My primary care physician recommended I see Dr. Nicholas E. Rose, a Board Certified hand and upper extremities specialist/ surgeon. Dr. Rose received me with a warm smile, listened carefully to my concerns, examined and x-rayed my hand, identified the issue, and provided detailed options. The minor surgery went very well, and at all times I felt that Dr. Rose and his team cared, listened, and made me feel I was under excellent care. The team is professional and caring. The orthopedic center has all the expert resources and equipment necessary to expedite diagnosis and determine procedure. The entire team at this orthopedic center in Newport Beach provides comprehensive services - so that all-in- one feeling - is truly welcomed; avoiding having to run around town for each orthopedic issue. I shall return should I need further medical attention and definitely recommend Dr. Rose and his team of specialists. read more

Review for Dr. Rose's Office/front desk not Dr. Rose as I was unable to meet with him. I was a new patient with an 8:15 AM appointment. My daughter and I arrived at 8a.m, checked in and was asked to complete my online forms which I completed in 5 minutes. I let her know I was done and she said the other staff member would get me set up. We waited in the lobby for 50 minutes. During that time, every other patient who walked in after us was called back within five minutes. Eventually, I approached the front desk to ask when I'd be seen, only to be told they were waiting on me to complete the new patient forms. I had actually filled them out right when I arrived and notified the staff, but apparently, there was a lack of communication. Because of the delay, I had to leave without being seen--despite being in constant pain and having scheduled this appointment a month in advance. I also had my daughter's appointment scheduled right after mine, which we had to cancel as well. I requested my ID and insurance card back and left disappointed. Dr. Rose clearly has a very busy practice, but it's frustrating when poor administrative coordination prevents patients from receiving care--especially those who arrive on time and are in need. A suggestion for the front desk staff: If you're holding a patient's ID and insurance card, and they're expected to complete online forms, check in with them after a few minutes. A quick confirmation could avoid unnecessary delays like this one. It was very disheartening to watch every other patient be seen while I sat there unknowingly overlooked. I took time off work. Unfortunately, I'll need to find another orthopedic specialist. I had high hopes for this visit, but I left feeling dismissed and upset. read more

Dr. Rose is an incredibly gifted surgeon. I had crushed and split bones (wrist) as a result of a bicycling accident, and his surgical repair was nothing short of miraculous. Seriously. I am a pianist, and this is the 2nd time he has done surgery on me, and he and his team are world-class, 2nd to none. read more

"I've been a patient of Dr. Rose for over 15 years, and I cannot recommend him highly enough! Over the years, he has helped me through multiple injuries to both my elbows and shoulders,but my experience this year truly stands out. In May, I suffered a major injury to my right shoulder. When the MRI results came in, it was clear that I needed an expert like Dr. Rose to address three massive rotator cuff tears, a bicep tear, and an AC joint injury. From the moment we scheduled my surgery, just two weeks after my office consultation, I knew I was in the best hands. Dr. Rose's team, led by Brenda M., was phenomenal--they helped with all scheduling, handled every question I had with care, and made the process seamless. My surgery was at the end of June 2024, and now, just 18 weeks later, I'm thrilled with my progress. I have been working diligently with my physical therapist, Dr. Brett at REPAIR in Huntington Beach, and thanks to Dr. Rose's skill and precision, I'm close to achieving 100% mobility! I'm back to running, practicing beginner yoga, and building strength, feeling more confident each day. Dr. Rose and his outstanding surgical team, including his nurse and anesthesiologist, deserve more than five stars--if I could, I would give them 10! His skill, dedication, and the care of his entire staff have truly been life-changing for me.I am incredibly grateful and couldn't be more pleased with my results!" Todd Garrett read more

Hand surgery.. painful, great long term results. Friendly office. Good surgeon. It's in Newport Beach

Dr Rose fixed a complex TFCC tear and arthritis in my dominant hand. It's almost two years later now and I forget that anything was ever wrong. I saw two other MDs for my issue and ultimately chose Dr Rose (really it was a no-brainer). Not only is he the most skilled around, he is empathetic and I really felt seen and heard. read more

