I had to get MRI for my knee, as I re-injured it. As soon as Dr. Maran came into the room, he did not look at the MRI, as I was the only one who had it, and he did one test with my knee. He gave me a tissue paper (because he thought I would get emotional) and said that I tore my ACL once again. I couldn't believe it because I was walking just fine. I told him it doesn't seem like a tear because I tore three of my ligaments before, and he told me "Do not talk back because I am always right." I could not believe it. Fast forward, I went to a different doctor and it was just a meniscus tear. This doctor is not a good doctor, especially when he thinks he is a know-it-all. I currently have a doctor who is caring, making sure I am on track, and humble. read more

If you have time and money to blow and arent hurting too bad this may be a good place to waste some. No knock on the doc. But the office staff is.... I called for more understanding of my source of pain a couple months after my initial visit and to persue next steps. They wanted to schedule another visit. I said I already spent time and money, help me understand where we are now and what we know so far. They insisted on another dr. visit. I requested my history and notes. They saId they would not share my history, documents or notes with out charging me a fee and really drove this home. I said unacceptable. I will just file a complaint and hung up. They called back immediately and said they would waive the fee... but the woman who called ( eddie and another lady) thought it more important to remind me of their policy of charging a fee than anything else. Then, to make things worse the ladies had a great laugh when they broke it to me that i would have to come to the office to pick up my fee waived records. This is how they treat patients who are hurting and looking for answers. Cant get dressed or drive without pain. Other doctors staff have no issue talking and sharing notes. What are you hiding and what are you defensive about. Unbeleivably funny ladies. Not everyone is laughing. read more

I saw Howard for my back bases on a recommendation from a close friend. Nobody was able to explain and help me understand what was going on better than him. I would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a great orthopedic specialist. read more

Dr. Marans came recommended from doctor friend.This Doctor knows your knees. He's a vary professional doctor , very nice and real polite. a good man, good doctor. the staff was also friendly and polite . Let me put this in a simple way. When I'm talking with Dr. Marans he make you feel "I'm in Good Hands". I made a good choice with this Doctor. Happy Camper! read more

Dr Marans fraudulently billed Medicare for over $1,000.00 for ointment to rub on my excruciatingly painful fractured knee. I had not been to see him for over 1 year. He didn't know that last year I saw a RECOMMENDED orthopedic surgeon and had a knee replacement and have no more pain. He is a fraud and should not be in practice. He is under investigation. Marta (Pat) Reed read more

Dr Marans he is a great knee doctor . I had a bad fall in 2010 and dislocated my left knee and it cut my artery into. Dr Marans was the doctor who came to the ER and ask for my artery to be checked and saved my life in finding I was bleeding inside and surgery was done right way . I have seen him several other times and he has always been very good with my concerns. I was just there today and the ladies in the office are very nice as well . Great staff and Doctor. read more

Dr. Marans put in a metal plate to fix my broken collar bone about five months ago. Everything went perfectly. I am very glad I chose him. read more

I'm so blessed Dr Marans was the ER Dr on call at the Hospital when I had my accident. He had to do surgery I broke my Tibia and Shattered and Fractured it. He is the best takes good card of me. And Answers all my many questions. He gets you in the office quick. Edie is always there for me she is the best. The whole office is the best. I highly recommend Dr Marans you will be in great hands. THE BEST read more

Dr Marans is a great doctor. However, he prescribed this very expensive medication ($3,000 per bottle) that was delivered to my husband after the surgey. It was automatic delivery, every 30 days. We have a great insurance an d they covered all of them... Thank God. It took us 3 phone calls to stop it. We wasted almost all of them. Because he didn't need them. We received 5 shipments totaling $15,000!!!! I feel the doctor's office took Advantage of a good Insurance company. What a waste of money!!! read more

This review was a long time coming. If you are like me, you never check reviews and go by word of mouth--what's good for my family member or friend is good for me, but that leaves a subjective opinion of one person, no matter how great they are in your life, to make the decision of who will be your treating physician. I checked the reviews this time as my knee depended on it. And I made the best choice. Thank you to the staff, I have never been happier to see two reassuring wonderful ladies take me in and help me get situated. It really is a seamless process from the start. Dr Marans is very reassuring. I felt comfortable and safe in his care. I have already given a few people some of his business cards--team mates and co-workers. read more

Very helpful and right to the fact of the matter. Great doctor who doesn't waste his patient's time. Would highly refer this doctor to anyone in orthopedic pain. read more

I wish I could give Doctor Howard Marans more than five stars. I broke my arm in December 2010 and must've seen half a dozen or more surgeons who gave me the run around after I finally ended up in Marans' office in February 2011. I came into his office on a Friday and after seeing that I needed immediate surgery, he scheduled my surgery for the following Monday. He was so professional and so compassionate; I literally left his office crying because I was so happy to see that there was finally a Doctor who actually CARED. I would highly recommend him to anyone. He should be your first choice! read more

My husband has needed two surgeries by Dr. Marans. We were lucky he was on call the first time, as it was an emergency for his elbow. Dr. Marans is truly a find. He repaired his elbow, quickly and effectively, and was very thorough and personable throughout. Fast forward two years later and he performed knee surgery with amazing results, with the same level of expertise and professionalism as the elbow surgery. I have since consulted with him on my hip, but since he does not do hips, he offered sound advice on which direction I could go. I would trust him with all my family read more

