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    Scott A Hacker, MD MS

    4.7 (30 reviews)
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    Dr Hacker was very pleasant and professional. Me knees feel much better Thanks Doc!

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    4.5(44 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Leaving the Dr's name out…read more... Honestly, I'm a little hesitant to write this review because I still need a physician, and this doctor came highly recommended. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. I'm not sure which was more frustrating: waiting over **2 1/2 hours** past my scheduled appointment to be seen, or scheduling a virtual follow-up to review my MRI only to never receive the call. Instead, I received a voicemail summarizing the MRI findings. MRI results can be complex, and I had questions about what they meant, my diagnosis, and the next steps. That's a conversation that should happen directly with a patient--not through a voicemail. I understand that medical offices can run behind and that physicians have demanding schedules. However, patients' time is valuable too, and timely communication is an important part of quality care. I truly hope this experience was an exception because I had heard such wonderful things about this practice, but unfortunately, it left me feeling frustrated and unheard. *While I was waiting 2.5hrs for my appt a lady came in and said "I had to come b/c no one answers the phone...while I don't have an issue w/ the nurse calling or emailing me back, I just have an issue w/ time management...be aware the Ortho Dr only works there VERY LIMITED hours and maybe if I was told that...I would have asked for someone else*

    Dr Hacker has been truly a miracle worker. I am a young…read morewoman who unfortunately needed a full replacement due to a complicated RA history. I went through many surgeons looking for skill, bedside manner and reputation. Well, I knew I found the right one when Dr Hacker walked into the room. I am 7 days out from TKR surgery and have no regrets. Yes, it's uncomfortable and not a fun process, but when you get to the point where your quality of life is so bad that you need to make this decision you need a medical team who you can trust. Thank you Dr Hacker. I am hopeful life will only get better after this.

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    Peter Hanson, MD

    Peter Hanson, MD

    4.5(24 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    In San Diego county we have an embarrassment of orthopedic riches. Many top notch surgeons and top…read morenotch facilities to choose from. I met with three and chose Hanson. Dr. Hanson stands out in that environment. Many great surgeons are prima donnas. Not Dr. Hanson. He's very personable. I had both hips replaced as well as my left knee, over an 8 month period. All three went exceptionally well. According to two different physical therapists, these three joint replacement were each at the very high end of surgical quality and outstanding recovery. I'm an very pleased and very thankful.

    Having coped with a damaged knee for 25 years, I always knew the day would come to have it…read morereplaced, so that I could not just continue, but up my game, as a roadie cyclist. I'm going to write a short book here, because it seems to be the only way to communicate how much I appreciate Dr. Hanson, and why. Over the years, I had met with nearly a dozen orthopaedists, gotten relief from various injections, looked at all manner of edge-therapies, had three conservative surgeries on the knee, lived with the outcomes, and eventually was advised to go ahead and get the replacement. Along the way, I observed the bedside manner of all of these doctors, noting that joint-replacement specialists, like many specialists, are, perhaps because of their training and lofty intellect, not as interested in patient communication as are most GP's. Some of them, I think, interact best with patients who are... unconscious. After doing a good deal of asking around, I was lucky to be referred to Dr. Peter Hanson at Grossmont Orthopaedic. His credentials were unbeatable, and his ratings on Yelp and elsewhere were remarkable. So, I timed my appointment with him to also satisfy my desire for a second opinion. My experience with Dr. Hanson at that appointment was so excellent that, although he truly intended only to offer a second opinion, I was nearly ready to ask him to perform the procedure himself. For a leading medical specialist, Dr. Hanson is astonishingly low-key and patient. Very approachable yes, but it's more than that. He's more like my trusted old friend taking care of me. Anyway, after yet another rushed, slightly contentious session with my other (busy, up-and-coming rockstar) specialist, I had had enough and scheduled my surgery instead with Dr. Hanson in January. On surgery day, he was a comfort both before and after the procedure. Now in my 6th week of recovery, I am delighted that I chose Dr. Hanson to perform my surgery. Although the recovery requires substantial effort, physical therapy, and some pain tolerance, my knee gets better each day. In closing, if you are lucky enough to get Peter Hanson as your joint replacement surgeon, you are in exceptionally fine hands. I cannot recommend him to you highly enough.

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    Choll Kim, MD PhD

    Choll Kim, MD PhD

    4.2(44 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    This doc and his office are the best in the west! They…read morestudy your previous records and show you pictures and don't want to do surgery just to make money. They truly want to help you feel better with surgery being a last resort. They have taken me from a walker/cane to being able to walk unassisted most days. He also figured out which disc was causing my pain. I had previous steroid injections and they didn't hit the spot that needed to be hit. This doc uses the steroid epidurals to help diagnose which disc is causing the pain. That is especially important in those of us who have multiple back issues. I am so grateful to him and his entire team. They always let me know if they're running behind and I totally understand why when I realize all the homework he does before seeing you and making recommendations. When surgery day does arrive, hopefully down the road, I will know I'm in very good hands.

