Dr. Edmund Evangelista is truly an exceptional physician, and I cannot recommend him highly enough…read more He treated me for about eight years at Community Orthopedics in Mission Viejo immediately after my injury, and during that time he consistently provided thoughtful, compassionate, and expert care. When he moved to San Diego, I had to transition to another doctor, and unfortunately my back progressively worsened over time. Eventually, I felt completely out of options and decided to book an appointment to see Dr. Evangelista again--driving down to San Diego specifically to see him at San Diego Orthobiologics Medical Group. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. He immediately identified a significant change on my recent MRI compared to my previous imaging--something that could clearly explain my rapidly increasing pain. His attention to detail and clinical insight were impressive, but what truly sets him apart is his integrity and honesty. Instead of recommending a procedure at his own practice, he referred me to his former colleague who specializes in the treatment that would be most beneficial for me right now, even though he could not perform it himself. That level of selflessness and patient-first care is incredibly rare in medicine. The facility itself is excellent--very clean, modern, and welcoming. The staff is extremely friendly and professional, and you feel comfortable and cared for from the moment you walk in. I also truly believe in what they are doing there; they are clearly focused on the most up-to-date procedures and technology, and it shows in how knowledgeable and forward-thinking the team is. I will absolutely be back there in the future, but I am genuinely grateful that Dr. Evangelista sent me to the right place for my immediate needs at the time. That speaks volumes about his character and commitment to doing what is best for his patients. Dr. Evangelista truly takes the time to think through each patient's situation, explain options, and guide you through difficult decisions with empathy and clarity. I trust him 100%, and I am so grateful to have him as part of my care team again. If you are dealing with spine or orthopedic issues and want a doctor who is brilliant, ethical, and truly cares about his patients, Dr. Evangelista is the one to see.

I just saw Ryan Johnson, PA-C today 1/21/2026 at 6125 paseo del Norte and he was the kindest most…read moreknowledgeable guy regarding my hip pain. He didn't rush in say a few things and done. He explained my options and his recommendation, had he not gave me the choices I may have jumped the gun and went right for hip replacement. Just a few magical words I heard him say left me with no doubt the decision I was going to make. I didn't leave confused about anything. I give Ryan a 5 out of 5 star rating let me also add the nicest smile &teeth. It's the knowledge and of course those little things like his smile that make me happy.2THUMBS UP thank you Ryan

Hopefully I never have to but I wouldn't hesitate to come back here if I ever injure myself again…read more Amin and Kyla really cared about getting my elbow back to 100%. Thank you guys.

Bill and his team are very knowledgeable. Thank you for…read moretaking care of my son post hip surgery.

I had STEM cells injected three years ago. It took about a year to feel 90%. Three years later, I…read morehave no issues with my knee. I was faced with a total knee replacement. So thankful that I went the route that I did.

Dr. Derrington is fantastic! I feel like I've tried it all--chiropractic care, massage, cortisone…read moreinjections, physical therapy, etc. While some treatments provided temporary relief, none have given me long-term hope. I'm now six days post-PRP injection into my lumbar, and while there's still some soreness at the injection site, my daily pain level has dropped to a 1 or 2. It's early, but I'm really happy with the results so far. Dr. Derrington and his assistant, Jocelyn, are fabulous. They explained everything clearly and couldn't have been more professional and supportive throughout the process. Their office is also incredibly responsive to emails and phone calls, which makes a huge difference. I wouldn't look anywhere else for care--highly recommend!

I've been seeing Dr. Evangelista for over ten years for back issues. He is the most…read morecaring and empathetic Dr I've ever seen. He is patient, listens and hears everything you say, and he truly wants to help you do what is best for you and to relieve your pain. I have never felt rushed by him - he will spend as much time as needed until you get all of your questions answered. I've seen many other dr's for consultations on back surgery and Dr. Evangelista's opinion is the only one I trust.

I've had a few serious sports injuries over the years, from herniated discs in my neck and lower…read moreback, to ankle sprains and more. I was referred to see Dr. E from friends, particularly for my neck injury, and my experience from the first visit on has been phenomenal. When you have an injury that requires you to go to the Doctor, you're not usually stoked, but if you have to go, Dr. E is the man to see. From the start, the staff are super friendly, the office itself is clean, with modern yet beach style decor, and a good vibe. Checkin was easy, and each visit since the first, my paperwork was pre-filled out, which made it even quicker and easier. Dr. E is a really cool, super nice guy, and impressively knowledgeable. He's walked me through all my injuries, and helped me understand what was going on, answered all my questions, and worked with me to form a plan to heal. He has never rushed me out of office, he's always given me his full attention and I've always left feeling like I had a comprehensive plan of attack to fix my injuries. From the visits, to getting imaging done (I've gotten multiple X-rays, MRIs, etc), to consulting about results, scheduling follow ups, you name it, everything has been easy and painless! I highly recommend Dr. E and his team!

This place is an absolute joke! My primary doctor referred me to Dr. Tallman for some foot issues…read more They asked if I could re-schedule my initial appointment to better fit Tallman's schedule in which I agreed to. I sat in their office for over an hour past my appointment time waiting to be seen. Dr. Tallman literally saw me for 5 minutes and I was billed $600 for the visit! Its places like this that give doctors a horrible name. Stay away!!

