I have seen Dr. Zwahlen a few times now for various issues with back, butt muscles and recently a…read moreshoulder injury. I have had a lot of broken bones and surgeries and hospital stays and orthopedic surgeons who have patched me up in the past to go on to do more stupid stuff. Luckily Dr. Zwahlen is here to help. Because of my awesome partner and I want to be around a little longer I have stopped doing stupid stuff like flying my experimental airplane, stopped rock climbing (and falling), stopped intense snow skiing/boarding (no moe flips), and stopped other activities from which I have some how miraculously survived (I may have more lives than a cat). Given that, I can still do stupid things in the gym. Recently trying to hang for a minute, yes all 60 seconds, I realized something was wrong and dropped at around the 45 second mark. I kept thinking it would get better and it didn't and was starting to think major jacked up rotator cuff and maybe surgery, again. Well after some imaging the good doctor determined "nothing was torn but very, very angry". So going forward, for awhile, no exercises engaging the shoulder except a few very detailed lifts. A lot of surgeons like to cut, that's what they do. So I appreciate it when the knife is not the first response and second when lots of drugs aren't the answer. Hhhmm, may rethink that last part. Already a week in with daily exercises prescribed by the doc my shoulder is much better and this is way better than rehabbing shoulder surgery. Two closing thoughts. If you are active you need an orthopedic surgeon on speed dial. Dr Zwahlen is the man. If you sit on the couch all day you need a dietician and a mortician. Also, before seeing the good doctor you might want to have a few esspressos to match his energy level.

Dr Zwahle sold me there was no option for me to repair my shoulder other than a reverse shoulder…read morereplacement. Rather than saying he would do it after telling me last Spring that my shoulder was "hanging by a thread", he left the room after telling me I should modify my routine." Luckily I found a good surgeon affiliated with UCSF, had surgery on August 20, and am pain free. What Zwahle did was unethical. If he couldn't do the surgery, he should have said so. Instead his assistant just said "got some analgesic cream"!

This doctor's diagnosis is not only absurd but also lacks any logical basis and common sense…read more During the phone consultation, his staff attitude was rude and dismissive, offering no explanations to the questions, yet demanding a definitive answer from me with only yes or no and don't allow me to explain anything. Although interpreter was provided, his staff asked me communicate with her in English at the first beginning.His conclusion contradicts basic common sense. In defending his conclusions, he distorted the timeline of my condition, ignored the pain in my heel entirely, and never addressed it. In subsequent MRI results, all of my symptoms were confirmed. It's unimaginable that a doctor could operate without basic common sense. In my case, it's really hard to tell whether the problem is with his character/morality or his medical expertise. Holding such authority, he instead uses it to intimidate and bully. Even the insurance adjuster said she felt sorry for me. Truly shameful. The whole experience working with him was an absolute nightmare.

I stick with my review of Dr. Taylor as a standup guy, but as an update on my story, I went under…read morethe knife with a different surgeon who discovered that no, I did not have a strain of the long head biceps tendon. My biceps tendons were "the healthiest I've ever seen," said my surgeon after the operation. Instead, it was referred pain from my infraspinatus muscle. I don't blame Dr. Taylor too much for this misdiagnosis; the surgeon who operated on me made the same mistake. I apparently was a tough case. Get your second and third opinions before surgery!

He was my surgeon a few years ago. He did a great job on my knee replacement. I would see him…read moreagain. Great Orthopedic surgeon.

I have been Dr Alwattar's patient from several medical practices. Originally, I sought his…read moreconsultation on my multiple time orthoscopic repaired right knee. His consul and treatments have felt right. Recent left hip and leg pain, I sought his advice. My appointment was made many weeks ago and in the interim, I saw another orthopedic doctor who provided treatment options and directions. Dr Alwattar concurred with those options. He gave me comfort and reassurance. I will continue to seek his advice in the future.

