I have known Dr Loren for many years professionally and have shared a good deal of patients with…read morehim. As a PT, he has always been one of my top referrals for orthopedic consultation and surgery. I have always respected the time he spends with his patients, results from surgery as well as his bedside manner with patients. Recently, I had my own orthopedic issues that resulted in having surgery on my knee. From start to finish, Dr Loren was terrific! He took time with me and explained his concerns. He respected me and my input about my knee. I know, from prior patients I have treated over the years and from my recent personal experience, that he takes his time and considers every surgery he does to be significant and that he approaches surgery with the utmost precaution and precision. I appreciate that very much! I also appreciated his call the night after surgery to check on me and to share what he found. My recovery was quick and I experienced minimal pain. I am back to the things I enjoy without the fear of my knee getting stuck or giving way. Dr Loren has always been a top orthopedic referral for me. After having him complete my surgery, I can confidently say that my personal experience strengthens my recommendation for his orthopedic care and surgery. Thank you Dr. Loren for your kindness, excellent care and a great surgical result! Betty Parmenter

Dr Loren and his staff have gone above and beyond to give amazing care for my son who had ACL…read moresurgery and a meniscusectomy. The wait time for visits is very quick as long as you check in 15 mins early as advised. Dr Loren is amazing doctor who saw the meniscus tear that the MRI doc missed. We are lucky to have found him! Teresa and Rebecca are both amazing and thorough as well! You will get great care here! Thank you to everyone at Core Orthopedic!!!

How do I begin to thank the man who gave me my life back…read more I had my first injury in 1991 back in the day where structural supports after a C 5/6 - 6/7 diseconomy was not available. The discs above and below had to carry the load causing excruciating pain. I had two more surgeries, one in 2000 and 2005 with little success. Now it's 33 years later and the quality of my life is gone, I am reduced to laying flat the majority of my day. And then I meet Dr Eastlack. This man deserves the GOLD STAR from the evaluation process to each and every follow up visit I have had with him since my surgery. As a surgeon he stands alone as the best I've experienced in my 67 years of life and the four cervical spine surgeries I have undertaken. Through his FOURCE App, he prepared me for my surgery outlining exercises and supplements to prepare me for surgery and the best possible outcome. On this site I had contact with him through the nurses who were so prompt at getting any question I had answered as soon as possible. Having this access was invaluable. After surgery he updated the FORCE site changing the exercises bi-weekly, all of the exercises geared to relax the muscles spasms and strengthen the muscles teaching them to hold me in the correct position, a position that was not possible prior to surgery! As for my surgery itself, absolutely genius! My pain mgt doctor had said for years he could not understand why none of my previous surgeons had stabilized my cervical spine with hardware. The three previous evaluations I received before meeting Dr Eastlack were going to take the same route, no structural support. And then there is this Genius, Dr Eastlack. He had every test known to man prescribed for me prior to meeting me for the evaluation, I have never experienced that with any other doctor, in fact a couple of them had me meet with their PA. Dr Eastlack took the time to examine in depth all of the tests to determine why I was in so much pain, and what structurally was failing. At the evaluation he spoke with my son and I for at least 2 hours, explaining the structural collapse of my cervical spine and how he would resolve it. It would not be a quick fix, he would have to fuse the spine from the C-2 to T-2 with rods and structural support, realigning the vertebrae and taking the load off the discs above and below. This is a delicate operation and the recovery was going to be extensive and long but I had full confidence in this man and am I glad I did. My quality of life is so much better and I am still in the recovery phase. I owe this man so much and am eternally grateful to him. He is not only a surgical genius, he is compassionate, extremely thorough, and humble. I feel so blessed to have him in my corner, in charge of my spine health. I will aways be eternally grateful and you will be too, should you choose him.

"Thank you" Dr. Eastlack does not begin to capture my gratitude for the L/4 fusion you performed on…read morewhat one would call a very /old/ugly/challenging back. I have suffered from severe back pain for many years, treating it with every modality in the healthcare system, but when it affected my ability to walk, I knew it was time for surgery. I did extensive research on who was the best and how fortunate I was to choose you. Your exceptional expertise in spinal surgery, knowledge, thoroughness and kindness gave me the courage to have my L3/4 fusion done and now I have a more hopeful future. You are truly gifted in many ways and quite exceptional! THANK YOU1 Beth Smith(

Two months ago, I had a really bad fall and dislocated my shoulder. To make a long story short, the…read morefirst orthopedic surgeon I saw completely misdiagnosed me and refused MRIs as he said they were not necessary he knew it was wrong with me. He had indicated I might need a full shoulder replacement and then referred me to PT. For two months I have been at a pain level of 9+ and have not had any sleep. I finally had to demand MRI imaging because the pain was so excessive I needed to find out what was really going on. His office also totally messed up the request for the MRIs and I had to go twice. Another delay and more pain. I knew I needed a second opinion and was referred to Dr. Skyhar by two friends, and I have to say was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. He is one of the most caring and intelligent doctors I have ever spent time with. He reviewed the MRIs slide by slide and explained in detail what each slide was showing. He determined that I did not need to have any kind of surgery and that my pain that I was experiencing was neurological in nature. He even explained the MRI report by the radiologist that to be honest was not written correctly. He is a wonderful doctor. He is a kind and loving person and I cannot thank my friends enough for referring me to him. My husband said OK. we now know any orthopedic issue that we have guess where we're going: to Dr. Skyhar. His staff are absolutely lovely people truly a blessing to find a medical professional that really is truly an expert.

