Excellent doctor very professional, but most important the quality of his work and his…read morerecommendations and what are next steps recommends a solution and makes it happen. Thank you Dr. Mensch!

Straight up and friendly Tells you what you need to know…read more Cares more about patient care than making money from unnecessary or too many surgical procedures. I would trust him and will use his services when I finally need the procedure he advised me to wait on! I will be back. Thank you sir.

I came to Dr. Eric Hohn with a torn meniscus that was blocking full extension of my left knee. This…read morewas the final outcome of an old bike injury. The tear had begun four years prior and was not diagnosed during an MRI at another doctors' office when I was living in Boston. Dr. Hohn was extremely competent in handling the diagnosis and performing my surgery. Following an MRI to confirm our suspicions that my meniscus was blocking my knee, Dr. Hohn talked me through my options and the potential outcomes of surgery. Worst case scenario: he couldn't fix it and the torn tissue would be removed. Best case scenario: the tear could be mended and I'd have better function in the future. Fortunately, Dr. Hohn was able to repair the tear! I'm 3 months out from surgery now and am feeling great. The knee feels very stable, and my only limitations are from the remaining muscle atrophy. I highly recommend Dr. Hohn. While I am not an MD, I am a PhD in biology, and I can say from my interactions with him that this doctor has a firm grasp on the most modern methods and research in orthopedic surgery. That said, his demeanor can be a bit academic and reserved, so he may be off-putting to some people (see the previous review). If you know the right questions to ask, Dr. Hohn has the knowledge and patience to help you understand your particular situation.

They waste your time shamelessly. We arrived at 3:45 as requested for a 4pm appointment. The place…read moreis supposed to close at 5. The waiting area was packed, like people with crutches leaning against the wall. It was clear they were running badly behind, and from the amount of people waiting, it was clear it's wasn't just one doctor running late. At 4:30, I asked the check-in desk how it was looking. There were 3 people ahead of us and they just took in the 3:15 appointment. It could be 30 minutes, it could be 45 minutes. "Depends if the people ahead of you have a lot of questions or need an X-ray." Um, are you hoping for people who ask no questions about their own medical condition? No explanation of how they were going to see us well after their closing time. No "sorry," which I guess would've been hypocritical anyway. By that point, I had checked Yelp and found it was par for the course, and sure enough, it was just another day of grossly overbooking the place at the expense of patients' time. We canceled soon after and left without being seen for a painful injury. Wish I could send them a bill for our time.

I only had a consult with Dr Summa to review test results, but I really liked him. He is calm,…read morepatient, and he took his time to make sure I understood everything. I have a lot of brain fog and I can get overwhelmed in situations like this. But that did not phase him at all. He patiently repeated if I needed it without getting frustrated with me or flustered. I really appreciate that so much. It was clear to me that his prognosis was for my best health and well-being. Thank you for being a good human.

He has a pleasing personality and a compassionate manner to the point where he inspires great…read moretrust. I had major spinal reconstruction from him divided into 2 parts which were planned for 2 days apart. Just as the first part was beginning, someone in the OR failed to read the computer and put chlorhexadrine all over me, to which I am allergic. 2 days later, when the 2nd half of the surgery was to start, Dr. Summa checked on me first but did not check my back. A severe rash had encompassed my whole torso. In the OR, i showed him my back, and he recommended that i wait 2 weeks for the steel rods to be put in. i trusted him and said okay. 3 months passed, and my scoliosis reasserted itself. By the time the rods went in, they had to go in bent to go with that bend in my back, which was not there after the first surgery and would not have been there if the 2 weeks later operation had come true. Now steel rods keep that bend there for the rest of my life. Still, i was better off and emerged with less pain than before the first surgery. He told me to go to physical therapy, which caused the pain to come back. he told me to hold off a few days, then start again. This went on for weeks with the pain getting worse all the time, but when I saw him next, he said to try 6 more weeks of PT. After that, the pain had settled in. When I saw him next, he said exactly the same words as the previous time and it was evident that this was a standard recommendation. He did not comment when I said that he had just said exactly what he had said 6 weeks ago. He seemed not to recall the previous visit or realize that his recommendation had made things worse and that he was repeating it. I have never recovered and am in far worse pain than before the whole surgical project began simply because the surgery promised in 2 weeks took 3 months to happen and he did not see that the PT was ruining the good results he had created. For the sake of his other patients, I tried to explain what had happened many times to him over the following years, and he would never take responsibility for any negligence. I am in intolerable pain, much worse than in the beginning, and there is nothing anyone can do. He does not show any recognition that patients would benefit if he paid the same acute attention to aftercare and keeping schedules that he dos to the actual procedures. Also, do not expect understanding even though it seems to be there. When I let him know how much pain i was in, he said that he himself has back pain to the point where he can't run marathons anymore. Best of luck.

