My spine hasn't felt this good since my accident. Dr Charchian is very honest, he is not pushy and…read morehas patients best interests at heart. He could've given me an extra shot to bill up my insurance. However, he didn't feel like the risks would outweigh the benefits. Instead, he did the right thing.

Amazing doctor! Responsive, professional, efficient, warm…read more Takes such good care of my mom, so accommodating and we are so grateful! Thank you Dr Charchian!

Worst office experience ever. Dr. Yun spent 5 min with me, didn't order a mri when the original was…read more9 years old. And snapped at me for stepping out of my room to ask him one question that I forgot to ask during my rushed 5 minutes with him. He left me crying for 5 days after that appt. Since then, I went to another highly recommended doctor who was kind and actually ordered the mri, did a cortisone shot and ive had zero pain after the shot for 4 months now! I will go to him for the hip replacement when the time comes that my labral tear flares up again, but I would not let anyone cut me open with that nasty treatment I experienced. And the icing on the cake was receiving a double co-pay bill for the one appt, one for the visit and the other for the x-ray done in the same office in the same appt. Anyone looking for a top notch doctor, with a nicer disposition should see Dr. Bawa at SCOI!

Considering knee replacement, I made an appt. with Dr. Andrew Yun in the Beverly Hills office of…read moreKeck Medicine. Appointment at 10 am. I arrived at 9:50. The Dr. came into the consult room two hours later at 12 noon. In the interim, several PAs took information from me, one repeating the other. The last one began palpating my knee and then kept her finger pressed firmly on the painful area until I asked her to remove it. She said I would be a candidate for a partial knee replacement. She also noted - in a surgeon's office for possible surgery - I might be living now with a "sore knee". Seriously? When he finally showed up, no introduction, no apology for a 2 hour wait, he began orating at me. When I attempted to ask reasonable questions, I was met with dismissiveness. But he had made sure to wear a clinical coat with his name and HARVARD prominently embroidered on the breast, just in case anyone asked. He contradicted the information I had received from 3 previous orthopedists, practically sniffing at the absurdity of my questions about what I had been told. And contradicting his own assistant, announced that I needed a full knee replacement, but I could live with it for now. Bye Keck. The good news is I had an appt. with another surgeon today, and it was like night and day. He listened, he explained clearly, took me seriously, spoke in depth. More on this Dr. next time.

Caring and professional beyond expectation! Dr Melikian and staff are the best medical experts I…read morehave work with. I can't thank enough. Super grateful to Dr Melikian for my discectomy. I had to have a surgery asap and couldn't get an appointment anywhere. But Dr Melikian's assistant was able to get me into a surgery center in 2 weeks. Paperwork and all communication were super responsive. Best in class, absolutely recommending to anyone in need of a spine specialist

After seeing four pain specialists and undergoing numerous treatments for my lower back pain, I…read moredecided to research Dr. Melikian. Although I live in Long Beach and had limited time to visit in person, Dr. Melikian was kind enough to initiate contact via email and responded promptly. He arranged a quick phone consultation at no charge. He came across as very amiable, genuinely concerned, and highly knowledgeable about the subject. During our conversation, he brought up additional tests and treatment options I wasn't previously aware of. The call was definitely productive and appreciated. My only gripe, generally speaking--not specific to his practice--is that stem cell treatments are exorbitantly priced and not covered by insurance. Expect to pay anywhere from $6,000 to $9,000 or more for various stem cell treatment options. So, not a go just yet until I figure out how to come up with the money, I will have to live with my back pain.

After my last appointment with Dr. Hannon, I realized I am done with him…read more He takes a conservative approach, which I appreciate. He often starts with some anti-inflammatories and doesn't recommend surgery unless you're old and really need it. However, he also doesn't believe in any alternative therapies like prolotherapy. When I explained that it changed my life for a disc problem I was having. He says he doesn't know much about it. He also said there's nothing to do about shoulder cartilage (arthritis). Since he doesn't seem to believe in prolotherapy, I'm sure he doesn't believe in any of the procedures being done to restore cartilage. He also wants to leave the room about 5 to 7 minutes in and you definitely feel rushed. Any recently my husband came in for extreme shoulder pain and he put him on a dose pak for a week, which did not help at all... Another doctor did an MRI and discovered significant tears. I'm sure he is a competent surgeon but.he seems to only wants to do NSAIDS or surgery. Nothing in between. And your visit feels extremely rushed., I will not be going back to Dr. Hannon.

