Patient, professional and thorough. Explained my issues and offered solutions. Didn't want to cut…read moreright away like some others. I trust her.

This doctor has a very warm heart and has an incredible wealth of knowledge. Highly recommended to…read moreall my family and friends.

Very knowledgeable while being equally empathetic and concerned. Excellent bedside manor!read more

Dr. Haber and his staff are incredible! They were very quick to make initial appointments, and…read moretreatments. Minor surgery was the end result. He was very thorough in explaining his feelings on the condition, and what he intended to do. He also assured that if medical renews found, more would be done. Post op was very informative, and I am already feeling much better. I recommended him to a friend that has had many shoulder issues in the past, and he said is also confident that Dr. Haber will get him the pain relief he needs. Gentleman first, great surgeon second!

I made an appointment with South Bay Orthopedic. After waiting for a while, finally I met with Dr…read more Sharma (the wife). She did a poor job diagnosing my knee problems. She didn't even try to properly diagnose them and just ordered an X-ray. Their directions for X-rays were totally inaccurate. It wasted my time. When I called them back, the front desk person was not helpful, and it wasn't easy to get in touch with them. Finally, I got the X-ray done. I made another appointment with them. I waited over a month before I got to see the doctor again. This time was with the husband. He just looked at the X-ray quickly and recommended PHP. He didn't diagnose my knees either. Somehow, I went ahead with the PHP that day. He said it's not covered by insurance and it costs $900, which I paid right there. The PHP worked for a month or so, but it wore off quickly. And they also claimed my insurance, which I questioned with no definite answer from them. I called and emailed their admin who takes care of billing, but they were silent and cricket. It was a total waste of my time and money. Please stay away from them. Recently, I met a doctor friend who used to know this couple. He didn't recommend them. I wished I knew before and had gone to Stanford instead.

Took me about a month to schedule an appointment with them nonetheless I was not able to see Dr…read more Sharma himself but the wife. I was not even informed whom/which doctor would see me. It really is difficult to get hold of the front desk as well. The whole entire appointment itself took less than 10 minutes majorly discussing about insurance coverage for the MRI that I requested to take since his wife informed that if there is no pain in the ankle that I had due to a previous fracture injury then there's nothing much to do. She didn't even think about observing it but with her two eyes and told me not to worry since it's from previous damaged tissues around the ligaments which I can even observe that myself. Despite filling out the online pre check in form you still have to fill out multiple papers of new patient forms; really disappointed with her bedside manner nonetheless the professionalism from her. I requested to see a doctor who can listen to my concerns NOT the billing department. Cancelled the whole entire MRI and seeking for a new orthopedic doctor. Good luck.

I received the best quality care with Dr.Miller & his P.A. Irfan…read more I had a total hip replacement with Dr.Miller in August, and I have recovered beautifully. They have taken great care of me, my recovery went well, my follow up and questions were answered in an extremely timely manner. I highly recommend Dr.Miller and his team.

Dr. Matthew Miller did a great job on my total knee replacement, (right knee)…read more Staff was personal and professional. I am amazed everyday at my ability to engage in every day activities without pain. I am back at work full time, enjoy yoga weekly and walk for exercise as much as I can. I am so glad I did it and really glad Matthew Miller was the doctor who performed the surgery.

My family and I have been patients of Dr. Ecklund for many years, and in our experience, he is the…read morebest orthopedic physician in the Bay Area. We were first referred to him when my son sustained a severe leg fracture, and his care was exceptional. Based on that experience, I later chose Dr. Ecklund to perform my rotator cuff surgery, which was equally successful. He is not only an outstanding surgeon but also a highly professional and trustworthy individual. Steve Sordello

I had a great experience with Dr Ecklund, he was very professional and honest. He gave me an honest…read moreopinion, and took the time to explain my knee problem.

Dr. Kullar is one of the best!! He has performed 2 complete knee replacement for me and I never…read moreexperienced pain. I was off my pain meds in 2-1/2 weeks after each surgery. Dr. Kullar is genuinely concerned about his patients and he responds to messages quickly. He also performed rotar cuff surgery on my left shoulder on 3-31-26 and I just had my 3 month follow-up with him. He advised that I'm progressing good. I highly recommend Dr. Kullar for your orthopedic needs.

Dr Kullar always asked questions , about you specific problem you are there to be treated for !…read moreAfter assessing the problem he gives you the treatment or treatments that would likely solve that problem! Always easy to understand, what your options are! Staff is friendly and professional.

