Joel Gelman, MD

(7 reviews)

0.1 mi

Dr Ahlering This is Sharin Vincent and you preformed an…read moreUrostomy ileal conduit on me in 2002 - thanks to you it has been 24 years since the surgery. I was blessed to have you as my surgeon. Thank you again for giving me the extra years and the good Lord willing many more.

Dr. Ahlering performed a prostatectomy on my husband last April 2024. He recovered quickly with no…read morelingering urinary incontenance problems. So far, blood levels have remained good. Dr. Ahlering continues to moniter them and do follow up calls. We chose him after extensive research and believe that he is the best surgeon you will find here in the states. He has conducted extensive research in this field and shared that with us, which made the decision to opt for surgery rather than radiation an easy one. We thank God we found Dr. Ahlering and would highly recommend him!

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Dr. Thomas Ahlering, Pioneer of Robotic Prostatectomy, Inventor of Hypothemia technique

Brian B Norouzi, MD

3.8

(20 reviews)

1.6 mi

I've tried to call this clinic 5 times in the last two to three weeks. I've also left multiple…read moremessages through their website. No response As a fellow medical professional, I find this very disturbing. Especially when I'm trying to refer them a patient. I will refer my patient to another clinic. PS Maybe the clinic is closed.

I've been seeing Dr Singh for around 6 months in regard to issues related to my enlarged prostate…read more I've been to their office in Mission Viejo twice now and my experience has been top notch. They are always on time with my appointments and Dr Singh is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He diagnosed me and got me going in the right direction and I have seen much improvement in my condition. . I do make my appointments 6 months in advance and they send me reminders as the dates get closer. All the staff are extremely nice and professional. I highly recommend Dr Singh and the OC Urology group!

William F Pearce, MD

(19 reviews)

4.2 mi

Dr. Pearce performed robotic kidney surgery on our daughter and we couldn't be happier with the…read moreoutcome as well as the way we were treated by his entire caring staff. They all continually went above and beyond to help us make this daunting period in our lives much easier. It's clear that Dr. Pearce loves what he does and his bedside manner is so genuine and comforting. We can't say enough good things about Dr. Pearce and his staff!

Dear Dr. Pearce, I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely…read morethank you for the care you've given Tony. Watching someone you love go through a procedure is never easy, but from the moment we were under your care, there was a sense of calm and trust that I can't fully put into words. Your confidence, your skill, and the way you handled everything made all the difference for both of us. Tony and I have been together for 33 years. We've built a life, a family, and a bond that's hard to explain. He's not just my husband, he's my person, my partner in everything, and truly the love of my life. So placing his care in someone else's hands is something I take very seriously. Seeing Tony come out of surgery doing so well, comfortable, smiling, and even feeling good meant everything to me. After all these years together, all I want is for him to be healthy, to feel good, and to continue enjoying life with me. What you did made that possible in a very real way. That kind of outcome doesn't just happen. It comes from experience, precision, and genuinely caring about your patients. You didn't just perform a procedure, you gave me peace of mind, and you gave Tony a better quality of life moving forward. You took care of someone who is my whole world, and for that, I will always be grateful. Thank you for showing up the way you do. It truly makes a difference. Thank you for your Staff Chastity she made preparing for surgery so easy when i was a mess! With heartfelt appreciation, Annette

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UCI Urology

4.1

(9 reviews)

