Dr. Klapper is not only the best doctor, but a great man. He genuinely is concerned for his patients and treats everyone like family!

Dr klapper is the best what he doing . I did knee replacement for my write feet on January healed very good and I did the other left feet A month a go . Start recovery well Inform me about all the procedures and what I excepts all his team very Friendly and nice . I recommend to any person need a knee replacement read more

I went to see Dr. Klapper to have a meniscectomy performed on my right knee in August 2011. I had a semi-complex tear in my meniscus and it required that part to be removed. Nothing else was wrong with my knee and that is all I expected and consented to be performed at the time. Upon waking up from the surgery the nurse noted the meniscectomy but also mentioned some strange term "ACL attenuation". Of course when I asked to speak to Dr. Klapper I was told he had already left and could not be reached. As it turns out, Dr. Klapper claimed I had too much laxity in my knee so he took a laser probe to tighten my ACL. As I found out from 8 other orthopedic surgeons, the practice of shrinking the ACL through heat was a procedure performed 10+ years ago but many studies had proven that this procedure, while provide some short-term benefit, actually causes "catastrophic failure of the ACL at long-term follow up" (long term being within a 5 year period) per the American Journal of Sports Medicine, July 2005 Vol. 33 no. 7, 990-995. (website: http://ajs.sagepub.com/content/33/7/990.abstract) As a result of this study and many others, this procedure is not widely used on ACLs - it is used in certain circumstances on ligaments in the shoulder. As one surgeon explained to me, think of your ACL as a piece of bacon. When you heat it, it does shrink in size; however, it also becomes extremely brittle and that is exactly what has happened to your ACL. All the good tissue that surrounds the ligament is killed or damaged by applying a laser to it. After a typical meniscectomy procedure, one can expect to be off crutches within a week. I was on crutches for over 4 weeks with severe swelling, extreme pain and hardly any range of motion, while I was doing physical therapy 3 times per week and exercises on my own. I walked with a severe limp for another 2 weeks. My recovery was typical for someone recovering from an ACL reconstruction, not a meniscectomy. When I went to my follow up appt. at Dr. Klapper's office, I asked him point blank if the procedure he did to my ACL was the reason my recovery was taking significantly longer and more painful than a meniscectomy recovery should take. He said emphatically "No". My physical therapist and 8 other surgeons emphatically disagreed with his assertion. The surgeons and physical therapists I went to stated that had Dr. Klapper evaluated my left knee he would have realized I have natural laxity in both my knees. My knees have always hyper-extended 11 degrees. To this day I still can't lock out my right knee and continue to have swelling, tightness behind the patella tendon (where the ACL is), and frequent pain. I am extremely limited in my activities now as a result of the damage caused to my knee. To make matters worse, I discovered Dr. Klapper coded to my insurance company the meniscectomy correctly 29881, but coded the procedure on my ACL as a ACL reconstruction 29888. All of the surgeons questioned this as being intentional to collect more from the insurance company. The procedure to tighten the ACL is a 30 second procedure that does not meet the criteria of an ACL reconstruction by any stretch of the imagination. There are many articles posted Online by insurance companies on this and how some surgeons are improperly coding in order to collect more. Further, there is a separate code that should be used for such a procedure. Orthopedic surgeons perform these surgeries on a weekly basis and it just isn't possible to not know the proper code. Basically, Dr. Klapper permanently damaged my knee so he could collect $1,700 more from my insurance company. I since filed a complaint with the medical board of California and he claimed it was an "error" to apply that code. The medical board's surgeon could not confirm a standard of care issue since he did not get to see the ligament in question and had to conclude that it was a "judgement call". The problem in California is there is a 12 month statute of limitations for legal action and to make matters worse, Surgeons are like Cops - they do not like to testify against one another despite all 8 agreeing that he should have never performed that procedure on my ACL, and especially since he had never mentioned anything to me about there being an issue with my ACL. I would never recommend anyone to see Dr. Klapper. If you value your body you will chose to see an ethical surgeon who puts patient care ahead of personal financial gain. read more