    Short Review (TLDR version):…read more I am 3 months post-op for a herniated disc injury at the L5/S1 from ~18 months ago, and I have immense gratitude for Dr. Kim and his team for the successful Laser Endoscopic Spine Surgery ("LESS") because my frustrating lower back pain has substantially improved, and I am confidently participating in atheltic activities without any worry or hesitation of re-injury. Longer Review: I injured my back in early 2025 from a heavy lifting workout and playing basketball in the same evening (both items compounded on each other, and the body just broke down in the middle of the basketball game). The pain was excruciating for about 6 days before I finally went to the ER for relief (I should have gone wtihin the first 24 hours). The burst disc material pinched the nerve system that connects to my right calf muscles (medial gastroc), and I could no longer flex and activate that muscle region. Despite rigourous PT and many months of retraining my body how to move, the disc materials never flushed out, and there was no improvement to the calf weakness. My back pain was also continual, but it improved over time. The pain was manageable most days, and I could do some athletic activities that didn't require sprinting / jumping. However, at nights the lower back would be sore, sometimes preventing me from sleeping properly. I'd often need to get up around 2am, walk around the house a bit, apply an ice pack for ~20 minutes, take ibuprofen, and then hope that I could fall back asleep for a couple more hours. I researched different spine surgeons and surgical options. I had several consults with two surgeons who perform the traditional traditional micodiscectomny procedures, and I almost went with one of them (either Dr. Matt Follett with Synergy Orthopedics or Dr. Hani Malone with Scripps -- they're both great and I'm sure would have done a fantastic job with the traditional procedure). However, I learned about Dr. Kim from additional internet research, learned about the LESS procuedure, how it's less invasive (faster healing time, less painful recovery, no need to chip away at the spine bone), and took the initial consult with him. He was very gracious and did not go into "sales mode" to convince me to do his method. He noted all the pros of the traditional method and how that could be a good options for me. It was a very comfortable conversation as we discussed pros and cons of each surgical method. No pressure felt. I'm so grateful I took that consult with Dr. Kim. After evaluating procedures, I went with Dr. Kim for the LESS procedure. The biggest con for the LESS procedure is that it's significantly more expensive and not covered by insurance. However, thinking about the long-term road ahead, I believe that the cost would be worth it (so far that seems to be true). The surgical team did a great job at helping me prep and feel calm the morning of the procedure. The post-op pain went through a couple different waves: 1st week was nearly pain free due to pain medications 3rd/4th weeks were more painful due to the swelling / inflamation of the procedure that was still healing (probably the most painful part of the recovery) The 2nd month of recovery had minor pain, but not noticeable during most hours of the day. I'd notice some pain after a PT session, but that was due to some swelling around the back from the exercises. During the 3rd month of recovery, I felt almost pain-free, just minor moments here and there as I ramped up my physical activity (doing more athletic drills, basketball practice, etc.). By the end of the 3rd month, I've now had a couple weeks without any pain despite increasing my physical activity, and I'm so grateful to be feeling this way. My calf weakness still exists as the surgeon (and many other online research trends) noted that nerves heal very slowly, and it could take 6-12 months or more for that nerve system to return to full function. Nerves supposedly grow back at a rate of ~1-2 milimeters per day, and if my gastroc muscle 20+ inches (or 500+ millimeters) away from the point of the pinched nerve, then I'll need to be patient with recovery. The good news is that I have felt minor nerve sensations multiple times in the lower right leg (calf, foot, soleus) - some are prickly, some are soft and repeating, others are a sharp twang, all of which are things that I was not experiencing prior to surgery. I believe those are indications of the nerve system slowly recovering. Conclusion: I'm incredibly grateful for Dr. Kim and his team, and I appreciate that they do a few post-op check-ups to monitor progress and provide additional guidance. I also apprecaite that his team took video recordings during the procedure and sent me a ~5-minute summary of the operation with commentary throughout. It was awesome to see the moment where the surgical tool removed the disc material and released the pinched nerve from the bone wall.

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    Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa

    Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa

    3.0(189 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    My son was referred last week by his pediatrician to see the podiatrist. Within about 20 minutes…read moreof leaving his appointment the podiatrist office called me to schedule his appointment. I have never had a referral happen so quickly! They had an appointment available Monday morning. Check in was quick and easy, done in just over a minute. We were called in at the appointment time. The nurse asked some questions and looked at my son's toe that was giving him some trouble. She advised what she though the treatment options would be. Dr. Thomas came in just a couple minutes later and said the same thing the nurse did. He gave us our options. I made a decision but my son was very scare of the shot and the procedure. Dr. Thomas was amazingly patient while my son had his freak out. He remained calm and tried to help me to get my son to understand what needed to be done and why. This took a good 15 minutes, but in the end Dr. Thomas did the procedure. It was over pretty quickly and my son became interested in the procedure. He answered all my son's questions about what he was doing, what tools he used, anything my son was curious about. I am truly shocked at how nice the nurse and Dr. Curt Thomas were. The fact they were also able to do this same day was more than appreciated. I really can't think of anything that could have been better. Thank you Dr. Thomas and care team!

    Doctor CHRISTOPHER MAKDESI is an outstanding physician. He listens to my issues and is open to…read moreholistic rather than drugs solve all problems approach. He told me to lose some weight and cut processed foods and re eval for cholesterol. I like that type of approach. He also will answer ALL of my questions. Oftentimes I feel rushed as a patient not with Dr. Makdesi......Stay healthy my friend Tom L

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