A superb doctor and a remarkable man. His peers agree--the head of the medical team for the US…read moreOlympic Team in Paris and yet it is apparent that his greatest pleasure is sitting down with you or me.

Wonderful physician. Twice with running-related meniscal tears, Steven recommended not doing…read moresurgery becasue most of these heal by themsolves, and both times I healed quickly and permanently. He is a true physician, thinking of the patient's best interests , is very easy to talk to, and is an exceptionally good doc. As a physician myself, I love to seee that there are doctors like him out there.

Doc has a great personality, friendly, informative - enjoyed my appointment w Dr Mann very much!…read more There was a lot of waiting -- I had to go out in the hall to make sure they didn't lose me! The first doc to see me was a new one in the group - and he immediately tried to diagnose the issue as "Morton's neuroma" - which was interesting to me since I had not heard of this before. When Dr Mann came in and heard about how the pain started -- he said it probably wasn't a neuroma -- yet -- but that I had bruised the nerve through overuse, he advised that I find a way to take pressure off it and gave me some pads to insert into my shoe. Those pads did NOT help - they created more pain than I could imagine on other parts of my foot, but it did inspire me to do some research. I found that many hikers and runners develop Morton's Neuroma -- like a carpal tunnel syndrome between the 3rd & 4th toes. The problems that cause this are often shoes that are too heavy or too tight. Hey! That was me - I was wearing heavy-weight hiking shoes when I didn't really need them -- so I switched to trail runners with a bigger toe-box and VOILA! The problem has gone away. I'm very happy about the outcome and happy to have made the acquaintance with such an experienced, caring and smart doctors and staff as I met at Dr Mann's office.

I sprained my ankle badly and came to see Dr. Mann on personal reference. I waited in the waiting…read moreroom with my mother for about 15 or 20 minutes, then was escorted to a patient room. I sat for nearly two hours, with the door open, watching Dr. Mann make small-talk with some employee right outside my room. If I had known it was him, I would have said something. If I was able to walk, I'd have walked out. Eventually my mother, Dr. Mann, and some unknown younger doctor came into the room. My mother had gotten fed up waiting and made a ruckus. I don't know how long I might have had to wait otherwise. Then Dr. Mann nonchalantly proceeded to look at my foot a little, ask me vague questions about the nature of the injury, and handed my foot to the other doctor as if I were a test-dummy. The other doctor made some criticisms about my joints, which made me feel very discouraged and uncomfortable. Then Dr. Mann made crude remarks at me for using crutches when I could uncomfortably walk. I'm not the doctor-- how should I know when to make use of an injured ankle? The radiologist then escorted me to the x-ray machine. She, unlike Dr. Mann, was very polite, amicable, compassionate and easy to talk to. She knew her job, and made suggestions about the injury and x-rays, while being sure to mention that she was only a technician, and not a doctor. Without giving me any advice other than to "walk if I can" he referred me to another organization. In my opinion, Dr. Roger Mann was abrupt, rude, and uninterested. He was also discouraging, which, in my eyes, is the worst imaginable thing for any doctor. His younger doctor (if he even was a doctor? ) companion was unpracticed and detrimentally critical. He seemed nice enough, but had obviously spent a lot of time with Dr. Mann, and did not pay very much attention to ME, as much as the injury. I felt like an expendable science test subject, and only benefited from the visit with an x-ray-- which Dr. Mann had no part of, and the physical therapists I was referred to, whom I could have found on Google.