If my verbose account saves one person from going through what I endured physically, mentally and financially, it is worth the time it takes for me to share. I believe the positive reviews here are either fabricated, the patients are hooked-up in some way or they are just incredibly fortunate. I had my knee "replaced" by Dr. Klapper in 7/07. During my initially visit he said both knees needed replacing.... I have since managed fine on my left one over 4 years later. I never went in for a visit without being there from 2 to 3 hours. The waiting room is packed with the pained, hobbled and frustrated. There is a total disregard by the entire staff of your personal schedule or time. It is a factory unless you are a professional athlete, celebrity or friend. He lines up many procedures back to back on his surgery days. The order of the patients got shifted for some reason that day. He said something about already having the replacement knee sterilized and prepped for someone scheduled after me, so I'd have to wait another few hours. You are cold, fasting, scared and still waiting. The surgery was very difficult. I've had many and this was second only to spinal fusion. I was in Cedar-Sinai for 5 days..... Cedars is another review for another time.... I was sent to PT in a pool as soon as the incision healed. I had worked out regularly prior to the surgery and also in the PT pool just before to strengthen adjacent muscles for a "faster recovery." I was in pool PT there 3 times a week through 11/07 (4 months). I gingerly returned to my low-impact gym routine after that. The new knee was always huge. After the surgical swelling went down, my knee remained a size more appropriate for Frankenstein. It always felt "off" - intermittent pain, swelling and buckling. I was walking through a park in 6/08 and after just a few steps from the car, I had excruciating & debilitating pain and had to immediately return to the car. I iced and elevated and it gradually got tolerably better. I withstood the intermittent pain & discomfort until 1/09. I always procrastinated going in because I rarely had 2-3 hours to devote to a doctor's appointment. I went back to Dr. Klapper, who always has the demeanor of a overconfident cheerleader. Any complaint was always met with a cheerful dismissal. I was 52, with a screwed-up fake knee, having to walk with a cane and stop working out. "The Xray looks fine," he gleamed. "It will be fine. No infections? Then, I've just aggravated it." By the end of the following month, I could barely walk (1 1/2 years after the original replacement). After looking at my Xray on that visit, his cheerful demeanor disappeared. He was clearly uncomfortable when he sheepishly told me the replacement had failed and would have to be done again. There are several causes for a failed knee replacement. Injury/trauma to the knee. Infection finding it's way to the site. Further arthritis. Failed appliance. Substantial weight-gain. None of those applied to me. The remaining cause of surgeon error started to pull ahead of the pack. Despite his typical backlog, he managed to schedule me for revision the following week in 3/09. I got a second opinion from John Moreland, MD at St. Johns two days before I was to go back under Klapper's knife. The Xray tech in Moreland's office said the quality of the Xray I had brought with me from Klapper's was so inferior in quality, it could barely be read. The new clearer Xray also confirmed the failure. Dr. Moreland performed the revision in the next week in 3/09. When he opened me up, Dr. Moreland only had to freely lift out the portion of the prosthetic that was supposed to be permanently cemented into my tibia. Dr. Moreland had invented chisels for that very purpose. No chisels required. It was not attached at all. I was in St. John's for 3 days with little pain and minimal swelling. I walked the first day, did land PT for 2-3 weeks and was back to my regular gym routine within one month. So many patients in the pool facility were Klapper patients, that one's perceived reality was that knee replacement recovery took many months and resulted in a really gnarly looking knee. My revised knee was a normal size and is rooted into my tibia like a giant upside-down fishhook rather than the smooth, shallow saucer-shaped piece that Klapper had "implanted." The before and after Xray's really tell the story better than I. I've mentioned the physical and psychological suffering and the time wasted that epitomized my ordeal. Please remember all of the Surgery, Hospital and PT co-pays and deductibles that were also involved - several thousand dollars out-of-pocket. Save yourself. Hobble out of this hack's office as fast as your failing joints will allow. It's all smoke and mirrors. The surgeon has no clothes. read more

Enjoy the wait. Spent an hour in an examining room. Never saw the doctor. Left. He sees patients all day every day. He knows his time constraints. Scheduling like that is just rude and unacceptable. No one needs a doctor that can't provide the common courtesy of appearing somewhere even remotely close to your scheduled appointment. I checked with my insurance after I left, and it turns out there are literally hundreds of orthopedists I can see with a few miles of where I live. So, yeah, one star jerk. read more