0.5 mi

I would highly recommend Dr. Patel to anyone dealing with kidney stones. I can't say enough good…read morethings about him! I started having excruciating pain a little over two months ago and was certain it was a kidney stone since I had them about 15 years ago and it's a pain you don't forget. I was referred to Dr. Patel and I am so grateful I found him. He's the most understanding, caring, kind and knowledgeable doctor I've dealt with when it comes to stones. He takes his time with you and educates his patients in great detail on how to prevent future kidney stones and walks you through the process every step of the way. Unfortunately, I had 2 stones. One that took me almost 2 weeks to pass. I ended up needing lithotripsy for the other, which I had done last week. He kept me informed on the process every step of the way which helped with any fears I had. He had me bring the stone I did pass back to him so the lab could determine what it was made of to help prevent future stones. He also had me do a 48 hour urine collection to assist with stone prevention. He made sure to educate me on what changes to make in my diet to assist with stone prevention and taught me how important hydrating is. I hate drinking water and love drinking soda but I now understand the impact that these habits have on my body. He truly cares about getting his patients stone free for life and is extremely empathetic about the excruciating pain these nasty rocks cause. He's also just an all around great guy and has an amazing bedside manner. I also have to say that his nurse, Lariza is absolutely AMAZING!!!!! She's extremely caring and attentive. She called me back every time I had a question or concern and always made sure my mind was at peace when I had concerns about anything I was going through. I'm finally at the tail end of this whole ordeal and starting to feel like myself again and I'm beyond grateful to have had both Dr. Patel and Lariza help me through this process. While this is not something anyone wants to go through, having Dr. Patel and Lariza's support during this time will make it easier. I know this firsthand!

This so called Dr. Roshan Patel And Surgeon is one of the worse Doctor's ever. He doesn't know what…read morehe is doing. He over promises and under delivered. If you want this happened to you after removing your kidney stone, with no regards than this is your doctor. Please research other doctors that are able to do a better job and follow up. This guy is a disaster waiting to happened. After 3.5 months of just giving empty promises. My kidney is infected and seeking help from UCLA and Hoag to help me to get better. You can always message me and I will respond immediately.

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Khonsari Fred MD

(4 reviews)

1.7 mi

Amazing doc! He was my doctor for so many years. He may have retired as his phone has been…read moredisconnected.

Dr Khonsari has moved to the office of Sun Ik Kim (c/o Providence) in Orange. Real nice guy, glad…read moreto have met him. I'm being treated properly and hope to have a positive outcome.

Affiliated Urologists of Orange

1.0

(1 review)

1.7 mi

After seeing Dr. Shawn Beck…read more.. This guy is exactly what is wrong with our healthcare system. He told me to "chill the f**k out", recommended trying muscle relaxers, and totally disregarded my reported symptoms. I was 18 years old at the time. All he had to do was give me a simple ultrasound. One year later, because of this neglect I had to undergo a complicated surgery because my varicocele had grown so much that it made my testicular pain horrendous. I urge you to seek a second opinion after this guy. He discouraged me and blamed my physical ailments on "anxiety" and suggested taking muscle relaxers. What a joke of a doctor.

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Prestige Medical Group

3.9

(77 reviews)

5.3 mi

very satisfied with Dr Swakar highly recommend. Very…read moreinformative and professional. Office is well organized and well sta.

Dr Hari Sawkar is one of the most caring Doctors'. He uses all his knowledge to find a cure, never…read moreletting up until there is a fix. Kudos to him and his wonderful staff.

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Matthew Greenberger, MD

(21 reviews)

2.3 mi

I am writing this on behalf of my wife who was a patient of Dr Greenberger…read more She is extremely pleased with the surgery she had and the care & follow up with Dr Greenberger and his staff. She highly recommends Dr Greenberger!

He is great. It's been a while since I have met a doctor who likes to listen and pay close…read moreattention to what patients have to say. Dr. Greenberg is that type of doctor. I will recommend him 100%

Auxo - Modern Men and Women’s Health Clinic

3.0

(2 reviews)

1.6 mi

I did not have a positive experience at this doctor. I had recently gone to an urgent care and they…read morehad diagnosed me based on a lab test. I wanted to be seen by a specialist so that I could possibly get more ideas on staying healthy and preventing problems in the future. Also, I wanted to make sure nothing else was going on. This doctor was not very empathetic and he did not really take notes on my symptoms. Most doctors I have seen lately type everything you say into their system. He barely wrote anything. He also stated very early in our conversation that he thought my symptoms were due to stress and were not due to any other issue. I told him about the urgent care tests and he still seemed very unconvinced. Now it is two weeks later and the test they ran showed the same results as the urgent care. I am thoroughly disappointed that a doctor would dismiss my symptoms as stress or in my head. This is a very dangerous practice since some people may have more serious issues that are being dismissed only to become worse without treatmebt. I had a real issue that needed medication and he was ready to ignore my symptoms. I will not be returning to this doctor and I will be finding another doctor that will listen and be empathetic.

