We want to highly recommend Dr. Eugene Roh at the Stanford Orthopedic Sports Medicine Clinic in…read moreRedwood City. My husband and I are both patients and have been for over four years now. Each time we have visited, we've been very impressed with Dr Roh and his staff. We primarily deal with knee injuries and we found him to be very highly skilled, very thorough, knowledgeable, and patient. He explains everything very well, explaining the different treatment options and helping us make the right decisions. He often mentors Residents and Fellows who also may examine you, and we have observed he's very patient with them, and explains details well. We get knee injections and we always feel a big difference afterwards. We really appreciate how accommodating Dr Roh and his staff is, especially EMELY who has been so helpful to schedule our appointments on the same day as we travel four hours away to come to this clinic. They both have been very accommodating adjusting their schedule to help fit us in. So we really appreciate Dr Roh and Emely and all of the staff and we know that we need more doctors like him.

After injuring my knee in a fall, I was referred by the Stanford ER to the Stanford Sports Medicine…read moreClinic. At my initial visit, Dr. Roh did not propose any treatment until I specifically asked whether surgery might be necessary--prompted by my chiropractor's advice that an MRI was needed to assess the damage. Only then did Dr. Roh order the MRI. He mentioned he would be on vacation but said someone from the office would follow up once the results were available. When the MRI results came in, Dr. Moth called and informed me I had a partial quadriceps tendon tear. Without physically examining my knee, she recommended a wait-and-see approach and scheduled a follow-up with Dr. Roh. However, I had noticed a gap across my knee, which I suspected was from the tendon tear. ChatGPT had indicated that tears involving more than 50% of the tendon typically require surgery, so I was doubtful that rest and physical therapy alone would be sufficient. Seeking a second opinion, I visited an orthopedic surgeon in San Jose a few days later. He physically examined my knee and confirmed that surgery was necessary. I eventually underwent surgery nearly two months after the injury. The surgeon confirmed the tendon was fully torn, with only the bottom portion still attached. I do not believe the Stanford Sports Medicine Clinic provided adequate care for my injury. Once the MRI results were available, a proper in-person examination should have been done to make an accurate diagnosis. The delay caused by their advice resulted in lost time and potentially worsened my condition.

I saw Dr. Fanton after my knee got totally messed up by my first doctor who did two knee surgeries…read moreon me (ACL reconstruction & scope). He did the third of the five knee surgeries on my right knee (another scope, to clean out scar tissue). For a standard surgery (like ACL reconstruction), I think Dr. Fanton is great. However, I was a special case with special needs and problems. I found myself very frustrated that it'd take me up to TWO months to get a follow-up visit, that I would be seen by some resident first (different every time - which is the nature of a teaching hospital, which I understand), and that Dr. Fanton would only come in and see me for like 2 minutes at each visit. Basically, you become one of those barcodes that get stapled to your forehead like in those old Washington Mutual commercials. So if you're ok with long wait times for appointments and don't need special care from your doctor, Dr. Fanton will do a great job fixing you. However, if you are like me who have special circumstances and need special care, then I recommend Palo Alto Medical Foundation, where they focus on patient care (which is where I went after Dr. Fanton, and absolutely loved).

Dr. Fanton is Awesome! I've had surgery on my shoulder three times, the last by Dr. Fanton. I tore…read moreevery ligament in my shoulder -- the one holding your arm into the socket, and the ones connecting your shoulder blade to your collar bone. The first doctor didn't know what he was doing and shaved off the end of my collar bone. The second doctor reconnected the arm to the socket, but that wasn't the main problem. Dr. Fanton did the big job of reconnecting the blade to the collar bone, and in only 1 month my mobility is really good and I'm ready to start physical therapy. I saw another doctor before Dr. Fanton, for the same issue, and expressed to the doctor how important having the surgery site look good was -- I wanted minimal scarring. The doctor ridiculed me and told me "if you don't have any more important questions, I have somewhere to be"! After that I asked my GP to recommend a non-chauvinistic doctor, and he recommended Dr. Fanton. Dr. Fanton was super considerate and really listened to me. When I had my stitches removed he said "oh, by the way, we did internal stitches and made a real effort to make the incision as small as possible." The scar is small and really really clean, I bet in a year you won't even be able to see it! Fantastic job, and I'll update after physical therapy to let you know how the overall reconstruction went!