When I was first sent to Dr.Klapper I thought I was going to get just another doctor. Man was I wrong. This guy really is,what I think doctors used to be like. Very personal. An avid sculptor,you can view his work while in the waiting room. When you go in the back to see him, you will notice all the pictures of various film,T.V. and sport celebrities along with other motion picture trade employees(stunt men and women,camera,and sound).When you meet Dr. Robert Klapper he seems like the kind of guy you would have over for a B.B.Q. This guy is very laid back and personable. Dr.Klapper is a graduate of Columbia's school of medicine,and is currently clinical chief of orthopedics at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He's an author of two books(Heal your knees and Heal your hips)and an inventor with six patents for surgical tools. His sculpture's have won many awards,and when you see them you understand why. Each summer in the late 90's,he rented studio space in Italy,and using stones from Michelangelo's quarry at Carrara he began creating his own versions of his best works. Pretty cool,huh? When he told me I was going to need ACL replacement,he walked me thru the entire process. Taking his time and making sure I had all my questions answered.He told me he would continue to see me and monitor my progress. Physical therapy was long but gratifying. I wanted to get back to work quickly so I asked if I could go to P.T. 3 days a week. He said O.K.but that he would monitor me even closer. When it was time for me to go back to work,he not only wanted to make sure the knee was ready but that I was ready. He wanted me to have complete confidence in my new ACL(you can see his completed work in my photo's). All and all my experience was excellent. Everything from the initial visit to the hospital stay(Cedars-Sinai Hospital ROCKS!,if you must be in the hospital,stay here)to the P.T. to the follow up visits. His staff is pleasant and professional. In closing I'd like to take a snippet from one of his books. "A sculptor in Italy once told me , that when you reach the point of being a master sculptor that you hit with the hammer to the beat of your heart-that's the epitome of being at one with your work,having it in tune to the beat of your own heart. That's what I aim for every day I work as an orthopedic surgeon or in my avocation as a sculptor". Thanks Dr. Klapper, keep up the great work. And God Bless- read more

Dr. Robert C Klapper is the best medical practitioner I have ever had. He was professional, extremely knowledgeable, and even though my condition (bad Hip) was a daily practice for him, he was so concerned with me personally and sincerely interested in my recovery. His advice for preparing for surgery by walking in a pool was absolutely the best thing that could have been done. I was off a walker 3 days out of surgery and walking without a cane 3 weeks later. I just loved his practical advice for long term recovery as well. Truly a gifted man and all his staff especially Marc, the X-Ray magic man are remarkable. read more

(D. Lembo) I don't understand some of these comments. I had my hip done in Feb, (2019) I'm doing great & going back in a few months for the other side. After I went home, (the following evening) I was running a fever...my wife called & Dr Klapper called her back w/in 30mins. I don't know about anyone else but I've had many (frustrating/upsetting) experiences w/my own different Drs, (over different things) things happen but I wouldn't trade them. Same for Dr Klapper, I would (& have) recommended him to anyone. I'm sorry to those few who had a bad experience. I've heard many horror stories about hip surgeries & that stoped me from getting the surgery for years. I'm glad I was recommended to Dr Klapper. If you need need hip or knee surgery...this is the Dr you want...hands DOWN!Thank you Dr Klapper, you ROCK! read more

If I could give him minus starts I would. He is an arrogant man who does not care about the patient. He did a tkr in 2013 and looking back I wonder if I could have just had a partial which was recommended by two other doctors. I saw him when I was 11 months post surgery and told him I was plagued by tightness and he said it was from prior surgeries. I said 1983 compartment surgery and meniscus in 2011? he said yes. My treating doc said I wouldn't have range of motion w/scar tissue. He ended our visit saying seeing you in a year! I just saw a doc at Stanford who confirmed what my treating orthopod thought...the liner that Klapper put on is too tight. Now 16 months after surgery I have to go through surgery again to put on a thinner liner. I realize he made a judgment call but this guy is supposed to be THE EXPERT. He knew or should have known about my lifestyle and how active I was. Then when I complained an answer other than "see you in a year". I would never recommend him. I think he had me at the end of the day, with his multiple ORs going on, and was just not thoughtful about the patient. I have been in discomfort for 16 months and now have to go through surgery again and rehab all over again thanx to Klapper! read more

i had a knee replacement 4 weeks ago by Dr Klapper. He did an awesome job not to mention the scar is minimal. I was very pleased with that too. I was particularly impressed by the team work in his office. (I've been know to not go to doctors cuz of the office staff) This team all knew what the other one was doing and saying. i feel in really good hands. I have to have the other one done and actually look fwd to it!! Cedars is an wonderful hospital. I felt like I was in a hotel! I certainly recommend Dr Klapper. read more