I needed to see a urologist urgently, I called around and no one had an opening. I finally called…read moreDDr Kim's office at the recommendation of my family physician and he was able to see me the next day. I found the office staff friendly and Dr Kim made a diagnosis promptly and got me on the road to recovery. Dr Kim is friendly and really knows his stuff.

Pacific Urgent Care & Family Medicine

(235 reviews)

4.5 mi

I understand that charges for phone consultations may be part of office policy. However, I was very…read moresurprised to receive a $30 charge for a brief 1-2 minute call regarding a medication refill. Since I already had an upcoming annual exam scheduled, I did not expect an additional fee for such a short refill-related conversation. Due to this experience, I decided to cancel my upcoming appointment and do not plan to continue care at this office. I understand healthcare services involve costs, but with the current economic situation, unexpected charges like this are difficult and frustrating for patients. I appreciate the care I received previously, but I wanted to share my concerns regarding this billing practice.

I was charged $50 for a 3-minute phone call, which felt excessive…read more That said, during my first visit here the nurse practitioner who handled my physical assessment was excellent: professional, attentive, and genuinely listened to my concerns. I felt heard and validated, which I really appreciated versus the doctors who are not thorough, rushed and dismissive. The overall atmosphere of the office is quite depressing. Between that and the cost, I'd recommend finding a different primary care provider if you have the option.

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Urgent Care Pros - Fullerton

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Once again, I always give this urgent care 10 stars and above first of all, I'd like to give a…read moreshout out to Aramis in front he's amazing. He goes over and above for you very kind.. This urgent care you're literally in and out in less than an hour even when they're busy

Accurate rating description for two starts is "could've been better." This place only has PA/NP…read moreand no MD on site. They have the capability to draw blood and send to lab for stat orders. Unfortunately, what they lack ends up a longer list. The first MA was unable to get a vial of blood and said someone else would try on my other arm with a straight needed (vs butterfly). She left me without even putting a bandaid on the arm she poked and I had to struggle to put the bandaid on one handed while still maintaining pressure on it. Next MA comes and draws blood and when she's done she yelps I don't have a cotton ball (to put on the vein she just drew out of) and my blood is just pooling while she puts a bandaid on. Luckily I'm well versed enough to know I needed to put pressure on my bandaid. The NP who saw me was new to (per the MA) she really didn't put my mind at ease. Her expertise and knowledge seemed lacking based on the answers to my questions. First thing she asked me was, why are you here and not the ER? I told her my PCP sent me here because she didn't feel it necessitated a ER visit. She wanted me to be evaluated by YOU to assess and in your medical opinion, do I need to be seen further or what course of action next? She swabbed me for flu and covid and I verbally questioned her because I had isolated severe GI symptoms. She said sometimes those present wither GI only. Does it? I don't know, I'm not an MD but I'm also someone who works in healthcare and it didn't feel like the proper procedure. When I asked if she would be ordering any stool samples, I heard through my closed door "do we do that?". Ok, she's new, I'll give her that...but she comes back in and says "if you'd like to have the order for stool testing I'm happy to give that to you." Am I the md or am I the patient? I came here for your professional medical opinion! Do I?! So after I kindly communicated that I am looking to her for her opinion as the expert whether or not my symptoms necessitate an order, she still doesn't quite give me a direct answer! I haven't been to that many urgent cares, but I've come to see a trend that many of the urgent cares that are owned by a company with multiple locations don't have MD's on staff physically there. That said, I've also noticed the trend that many provide sub-par care.