Dr. Hannon and his staff are professional, kind, and very helpful. I canceled my scheduled rotator…read morecuff surgery at UCLA after being advised to undergo unnecessary procedures. Dr. Hannon explained what was truly needed and performed only the essential surgery. He did an excellent job, and his staff--especially McKayla--was supportive throughout. I'm grateful I found Dr. Hannon and highly recommend him to anyone needing surgery.

Dr G. is not only a specialist in hips, but he has true patient care. Every time I have visited…read morehim from problem diagnosis to final recovery, has been very well spent. His staff is very friendly, especially his assistant Zohra. His recommendation for therapy was also really great with Stay Ready PT in Brentwood. My hip surgery was about 4.5 months ago, and I can see tremendous strides. I am looking forward to getting back on the court and other sports activities with the great by product of Dr. G's surgery.

Dr. Garabekyan and his staff are the best!! If I could give 10 stars, I would! I write this in my…read morethird month of recovery from the PAO and arthroscopy surgery: I am relatively young, in my early twenties, and never had surgery in my life, so the idea of getting TWO surgeries (Arthroscopy and PAO) was very scary. I also had another issue where I could not accept blood transfusions of any kind. That also added to my level of fear and distress. The idea of a minimally invasive PAO is not something I had heard of before and was very anxious. However, Dr. Garabekyan was SO patient in answering every question I had. His assistant Susie was also amazing and gave us anything we needed. When in the hospital, he frequently visited and called to make sure that I was okay. As expected, my hemoglobin did drop, but thanks to the salvage saving method used, I never had any critical blood loss/feel the side effects of anemia. I felt very, very minimal pain. The medication prescribed was perfect. The "hard" part was the period of 1-2 weeks after leaving the hospital, as sleeping was very difficult due to being a side sleeper. Dr. Garabekyan's advice (using many small pillows to relieve pressure) will helped getting through the night a lot easier. Another thing that amazed me is that he would answer our questions even on his vacation time. His recovery process was VERY well detailed, and we never needed to guess on what methods of recovery he wanted us to do. I have been to many hip doctors at Cedar Sinai and other hospitals, and I've never had a doctor as caring and patient as Dr. Garabekyan. Choosing him to do the surgery was the best decision I could make and I'm so thankful to his excellent communication skills, and of course his incredibly awesome assistant, Susie! :)

I cannot recommend Dr. Marc and Dr. Joe at the Stem Cell Institute highly enough…read more After suffering an MCL injury, I was weighing several options, including surgery and wearing a CTI brace. Rather than rushing me toward an invasive procedure, they took the time to truly listen to my goals. As someone who wanted to get back to an active lifestyle and back on the ocean as safely as possible, they carefully explained every detail of my ultrasound scans, the specific damage to my knee, and all of the available treatment options. I never felt pressured. I felt educated. Together we decided on regenerative treatment, giving my body the opportunity to heal itself. Six weeks later, I'm back on the ocean riding my board--something I wasn't sure would be possible so quickly. What impressed me most was their honesty. At my follow-up, they told me I was healing so well that I didn't even need another treatment. That level of integrity is rare. It showed me that their priority is the patient's outcome, not selling additional procedures. I appreciate the time they spent with me, the patience they showed answering my questions, and the genuine care they demonstrated throughout the entire process. They were recommended to me by a friend who had an outstanding experience, and I'm grateful for that referral. Now I'm happy to pay it forward. If you're facing orthopedic surgery or considering your options for a ligament or joint injury, I strongly encourage you to consult with Dr. Marc and Dr. Joe before making a final decision. It may not be the right solution for everyone, but in my case it helped me avoid surgery, get back to doing what I love, and let my body heal naturally. I couldn't be more thankful.

I am replying to your self serving answer. I have what is called late…read morestage osteoporosis of the knee- which means that there isn't much cartilage remaining. Your suggestion that I spend 3500. for each injection of stem cells (called jelly by you) would be ridiculous and only serving to enrich your bank account. Unfortunately you were not honest and I find you repulsive. STEM CELLS CANNOT REGROW CARTILAGE. When the cartilage disappears, then bone starts to take it's place - hence where you get the term "bone on bone." I would have been a better and more honest doctor than you anyday.

The best service ever! Nice, cheerful people, who make you feel better when u leave because of…read moretheir beautiful smiles and warm greets. Thank you Dr. Bernstein and assistant. I forgot your name, but I wrote your name with the picture I took. .