Save your body, save your time, and save your money and go somewhere else…read more I paid out of network expecting timely orthopedic care; what I got was absolutely zero physical exam, a denied MRI, weeks of delay, and a threat to call 911 when I asked for accountability. I went to see Dr. Pamela Mehta as an out-of-network patient because I was in severe pain in my hip/pelvis area and wanted help quickly. Unfortunately, the visit was one of the most disappointing and unprofessional medical experiences I have had. Before the appointment, I was asked to get an X-ray. At the visit, Dr. Mehta looked at the X-ray and told me it looked fine. When I pointed to the exact area where I had pain, she seemed unsure whether the issue was my hip, rib, abdomen, intestines, or pelvis. That alone was concerning, but what concerned me most was that there was essentially no physical examination at all. She did not ask me to perform any movements, did not test range of motion, did not ask me to lift my leg, did not examine my gait, and did not physically evaluate the painful area. I explained that the pain felt bone-related and became worse when standing on my left foot, but there was still no meaningful hands-on evaluation. Instead, she ordered an MRI and recommended ibuprofen. The MRI was then denied by insurance more than once. Based on the denial explanation I received, the medical necessity was not documented adequately, and the clinical reasoning submitted does not appear to have matched my actual symptoms. Weeks later, the issue is still unresolved, and the office seemed unclear about the peer-to-peer process and the status of the authorization. The whole reason I paid out of network was that I was in serious pain and needed timely, competent care. Instead, I left with no clear diagnosis, no real exam, an MRI request that insurance rejected, and weeks of delay. This is exactly the kind of experience that makes patients lose trust in medical providers: a quick visit, little actual evaluation, an expensive out-of-network bill, and poor follow-through when the authorization fails. When I later went to the office to ask what was going on, the interaction became even more concerning. I was frustrated, but I was there because I had paid for care and still had no answer. During that office interaction, Dr. Mehta initially said something along the lines of reimbursing me so I would leave. When I responded that yes, I wanted my money back, she immediately changed position and said I would not be reimbursed, then threatened to call 911. To me, that felt retaliatory and punitive, not professional. It came across less like a physician trying to resolve a legitimate patient complaint and more like someone trying to use pressure and intimidation once I challenged the quality of care and asked for a refund. Based on my experience, this visit raised serious concerns about competency, documentation, follow-through, professionalism, and judgment under pressure. A doctor can have a bad day, but appearing unsure about the source of pain, skipping a meaningful physical exam, submitting an MRI request that gets denied repeatedly, and then threatening to call 911 after a patient asks for accountability says a lot. I paid out of network expecting expertise, urgency, and professionalism. What I experienced was a rushed and inadequate evaluation, poor documentation, poor follow-through, and an extremely unprofessional response when I questioned the care. If you have hip or pelvis pain and need a careful physical exam, clear clinical reasoning, proper insurance documentation, and respectful follow-through, I would not recommend this office based on my experience. = What is especially troubling about this response is the gaslighting. Instead of addressing the substance of my complaint, Dr. Mehta is trying to rewrite the situation as if the main issue was patient behavior rather than the quality of care, lack of meaningful examination, poor follow-through, and failed MRI authorization process. She says there was a "well documented physical exam." That does not match my experience in the room. I was not asked to perform meaningful movement testing, range-of-motion testing, gait evaluation, leg raise testing, or any hands-on examination of the painful area. Claiming after the fact that a complete exam occurred does not change what I experienced as the patient. She also claims law enforcement was contacted because of "threatening behavior." I strongly reject that characterization. No law enforcement ever showed up, and from my perspective, the 911 threat was used to intimidate me and reframe a legitimate patient complaint as a safety issue in front of other patients and staff. The issue is not simply that insurance denied the MRI. The issue is that I paid out of network expecting timely, competent orthopedic care, but received no clear diagnosis, no meaningful exam from my perspective, poor follow-through, and then a false accusation that I was thr

In 2017 I saw Dr. Mehta as a second opinion on a meniscus tear. The first doctor recommended…read moreimmediate surgery based on an MRI, no x-ray. Dr. Mehta did an x-ray that found no arthritis or bone spurs. She recommended PT type exercises. She said it was a minor tear and didn't recommend surgery that could possibly make it worse over time and cause arthritis. I did the exercises religiously for a month and took a prescription anti-inflammatory for a week. For years I continued to play tennis and pickleball with no recurring discomfort as long as I did the exercises three times a week. As I approach 80 years old (now I walk/hike/bike ride instead of court sports) I still have no issues with the knee. And a study recently came out saying meniscus surgery has proven to cause a worsening of the tear and painful arthritis. THANK YOU Dr. Mehta for protecting and improving my life.