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Nellie Gail Urgent Care: Orange

4.6

(54 reviews)

3.3 mi

Long story short, I came in for a glass splinter that I couldn't get out myself after trying for…read moreover an hour. My partner and I waited for the doctor and when he came in he was rude and dismissive, said "I doubt it" when I said I was wearing shoes when it happened, which was true. Zero bedside manner with an empty waiting room. He got it out after telling me they "might not have the tools for that here." It had happened just a few hours before, it wasn't a case for the ER. The best part is that it was fast because it was relatively empty, besides that it would have been worth driving to a further urgent care.

DR CRAIG IS THE BEST!! I have been here for about three…read moremaybe four years in the event that my husband have sick and of course something that didn't require hospitalization visits - and now we moved further away than Orange AND I STILL MAKE THIS DRIVE HERE!!! The attention and staff the place is well kept! I one hundred percent recommend this place!

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Front Desk at Nellie Gail Urgent Care in Orange, CA

OC Urgent Care

4.2

(71 reviews)

3.1 mi

Just left this OC Urgent Care location. My longtime PCP just retired and it's going to be a month…read morebefore I'm able to get an appointment with my new one. Came here for some arm discomfort I've been having and the care couldn't have been more straight forward. I was in and out in less than 45 minutes. Easy check in for first time patients. Place is quiet and extremely clean. Ample parking. +10,000 points for a front and back office staff that are probably the sweetest people I've ever encountered in a medical setting in my entire life. Your office employees are your patients' first experience and honestly make or break the feeling of care given. Highly recommend this location for any urgent medical needs.

I rarely write reviews, but my experience here was so incredibly frustrating and mishandled that I…read morefeel compelled to share. I came in specifically because I was feeling unwell and suspected a blood sugar issue--especially since lab work from a different clinic the prior week showed a fasting glucose level high enough to indicate diabetes. Despite explaining this, the Physician Assistant (PA) dismissed my concerns, told me I "didn't fit the profile" for diabetes, and ordered a thyroid panel instead. Three days later, the support staff called to tell me they lost my blood sample and needed me to come back in. When I expressed frustration that they lost my sample for a test I didn't even ask for--while still refusing to run the metabolic panel I actually needed--the staff member literally hung up on me. I only returned the next day because it is within walking distance of my house and I was having the same feeling again, wanting to get to the bottom of what was happening. While the PA on duty that day was attentive, she ended up sending me to the ER for my blood pressure. After waiting four hours at the hospital, the ER doctor confirmed it wasn't an emergency at all. To top it all off, I received another call from the urgent care informing me that they did eventually run a metabolic panel, and my A1C and fasting glucose levels are, in fact, indicative of diabetes. Between the PA completely dismissing a patient's concerns, the staff losing blood samples, and being hung up on, the lack of professionalism and competence here is alarming. Go somewhere else.

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St. Joseph Heritage Urgent Care

(4 reviews)

1.6 mi

I usually get nervous when visiting a doctor's office, but my first visit to this urgent care…read moreimmediately put me at ease. The check-in process was quick and easy, and I was seen within 15 minutes of arriving. I was treated by Dr. Allan L. Chan, who took the time to carefully listen to my symptoms and thoroughly examine me. He paid close attention to the details, clearly explained my diagnosis, and walked me through the prescribed treatment and medications. What stood out most was his genuine concern for his patients. He let me know that if the copay for my medication at CVS was too high, I could call the office and he would gladly prescribe an alternative that was more affordable. That level of care and consideration is rare and greatly appreciated. The check-in staff were also very kind and welcoming, which helped make the entire experience even more comfortable. I would highly recommend this urgent care to anyone who gets anxious about medical visits or is looking to be seen within a reasonable amount of time. From start to finish, my experience was positive, efficient, and reassuring.

