Rude office staff. Take a long time to answer. Acted annoyed once I got the office staff…read more Impossible to get an appointment for months. Can not recommend.

She is an excellent doctor. I would highly recommend her to anyone. I've been seeing her for over 6…read moreyears. Her doctor to patient relation is excellent. She explains everything thoroughly. She's highly knowledgeable.

I read some of the one star reviews before my visit with Dr. Spiegel so I was prepared for a less…read morethan optimal 'bed side manner'. I was pleasantly surprised. We had absolutely no communication problems. I encountered no rude behavior. We were totally on the same page and he gave me some valuable insight and advice about my medical condition and how to deal with it. (Arthritis). The staff was friendly and helpful also.

Awful doctor who was rude, condescending and mean to my daughter when she saw him for a consult.read more

One thing about Dr. Ryu he's a great surgeon, he knows exactly what needs to be done. He is the…read moreonly one i would trust to work on my knee and shoulder. He has years of knowledge, experience and a steady hand.

I had an MRI done in mid-2023 and it showed I had a high-grade bursal-sided partial rotator cuff…read moretear on my left shoulder. This greatly limited the use of my left arm - I could only raise it just above my head. My shoulder become sorer and stiffer every couple of days. I read many on-line reviews of the orthopedic surgeons to familiarize myself with the surgeons in the Santa Barbara area. Fortunately, we are lucky to have some fine surgeons to choose from. From the reviews and ratings that I read, Dr. Richard Ryu was at the on top of the ratings. Due to the critical importance of selecting the right surgeon however, I decided to also personally speak with health care and medical professionals here in town for their recommendations. Dr. Ryu was the name usually mentioned as the best orthopedic surgeon. This made my decision an easy one. I had surgery at the end of Oct 2023. I had MINIMAL PAIN after my surgery. After the fourth day of surgery I no longer needed to take any medication. My left shoulder was however very stiff. I had intensive physical therapy at home 5-7 days a week/5x a day and formal physical therapy at Hayashida PT downtown SB twice a week for approx. 24 weeks. As of May 2024, I now have full range of motion in my left shoulder. - The office of Dr. Ryu is busy but courteous and friendly. - You will be expected to be on time for your appointment! - I experienced NO wait times in the lobby for all of my appointments, and very short wait times in the exam room (approx. 2-5 min - not your typical 15-20 minute wait times or longer). This can only happen if patients are on time. - Dr. Ryu is very thorough and professional. He's very good at explaining the steps needed pre and post-surgery - all of pre and post- surgery steps are written down for you to follow. He will expect you to listen and follow his instructions so you will achieve the best results. - He is on the conservative side of his surgery approach- using documented proven techniques for the bests results. - Dr. Ryu's credentials speak for themselves. I would like to thank everyone at Hayashida physical therapy and a special shout out to my physical therapist, Dr. Carly Shevitz, for her knowledge, enthusiasm and compassion. Dr. Richard Ryu - I cannot thank you enough for your expertise in your vocation. You are an extremely gifted surgeon and many patients have benefited because of it. I couldn't be more pleased with my results!

The doctor was very nice not condescending at all and takes time with his patients he explains…read morethings, very patient and helpful would definitely recommend.

I live 2 hours North of Santa Barbara so Dr. Berger treated me during Covid virtually using Zoom…read more That's not an ideal situation. But, despite that, I found him to be very knowledgeable, compassionate, a good listener and very detail oriented. My other doctors highly respected him and his opinions. His recommendations were conservative and mainstream. And his staff was very professional and responsive.

Nice, friendly, professional. He's always willing to listen and never seems rushed.read more

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