On July 18, 2026, my mother had a hip pinning surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital . Looking at the…read moreX-ray taken after the surgery by Dr. Peter Kim indicated that the surgery was performed successfully, with care and precision. However, ultimately, the post-operative care of Dr. Kim has caused far more harm than good in my mother's recovery process. After her transfer to a rehabilitation hospital, we learned that the post-operative order left by our surgeon were confusing and even contradictory, stating that she should be doing both "50/50" and "toe touch." Since the physical therapist was confused by his instructions, they attempted to contact the surgeon to gain further clarification. The physical therapist also asked me to also follow up with the surgeon, noting that at times they can be more responsive to the patient's concerns. I called the surgeon's office three times and, after four days of waiting, finally received a phone call from an office assistant. She said that the order was for 50/50 and the toe touch was wrong. I asked her to call the rehabilitation hospital to communicate these instructions to our physical therapist. The assistant replied that the rehabilitation hospital might not answer as it was 5 pm but I asked her to please leave a message and I gave her our physical therapist's name. To this day, I do not know whether a phone call was made or not. I tried to relay the information myself in an email to the rehab hospital. As the result of this information, my mother's therapy changed to walking rehab while experiencing excruciating pain. She had been experiencing great pain even while seated on the wheelchair for any period of time. On the morning of Thursday July 30th, we were informed that she had an appointment at 11:15 with the surgeon. She was to be taken to the surgeon's office with a wheelchair transport. I had never heard that a patient after surgery must be taken to the surgeon's office. I assumed that the surgeon would come to the patient. The ride -- though secure -- was difficult and painful for her. When we arrived at the surgeon's office, our appointment was 15 minutes late. Finally, once the appointment began, I handed the comprehensive report on my mother's surgery and rehabilitation (sent with us from the rehab hospital) but the assistant did not even look at the document. He then proceeded to ask us very basic questions making it evident that he did not know that there was any surgery performed, what type of surgery. In an off-handed way, he asked whether my mother was experiencing pain and when she answered that she had been and continues to be in extreme pain, he was surprised. His surprise was shocking to us given that she had been sitting in the wheelchair for almost an hour at this point and was not at a place in her recovery to sit comfortably for extended periods of time. He then said that he needed to remove the sutures from her leg. Astonished, I looked at the wooden, fixed-position examination bed situated in the room. The bed was 36 inches high with a small footstool next to it to allow the patient to climb atop it. I told him that my mother could not stand and climb atop that bed in her current condition. He said he would remove the stitches while she was seated on the wheelchair. I explained that she needed assistance to stand up to take off the pants in order to sit back down on the wheelchair for the suture removal. I also stated that her adult diaper needed to be opened to reach the sutures. The assistant looked shocked. He did not help to get her up and watched as my mother and I struggled to get her standing to pull down the pants. After checking the sutures, he left the room and came back with the surgeon. The surgeon arrived and looking at the sutures said to us, "you didn't need to come in for this, the nurses at the rehabilitation hospital could have removed them. They can stay in for another two weeks." I asked him if he had visited my mother since the surgery and he said no. So, it had been 13 days since her surgery and he had not ever visited with the patient. This means that the surgery rounds at the hospital were never made. I asked him about the about the accommodations offered for patients and he said if you wanted her to be laying down then you should have arrived on a gurney. I replied that I was not aware that a surgeon's office would not have accommodations available for patients. Overall, I'm writing this to inform others about the mistreatment that my mother received at Golden State Orthopedics and Spine by Dr. Paul Kim. Unfortunately, as a result of Dr. Kim's and his assistant's negligence in conveying incorrect information, my mother's recovery and rehabilitation has been set back quite a bit, causing her excess and unnecessary pain. I hope that by sharing our story, we can advocate for better treatment of my mother and other patients like her.

Better late than Never! I had a bicycle accident a year ago April. I broke my Leg crashing into a…read morestorm curb. The MRI report wasn't accurate and didn't rotate 2 torn ligaments, it only rotated 1 torn ligament and 2 breaks 1 by my knee the other at my ankle. I went to a podiatrist, who continually told me it would heal. He was however concerned about the break at me knee and wanted me to see an orthopedic. I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Kim. I had 1 more podiatrist appointment scheduled before seeing Dr. Kim, when he asked if I'd made the orthopedic appointment I confirmed and told him the date, he asked who the Dr was. He didn't look happy. He asked me to step on the floor xray machine. I told him no way, cant do that. He got stern, said there's been plenty of healing time, this was end of June. I stepped onto the xray machine and SCREAMED so loud, the pain excruciating. He proceeded to tell me I was having a "mental" reaction to pain that really wasnt there! Dr Kim noticed on my MRI CD that there were 2 torn ligaments not just 1. Surgery was scheduled ASAP. BEST CARE EVER! Dr. Kim's entire staff was incredibly helpful, caring and ON IT! 1 year later and Im doing great, only negative I have is that cold weather aches. Ill take it! Thank You from the bottom of heart Dr. Kim, You ARE the Best!