Dr. Marans is the only Orthopedic Surgeon I trust with my shoulder. Others I have seen haven't been able to help, but he has done wonders. He listens and is good a placing injections. He also told me about other promising options, which no one else has mentioned. I drive all the way from Pasadena to see him. I changed insurance companies so I could see him. The front desk ladies are very nice, especially Lupe. read more

I wish I had found him before my precious knee surgeries. I was a gymnast with shoulder pain. We did a round of cortisone shots to see if we could avoid the operating room. When it didn't provide lasting relief, we moved on to surgery. Four years later, my pain hasn't come back and I have full mobility (I am in my late twenties, I'm sure results vary by age and condition). I've been coming to Dr. Marans for years now, and we're revisiting my knee pain that was never corrected by previous surgeons. He's so quick with patients, which I'm always grateful for - I'm always in and out, but he's never impatient with the list of questions I have for him. Couldn't ask for a better orthopedist, he knows what the hell he's doing. And his staff is incredibly helpful and friendly as well! read more

Dr. Marans is the best. He has performed my last two arthroscopic surgeries on my knees. He wastes no time getting you into the office, scheduling your tests, and scheduling the procedure. I'm so pleased with the progress I have made in just three days. I highly recommend Dr. Marans. I should add that his office staff is simply wonderful to deal with. Edie, his nurse assistant, is incredibly efficient down to the tiniest detail whether it is insurance authorization or scheduling. read more

Dr Marans is the best! The whole experience from beginning to end was seamless and easy. The ACL meniscus surgery went incredibly well, and Dr Marans was in good communication with my physical therapy team. Any question I had about my injury was always answered in a way that I could understand. His staff Lupe and Edi were great as well for all my office visits and phone questions etc! Thanks again for such great work Dr Marans! read more

Dr. Marans has seen my family and friends for the past 20 years. I've recommended many people to him and none have been unhappy. He's done many surgeries on my family and friends. I've been lucky enough to escape surgery for every one of my injuries, but if I had to get surgery, I would trust Dr. Marans' recommendation and skill. He is quick, experienced, knowledgeable, and thorough. While he can identify injuries very quickly, he answers all my questions and concerns. read more

This so called doctor admitted to my family member on the phone that he screwed up my arm. But he kept sending me to different Physical Therapists & Pain Management doctors to buy himself time. The CA Medical Board said it was too late for me to turn him, or even to sue him. I didn't know about the statue of limitations, & now my right arm is so much worse than before. He should have never touched my ulnar nerve, I get "attacks" from the nerve shooting pain. No one can touch my two fingers -it feels like they get slammed in a car door if even paper touches them. Yes, they're sensitive to the cold. So, please stay away from this quack. read more

Dr. Marans is really nice and caring and I would recommend him to anyone. He listens to you and knows exactly what he's talking about. But his front desk staff is rude, the one that looks like octo mom. read more

Dr. Marans is a really great doctor. Efficient, kind and genuinely interested in getting all of his patients back to the best of health. As an athlete and someone who loves an active lifestyle, it's so important to have a doctor that to trust, who can get you "back in the game" after an injury. He's helped me recover from both a knee and wrist injury. Definitely recommend Dr. Marans to anyone needing a great orthopedic surgeon. read more

I had a knee injury (ACL) 8/2014, my employers doctors were dragging their feet, I told adjuster I wanted a new surgeon, I picked Dr Marans from a large list solely by reviews and reputation. I was not sorry for the change of doctor. My first visit he said I needed surgery and had it within the week. My recovery was going well and then something happened, I believe in physical therapy. I was pushed too fast an now I have instability, weakness and pain. He has tried several treatments with some result but not enough to say that treatment did the job. I am now awaiting a MRI to see if the surgery went wrong or if the physical therapist stretched out my new ACL or if I just have a lot of scar tissue that continues to break free, or something else entirely. Regardless he is not willing to return me to work until I can perform my duties and be able to stay on my feet. He does have a tendency to rush in the office during your earlier follow ups after surgery but if you say to him "Hey can you give me a minute? He will slow down and listen to you". At times he does look a little like straight out of bed look but he is intelligent and skilled in his craft. And I am sure some days I look like hell when I go in too. My other issues have been getting paper work processed. Either my insurance company is misleading me and saying they have not gotten the paper work after several requests or the insurance company lies and says that his office staff is SLOW in getting reports and authorization requests in. One time the gal in the office told me she was 3 weeks behind in photo coping and getting information to the insurance companies. So who knows but I can say the doctor is a good surgeon and I have confidence in his ability. I am how ever still a work in progress with his treatments. I saw him the last week in November and had surgery the first week in December 2014 and expected recovery for a ACL is 6 month after surgery. He is on Holiday currently and we are awaiting approval for the MRI to see how we proceed with the treatment. I recommend this surgeon for your future or current medical issues in his field of expertise. read more

Dr. Marans is the best. He worked on my shoulder back in 2009 and I have not had any problems with it since. He is always quick to respond by email and very helpful with any questions you might have. read more

A few months since knee surgery and things are going well. Swimming, cycling and finally running. It's only about 20 miles a week but the pace is improving and the distance will soon follow. Huge thanks to Dr Howard Marans who, as he Told me I'm done with follow up appointments also said "just message me on fb if you need anything"! In an age where it's hard enough for people to just get an appointment there's a dr who won't make me navigate a line of gatekeepers only to be told he'll see me on 12 weeks! Medicine done well! Thanks Doc! read more