I had a spinal and hip fusion in late February 2014. This was my third, and hopefully my last,…read morespinal fusion. Dr Summa is a fine surgeon. I am so pleased with my results. I am doing most everything I want to do, walking 2-3 miles every day, etc. Pain is still there but nominal compared to before surgery. His Physician Assistant, Ginger, is awesome as well. They both have been responsive to my needs and questions. I highly recommend Dr Summa if you are in need of a surgeon. He is the best. I should know because after 3 back surgeries, I am returning to a more normal life. Thanks much to Dr Summa!

Amazing, Brilliant, non-nonsense, straight-forward, a get'er-done, I wish he had body doubles in…read moreeach of the medical specialties, this is not a paid review, I'm a professional psychologist, and hate "snake-oil" Dr's , Dr Abidi is the real thing!!! The office experience is the the same.

Dr Abidi is a great doctor and surgeon!9 He has totally put…read moreme together after a horrible head-on collision that I had and I still go to him every year to see how it's going with my ankle replacement and my knee replacement of which both he did a beautiful job ! This doctor is the best believe me!

If I gave The Blaze anything less than a 5 plus, I would be lying or being unreasonable. I chose to…read morebe honest. Judy and her staff are professional and consistently care for others. I will admit that if I were difficult, The Blaze would likely not hesitate to send me away. However, this remarkable physical therapist showed me the right model for my recovery, focusing on muscle training and proper posture. Judy prepared me for the next steps with my physician. The key difference has been in reducing the pain associated with Heel Spur Fasciitis--it's no minor discomfort. Thank you again, Judy!

At least five years ago, I had several courses of treatment from Judy and Paul for several…read moredifferent issues with my back and knees. My wife was treated there several years before, and was quite happy with them, enough so that when I needed therapy, she urged me to go to Judy. This is a small facility, with one large entry space where exercises are taught and practiced by the patient prior to treatment by a specialist in one's individual needs in one of 4-5 private rooms. Exercises and treatments are tailored to those individual needs. Both my own treatments and my wife's were referred by our primary care docs and covered by Medicare. The facility is very conversant with what's covered and how to submit for payment. We never had any sort of issue with this, never any out of pocket, based on our Standard Medicare with a good AARP supplemental policy.

Dr Christoffersen is the best! If you are in need of hip replacement, he's very experienced,…read moreknowledgeable and his team of professionals is first rate! Excellent patient care from beginning to end. He was a blessing. He took the time to listen and explained in laymen's terms what to expect regarding surgery on hip replacement and the extreme importance of followup with physical therapy as well as occupational therapy. My husband felt empowered knowing he didn't go through it blindly and all questions were answered clearly. Successful surgeries, Excellent Doctor and compassionate team were the perfect combination. We were very fortunate to have Dr Christoffersen talent and experience restore mobility and able to live a pain free life again.

In early January 2022, I had a scheduled knee replacement with Dr.Christoffersen. The surgery was…read moreto take place at the Sutter Surgery Center in Santa Cruz. From the moment I walked in until the moment I left the facility, my experience there was arguably the best I've ever had for a medical procedure. From the receptionist to all the nurses involved, it was a first-class act. I had only met Dr. Christoffersen once, but I was confident that all would be okay, based on talking to people who knew him. The surgery went perfectly, and I was up and standing shortly after the procedure. I stayed the night for observation, then the next day I was released. My knee was straight, and the healing time was approximately one and a half months. I was back on the golf course in six months. Based on how well my knee replacement worked out, I would highly recommend Dr. Christoffersen to anyone.

Always very honest and polite. Referred me to another doctor in his practise when he found my case…read moreneeded a little more work. I appreciate his humility, his businesslike attitude, and continual willingness to figure it out. He's not the warm fuzzy type but he is a very professional person.

Great doctor that knows what he is doing. Easy to communicate with, caring and respectful. The…read morepeople at the front desk are very nice as well. An overall good environment and great doctor.

When my primary doctor of 20+ years closed her practice I was so worried about finding a doctor who…read moreI could relate to and would be able to think both in and out of the box with my various medical issues. Dr. Ghaderi has been fantastic. There is so much I appreciate about her, in our first meeting she did bring up the point of having the right doctor/patient match, which I did not read as a dislike of me but, an excellent way to start what is essentially a long term very personal relationship. I have seen Dr. Ghaderi several times the past year, every visit has been on time, comprehensive, helpful and ends with a plan and often a plan B as well. She has a balance of traditional and nontraditional treatments and on more than one occasion has sought outside advice for my situation. I am so grateful to have her as my doctor.

I am so grateful for Dr. Ghaderi! After receiving new insurance, I was assigned Dr. Ghaderi as my…read morePrimary Care Physician and was a little hesitant after seeig my previous doctor for a number of years. Dr Ghaderi immediately made me feel comfortable and welcome, and all hesitation went out the window. Her bedside manor is wonderful. She is approachable and understanding and took time out of her busy schedule to meet with me until all my concerns had been addressed. She is dedicated to helping me improve my health and overall wellness and has genuine care and concern for her patients. She is compassionate and encouraging, as well as thorough and knowledgeable. She has and is continuing to help me so much and I'm so happy to have found her!