Laurel was amazing! We met with her in preparation for our son's ACL surgery. Laurel got us right…read morein, her onboarding was super streamlined by filling out online paperwork with ease and she sent detailed instructions about how to locate her space. Speaking of the space - it is within a dynamic gym where there are athletes of all ages working out, rehabbing and socializing while good music plays. Laurel made us feel comfortable, especially our son who is quite nervous about his surgery. She made sure to focus on his physical recovery and also his mental health as he prepares for a long recovery. She gave practical recommendations based on the tests she did and had advanced knowledge of his specific needs and best practices. My son felt motivated when we left to do what he needs to do to prepare for surgery. I definitely recommend Bay Laurel's practice.

Dr. Laurel is exactly who you want on your side if you're recovering from an injury and want to get…read moreback at it, fast and safely. She's athletically-minded, and has a keen sense for how to motivate and educate those of us who've managed to injure ourselves - AND she's obviously adept at getting healthy people stronger too; a good reminder that good PT isn't just for the bad times. Highly recommended, especially if you're an athlete looking for someone who understands you at a fundamental level.

I was referred to Dr. Roth by Dr. Eakin for acute hip pain. Dr. Roth reviewed my MRI, explained…read moreeverything clearly, and made me feel confident moving forward. I'm so grateful for the urgency, care, and coordination--especially in getting me the earliest surgery date possible. Thanks to Dr. Roth skilled surgeon's hands, my scars are minimal and my recovery has been amazing. Dr. Roth's website was also incredibly helpful, with clear info for pre- and post-surgery which equips patients with knowledge and stay informed to fast track the recovery! I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Roth to any of my athlete friends. Thank you!!

Amazing hip doctor. He found my pain when 5 other doctors couldn't. So grateful…read more Recommend this office to anyone with hip and knee problems.

Dr. Aaron was very professional and knowledgeable. He carefully evaluated my knee pain and…read moreidentified that the main issue was my IT band, something that had been overlooked before. He explained everything clearly and gave me practical exercises and training recommendations to help improve my condition and prevent future problems. I really appreciated his thorough approach and would highly recommend him to anyone dealing with sports injuries or knee pain.

I've now seen both Dr. Annette and Dr. Aaron and it's been a great experience. I've been going for…read moreshockwave therapy and it really helped with my sprained ankle. Dr Aaron is very transparent and really knows what it takes to get you healed and back to 100%. Don't hesitate to give them a visit.

Dr Keane is a back expert--excellent care. he is class with any type of injections, including PRP…read moreand steroids. He also has an amazing, intuitive bedside manner, which is refreshing in a brilliant doctor.

I was referred to Dr. Keane originally in 2008. by a coworker. When I was re-injured in 2024, I…read morebooked an appointment with him right away. Dr. Keane is a superb doctor. The best of the best. His knowledge of spinal and sports medicine issues is exceptional. He is an excellent listener and communicator, and he is thoroughly prepared for our appointments He really cares about his patients and is engaged to resolve your orthopedic issue. I highly recommend him.

Back to the indoor court for the first time after the surgery. It means so much. The challenge now…read moreis to overcom fears of getting injury again. But get back up where you fall off. I can see him playing in the tournament in the end of June. Life is working in his favorite. #affirmation #intuitive #encourage #overcome. #gratitude

Consulted Dr Dragoo multiple times for some sporting injuries of my own causing. Sometimes in more…read moreof a rush than others, but as long as you have questions (I'm a firm believer in the patient doing active research into one's diagnosis and treatment), Dr Dragoo spends the time to address your concerns. Courteous, good bedside manners, empathetic, and most importantly, experienced. I've also found Dr Dragoo's medical assistant, Andrea, to be kind and very helpful as well. It's a bit unnerving to have one, two, sometimes as many as four fellows/residents/visiting doctors in the examining room at the same time, but they've never been anything but quiet and professional. Although all four sports medicine orthopedists (Dragoo, Safran, McAdams, Fanton) can treat all your joint ailments, they do sub-specialize a bit (i.e. Dragoo for knees, Safran for hips, McAdams and Fanton for shoulders and elbows). Dr Dragoo is a top-notch knee guy, and the only diagnostician amongst ~10 local orthopedists to really recognize the root of what was causing my symptoms. Be aware appointment slots are limited, as Dr Dragoo only holds clinic two days a week, so schedule a visit ASAP (you can always re-schedule or cancel if need be). Dr Dragoo currently has clinic on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, operating on Mondays and Thursdays. I've appreciated the timely phone/email responses from Dr Dragoo's fellows and Andrea in between office consultations.