Dr.Thomas Peatman,Hip Resurfacing Surgery.... I was in so much pain with my hip. I thought I would…read morelose my mind.. I was referred to Dr. Peterman by another orthopedic surgeon in the same building. She told me I needed a total hip replacement. I had been reading a magazine in the waiting room concerning knee resurfacing surgery.. I said too bad they don't do this for hip replacements. She said" There is hip replacement surgery. I just don't perform them, but Dr. Peatman is qualified to do hip resurfacing surgery". She called his office and I went straight to his office.. was the kindest doctor full of knowledge still very young at the time, he put me at ease and explained everything about the surgery. Having hip replacement surgery was the best decision I've ever made in my life. I've had absolutely no pain in the hip., the morning after my surgery, I hesitated to put weight on that leg for fear of the pain that would happen in my hip. The nurse encouraged me go ahead. It'll be OK,I put my weight on the leg, in total amazement,I had absolutely zero pain deep in my hip. I had forgotten what it felt like to have zero pain in my hip. It was and still is to this day, amazing to be without pain. I love my hip-still to this day love my hip resurfacing surgery. I am so thankful for Dr Thomas Peatman. It goes without saying Dr. Peatman has and always will have his own special place in my heart. His office staff were also wonderful to me. I will add I was his first Hip Replacement Surgery. Talented wonderful surgeon. Yes I know. I'm just a little prejudice,after all, he gave me back my life he gave me back movement dancing ,walking even setting pain-free.

I have been very fortunate over the last twenty years to have been treated by a family doctor who…read moreis connected to a network of fantastic specialists. This is the reason I travel almost 200 miles to be treated by Dr. Peatman. The Webster Orthopedic Group is a class act. Every person I have dealt with has been friendly, polite and professional. Calls are answered or returned promptly, waiting room time for appointments is almost non-existent, Dr. Peatman and his staff are efficient and respectful of my time. Often, they get me in early and out quickly due to my long drive. All my crazy requests are handled efficiently with 5 star customer service. I have never been made to feel I'm asking for too much or wasting the staffs time. Dr. Peatman is a confident but not cocky surgeon who always makes me feel he has my best interests at heart. He takes time to answer my questions and explain treatments and procedures so I fully understand. He never appears to be in a hurry. During my surgeries, I have noticed the operating room support staff seem to enjoy working with Dr. Peatman. I even had one nurse tell me he is the best surgeon she had worked with. I can't think of a better endorsement.

My occupational therapist referred me to this practice. I was amazed how quickly they saw me. I…read morecalled late Thursday afternoon and received an early afternoon appointment on Monday. Initially, an assistant saw me and inquired on my complaint then a physician assistant, Diane examined, x-rayed then provided approaches. Since I have seeing a therapist for nine weeks, the logical step is having a cortisone injection on my trigger finger left thumb which I took. Hopefully this injection will address my issue and stay. A follow up appointment was scheduled in case this problem persist. All the staff were friendly, informative, knowledgeable and knew exactly what was needed. I'm glad I had this appointment and encourage anyone with arthritic hand issues to consult them.

Dr. Cardon was welcoming, thorough in his evaluation and explanation, and friendly. It's always…read morenice to have a medical professional who has that duality...Excellent at what they do and kind and welcoming. In addition, the assistant, Maddie, was great. Also welcoming and thorough. I also loved that he is not part of a corporate medical office like Sutter or Kaiser or anything like that. The office staff was friendly and helpful and it was the first time in a long time - after being part of Sutter Health for years - that I had a doctor who was not late to the appointment!

Dr Yu is incredible. I have had multiple interactions with her over the last 5 or so years, and I…read moream always impressed with her knowledge, compassion, professionalism and attention to detail. She is also an amazing surgeon! She changed my life relieving my arthritis pain with Arthroplasty and follow up. She also performed surgery on my daughter's ganglion cyst. Her office is efficient and professional. I highly recommend this practice.

I finally sought medical attention for arthritis in my thumb joints and was referred to Dr. Yu…read more Secured an appointment with Diana, a Physician Assistant. As a new patient, I had to fill out a couple of forms, but I cannot write. Maggie, a medical assistant, kindly took down my information. Diana arrived, gave both hands a diagnosis, and suggested treatment. Yes, a cortisone shot into my thumb joint. Ugh. While it was not pain free, she used a live X-ray and guided the injection effectively. I just had my left hand treated. I'm coming back in a month for the right hand. A very professional visit!