to perform a routine task. I am sharing this experience so others can make an informed decision before choosing this practice. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this office to ANYONE. The experience was upsetting, disappointing, and just wrong. This practice has significant room for improvement and I am thinking the Orange Coast Magazine was paid for the advertisement of this medical practice.

Avoid this place at ALL costs. I am saving you from months of hassle and unimaginable stress from…read morethis office. As a medical professional myself, the problem here begins with a myriad of issues but I'll touch on a few - incorrect scheduling, consistent double-booking, extremely long wait times (1.5 hrs at minimum), and overall inaccuracy and inefficiency of staff. My fiance was in a terrible accident and we were referred by insurance to this facility. For starters, entrance is TERRIBLE for an orthopedic office. My fiance was in a wheelchair and it was a horrendous experience everytime trying to get him into the office itself and in between the narrow spaces of each door. BTW, no one helps to get the door or even seems concerned lol so I had to bring my own door stopper for each visit. We have visited this office about 3 times and EACH time there is over an HOUR TO TWO HOUR WAIT for patients to be seen. Keep in mind, when we first visited my fiance COULD NOT WALK and was extremely uncomfortable to be waiting for 2 hours!!! Additionally, we would get calls confirming an appointment, show up for front office to say that there isn't one! We would wait about 2 hours to be seen, once in the room would wait ANOTHER hour to see the dr and btw it's just the PA that sees you for all follow ups. Overall, this place has terrible scheduling issues that borderlines negligent patient care but hey - just double book the doctor and hope some patients no-show for the sake of collecting insurance money right? Terrible facility for these reasons. Save yourself and your loved one the trouble please.

I'm almost 2 months post op from a torn ACL AND THANK GOD if it wasn't for Dr Chris Mellano I may…read morenot be able to walk today! He is awesome with the best bed side manners... no joke one of the most sweetest and concerning doctors I have ever dealt with. To be honest his staff wasn't the nicest, really cared about collecting copays and doesn't really care about you as a patient. My co pay was $50 every time and it adds up quick going 4-5 times a month for a few months and once he was so sweet and just bundled one of my visits with my pre op. It's like the nurse staffs were booking extra appointments for no reason. They spoke really rude on the phone too and it made me upset I had to tell the Dr. my knee is so much better and I can't thank Dr Mellano enough!! He was amazing and I would use him again in a heartbeat

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.

Very nice and respectful he explain exactly what he was going to do and was able to tell if he was…read moreable to do the surgery

I have the best doctor ever first of all I have Dr. Chambers as my knee replacement. I've had him…read morefor 12 years and then I got referred here to Doctor. Farjoodi I'm in the best hands. He is one of the nicest doctors you could ever meet. Very compassion. Want you to try a few things before surgery just knowing that I'm in good hands with him Christine Williams.

He was patient and did not rush to surgery. he was very helpful and his staff was terrific.read more

Dr.Ozgur, I've been…read morea patient in the Newport Beach area for over two decades. In fact, I had both my children at Hoag Hospital. My experience with you was one of great discomfort. Not only will I never visit the office again, but would certainly not recommend a physician who prima fascia lets a patient feel that level of distress that I endured with my husband. I will also take my concern to Hoag medical board. (I have ample claims through my insurance provider to illustrate my visits. Particularly, when yelp has the ability to see that I have in fact been not only to this facility, but the exact address. This is a viable review.

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

Negative 00000. Doctors ok but offices, staff, and communication absolutely negative five. You have…read moreto fill out a new multi-page registration every visit. And, if you take too long to thoroughly fill it out, they cancel your appointment regardless of the 1-1/2 hour's drive, the lengthy lines, and the pain you are suffering. I had gotten there 10 minutes early, but lines were slow. Earlier I notified them that I previously had registered and also that I also did not have the facility to fill out a new one. (No computer, fax, or printer) I explained that I needed ADA accommodation to fill out yet another one. But, it wasn't until I questioned their requiring my credit card so they could make individual unauthorized charges unbeknownst to me. (They demanded an open-ended pay for any unknown amount of $$$ with my credit card with no notice of costs.) They even cancelled the registration I tried to fill out so that I would have to start all over again. This was after telling me that I would just have to continue from where I left off...a blatant lie. Their brochures try to paint a different picture...don't be fooled. The whole situation was shocking, calloused, and anything but helpful. They are the worst provider in the SCAN-Optum network. And, this whole fiasco was a blatant waste of my time and tax on my health and well being. Lord knows this 80 yo doesn't have much left.

We were referred here from my mother-in-laws Primary doctor. The office is so relaxing and calm…read more You fill out paperwork online or in office using a tablet. My mother-in-law fell and fractured her right pinky finger. thanks to her PCP who sent her to get imaging done after the incident. We found out exactly what was wrong with her. She had been in pain for a while. You know when it comes to caring for a loved one with Dementia is hard as they cannot express fully what's troubling them. They called my mother-in-law we went to the back immediately we were in a room. In comes a PA, he is going to get a few xrays to see how her pinky is healing. Doctor Wong, mentioned if he put a splinter on her finger it would cause more harm than good due to her dementia. Plenty parking beautiful location