He's a surfer, he's a sculpture he's a radio talk show host, oh yeah, he's a damn fine surgeon. I first saw Dr. Klapper when I started having problems with my surgically repaired knee. He stopped short of telling me the previous surgeon did a crappy job, but he did tell me he'd see me in 5 years for a knee replacement. It only took three years for me to completely trash my knee playing hockey. I also developed a tumor and other issues. He performed the knee replacement and repair and brought in an orthopedic oncologist to remove the tumor. I did have some issues with the recovery and when I went back to see him he explained why - Bottom line; my knee was one of the worst he'd ever seen and the multiple procedures that were performed made the recovery more complicated than usual for a knee replacement. I'm still recovering; I have a great physical therapist who helped me work through the issues and so far so good. I've read other reviews for Dr. Klapper and yes, he's a hurricane of positive energy that blows in to the examination room. He's got a limitless supply of analogies and layman's terms to explain what's going on and what needs to be done before he blows out. Be prepared. Be proactive. Have questions ready and don't be afraid to interrupt. He's not a fan of cortisone injections or some of the other soft treatments. He advised against me having a Synvisc injection. I went ahead and had it done by another doctor. He was right. It was a waste of time and money (YMMV). He's a big proponent of pool therapy which I did before and after surgery and found to be very beneficial. Other good advice another reviewer mentioned is to schedule your appointments early (before 9am) if you want to get out of there in a reasonable amount of time. His staff is great and very helpful. If you need help with paperwork, I found that going by the office when Dr. Klapper is in surgery is best. Things are calm and you can easily get the help you need. read more

Dr. Klapper is not only a top surgeon, he is a top class human being. I have had three knee operations over the course of ten+ years, Dr. Klapper has done all three, and there is no one I would trust to do them other than this man. Step into his offices, you see a "who's who" of people he has worked on... While it does take a while to get in to see him, be prepared to wait in the waiting room, once he sees you, he is conscientious and concise. He learned under the great Dr. Kerlan, and the man has incredible stories of who he has worked on and what he has done through the years, including sculpting in Italy, among many things. Dr. Klapper is down to earth, friendly, generous and kind. His staff is top notch as well... I cannot say enough glowing things about Dr. Klapper and the work he does...and he has been a main contributor to being able to work out and live a healthy life, read more

Did work on me for my shoulder 15 years ago and still going strong. Great office staff and highly recommend! Have seen him over the years for various things, what i like about the Doc is his isn't quick to cut you open, try PT and various things, as a last resort surgery. read more

Amazing doctor. Smart, understanding knows exactly what his talking about. Once you walk in to his office your greeted with a smile from the receptionists. read more

Dr. Klapper is the best! My experience was awesome. I had a torn meniscus in two places and had the doctor perform surgery to repair it. My knee is almost healed and it has only been 2 1/2 weeks. If you are having any problems with your knee...he is the man! Don't even think about another surgeon. He and his staff are first class. read more

I recently had a total knee replacement performed by Dr Robert Klapper. Accept no substitute. He is the man! Research lead me to Dr Klapper's office five years ago. He told me then that I needed knee replacement but could delay it by several years if I took up a swimming regime. Dutifully, I did that and held off surgery for five years. Last month my surgery was scheduled. Everyone in Dr Klapper's organization, from the fabulous Adele in the office, to the wonderful team in the operating theatre were completely reassuring. Six hours after surgery they have you up and walking. Two days later I was released from hospital and due to Dr Klapper's skill and artistry I was walking a mile within two weeks and have been relatively pain free from the day of my release. The whole experience has been as stress-free as it could possibly get and I cannot recommend Dr Klapper and his entire staff highly enough. Thank you Dr Klapper! read more

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Klapper today. Firstly, his office and staff were extremely nice. He was my third doctor I saw for my knee pain... Two other drs, recommended either shots of cortisone in my knee or a new platlett injection. After meeting with Dr. K, he said neither of those treatments would help me and he explained why in detail. I had no idea. He said I should walk in a swimming pool for 15 minutes 4 times a week, or ride a stationary bike,( not in a spin class) a few days a week for 15 minutes.. He said building up muscle should make a difference.. For a surgeon, to not recommend a meniscus repair, was totally out of the norm. His approach of wait and see, I think is the right decision. He is charming and funny and knows his stuff. Explains thing so you can understand the issue you have. He uses models of the knee joint. Great Dr. Would highly recommend him.. read more

