This review is for Dr. Halamendaris and the entire staff at this location, now known as Montage…read moreOrthopedics & Sports Medicine. I suffered with debilitating back issues/pain for several years, floating from doctor to doctor, looking for any type of relief. I was lucky enough to get an appointment rather quickly with Dr. Halamendaris. Within 5 minutes of meeting him, and his review of my most recent MRI, he opined that I can continue to do the things I am trying to make work, but nothing will "fix" me without surgery. I said let's do it. Surgery was done 3 weeks later and I woke up from surgery and have been 100% pain free from that day. I am so appreciative of Dr. Halamendaris and the outcome of this surgery. I cannot recommend him strongly enough.

I am sorry but I must update my review. My husband had a near fatal heart attack last year. He had…read morebeen advised that cortisone shots could be fatal by another practitioner in this office in my presence last February. My husband goes in 2 weeks ago and wants help with his hand. He sees Dr Lin. Dr Lin says "well my brother is a cardiologist and I never heard that." Well guess what? He IS NOT MY HUSBANDS CARDIOLOGIST. Today he goes in and IS administered a cortisone shot. They were supposed to reach out to my husband Cardiologist to see if this was safe and they didn't. I called them this morning and asked. This is not ok.

I had surgery a few days ago at the Cass St. surgery center and they were amazing on all counts…read more From the nurse who checked me in, to the amazing nurse who put in my IV (the only part of surgery that I really dread) to the anesthesia doctor, and whoever it was who very patiently helped me to dress on leaving that day, they were all so kind and compassionate that before surgery even began I felt like I had my own personal, elite squad of care. Thank you to all of you, and also the 2 new nurses introduced to me in the operating room as I was saying hello while succumbing to the anesthesia. I remember laughing to myself as they wheeled me down the hall, and saying I felt like a famous formula 1 driver and they were my superstar pit crew! Thanks again for making a surgery day go smooth and without fear.

I've been to the surgery center more times than I can count. I've never had a negative experience…read more The front desk staff provided a pleasant welcoming. The nurses are just amazing. They know how to help you relax and have a little fun before and after the procedures. I've had four different surgeons. They were all top notch. The facility is clean, busy and full of people who care and try to make your procedure as smooth as possible. I rather enjoyed the chatter amongst the staff. It showed me that they enjoyed their job and their co-workers. It was a true team experience. I highly recommend any of their Monterey facilities.

I saw Dr. Satow for the first time recently. He was friendly, knowledgable, and patient with me…read more His attention to detail was impressive and he walked me through the process of getting healthy again. Thank you!

Dr. Satow is super competent and a great communicator. He doesn't jump right to surgery until…read moreinvestigating all options. I think it is also very important that his office staff is efficient and helpful.

I am posting this for Chong W…read more I was deeply impressed by Dr. Lim and the staff. Dr. Lim is very friendly and courteous. She cares about my welfare after surgery and sincerely wants to continue to help me. I am very happy with the results of my surgery. The staff has always met me with a smile and has extended their support for my success.

As it's said if I could give it 0 stars... my first Yelp review ever- but 100% be warned. Watch…read moreout for this place. Shady pricing, "specials" are not specials, they will find a way to say you need something else for it to look "right". Dr. Lim says one thing and then Jazmin writes up it up at a much higher price. Then says "that's not in Dr. Lim's purview" when you question and say that it wasn't what was discussed. Jazmin also denies pricing she verbally gave me. Like I would make it up. Also watch out if you want a birthmark removed. They got my daughter too. 10 minutes of Dr. Lim's time- $250 to tell her she didn't have the laser needed and to go to Stanford Dermatology. Didn't ask her if she'd like any other services, just goodbye and no prorated fee, deposit can't be transferred to something else because it wasn't part of the consultation. The main thing here is how do you want to be known Dr Lim and Dr. Lamara? For every person actually leaving a review about shady practices there are so many more experiencing it as well.

Dr. Stuntz takes the time to explain everything, in detail. He was my surgeon for a lumpectomy one…read moreyear ago. I am very satisfied with the results both medically and aesthetically. I could not have hoped for a more compassionate, thorough, patient-oriented surgeon.

I had a lumpectomy with Dr. Stuntz and I have been very happy so far. The office was professional…read moreeven though they are busy. I am thankful for their work! Dr. S is a great doctor and I would recommend him for surgery or care.

Dr. Ravalin always makes time for me when I come up with a sport injury. He takes his time…read moreexplaining exactly the issue and what it'll take to recover. I highly recommend his services and respect his diagnosis and professionalism.

Dr. Ravalin is outstanding. He operated on both of my shoulders. He was great. He's funny and has a…read moregreat bedside manner. Lisa and Jeanne in the office are the best. They are kind, helpful and so knowledgeable about the details of surgery and insurance. It's an office I look forward to going to. I highly recommend Dr. Ravalin. He knows his trade.