I had an arthroscopic reconstructive shoulder surgery back in 2009. I had one fully torn ligament…read moreand 3 partially torn ligaments. The condition was further complicated by the fact the injury took place 20 years earlier. Thus the ligament has atrophied and a significant amount of calcification has grown in place of the main injury. The reason I waited 20 years was primarily due to the fact that at the time of the injury, the surgeon required open surgery. Over the years, I saw more orthopedic surgeons and each confirmed that an open surgery is required to resolve the torn ligaments. Since the injury persistently flared up and caused minor and major irritations, I kept on seeing new orthopedics every few years. Luckily, I happen to come across Dr. McAdams who reviewed the old MRIs and ordered new MRI scan. He assured me that he can remedy the 4 ligaments arthroscopically. I'm am extremely fortunate to have met him and agreed to the surgery. Ever since then, the should has been great. Motions that I have long given up on became commonplace after the surgery. I highly recommend Dr. McAdams. I do not believe any doctor could've fixed my shoulder as good as he did.

I recently had an MRI that showed a tear in my shoulder. I made an appointment to see Dr. McAdams,…read morehe looked at the MRI, did some tests, and told me to schedule surgery. Thankfully, I got a second opinion. The second surgeon gave me a cortisone shot because she wasn't convinced the tear was the cause of my symptoms and that I should wait to see how my shoulder reacts to the shot before rushing into surgery. Fast forward a couple of months, and my pain is 90% better and improving slowly over time. If I didn't get a second opinion, I may have had an unnecessary surgery to fix something that wasn't giving me any serious problems. Dr. McAdams needs to realize that for most people, surgery should be the last option, not the first.

Dr Brynn is great. I learned a lot about toe nails and she was able to change the look of my son's…read morenails after nail removal many years ago. I was so hoping she would have some insight and non surgical treatment. She has an amazing polishing machine. His nails look healthy again. She is very easy to talk to and her office is beautiful. Price very reasonable too!

Brynn changed my life! For about two years I had painful spots (there's a medical term for these,…read morebut I've forgotten it) on the balls of my feet that hurt every time I took a step - and I'm a walker. My NP at PAMF would shave them down, but because my insurance co. doesn't cover feet issues (grrr), it cost me more than $300. And then they emerged again the next month! I started going to Brynn, who did a much better job shaving them down. I didn't mind paying more than $100 a month to her. The one on my left foot finally went away after about three of Brynn's treatments. She said she could do a little more work on my stubborn right foot, but I'd need to be willing to stay off of it for a few days. After about four months I elected for that procedure, which wasn't painless. The spot did blister up. BUT IT HAS NOT COME BACK IN MORE THAN TWO MONTHS! Color me a happy patient. Thanks, Brynn. I may not see you again, but I'm grateful for your good work.

I have used Stanford health care for many years. Their doctors are usually exceptionally good…read more Dr. Mishra is the exception. At my first appointment, he lectured me on his relationship with his nurse of 20 years. First words out of his mouth. I had said nothing about his nurse who had just showed me to his office and had spoken to me when I made the appointment. He glanced at my knees, which is why I was there, and said nothing. I had x rays taken on my own which showed arthritis near the knee cap. I explained to him a previously seen doctor had removed arthritis 5 years ago and all pain disappeared. He told me to ride an exercise bike and he left the room. I tried riding the exercise bike but the pain continued. He was very angry when I returned for a follow up visit. The second visit was about 5 minutes. He made it very clear he was not interested in helping me with anything. I have reported him to Stanford Health Care.

Dr Mishra is world-renowned for his experience in the treatment of tendinopathies (i.e. tendinitis…read moreand tendinosis), so I felt fortunate to reside in the Bay Area near his services and care. I have consulted Dr Mishra a few times over the past three years and I have always appreciated his attention and detailed explanations of my ailments. It may not seem like he performs all the fundamental clinical tests, but he asks excellent leading questions that uncover the same information. Appointments can be tough to come by, but be persistent and call a few times, as cancellations/rescheduling are common. As of March, Dr Mishra holds clinic two days a week. Navigating to the Menlo Clinic takes some time (and a GPS), but the effort is undoubtedly worth it! Many thanks also to his helpful and responsive medical assistant, James.