Dr Klapper did total hip replacement surgery on both my hips - my right hip in 2008 and now my left hip 3 weeks ago. I have never had any problems with the right hip so I was quite confident that I wanted Dr. Klapper for my left hip surgery. I just saw him today and once again a perfect outcome! And this time around I have had less pain and more mobility quicker than in 2008. His staff is all so nice and helpful. When it comes to hip surgery, Dr Klapper is a rock star ! read more

5 stars. Why? He's that good. If you need major joint therapy, knee or hip, you want to go to the best. He knows what he is doing. His staff is fantastic. I had a THP. Was in the hospital 2 nights. Got up the first night. 2 weeks later, staples are out. My wound is healing wonderfully. All the patients that exit through the waiting room all say "He's the best doctor. Look at me!" When I was in the hospital, one of the nurses needs knee surgery, I asked her who she was going to and she said Dr. Klapper. He's the best. read more

Dr. Klapper is the best. There is a reason he is so busy. It's because he is excellent. Not only is he an outstanding surgeon, but he is a nice and funny guy. And he hugs. What's not to like? He is confident, which is what I want in my doctor. He has done both of my knees. The second one 3 weeks ago. He's good at explaining what's happening and why. I appreciate that. He's done several of my friends' knees and hips. I highly recommend him. read more

Hijacked my girlfriend's Yelp account to leave a review because I felt a need to relay my experiences about Dr. Klapper and his office. I was referred by my GP doc to see a specialist on regarding a partial tear I had with my rotator cuff. Surgery always scares me a bit as you never know what you're going to get (bad tonsillectomy 20 years ago). Sitting in the office waiting to go over my MRI with Dr. Klapper I realized he was the same doctor I used to listen to on KABC radio's Weekend Warrior show. Where people would call in with mainly sports medical conditions and ailments. I always marveled at how honest and informative he was on the show. Well upon realizing that it was the same guy I felt immediately at ease. Well, Dr. Klapper performed surgery two weeks ago. It went beautifully. Dr. Klapper took the time to walk me through what was going on with my shoulder and the procedure for surgery. Two days after surgery and 6 Advil later I was out of the sling and moving my arm, albeit a bit sore (which he relayed to me that the shoulder could take 3-6 months to heal). On my follow up visit, Dr. Klapper was very informative as he walked me through EACH STEP of the surgery via pictures they had taken during the surgery with respectt to what was being done inside my shoulder. So, to sum it up: 2 days in a sling, 6 Advil, No painkillers, an in-depth explanation of my surgery with visuals....and I'm feeling great! Have a slap tear in my other shoulder that I'm seeing Dr. Klapper about in Novemeber. I honestly couldn't be happier with Dr. Klapper and his AMAZING, helpful, personable, and caring staff! read more

Amazing doctor. Smart, understanding knows exactly what his talking about. Once you walk in to his office your greeted with a smile from the receptionists. read more

On January 13, 2017, Dr. Robert Klapper gave me my life back. I had been suffering from bi-laterial severely degenerative osteoarthritis. Dr. Klapper performed SIMULTANEOUS Bi-Lateral Hip Arthroscopy using a minimally invasive technique he has perfected! Dr. Klapper holds the patent to 9 different surgical instruments utilized in this procedure! I have worked in hospital Administration for 25 years and am currently a Hospice Chaplain. I have NEVER IN ALL my years of being associated with physicians encountered someone that was gifted enough to possess the skills that Dr. Klapper has. He is not only a wonderful human being, but genuinely cares about his patients and truly wants to help them. He is one of a kind! He is an artist, and jeweler a highly gifted physician! If you need surgery,,,He truly is the only one to go to! His office is run with profesionalism and and it's obvious to see his staff recognizes the quality of the physician they are fortunate enough to work for! Chaplain Lorraine Terranova read more

Replace both hips. Back to fencing with 3 months on the first one. Totally cool, no nonsense. Great personality. Check him out if you have any orthopedic problems. read more