Excellent experience today at St. Joseph Urgent Care! I parked in the parking garage just east of…read morethe building. The facility was spotless. Check-in was simple. The two ladies helping me with that process were great, they were very helpful in explaining things. I was seen quickly, within 10-15 minutes of my arrival. Sergio helped with taking my vitals and noting my symptoms. He repeated my blood pressure test after the first one was pretty high. He encouraged me to relax in between and breathe deeply. Of course, the second reading was better. He was very professional and compassionate! I saw Dr. Victor Nekrasov, who did a thorough examination and discussed the symptoms I've been having. I felt that his questions were good, and I did not feel rushed at all during my time with him. He prescribed a few meds, and I was on my way. They confirmed which pharmacy I preferred, and I opted for CVS located across the street. I was encouraged to return to the clinic and/or follow up with my PCP if symptoms did not improve. It was a very good experience overall, and I would not hesitate to return or recommend this facility to others.

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Budd G.

12 years ago

Last year, after two surgeries to remove kidney stones and several trips to the emergency room unable to urinate, I was told that I needed to self-catheterize daily in order to keep my urethra open likely due to scarring from proton beam therapy for prostate cancer six years prior. I was an active 63 year-old who had, just over a year ago, been an ultramarathon runner and in very good health. I was diagnosed with a bladder neck contraction which my urologist told me limited my options to continue the self-catheterizing or a surgery called the Monti procedure which is a surgical procedure in which a part of the gastrointestinal tract is used to create a continent conduit between the skin surface and the urinary bladder. The Monti would require catheterizing each time I had to urinate between the new surgical suprapubic hole and the bladder. Either choice would mean a major lifestyle change and significant medical problems for the remainder of my life. I began an internet search, looking at sites similar to the one you are reading and happened upon some very convincing anecdotal success stories with patients who had similar difficulties to my own. I then read everything I could about Dr. Joel Gelman and the Center for Reconstructive Urology at UC Irvine. Realizing that there might be some hope for a different outcome than what I had been presented, I called Dr. Gelman and told him my diagnosis and my medical history. He told me that the only way he could say if he could help me was to take a better look at my urethra and bladder neck using a more precise way of observing the obstructed area. Dr. Gelman was very firm in stating that he felt the catheterizing was doing harm to my urethra and suggested that I refrain from that practice. I then made the trip from the Midwest to California last November for this second opinion. The procedure to get a better picture of my obstruction was not painful in any way and after Dr. Gelman had filled my bladder with a liquid dye, x-rays were taken as I urinated. Dr. Gelman met with me and we viewed the x-rays as he pointed out that my bladder neck was not obstructed. My obstruction was distal to the bladder neck, and Dr. Gelman believed he could surgically remove the obstruction. A supra-pubic tube was surgically implanted to allow my urethra to rest and heal. The urethra was bypassed and all urine went directly to a leg bag via the supra-pubic tube. I was told to come back to California after I had gone three months without catheterizing in order to give my urethra a chance to heal from the damage I had done to it from self-catheterizing. I returned to California in February for my surgery. As others on this site have mentioned, the surgery and recovery was not painful. My wife and I stayed in California for the three weeks of recovery, one in the hospital and two more in a rental. When we returned to have the suprapubic tube removed, Dr. Gelman did another x-ray with dye to see the change since the surgery. It was the first time I had urinated through my penis in four months. It was incredible how easily the urine flowed. The x-rays showed that the obstruction was no longer there. I am now more than seven months since my surgery and I have had no problems urinating at all during that entire time. I had one final visit with Dr. Gelman this summer (4 1/2 months post-surgery) and everything looked good. Like many others who have posted to this site, I am deeply grateful for the work done by Dr. Gelman. Like those others, Dr. Gelman took a personal interest in me and was very responsive, calling me at home to ask how I was doing. I believe he is a skilled surgeon and an equally good person. I knew going into this procedure that there were no guarantees that it would be successful. I felt so blessed to be given the option of what might be a time without medical devices and what could possibly be a life without a series of steps to go through just to urinate. There is no guarantee that my good fortune will continue. Still, every time I urinate without difficulty and I do mean every time, I feel appreciation for what has been done for me. I am now an active 64 year-old who is again running 7 miles a day. I am also peeing like a race horse. Every patient is different. If you have a problem with urine flow, it may be well worth your while to allow Dr. Gelman to run a test to see if your problem may be helped by his surgical procedures. Many of his patients have a much better prognosis than I had. Not all patients will have a similar result to mine. As they say in the auto ads, "your mileage may vary". That said, I am one very satisfied patient who is very thankful to Dr. Gelman for my new lease on life. read more