I met a few surgeons before I had my appointment with Dr. Klapper. Once I met him I knew I could do…read morethis! I'm 4 days post-op for total hip replacement. I'm off of the string pain meds and now only taking Tylenol as needed! I'm walking smoothly. It feels miraculous. Dr. Klapper has a unique set of talents and skills. I'm fortunate to have benefited from his skill, expertise and experience --- and am SO grateful! 100 stars out of ten, it doesn't get better than this! Thank you Dr. Klapper and the amazing Klapper team!

Well, I'm not proud to be a repeat customer for surgery, but feel so fortunate that Dr. Klapper was…read moremy doctor. He suggested a innovative method of knee surgery for a quicker recovery (well-explained), and he is always incredibly meticulous - from about my being ready for surgery to infection prevention and after. Fantastic staff too, thanks to all. I wouldn't want to go through this stuff with anyone else!

I can't thank Dr. Melamed enough for the exceptional care and skill he provided during my neck…read moresurgery. He performed cervical spine disc replacement at my C4-C5, C5-C6, and C6-C7, and his expertise has truly changed my life by relieving my pain and giving me back a quality of life I never thought I'd have again. Throughout the entire process, he was always respectful, compassionate, and had outstanding bedside manners, making me feel comfortable and confident every step of the way. I especially appreciate that he took the extra time during surgery to carefully work through the challenges and make sure everything was done right. That level of dedication means more than words can express. I am incredibly grateful and would recommend Dr. Melamed without hesitation. Thank you for giving me my life back!

In October of 2023 I got involved in a very bad car accident. I was T-boned by a car that ran…read morethrough a stop sign and hit me directly on the driver's door. I had a very bad neck injury , very little movement in my neck and quite a bit of pain. I went to see Dr Melamed and we discussed the possibility of surgery but he suggested I should take a conservative approach first and get physical therapy. I appreciated him not pushing me into surgery as a first option and so I went ahead and got physical therapy as well as acupuncture. I did this for over 6 months. Unfortunately my neck really never got better so I went back to see Doctor Melamed.In July of 2024 I had cervical disc replacement performed by Dr Melamed. I had four discs replaced so it was a pretty major surgery.The surgery went extremely well as did my recovery. I had very limited pain if any at all after the surgery and I wound up getting almost full relief from any neck pain and virtually 100% motion returned. I highly recommend Dr Melamed as he is a really excellent surgeon as well as a very caring doctor. I was able to speak with him in a frank manner and never felt that I was being talked down to in any way, which I find that some doctors do.Everything was explained to me very carefully before the surgery and I am very grateful to him.

The 1980s called, they want their God complex back. Please…read morenote that most of these 5 star reviews that I was also sucked into are all approximately ""one year ago"". So one year ago he had a rash of almost 25 people that couldn't say more fabulous things about him. Certainly not my experience. To start- the electronic data check in process is predatorily intrusive... It feels like they're feeding all the data into a central WBAN system. Upon arrival, after they were finally pleased with all my signatures and disclosures, 10 minutes passes while he's standing outside door loudly socializing with his assistants about his internet purchases. When he finally walks in and I ask him if he's going to buy the shoes, he gives me a snotty "I don't know, maybe". Contemptuous glare, zero apology. He then went on to behave like a slovenly teenager, angry that I had to nerve to point out I was running late. He made it exceedingly clear that he could care less about helping my painful medical situation and even interrupted the consultation to argue with me about how he had a right to be late & that I should go elsewhere. Arrogant, rude, disrespectful & made us miss the deadline for funding our Spacex ipo.

Dr. Millstein has been my husband, brother, nephew and many friends' go to doctor with all their…read moreshoulder and knee issues. Having recently been dealing with shoulder pain I opted to see him for some feedback. Everyone had told me what a great doctor he is but getting to meet him and seeing his bedside manner firsthand made me wholeheartedly agree with them. Dr. Millstein took his time to go over my images and reports and thankfully told me that all I need is Physical Therapy (not surgery) to get better. He was very forthright, knowledgeable and welcoming and encouraged me that I can always reach out to him personally should I have any questions or concerns. Dr. Millstein really cares about his patients. It is evident from the second you meet him that he really is there to help you and not push for surgery unless it's needed. It is not often that I meet a doctor who is not only skilled in his expertise, but also a very genuine and caring person. Dr. Millstein definitely fits the bill! P.S. Dr. Millstein recently moved his practice to a beautiful and stylishly designed office in Santa Monica with breathtaking views. Honestly, it was one of the most gorgeous medical offices I've ever seen!