READ THIS ENTIRE REVIEW!!…read more I was originally recommended by MD Today Urgent Care to go see Dr. Norman Kane for a fracture in left foot. I did not know that he was also located in Carlsbad I was under the assumption that he was only in La Jolla. So, I found myself at Direct Orthopedic Care in Carlsbad as it was closer to me. The girls at the front desk were very nice and helpful, the facility was very clean. I was told by the orthopedic specialist named Brian Jones that I would need surgery for my spiral fracture on my left foot fifth metatarsal. I was then given a boot that went all the way up to my knee. Upon checking out I was told that my visit was $1,100. They took three x-rays and gave me a boot. I was not charged immediately as I did not have all my payment information available and my phone had just died. They made an exception for this and told me they could bill me later. Not being familiar with the medical system I didn't think much of it until my drive home when I realized that the amount seems very excessive. I got in touch with the billing team for DOC and they reached out to the Carlsbad location to discover that they billed me $600 more than I should have been billed for a boot that I did not receive. Thankfully we got that sorted out and I paid the $500 that I owed over the phone, which in my opinion was still way too much. I just saw Dr. Norman Kane and he told me that surgery is not necessary and that this fracture would heal naturally and I will not have repercussions for going the route of non-operation. They gave me a shoe to wear and I will go back in two weeks to check the healing process. Long story short I now have a $300 boot that I do not need and learned a valuable life lesson. I am very thankful I got a second opinion and feel very bad for the countless individuals that may have gone through unnecessary invasive treatments per the recommendation(s) of Direct Orthopedic Care.

Dr Brent is absolutely the best, no questions about it. On a personal front he's one of the nicest…read moredoctors and has the best bedside manner of anyone. I came to them because I have a very bad knee that is bone on bone and I like to walk on my beach every day, but it became so unbearable that my ortho doctor said knee replacement is the way to go. I said capital N capital O. I received a email from the Mayo Clinic saying there is a different way. I will post a picture of my appointment and what Dr Brent does for me but as my wife said and my friend say it is truly a miracle. I went from a pain level 10 to a pain level zero, I don't know what the future holds, but I know that he has my best interest at heart and I can't have anything better than that. I'm on my sixth treatment out of 10 and every time it gets a little better I will also post a picture of my activity in the last 10 days but I'm back to being me which is all I wanted I cannot thank him enough if you have any issues that fall into this category, call him book him and enjoy life. he is also done some back work where my back is out and he's the best at that as well. End of story thank you so much.

I cannot recommend this chiropractor. I went to him for ART which helped, but then he put me on a…read morestretching machine which caused severe pain. This pain has lasted almost a year, requiring me to get painful injections, which do not even relieve the pain caused by the stretching machine. I told him he should be more careful about using this machine on an 80-year-old woman with arthritis in the back.

He did not listen to my boyfriend and put cortisone in upper thoracic rather then the rotator cuff…read morewhich is where his pain was. No relief if anything it made it worse.

Jerk. Not only personally, but medically. Did surgery on my knee - didn't get fixed after telling…read moreme I (eventually) would need a replacemen. I suffered thru And went to another doctor who explained I should go back to the surgeon who did previous surgery, so i went BACK to Stark (supposedly a specialist) and he agreed that I needed a replacement. Then went back for a preop visit and he sat down and told me he could fix it without joint replacement. I agreed to a second surgery to fix my issue. Well, here I am months later & my KNEE is STILL LOCKING UP. Save your time, energy and misconceptions about this man-- he's a scammer 100%. In addition, the last time I was in his office, he was COMPLETELY UNPROFESSIONAL WITH BOTH ME & MY husband. May he rot for the pain & suffering I've endured at the hands of an (obviously) novice surgeon.

I would highly recommend this surgery center. The staff are a class act! Professional, kind and…read morecaring. From the receptionist to the recovery room each individual will give you the care and attention that you would not be expecting. Thank you all for my second pleasant visit. You guys Rock! Great Team of Doctors and Staff. Keep up the good work! Sincerely Thankful, C. Ellison

First off I'd like to say there are not many places that will show the willingness to go the extra…read moremile in making a patient feel warm and welcome I was unsure about my surgery as most people are but after meeting Dr seiden and his wonderful staff I couldn't be more happy to do my procedure here...I strongly suggest this practice and Dr siding for any future surgeries one of the best I've ever iv encountered they even the very next morning did a wellness check on me something most practices don't do I will tell anyone in Carlsbad or abroad this is definitely the place for the most wonderful experience thank you.....

I highly recommend Gaspar! I had extensive major back surgery and had specific healing questions. I…read morehad used another PT office and was so disappointed. Since coming to Gaspar I'm seeing results. Lots of encouragement here! I also have Aqua therapy witch is also a plus!

While service was good, I was overcharged- billed for an extra treatment that had been cancelled by…read moretheir office. No recourse- paid, but be careful of their billing practices. Jim Behun

This is the Costco of PT. After having a lumbar fusion, I called and requested someone well versed…read morein someone with hardware in their back. I was assured I would have the guy who runs the clinic. When I arrived, I had my forest evaluation with a very young man, he was nice and thorough, but oh so young. When I got home I looked up the therapists on the website and didn't see him. At my next appointment, I asked him why he wasn't on there like everyone else. He said oh I'm just an unpaid student here for the summer. So much for being assured I'd get someone with experience with my situation. Super nice kid, so I went with it. Other than being annoyed that the guy I was told I'd have didn't even observe the evaluation. The kids that lead your exercises are just that, kids who'd rather socialize amongst each other than pay attention to you. I'd finish what I was told to do and sit there looking around to get one of them to tell me what was next. One day this lady and I sat up looking around at the same time and she looked at me like what the heck with the same frustration I had. The guy who runs the place, I think it was JJ, never once got his ass off his barstool the entire weeks I was there. I was done, went and paid cash for PT when my insurance paid 100% just to avoid this joke. I called the corporate office to let them know....and no surprise....no one called back.

I worked for PRN in 2025. Since my end of employment, I have been unable to access my last check…read morestubs. Now I am unable to access my W-2! Numerous emails and voicemails with absolutely no luck! This is NOT okay! If they treat their past employees like that, I could only imagine how they treat their patients! Maybe a nasty review will result in a call back!