I came in for trigger finger surgery. The office staff and the PA were wonderful. Honestly I was a little chicken so I canceled and I rescheduled for the surgery because my trigger finger was not gonna go away. Going through those procedure it was a easy Peezy. Had I known how great the results were I would've not canceled the first time. The surgery center was wonderful experience and I highly recommend Dr Nicholas Rose practice and his surgical center. read more

Nicholas E Rose, MD FACS - I can fully close and open my hand - Orthopedists Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Dr. Rose is an amazing surgeon. I broke my wrist and I instantly knew that I needed surgery. Long story short, the orthopedic surgeon that was referred to me by the hospital, botched my surgery. About 3 months after that terrible experience, a friend referred me to Dr. Rose. It was very scary to trust another doctor with what I went through. I gave him a challenge with repairing my wrist and he nailed it! During my initial consultation, Dr. Rose made sure that I understood that my wrist would never be the same, and was right, however, it's better than I expected! I pretty much have full function of my wrist, in which I am very grateful for. He even called me the day after surgery to see how I was doing, discussed how the surgery went and assured me that he was very pleased with the outcome and thought I would be too. Again, he was right. He and his staff are kind. the nurses and the anesthesiologist at the hospital were amazing. He is a fantastic surgeon. I cannot recommend him enough! read more

I had a appointment set for 3/20/24. I received a text message on 031524 on my way home from work that my appointment has been canceled. I have a fractured wrist. So now have find a other Orthopedic Dr. And see if I can get a appointment sooner than later. I'm in lots of pain. Most likely have to wait another week. Thank you for nothing. Half star read more

SHF Huntington Beach Getting a second opinion with Doctor Rose proved to be a very good move for me. I was in real trouble not being able to move my three lower fingers. Doctor Rose immediately identified the dying bone problem from the MRI and had a surgical remedy in mind, and on the first night after the surgery, I had control of my fingers once again. And amazingly the 1-1/2" long incision on the top of my wrist absolutely disappeared upon healing. As I was told, Doctor Nicholas Rose is the " best of the best " that proved to be true in my case. Also, a very personable gentleman, pleased to have met the man ! read more

If I could give this man 10 stars, I would. After having a botched surgery with another surgeon, I had a consultation with Dr. Rose who was referred to me by a friend. I could not be happier with the outcome of my surgery on my wrist. He is honest and a highly respected surgeon. If you have to have surgery, especially an invasive one. He is the surgeon to go to. I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

Knows what he's doing. Excellent. Fixed a trigger finger issue for me. Will be seeing him in the future if any other finger/hand issues occur. read more

He repaired tendons in my left wrist 25 years ago and it's still doing very well. Definitely recommend.

Best doctor ever! I have had two very successful surgeries with Dr. Rose and can honestly say he is the only doctor that I would use for arm and hand issues! He deserves more than 5 stars! read more

Dr. Rose is a fellow Bruin so he already started with 3 stars. Hahahahaha. He has a great resume and lots of good reviews so I picked him to treat a wrist injury. Working out at home, without my usual weight, benches and mats caused me to tweak my wrist. He did an instant diagnosis after reviewing my XRay and, rather than surgery, we wanted to try a cortisone shot. 3-days later and I was pain free. I turned down a second shot and am back to normal. He's a nice guy, too. read more

Even though I was 77 years old at the time of my appointment with Dr. Rose, I was a still professional musician working in the orchestra pit for Broadway musical in local theaters. I was experiencing problems with my right hand thumb that could only be corrected through a carpalmetacarpalarthroplasty surgery, so I made an appointment for a consultation. I brought my Xray and report and he suggested the CMC arthroplasty procedure but during our interaction he told me that "I had a good life" suggesting that at 77 I should maybe stop? Give up? Die? I finally did go through the CMC arthroplasty procedure but with Dr. Steven Shin at Cedars Sinai In Beverly Hills. So, if anyone reading this is considering hand surgery, make an appointment with Dr. Steven Shin. read more

Dr Rose meets the highest standards in his field. He is the very best and his patients receive the highest level of care. He is a gifted Surgeon and we are lucky to have access to his talent. read more