M L.

9 years ago

I am a practicing physician and board certified in internal medicine and emergency medicine. I practice emergency medicine and have 22 years of experience without even one single malpractice case. I write this review with utmost sincerity and concern about the lives of all patients that may come across this man. I live near UCI and thought the facility had good reputation and looked up Dr.Gelman in the urology department for a medical complaint. I have never been so humiliated in my life by a person,let alone by a colleague ! he came into the room along with a young female resident and did not ask if it was ok with me. He began his interview with a sarcastic smile and every few seconds looking at his female resident with total humiliating face. he asked questions as if he didn't care and as if he knew the answer and gave me very little time to answer them. he had no interest in my previous medical history or my family history. Despite the fact that he is a urologists, he never asked if I felt at risk for prostate cancer, and my father and three of my brothers had prostate cancer. I lost my father 2 months ago to prostate cancer. this doctor never bothered to examine me for prostate and was extremely rude and short sighted. he examined me in front his young female resident and I felt humiliated and embarrassed. his exam was a total of 6 seconds ! I specifically timed him !! He didn't even bother to order a PSA ( most basic test for prostate cancer detection) he then left the room and came back a few minutes later and his recommendation was not how to work up my issues, but with a sarcastic tone and smile stated " you are wealthy so you can afford to pay for the medication, so that's what I will prescribe for you " He was the most rude and disrespectful physician I have ever seen. I have decided to write to the chief of urology department at UC Irvine and California board of quality assurance and file a complaint with them. furthermore, I will recommend to all my colleagues and patients NOT TO EVER GO TO UC Irvine urology department. this was a visit I paid cash for and didn't even use my insurance as he didn't accept my PPO insurance !! As a doctor, my advice to you is not be impressed by credentials of this guy, he simply does not care and three things make even the most intelligent practitioner dangerous, ignorance and arrogance and indifference and he has all three. He will not take your health seriously and will cause you a great deal of hardship and heartache. There are many more qualified urologists around, please do your homework before you put your lives in the hands of incompetent doctors like him read more

Yves P.

2 months ago

Dr. Gelman was referred to me through a Facebook support group because of his extensive knowledge and experience in the specialized urology area I needed help with. After an unsuccessful and somewhat experimental treatment attempt from a local urologist, I sought additional opinions. To his credit, Dr. Gelman personally called me on a Sunday morning to discuss my initial consultation, which initially gave me confidence in his level of care and expertise. Although he did not personally perform the procedure, one of his fellows/interns did, and medically the procedure was successful. Four years later, praise God, I am still doing well and grateful for the clinical outcome. However, the patient experience surrounding the surgery and recovery process was disappointing and, at times, frustrating. Communication from the office was inconsistent, and getting answers regarding post-operative concerns and wound care was unnecessarily difficult. Calls and questions often felt delayed or overlooked, which adds significant stress when recovering from a serious procedure. I also found Dr. Gelman to be very aloof and detached during much of the process after the initial consultation. While technical skill is extremely important, patient care also requires communication, reassurance, and engagement -- especially during vulnerable moments surrounding surgery and recovery. Even members of the care team appeared aware of the communication gap. My discharge experience at UC Irvine was also not handled well. I was discharged with only my wife present, who herself suffers from mild cognitive impairment, and the process lacked the level of support, clarity, and coordination I expected from a major medical institution. Overall, I believe Dr. Gelman and his team are highly skilled from a technical and surgical standpoint, and I am thankful for the long-term outcome. However, the post-operative communication, bedside manner, and patient support experience left much to be desired. read more

J J.