Dr. Klapper is a wonderful surgeon one of the best there every will be. He and his team make you feel like family. Dr klapper has done a knee replacement on my mom and me. I have been see him for over 19 years now. read more

My left knee was killing me for four years or so, I researched knee doctors ,interviewed three other Doctors,but the minute I met Dr.Klapper I knew I was home.He has a very tight schedule and I had to wait maybe two months for the surgery.So worth the wait,I went home a few days after the surgery,Everything went as planned,I am now pretty much pain free and walking like a woman again. Thank you,Dr.Klapper and staff Audrey Fitzgerald read more

Following an initial visit with Dr. Klapper, I was sent for an expensive MRI of my knee. I was then notified that he wanted me to come to the office to give me the results which made me concerned that there was something serious. For whatever reason, they made me wait almost 3 weeks for that appointment and results of my MRI! They then made me wait an hour past my scheduled time. Dr. Klapper spent all of 5 minutes with me and didn't even bother to show me the films. Turned out it was a minor issue that he could have easily given me the results over the phone without charging me $250 for another visit! When I got the bill I contacted his office and spoke with Bebe his manager to explain my displeasure with the whole experience. She said she would speak with him when he returned from vacation and call me back. Of course, she never did. Dr. Klapper may be an excellent surgeon, but he lost me as a patient. read more

I have had a very sore shoulder for one and a half years due to a car accident. Dr Klapper was referred to me by a client of mine,who works at Cedars Sinai. She told me was the best and he was. Dr Klapper performed surgery on my torn rotaters cuff . He talked me through every detail from before surgery to after. I felt completely at ease I truely believe he is an artist . For the first time In a very long time and only 8 weeks after surgery I just about have full motion with no pain. Thank you Dr Klapper! read more

I AM SOOOO HAPPY THAT I DECIDED TO GO WITH DR. KLAPPER! I've loved to trek for years; Kilimanjaro, Torres de Paine, Bhutan, etc, but the last two years my right leg was getting weaker and weaker, to the point that I could not walk around a block; not to mention the horrible pain! I could not push off from the right foot; I began to limp. The limp got worse & worse. I thought it was nerve damage from my back (I've had many back surgeries), but after Dr. Klapper did the replacement, I DIDN'T LIMP! I can now walk like I used to! I can also bend my knee without the feeling of knives stabbing me! There's a lot of work to do to build up the muscles in that atrophied. I CAN'T BEGIN TO SAY HOW MUCH HOW MUCH I APPRECIATE DR. K !!! read more

I first became acquainted with Dr Klapper from his radio talk show "weekend Warriors" know as "Klapper Vision". After the first time listening to his show my husband and I were bit by the bug. Now it's an every weekend occurrence. Dr K. listens to every day people that call in to ask medical questions and he replies with terminology every day people can understand. He talks about his passions in life and the people that inspire him and how he expresses his words leaves you with enthusiasm and heartfelt joy. I noticed extreme discomfort in my left hip and X-rays confirmed my fears, complete hip replacement, I already knew Dr Klapper would be my Dr. I made my appointment for consultation and the day of the appointment I walked in his office I noticed it was filled with extraordinary sculptures, books of art and surfing, one of his many passions. Waiting for Dr K to enter the room I was waiting in, on his walls were covered with "thank you" pictures and letters from famous athletes, actors, and every day people, like myself. I could hear him in the outside hall, the voice I recognized from his talk show, a powerful-confident voice and then the door opened up and there he was... this man I felt I've known for ever, like a good friend. He was everything and more of what I thought he would be. He answered every question I had written down before I got a chance to ask them. He explained what my procedure would intel and how long my recovery would take. Dr K is a man you instantly admire and I especially love his sense of humor. I've had my surgery and my post op appointment and things are slow but every day a little better. I relate to Dr's sculptures as how he sees his surgeries, he takes a ruff mess of tattered bone and like his sculptures he smooths out all the ruff edges, then puts screws in, and to perfection you are a human piece of art he so brilliantly completes. Thank you Dr Klapper for not only giving me my busy life back, but for being such a kind, caring, funny, perfectionist and new friend. To each and every member of his office staff, thank you for your extreme professionalism and kindness. This professionalism extends to every medical person at Cedars Sinai that took care of me after surgery. I only go to the Drs working through Cedars and have for over 45 years. Heartfelt thanks to all, Rebecca Brown read more