Nicholas E Rose, MD FACS - Serrano Creek Trail - Orthopedists Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Nick is written up as being one of the best hand doctors in the country and I have come to know why. He's a great doctor and also person. He listens and cares and takes the time so many orthos don't seem to have to answer your questions and get you to understand all that's involved so you can make intelligent decisions. He's worked on my hands for trigger fingers, and elbows where he ended tennis elbow with 2 PRP injections that are miraculous in and of themselves. I highly recommend him and I'm a tough critic. read more

Worst doctor I have ever seen. I went to this doctor for over 6 months now , 4 visits to be exact. He has known from the beginning I have a rotator tear and a bicep tear. He refused top give me shots or meds to help with pain. Just keeps pushing PHYSICAL THERAPY which I have already had and did not work and also refuses surgery. All he pushed is himself making money on blood injections which he makes money off of and insurance doesn't cover. Never have I seen a doctor see a tear and not give me anything for pain...I WASN'T EVEN ASKING FOR ANYTHING NARCOTICS!! MONEY DOCTOR ALL HE CARES ABOUT IS HIMSELF. Also , be aware I waited for for over an hour he was late. Could care less about me or anyone but himself read more

Dr. Rose is great. I'm 69 and came in with a Dupuytren's Contracture causing my little finger to be bent and unable to straighten. My primary physician said, you need to see Dr. Nick Rose. Dr. Rose examined my hand and said I can fix your finger with a surgery procedure. All went well, I'm still doing some PT to work on some scar tissue, but my finger is getting better everyday. This review is really just to say thanks to Dr. Rose for what you do. Don J. read more

3/21/2011-8/15/2011 So my first visit was on 3/21/2011 due to some work related issues I was approved to see a specialist! My 1st visit here I waited over 2 hours to see the Dr for 7 minutes!! I was upset, confused, hurried and harried... Our further monthly visits were still just as short...but I have to say...Dr. Rose fixed up my carpal tunnel real good! I was very skeptical at first...never having had surgery before and i was not impressed initially...and 6+months later...i am sooo much better and glad that I had Dr. Rose as my surgeon! He was always sooo nice and kind...the few minutes I saw him but still great nonetheless.... read more

Nicholas E Rose, MD FACS - Orthopedists Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I went to Dr. Rose after an injury to my arm. I had weakness and pain. My hand was having some concerning symptoms. He told me I was "scared" to exercise. Mind you I'm an avid athlete, former pro athlete. I actually had a brachial plexus injury. Go see Dr. Sull in LA. Anything outside the box this guy will miss. read more

After such a great result with her first surgery, my mother, Laine, had a second surgery with Dr. Rose on her other hand. He identified the issue straight away and was very accommodating of her scheduling needs. The surgery went perfectly and her recovery has been seamless thus far. read more

I've had 2 appointments with Dr. Rose, and I have never had such a warm and caring doctor. He and his staff were very organized and prompt, and I felt like my concerns were really being heard. I'm an artist and I've been dealing with tendinitis in my wrist/elbow for the past 2 years. Dr. Rose took my injury seriously, and was committed to finding me a non-invasive solution. He listened to my concerns about not jumping right to surgery/shots, and ordered me an x-ray and MRI right away without me even asking for it. Just incredible! I would highly highly HIGHLY recommend Dr. Rose to other artists dealing with RSIs. With a brace, physical therapy, and some ergonomic changes to my workspace he really has me on the right track. read more

Where do I begin! I highly agree with the review and comment "best hand surgeon in OC" but with the added...and beyond! Dr. Rose gave me the use of my hand back...I didn't expect the outcome was even possible because I had waited so long before committing to the surgery. My outcome after having surgery with Dr. Rose is nothing short of amazing! Dr. Rose is by far the most extremely skilled, kind and caring, knowledgeable orthopedic surgeon! There aren't words to describe how happy I am and how fortunate I feel to have had Dr. Rose as my surgeon! Look no further Dr. Rose is truly the best!!! read more

Outstanding doctor. Kind, thorough, great bedside manner, I just can't say enough good things about him. I had severe shoulder pain from a tear and bone spur. Had the surgery in July 2018. Did the recommended physical therapy he prescribed and now no pain and full range of motion by December 2018. I would totally recommend him. He also did surgery on my husbands severe carpal tunnel and my husband is getting his feeling back in his fingers. It's hard to find good legitimate trustworthy doctors out there but here is one! Fabulous. read more