13 years ago

Thank you, Dr. Gelman for giving me my life back!!! I suffered from intolerable incontinence stemming from radical prostatectomy, external beam radiation, transverse myelitis, a urinary sling implant and explant due to infection, surgery for pelvic osteomyelitis, and months of intravenous antibiotics five times a day. After this series of difficulties, my regular urologists were hesitant to perform additional surgery to help me conquer my incontinence and referred me to Dr. Gelman. I made an appointment to see Dr. Gelman and discuss my situation. Surprisingly, he called me, on Thanksgiving Day, to chat before the appointment. I was very impressed that he would take time away from a family holiday to talk on the phone with a patient. After seeing Dr. Gelman at my first appointment and having some tests performed, he was willing to perform surgery to implant an AUS (artificial urinary sphincter). Dr. Gelman's appointments administrator, Denise, is also a gem. Having a friendly, helpful person such as Denise makes a huge difference, both by phone and by email. I had the AUS surgery done by Dr. Gelman in the spring of 2013. I can not begin to express how pleased I am with the results of this surgery. The surgery, while very complicated because of my past history, went well, and there was no infection afterward. And the results were unbelievable. For the first time in five years, the fear and embarrassment from severe incontinence is now gone. My wife and I are going to Europe to celebrate, something I have been unable to do for the past five years. We plan on taking pictures of me standing in front of the Eiffel Tower with a sign that says, "Merci, Dr. Gelman!!" read more

Jared E.

13 years ago

If you don't want the best treatment, go somewhere else. Otherwise, go see Dr Gelman! He is excellent! The best. Very professional, the top of his profession. He relates to patients and communicates throughout the entire treatment process. He's very good at what he does. Unfortunately, like many specialists these days, he's out of most insurance networks. But one of the most important things to realize when you get such specialized treatment, is that you get what you pay for. Many of Dr Gelman's patients are referrals from unsuccessful treatments from other urologists. I, unfortunately, am one of those people. I chose to go where my insurance covered me, and got what I paid for with the other doctors...living through 3 months of eased symptoms, only to be followed by another two years of discomfort and pain. If I had gone with Dr Gelman the first time and planned as I planned for my treatment with Dr Gelman, it would have saved me time, money, and the headache that finally ended 5 months ago with my latest treatment. Trust me folks...just skip the insurance game and go see Dr Gelman from the very beginning. Insurance companies don't care about what happens to you...only what happens to their bottom line. Dr Gelman does care, and his results speak for themselves. Thank you Dr. G! read more

Yelp U.

3 years ago

I am a physician and had a recurrent urethral stricture unable to be managed by repeat DVIU. I sought out a top urologist with an expertise in urethroplasty surgery. I was extremely impressed by Dr. Gelman right from the start. I was across the country at the time of having a suprapubic catheter, and I had multiple phone calls with him to discuss my case, imaging, and best timing for surgery. There was absolutely no delay in scheduling a consult and OR date on a Friday and Saturday to accommodate my coming in from out of state. At the time of meeting in person, I found Dr. Gelman's bedside manner to be outstanding and attention to detail to be similarly phenomenal. The surgery itself was ~5 hours and recovery with two catheters for 3 weeks went as expected. I was tube free with excellent function right on schedule, and had no evidence of recurrence at my 4 month follow up appointment. I am extremely satisfied with the outcome and hope anyone in my situation is similarly able to have surgery with Dr. Gelman. Of note, his surgical coordinator, Denise, was similarly thorough, kind, and a pleasure to work with as well. read more

Patrick K.