I was referred to Dr. Lin for my knee injury (full rupture of my right Patellar tendon). Although…read morehe is a hand specialist, he has knowledge of all things Orthopedic. After being told by 2 different doctors that they needed an MRI to verify the injury before they could do anything, Dr. Lin performed an ultrasound of my knee and saw right away what the problem was. He seemed frustrated that it had taken 2 weeks for me to get the problem officially diagnosed, as my injury needed surgery to be performed pretty quickly. He didn't want to waste any time and got me scheduled for surgery 5 days later. The work he did was phenomenal...only a 2 1/2 inch incision and minimal pain during recovery. I'm 14 weeks post op now and almost back to full range of motion in my knee. Nothing but good things to say about this man. Positive experience all around.

Where to begin? My husband was involved in a motorcycle accident {due to some idiot running a…read morestop sign) and the ER surgeon told him he'd need surgery. At the pre-surgery consultation, the ER Dr, said he wasn't sure how to fix the "bad break" to his wrist but would try screwing an exterior metal bar down his arm at two locations and casting for 6 weeks and "see if that works". He also wasn't sure what kind of hardware he'd be able to use and would have to figure that out. WHAT? Sounded pretty archaic, and, if it didn't work then we'd be back to square one. Having had a wonderful experience for a different issue at Monterey Spine and Joint, I called them and was able to schedule an appointment for my husband to see Dr. James Lin in a couple of days. We went in, Dr. Lin looked over the MRI from the ER and said he could fix it. When asked about the hardware, he whipped out his phone and pulled up an image of what he'd be using. When asked what his level of experience was with this type of injury, he said "Let me put it this way, if you'd seen any other doctor in Monterey County, they'd send you to me." SOLD! Confident minus the cockiness. Dr. Lin performed the surgery two days later at the Monterey Surgery Center (Which is another great review) and personally came out to the waiting room to speak to me when he was done (other doctors sent nurses to speak to other loved ones), which I was grateful for. My husband only needed to use painkillers once then the occasional Ibuprofen. Ten days later and all was looking good enough to start hand therapy. They don't have a hand therapist at MS&J so Dr. Lin referred him to Terrapin, also at Ryan Ranch. The therapist there (Lisa) had a great relationship with Dr. Lin's patients and could email or call him directly if anything came up, which was great and showed a team approach in my husband's healing. Dr. Lin was great with all follow ups and we never had to wait long in the office or get more X-rays than absolutely needed. He and his staff were great, always smiling and warm and tolerant of our sense of humor. Fast forward 6 months and am grateful to say my husband is healed, and we're happy to say that choosing Dr. Lin was the BEST decision we could have made throughout my husband's road to recovery. Dr. Lin, we are thankful beyond words for everything you did for us. B & P

Came in for a consultation to get chin lipo with Dr. Wilhelm Kienast. My initial consultation was…read morebeyond my expectations! Dr. Kienast was extremely informative on the procedure he recommended for me and overall very caring and honest. Marina is the treatment coordinator and was also very friendly, helpful, and caring. During the whole procedure, Dr. Keinast made sure I was comfortable and was explaining every step of the way. He was even playing cool music to keep me relax and comfortable. Absolutely no pain or discomfort post op! He did an amazing job! I highly recommend and trust Dr. Wilhelm Kienast, thank you for a great experience on my surgery!

After going through breast cancer, and a double mastectomy, I was terrified about reconstruction…read more Finding Dr. Wong changed everything. From the first consultation, her wonderful staff, and Dr. Wong made me feel heard and safe. Dr. Wong and her girls explained every step and answered questions with patience, and gave me hope. If you are facing reconstruction after cancer, know you're in the best hands here. Dr. Wong gave me more than my body. She gave me confidence and peace. THANK YOU DR.WONG and Gallery girls

Dr Bruce Lerman is my surgeon and podiatrist. He is well versed in his craft. He was able to…read moresalvage my big toe without fusion, completing a joint arthroplasty with cartilage replacement. I'm looking forward to many more years of pain free walking! The office staff are kind, caring and efficient. Thank you Jessica and Ky!

Dr. Chen was personable and listened! I didn't have a lot of options for my condition but I am…read morebeing patient and following his directions. I am slowly becoming pain free. It is so nice to have a good Podiatrist that takes insurance in Monterey.

Excellent. Amazing results. I had Botox, filler and I p l laser all in one session. Everything went…read morewell especially with the filler and Botox, Jumbotron too much, just enough.

I've had one of the most awful experiences ever. I went in to get lip filler by doctor lipman. The…read morefirst time I went and saw belle and it was great! I got a dental block and kiss filler and everything heeled and looked wonderful. I wanted another syringe and belle moved so I made arrangements with doctor lipman. I asked for a dental block and something went wrong. The next morning I was still numb and they kept telling me that it's normal. Well an additional day went by and I was still numb. Here we are a month later and my face is still numb and I can't make a proper kissy face and my lip goes to the side when I rub them together. I was told I had an allergic reaction which seems not right to me seeing as I had the same filler and dental block the second time and had no reaction the first time. The follow up has been awful too. I felt as if I was treated like another transaction. I just want to warn anyone who chooses to get filler because everything I've been going through has been really scary and the office is making me feel like they're not concerned at all. I think anyone else who can't feed there lips after a month would also be concerned and scared!