Dr. Klapper and his staff rock!! Dr. Klapper is incredibly personable and a fabulous surgeon. Dr. Klapper did a total replacement of my right knee in Oct. 2017 and I wish I had done it years ago. All I can say is that you couldn't find a friendlier office or a better doctor!! read more

Dr Klapper is amazing! Love his personality and my new hip is a testament to his surgical skills. I feel like I did 20 years ago! I would highly recommend you check him out for hip problems. read more

I am 2 months post total hip replacement today. I followed Dr. K.'s protocol with water exercise for almost 3 years before deciding it was time to have the surgery. I was terrified of being cut on so delayed it as long as I could. Dr. K. made it as comfortable as possible. Knowing he was the surgeon and his team was a consistent group and that I would not be handled by students or others outside his experienced team provided me with the confidence that I was going to the best. I traveled a ways to go to Cedars and have Dr. K. but I know I am progressing well. I am walking without an assistive device and without the limp or any pain! All instructions and communications pre and post surgery have been clear and understandable and provided with compassion and care. I am so glad to have had the surgery with him. I highly recommend him and his team and Cedars! read more

TheDoctor knows what he's doing,I give him A 10.He definitely Take its serious.He also has a great bed side manner.

Floyd A. Roberts (56), Long Beach, CA Dr. Klapper is a true gem, a master craftsman in the operating room (as well as in his art studio). I was referred to Dr. Robert Klapper by my Internest Dr. Brian Flyer, my wife is Dr. Flyer's RN and said to Dr. Flyer she only wanted the best surgeon working on me and without hesiation Dr. Flyer said, then you want Robert Klapper. Lynn my wife went to the phone and made an appointment for me ASAP (2 months later I finally had my initial meeting with Dr. Klapper, in very high demand). Dr. Klapper had exrays taken of my hips and was amazed that I was walking without assistance (walker, cain, someting). Dr. Klapper confirmed Dr, Flyer's assesment that both hips needed total replacement. Dr. Klapper replaced my left hip Wednesday, July 10, 2013 as it was the worse of the two. I woke up in my hospital bed the day after surgery, called my wife to make sure she was awake (I'm her alarm clock), hung up the phone and realized other than my insision I was pain free (for the first time in at least six years if not longer). Pretty much the same with my right hip this year Wednesday, September 17, 2014. I will till my dying day be singing Dr. Robert C. Klapper's praises. Dr. Klapper is very skillful, but he also has an amazing supporting cast, his staff is the best. read more

When searching for an Orthopedic surgeon I wanted to see a Doctor that I had seen many years ago. It turned out that surgeon only handled Workers Comp now. So, I set out to do my research and decided on Dr. Klapper. Thank Goodness I did. My knee was in serious shape and something needed to be done. I was miserable and limping around for the past year or more. My knee was far gone and in a very complicated state, so I needed The Best. Well, I got the best! Dr. Klapper was amazing!!! He is so knowledgeable and skilled I don't even have to question whatever direction he leads me in. You can trust him to do the right thing for you whatever it may be. His standards are very high. He did my knee replacement with such skill and precision. I don't know what I would have done with a less qualified surgeon. His patience, positive attitude and professional staff meant the world to me. I cannot recommend him enough. My knee is healing beautifully and soon I will have a whole new life with a stable knee and minus a limp. I always admire people who are great at their job and he is that... Thank you Dr Klapper from the bottom of my heart! read more

Well-credentialed, but ... Getting an appointment typically takes 6 months, and be aware that he'll only treat one body part at a time so if you have issues with, let's say, both your knee and your hip that will require 2 appointments. If you're thinking it's only 6 months for the first visit, think again. Subsequent visits will take as long, unless they do you a favor and "work you in" -- best I ever did was 3 months lead time. Also be aware that he's a huge fan of aquatic exercises, so unless you're interested in going to a pool and doing PT on your own he may not be the doctor for you. I hate swimming pools, so he had me buy his book and do the land-based exercises, and he insisted I get an exercise bike for my knee. I followed instructions and a couple of months later I had bad hip pain triggered by riding the exercise bike. I returned and was given a new set of exercises plus he suggested yoga. After doing yoga for a couple of months, I developed a recurrence of pain from an old rotator cuff injury. I got another appointment 3 months later and was told I had to choose between hip and shoulder consultations; since by then the shoulder pain had mostly resolved on its own and the hip was worse, I chose the hip. The only advice I got was to stop eating wheat on the theory that this would reduce inflammation. I finally got wise and got a new orthopedist, who ordered an MRI revealing a tendon tear in my left hip, gave me an injection that helped, and sent me to physical therapy. read more