12 years ago

One of the best decisions of my life was to contact Dr. Gelman. I had a urethral stricture. I found Dr. Gelman via an internet search. I was able to get an appointment with Dr. Gelman in a relatively short time. Dr. Gelman performed the tests necessary to assess my stricture. The tests were essential. Dr. Gelman and I discussed the test results and treatment options. We decided to proceed with surgery. My surgery was scheduled within a relatively short time. The surgery was performed at the University of California Irvine (UCI) Hospital. I was impressed with the hospital and its staff. I received wonderful care at UCI. I had an appointment with Dr. Gelman three weeks after surgery. He found that the surgery was successful. I cannot emphasize this too strongly: I have been able to return to my normal life and participate in activities that the urethral stricture had prevented. I returned for my four month follow-up with Dr. Gelman. He was very pleased with my status. No one is more pleased than I! Two important points: Dr. Gelman's administrative staff and clinical staff are truly superior. read more

Lance W.

11 years ago

I was referred to Dr, Gelman from my Urologist after 2 years of treatments that were partially and temporarily successful, Dr. Gelman diagnosed my condition, performed the surgery 3 weeks later and after my 4 month follow up visit there was no trace of the surgery and my condition is absolutely corrected. read more

Matt L.

3 years ago

Rough and tough front desk. Not helpful and dry.. get your self a glass of water before calling I think front desk is as important as the Dr. I don't have review on this Dr. Since I couldn't get pass the front read more

Yaran M.

9 years ago

Terrible doctor. Avoid him. Poor bedside manner, insensitive and incompetent.

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I am a fan a Doctor Phan!…read more As a 65 year old man faced the malady of an enlarged prostate and medicine was no longer an option so I had to pick a procedure, I picked the Rezume method because it had minimal or no side effects. Like most people I did a fair amount of research into picking a surgeon who had a good track record and also had done quite a few of these. Dr. Phan rose to the top because of his reviews and upon meeting him he exudes confidence and humility which is a rare combination in a physician. The procedure turned out great and you couldn't ask for a nicer more caring person than Dr Phan. His practice is what they call a concierge and for basically the price of a cup of coffee per day you get unbelievable access to him and the old adage you get what you pay for certainly applies. Two months post procedure all systems are go. I couldn't recommend him more highly. The support staff is a well oil machine and very peronable.

I found Dr. Phan after reading many excellent reviews about his practice from various sites. Upon…read moremy visit to Dr. Phan, I found him to be professional, friendly and very caring. He was very thorough in his examination and recommendations for testing. He explained every aspect of what the tests would disclose and also scheduled a follow up appointment to review the tests. I am very happy that I found a very experienced doctor with a wonderful bedside manner.

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4.8

(18 reviews)

From my very first consultation through surgery and recovery, my experience with Dr. Cohen and his…read moreentire team was truly exceptional. Dr. Cohen is not only highly skilled and knowledgeable, but also compassionate, patient, and attentive. He took the time to explain every step clearly, answered all of my questions thoroughly, and made sure I felt comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. His office staff and surgical team were equally outstanding--professional, kind, organized, and incredibly supportive. Every interaction was handled with care and efficiency, which made a stressful situation feel manageable and reassuring. I always felt heard, respected, and well cared for. I am extremely grateful for the care I received and very happy with my outcome. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Cohen and his team to anyone looking for expert medical care delivered with genuine compassion and professionalism. Thank You, Sara Goren

I had to write a review for Dr. Cohen because I'm so thankful to have found him. I have had an…read moreissue going on for 8 months now and I've been extremely anxious as I have lost two close family members for cancer and for this reason I have extreme anxiety when it comes to health. Every step of the way Dr. Cohen was quick while also taking the time to listen and hear me out. If I had an anxious thought or wanted something done he immediately sets up an appointment for me to help ease my mind and rule everything out. He's never given me push back or made me feel like I'm over reacting. He hears my worries and sets up a plan of action. This means more to me than he will ever know given my family history and for the sake of my mind. You are in amazing hands with him and I highly recommend him!

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