I DEEPLY regret having a partial menisectomy that Dr. Renee Smith recommended and several times…read more(including when I complained in follow-up appointments that it was worse post surgery) that it "should have been a life upgrade". Well it's been almost 3 years and my knee is way worse than it was before the surgery. I deeply, deeply regret letting Dr. Renee Smith talk me into having the surgery. It was a horrible idea and it actually has completely ruined my body. I have had subsequent other injuries because of the continued inflammation and instability of the knee that was pretty much okay before but had just bothered me a little bit off and on for a long time and she gave me the impression that this would help me. In fact she even said when I complained afterwards that it seemed worse that she figured "It was worth it if there was an 85% Improvement in my quality of life". There has FOR SURE been an 85% DECREASE in my quality of life since the surgery. I am enormously regretful. It did permanent damage to my body and has caused other injuries. HORRIBLE. I've actually talked to a lot of people who rub their fingers together and say yeah it's very lucrative for them to suggest the surgery it's quick and easy for them but it's thousands of dollars in their pocket and have talked to a bunch of people who have had the same surgery and regret it and say they are worse off now. This is a horrible disservice to do to people and I'm hearing this story again and again. Oh, and I've been told by other more competent doctors after she slaughtered me that you are 60% more likely to have arthritis in a knee after having even an arthroscopic surgery. I can tell it's already happening and I'm not that old. She is lucky that I am not litigious because I probably have a viable claim to a medical malpractice lawsuit case.

I have been a patient of Dr. Smith for years. She was always kind, caring, and very knowledgeable…read moreand professional. She wanted her patients to get better. She was honest, not recommending something I didn't need. She listened to my concerns and did her best. I am saddened to learn that she is no longer at her office. There is no way to reach her to say thank you very much to her for looking after my health for so many years! I hope she is okay. She will be very missed, Dr. Smith! I hope she can open her own practice again

Amazing result from Hip Replacement. Happy all the way around with staff and surgeon.read more

Front desk staff is horrible. Zero accountability for their mistakes and zero compassion. When I…read morecalled to schedule my appointment for shoulder surgery consultation they told me my appt was at 10:30 and to come in at 10. I got there even earlier at 9:50 and checked in. I drove over an hour to get here. They gave me an iPad to update my info and to sign forms. While I was finishing up at 10:20, they told me they have to reschedule my appt that I should've been there at 9:30 to fill out forms. I told them, no when I scheduled the appt I was told to come in at 10am and my appt would be at 10:30. The front desk staff didn't care and tried to argue with me about it. This is very frustrating and angers me because I was very adamant on the phone when I scheduled that I can't come in before 10am because I'm disabled and have a lot of health issues and live far away so there was no way I'd be able to get there before then. Me and the lady on the phone literally had a whole conversation about it! The front desk staff didn't care. They took zero responsibility for their mistakes. Which sucks for them because they would've made a lot of money doing my shoulder surgery. I will be taking my business elsewhere! I can't express enough, do not go there! After my dealings with them today I am seriously considering finding a lawyer for medical malpractice because of how much they screwed up my ankle I had surgery on with their Santa Maria office previously. I now have CRPS in my ankle and still not able to walk on it almost two years later because the PA didn't believe my X-rays or listen to how much pain I was in. I tore 6 ligaments and separated my leg bones. I shouldn't have been walking and should've had surgery right away! But instead they sent me to physical therapy for 16 weeks which was pure torture. The physical therapy literally had to go to them to tell them they need to order an mri because this isn't ethical. Right after MRI they realized their screw up and I had surgery right away. But because they screwed up and waited so long I now have nerve damage and CRPS in my ankle and am in constant pain 24/7. So please whatever you do, do not go here! They are so horrible. They don't care about patients at all!

well trained,competent, caring surgeon. made me feel that "he has my back" and he was a great help…read morein diagnosing and treating my problem

I had Coflex Stablizer in my L4,5 I had suffered 4yrs with…read moredebilitating pain 3 other Dr's just said Sorry ,we can't help you and prescribed pain meds. I have Osteoporosis. I found Dr Carr thru a neighbor... He literally changed my life !@ It's only been 3weeks and I can already walk with No pain what so ever!!! The girls in the office were all amazing, Especially Stephanie she listened to me and all I was feeling. I cannot say enough about Dr Carr and Staff! Best thing ivd ever done in my 70yrs! Thank you!!!

I wish I could say more positive things about Dr Lawler but I can't. He did two surgeries on me…read more One was done well enough. The other was a disaster, leaving me handicapped and in pain. I can say he seemed kind and gentle but engaged? Not so much. I won't trash him cause everybody has reasons to do less than there best and SLO is a small area and I may have to see him again and don't want to cause trouble. But mistakes shouldn't happen in the operating room and I do wish they hadn't happened to me. I had pre existing conditions that may or may not have affected the outcome but that wasn't the reason for the failure of the surgery. When facing something as important as surgery go into it having done your homework, your doctor should score an A.