The wait was very long, the office staff were unfriendly. The whole system was harried, and beware, they don't help you figure out your insurance beforehand, and you will be slapped with a hefty bill in the mail. Good if you like the surprise factor. The doctor was not unfriendly, just pretty nonchalant and not very helpful. The whole 5 minutes he was with us, he just looked disengaged and rather uninterested. Ok to be fair, we were pretty uninteresting specimens, nothing we had on us screamed for an expensive surgery. Oh and when I called a few weeks later at 1130am, I was told it was lunch hour by a lady from some department, and to call back at 130pm. When I called back at 145pm, she said they were still at lunch and to call back at 2 pm. Now, their official lunch hours on their answering machine says 12 to 130pm. They really should change it to 'Suggested lunch hours'. No wonder they couldn't help with insurance queries, no wonder they look so harried and rushed! They spend more time out of the office than in! No 'bleep' 'bleep' wonder! There's a collection of orthopedists in this location, probably served by the same staff, so... be warned. read more

THE BEST Hand & Upper extremity orthopedic surgeon in OC! Dr. Rose has treated my mother (surgical), my father in law (surgical), my husband (non-surgical) & my mother in law (non surgical). We were referred to him bc of his reputation as a s stellar physician & surgeon, but our family continues to seek his treatment when needed, bc of his professional demeanor, warm bedside manner & the personal interest & investment he takes in his patient's cases. Yes this office is busy, reason being is that all the physicians are highly skilled and regarded. In the event that I, myself, would need to seek treatment, I wouldn't think twice about seeing Dr. Rose! (knock on wood). I highly recommend him for any hand or upper extremity concerns! read more

Dr. Rose is a true professional. He takes the time to explain in easy to understand terms what the issue is and his treatment plan. He recently performed surgery on my wrist and made sure I understood the treatment plan and what to expect every step of the way. read more

Dr. Rose is the best! He was my second opinion after fracturing my pinkie finger. I went to another doctor who told me my option was surgery or put my finger in a ghetto wrapped splint for two weeks and see how it goes. I was horrified! So I called my husband's knee doctor, Dr. Kramer, who referred me to Dr. Rose. Dr. Rose saw the x-ray and immediately said he would not have opted for surgery on my finger. He gave me a much better splint for 4 weeks and off I went. I had hardy any wait at all. Can't wait to go to my follow-up appointment to see how I'm healing. If you have done something to your hand, Dr. Rose should be the FIRST guy you see...don't waste your time on someone else. read more

I had a significant Dupuy Trens Contracture on the small finger of my left hand, I could put my hand on a golf club, but it remained significantly curved toward the palm of my hand. It was sore and unsightly. I put off surgery as I was concerned with length of recovery and I was not sure the problem would be corrected. Dr. Rose's surgery and treatment was far better than anticipated. The finger was completely straightened. The "zig-zag" incision healed within 4 weeks and I had complete usage of my hand. I wish I would have had the surgery sooner. I cannot recommend Nicholas Rose, M.D. and his staff more highly. read more

This doctor is fabulous! Super talented, easy to talk too and gets the job done! My insurance is lame and didn't cover his visit but they gave me a fixed cash price for ultrasound and injection-very fair and reasonable! I've been to him before and he reattached my husbands detached biceps-excellent results! Great hand and upper extremity orthopedic! read more

Dr Rose is absolutely amazing my husband had reconstructive surgery of his hand and he is back at 99%

Dr. Rose is a wonderful surgeon. Not very often do you find a doctor that has great bedside manners as well as a great surgeon. I had a procedure done to my arm by a different surgeon and then went to Dr. Rose from that point forward. He is very thorough and I never felt rushed at my appointments. Dr. Rose performed carpal tunnel surgery and then a wrist arthroscopy with TFCC debridement and removal of a plate on my ulna bone a couple of months later. I haven't felt this good in several years and I appreciate the time he spent with me. Also, the office staff is very efficient and pleasant. Thank you, Dr. Rose, for making me feel better. read more

Dr rose fixed my wrist after I dislocated it from my arm. I am an avid weight lifter and is a weak spot for me, Dr Rose facilitated the healing by his surgery. I am a non operative sports medicine physician and there is no one else in California that comes close to what he does. As a fellow HOAG physician, I can attest to his accomplishments and skill. I am back to weight lifting again, swimming and bike riding for sport and exercise. read more