After tearing my shoulder labrum, I was told it wasn't surgery worthy and to try physical therapy…read more At first I was reluctant to spend the time and money, - plus I was a bit skeptical - so I tried myself at home. Well that didn't work! I had heard about this place for years as being the best around so I went in for the commitment. I went twice a week for about 5-6 weeks. For awhile I thought maybe it wasn't going to help... as the pain still persisted. But my trainer, Jessica Endo, wanted to keep trying. She was transparent too, and said if she couldn't improve it that she would either ask her colleagues and/or send me back to my doctor. So I felt good knowing she was open minded about the outcome. I'm glad I stuck with it, as I finally turned the corner. I'm now able to overhead press again without pain thanks to the amazing help from Jess! Friendly and helpful staff. Owner was always there to say hello. Billing process was clear and easy to understand. And I was able to schedule around my busy life. 5 stars!

Ridiculous credit card fees, forced to pay in advance and then reimbursed for way less than they…read moretold me. Seems like a scam. Have called 3 times and gotten no resolution or call backs.

I honestly don't understand all the bad reviews about Golden State orthopedics…read more I came in today for the first time. I had an appointment to see Dr. Nathaniel Cohen at 1:45 pm. I showed up 1/2 hour early to fill out the paperwork and was greeted right away by one of the 3 receptionist. The receptionist also helped helped me fill out the paperwork as I had some questions. WHAT WAS GREAT ABOUT THE VISIT #1. My appointment was for 1:45 and they called me in to see the doctor right at 1:45 "no wait. "And there was like 20 people in the waiting room" #2. The doctors assistant asked me why I was there and took notes while listening intently. #3. About 15 minutes later Doctor Cohan came in after reviewing my MRI cd, the 4 page MRI write up and looking up information about my case in doctors journals as it is unusual. He then asked me to describe my pain level, what happened, what I was feeling etc,etc. He asked me questions like who is the surgeon who made the recommendation for surgery and was perplexed by what I told him because for the most part surgery is not possible. When I told him the surgeons name who made the recommendations Dr. Cohan became even more perplexed as the surgeon is a very well known and knowledgeable surgeon in the medical community. So he asked me more questions and even called the surgeon to speak with him and "unfortunately the surgeon was out of the office" try to get to the bottom of the confusion. After Dr. Cohan examined me and we spoke more, he was able to ascertain why he believed that the surgeon was recommending surgery for me and believed that if he is correct then he would also recommend getting the surgery. What struck me about Dr. Cohan was that after he had looked at the results of the MRI's and talking with me; he was not sure of a proper course of action and that he told me that he did not know everything. "Now to me this is a sign of a great doctor who is also humble" (instead of coming to a conclusion and possibly giving me misinformation, (like my GP) he chose to say I don't know!, now that's a good doctor!!!) He told me to make another appointment with the surgeon and wrote down for me what to ask him specifically. He then said that if the surgeon confirmed what Dr. Cohan told me to ask him, that I should have the surgery performed. (Here is an Orthopedic surgeon telling me that the other surgeon is more capable to perform this specific surgery... I mean wow!) All I got to say is Dr. Cohan obviously cares about his patients!!! Dr. Cohan, you are the best!! Thank you for your kindness, bedside manner, honesty, compassion and concern for your patients. #4. He even gave me a referral to another GP!! And told me to call him if I had other questions about anything. 5 stars is an understatement! Everything about this office is 5 stars including the receptionist. Again I really don't understand the bad reviews.

My experience of Golden Gate was that they are worse than bad--my doctor was, in my opinion,…read moredisgraceful! He asked to perform a knee surgery that he had never done before and, when it turned out he literally could not perform the surgery, he chose to misrepresent and lie, lie, lie about it. I'm sure there are some decent doctors in their group. Still, you have to wonder why anyone would go to medical school only to join a practice that has a significant cadre of overgrown frat boys in their midst. Shame on El Camino hospital for putting me at the mercy of a terrible doctor who treated me and my broken patella like a bad joke! If there are any defendable members of the Golden Gate team, I have little use and even less sympathy for them. "When you lie down with dogs........."