I made an appointment with Dr. Klapper after having pain in my hip region for 7 months. Dr. Klapper barely examined me, and didn't really listen to my symptoms. He immediately suggested that I may have a Labral tear and that i needed an MRI with contrast. He said after the MRI i may need physical Therapy or Surgery depending on the results. He did not feel around my hip or my thy, he simply checked my range of motion. I called the office to find out my results. The secretary said they were coming through then, she immediately read the results to me rather than consulting the doctor. She told me my hip was "unremarkable." I asked her what I should do next, and she was like ummm, hmmm, uhhhh. I asked if I should still go to physical therapy, and she replied, "yeah do that, that's what you should do." I could not believe she did not show the MRI to the doctor to find out what to do next, not to mention to find out my actual diagnosis. After a $7,000 MRI I had no diagnosis! Also, he referred me to Landmark Imaging where he sends all his patients. However you are not just being billed for Landmark imaging you are being billed for Landmark Surgical, who only take Medicare insurance. So after all of this, i'm still paying for an MRI that i was told was covered (by landmark imaging, yes) and not told about Landmark Surgical, obviously i don't have medicare. Becareful! I went to another doctor, who asked me questions about my injury, who then placed his hands down into my thy where I felt immediate pain, and he was like yup, you pulled your sartorius muscle and tendon that attaches it to the hip. He said I did not have a hip injury, and if the other doctor had simply touched my thy he would have felt the injury right away. After seeing this doctor my pain has finally gone away. Dr. Klapper sent me for an MRI with contrast, i had a needle placed through my pulled muscle, which caused unbelievable pain later that day. He sent me for a test that was unnecessary and did not follow up. He may be a master at surgery, but as far as being a good orthopedic doctor, he failed to look for any other injury than a torn labrum. I hope other patients don't go through a similar experience. I also hope Dr. Klapper takes more time with his patients in the future. read more

Saw Dr Klapper in 2013 for hip replacement. He told me to lose some weight before he would do the surgery. I was in so much pain I told him moving around was not an option I did water therapy I lost some weight I went back to him July 2014 and this time he told me to have lap band surgery He said I was to fat for surgery Im not that overweight but in his eyes I was. He told me any Dr who would touch me is asking for trouble. He did nothing to help me or the horrible pain I was in. I contacted my primary Dr and said what do I do? He told me to go see another Dr who I had seen yrs before Klapper and get his opinion This dr said when do you want to do surgery? I said Am I not to fat?? He put me on the scale and laughed. He did my surgery in October and gave me back my life. No complications No problems No nothing!!! I left the hospital in 3 days and I feel so great. I have since lost more weight since now I can exercise and walk without any problems. read more

NOT A SURGEON. BUTCHER IS MORE APPROPRIATE. This guy has done two operations on me. He's left me in worse shape than I was BEFORE the surgery 1. Shaved the bone in my shoulder that was tearing my muscle and tendon. Not only he made it worse, but he has the audacity to tell me he can't explain why its worse. I've pretty much lost the use of my left hand due to his butchering my shoulder 2. First of all, if I hwd not found out at the last minute, he wws going to operate on my WRONG KNEE. Instead of the left one all his paperwork showed the right knee. His staff actually blamed me for not catching it earlier! 6 months after the operating the knee to clewn up a torn meniscus, I can barely bend my knee. Im still limping anr have pain and stiffness. Through all this, neither his staff or himself has bothered to call even one time to follow up after surgery. He runs a successful business, and that is exactly what it is, as it's not about the quality of wo4k but quantity. He streams the rows of patients and gets going one after another like cows in a slaughter house. What happens next is not really an issue. I wish I'd not met this guy and let him butcher me this way, but the lack of options in my health plan .... Word to the wise, keep away. Your body parts are with you forever. Once butchered badly it cannot be fixed. So go ro research about whom you're letting to cut you. Its too late afterwards. Pay once anr enjoy forever. It'll be the gift to yourself that would keep on giving. Don't stuck with a butcher like Robert Klapper. Run for your life and don't look back. read more