Dr Rose is amazing !!!!!! True professional, great medical advise and my cortisone shot was pain free !!!!!!!!!! When I do have to undergo surgery ( one day ) I will for sure have him be my surgeon !!!!!!!!! The office staff is wonderful as well!!!!!! read more

I came to Dr. Rose for problems with my wrists. He diagnosed me with chronic tendonitis, and found that I had a ganglion cyst in both. My right wrist gives me the most pain and he recommended that I have it removed because it could be contributing to the pain. I asked if there were any other options to treat a ganglion cyst besides surgery. His answer was, word for word, "it's either that, or live with it." So I went ahead with the surgery, thinking that this was my only option, and wanting to get it done soon since I was about to lose my insurance. Right before the surgery, I found out that there actually is another treatment, aspiration. Instead of invasive surgical removal, they just stick a needle in it and drain it. When I asked him why he hadn't recommended aspiration he told me it was because they come back more often with that treatment. By then, with my insurance about to run out, it was too late to try that and then see if I still needed surgery. I just had to go through with it, and hope that it worked out. Well, it didn't. It still came back and now I have a huge scar, and several months of recovery that were lost, all seemingly for nothing (I still have pain). I am a musician, so a big concern of mine with surgery was the recovery time. I asked him how long it would take before I could play again, and if I remember correctly, he said about a month. Well, what he should have said was that a month was the amount of time I would have to have it completely immobilized. So after a month I tried to start playing again, but it was several months before I got back to my former ability. I thought that the information he gave me about the recovery time was a little deceiving and that he should have explained that I could start playing again after a month, but it would take several months of physical therapy to get back normal. Dr. Rose was the kind of doctor that makes you wait usually for more than an hour (sometimes 2!) and then spends about 3 minutes with you. I found myself writing all my questions down to be sure I wouldn't forget to ask something, and even then I was super nervous that I would forget something and not get all my questions and concerns addressed. The staff were just as rushed and disinterested when dealing with patients. Some of them were downright rude. The whole place seemed like an assembly line, rushing people along a conveyor belt, doling out surgeries as quickly as possible. For me, a good doctor is one who takes the time to explain to a patient all of the options and the pros and cons of each, and to take into consideration that patient's situation. Dr. Rose knew that I was a musician and that I was concerned about not being able to play for a long period of time. I also asked him directly if there were any other options, and, if you ask me, he outright lied to me about that. Maybe aspiration is not as effective as surgery, but it might have been a better option to try first for someone like me who depends on using her hands for her livelihood, and needed something with a quicker recovery time. At least, if I had known all my options from the beginning, I would have had time to think about it and decide what was best for me. Instead, I was robbed of a decision about my own body, that ended up severely impacting my life. It is quite obvious that Dr. Rose is only interested in offering the treatments that will make him the most money (surgery, after all, he is a surgeon). read more

Front office staff is rude and unhelpful. There was a small $30. discrepancy that my insurance didn't cover. They sent the bill to our old address and it didn't get handled appropriately. Should have been an easy fix, but they refused to handle it they way a quality doctor's office would. Check their policies before you get serviced. They run on a business model that puts $$$ way ahead of service to those with health needs. read more

Great doctor if you like being over charged. I saw Dr. Rose for a shoulder issue. He sent me for an MRI. Read the pathologist report and sent me to another Dr. for a second option. He charged me $1200 to read what the pathologist said. Umm, I could do that. The other physician choose to read my MRI then consult the pathologist report. He charged me $270. Plus told me I didn't need surgery which Dr. Rose said I needed and PT would help which it did. Thanks for the price gouging Dr. Rose. Oh and if you're 30 days late they will send collections after you and report it to your credit score. I strongly suggest asking what the fee's will be prior to having any procedure done. read more

Do yourself a big favor. Make sure how much they want to charge you for your visit in advance. Even when they say they accept your insurance, make sure how much you have to pay out of pocket. I went to see him for a second opinion and was left with a huge bill for a very short visit. By the way even when you go in with all the X rays, MRIs etc... they want to do it again even when they were done recently. Another way to charge you for unnecessary services. Watch out read more