Dr Lawler changed my life! I am a very active 53 year old. My right hip has been bothering me for…read more15 years. I started having trouble doing my regular activities and finally decided to have surgery. Doctor Lawyer was very professional. I felt very confident from the first time we met. I had my hip replacement surgery on February 26 2019. This was the best decision i ever made! I am now back to hiking, Karate, bike riding. Thank you Dr Lawler you Rock!

In 2022, I was in an accident with a commercial truck. At first, I had mild lower back pain, but…read moreover time it spread and became chronic, daily pain. For three years, I struggled to cope and even turned to heavy drinking just to get through the day. My life was falling apart -- I lost my truck, my RV, and my finances were a mess. When Dr. Mounts recommended ACDF surgery, I was terrified. Friends and family told me not to do it. On the day of surgery, I almost backed out -- until Dr. Mounts personally spoke with me, which gave me the peace of mind to move forward. The next day, my pain was almost completely gone. After three months of recovery, I returned to heavy manual labor completely pain-free, with no major loss of movement. My legal case took nearly three years and ultimately settled for much less than I hoped, but choosing this surgery was absolutely the right decision. If you're living in fear and pain like I was, don't wait. I wish I had done this sooner. I'm not being paid for this review -- I just want to help others.

I was SUPER TERRIFIED (I cannot emphasize it enough) of getting the surgery of Cervical…read moredecompression and fusion. Because yes, surgery in general makes us frightened. But Dr. Mounts made the whole experience less difficult, less stressful. He explained everything w detail and w patience and sent me links for me to watch and would tell me to call him or txt him if I had any questions on anything that he was there to help me. I definitely felt his support as a MD. He would reassure me that everything would be okay and would give me that reassurance that I would need at that moment. I was very nervous the day of the surgery and w his calm demeanor he explained everything and he comfort me and gave me then confidence that I need it. Dr. Mounts is a very good surgeon and I would definitely go under the knife w him if need it.

the worst I had him as a QME for work comp and he lies on his reports…read moretotally bogus I had my wife come with me to be there to confirm that he is incompetent if you want a good doctor don't use this guy he is a joke I am writing this in hopes that it will keep others from falling prey to him

I had a issue as well. Went in for QME appointment and he injured my knee even more. Now I'm going…read morethrough hoops with workers compensation. This is the second time that he has hurt my knee. To all be careful. My advice always have an attorney to assist you. On dealing with a doctor like this

Several years ago this doctor told me the hospital was wrong and there was nothing wrong with my…read morehand. My hand is now crippled.

Very friendly staff, got me in within a week for a non-emergency problem. Didn't wait long. She…read moreseemed very personable and received an injection. I'll go back.

Dr. Herron is a Great Doctor. I had a spine fusion of L 4-5 in 1984. I am now 72, and in the last…read morefew years, my back is weak in that area. He told me in 84, that it would last about 20 yrs., and the relief I received from this surgery has lasted a lot longer than that. I do have Arthritis through most of my body, so I'm sure that is a contributing factor.. I had moved out of the area and traveled back for my surgery, because he had done a spine fusion on my Daughter because of Scoliosis. He is wonderful, and gives great care. His Nurse at the time was Pam Weiner, and she also was a caring, valuable asset. Thank you Dr. Herron!

I'm not sure what all the negative reviews are about. Dr. Herron was able to see me within a week…read moreof being referred, was professional during the visit, explained things clearly, answered my questions, and referred me quickly to a surgeon. Had to do some brief physical tests that were painful, and he apologized and noted that unfortunately they're necessary. Great visit.

THE WORST business we've seen so far. Very RUDE and arrogant at the front desk, technician ordered…read morethe WRONG type of hand prosthetics for my husband; when we reported this to the technician ( a woman), she said WORK with it and that BOTH of us would have to be involved in putting this on. Are you kidding me??? When we went back we asked for Manager MATT he was rude also. Defensive and not helpful. Cost was over $500 charged to our insurance when it should've been $147 approx. Sounds like GREED. Enough already. Said we took tooo long to notify them. Oh ok. Go elsewhere. Went somewhere else and reported this to our doctors.

I've been a multiple limb amputee for 20 years. Hanger Clinic SLO have always been there for me and…read morethe staff here are experienced, compassionate, and helpful. The area clinic manager Matt Robinson CPO and team are consistent as when I need my prosthetic leg or arm repaired they get me in and fix me up. Because I depend on my devices and a good fit it's important to have a team that's professional and dedicated in order to function proficiently on my prosthetics day-to-day. The Hanger Clinic SLO team has got you covered guaranteed.

Outstanding physician. Dr. Tao rocks! The staff are very courteous and helpful. I was able to…read moreobtain the care I needed and Dr. Tao listened to me.

I can't say enough about the excellent team of providers, as well as a cordial and well organized…read morepatient oriented front office staff, led by Ashley. Dr.Tao, Dr. McGowan and Dr. Nguyen have been outstanding in dealing with my longtime history of medical issues. I am 75 years old and appreciate UCLA excellence in San Luis Obispo. I highly recommend this team of genuine professionals.