Amazing results and best bedside manner. Office is run so efficiently and with kindness.read more

I've had 4 surgeries on my hands. Carpal tunnel x2 and 4 finger trigger finger surgery x 2…read more Dr. Daugherty did a fabulous job. Great staff, on time visits, amazing results. Thanks!

A year after my surgery and my wrist works great! Very happy with the outcome of Dr. Daugherty's…read morework a year post-surgery, and you will be too!

I was living with severe scoliosis and it was causing nerve pain that prevented me from doing…read morenormal activities or the strenuous types of exercise I liked to do. Dr. Moazzas literally rebuilt my spine! I have what I call an erector set keeping my spine straight. I am also 2 inches taller. I won't kid you, this was a serious surgery. In fact, there were three in a row. I trusted Dr. Moazzaz based on how professional he and his staff are and the fact that the doctor is a very exacting in all he does and expects his staff, the hospital staff, the home health care staff and the physical therapy staff to follow his instructions for getting the best post operative results. Dr. Moazzaz has a calming and friendly presence while keeping a very professional demeanor regarding the patient's issues. He and his staff carefully explained what I was getting into. I won't kid you, this surgery is very big. the first two weeks post surgery were the hardest, but the doctor and staff made sure I had the appropriate medication to help me make it. I am eight weeks out from that surgery. I have been walking four miles a day since week four, and have just started physical therapy. The pain I felt before surgery is gone. All my clothes fit me and I'm extremely happy with the results. A full recovery will take time, but I'm a very determined person who stays active. The most important advice I can give is to keep moving after the surgery. If you are sedentary, it's not the doctor's fault that you aren't getting better.

I did not have a good experience with Dr. Moazzez. I went to him because of pain between my…read moreshoulder blades, but he diagnosed it as a cervical disc issue, even though my neck wasn't hurting. He performed neck surgery on me, but after the operation, not only did the pain not improve, it got worse, and I developed new symptoms such as tingling in my tongue and hands. When I went back to him, he said the real problem was with a vertebra between my shoulder blades, which was clearly visible on both my X-ray and MRI from the very beginning -- and he had seen those images. Because of his misdiagnosis, I spent around $7,000 out of pocket (in addition to insurance) and was out of work for three months. At my last visit, he admitted the issue was with the vertebra between my shoulder blades but told me it's better not to have another surgery. Now, on top of my original pain, I also have neck pain and tingling in my hands and tongue. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience.

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

I searched for two years to find this amazing Doctor. Dr. Samagh and his team, Garrett PA and…read moreKristi who runs the office are absolutely amazing. I adore them all. They all made a very scary situation much easier. This was my second exact surgery and Dr. Samagh was kind and caring, and has such great bedside manner, something lacking in todays doctors. My surgery was so much easier than my first surgery two years ago, and my healing has been smoother with the help of both Garrett and Kristi's help. I would not hesitate ever turning to this group if you ever need surgery. They are at the top of game, and have new and innovative ways to get results that others don't. They specialize in areas where others really don't know what they are doing. Trust these people.

I've been seeing Dr. Samagh and his staff for several years for the bursa sac in my left hip. I'm…read morenot in need of surgery, but he was able to provide me with a shot to help with the pain. He was always professional, kind, and considerate. He then hired Garrett Bronken to join his staff. Garrett gave me my last few shots. Garrett too was wonderful. He's easy to talk to, and he advises you step by step what he's going to do for you with the shot. I also received a shot in my shoulder area recently from Garrett, as I injured my back moving a heavy object. I felt better the next day. Dr. Samagh's office manager, Christy, is very efficient and friendly. I am going to miss them all, as I am moving out of town. They are a great group. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for orthopedic and regenerative therapy. They are a wonderful group.

I posted a review a few years ago for my knee replacement surgeries ( yes 2) and thought it was…read moretime for an update on my condition now. Dr Hajnik the first time installed the wrong sized device. The second time he misaligned the two pieces. I subsequently needed two more knee replacement surgeries to fix his work for which I did not return to Dr Hajnik. I am now left with constant pain and knee that doesn't straighten and doesn't bend past 90 degrees. Both of these issues cause several issues for the rest of my body. I cannot have further surgery without risking the loss of my leg ( per counsel with multiple ortho surgeons). I'm now posting a photo of where I am today 9 years later. I am wearing a peripheral nerve stimulator in an attempt to relieve pain. You can decide if this is who you want to operate on you!

Throughout care, easy appointment and follow through with clear explanation…read more Throughout care, easy appointment and follow through with clear explanation