Had a very good experience at Dr Gerbino's office. Saw him regarding knee pain. Appointment was at…read more9a, completed intake saw doctor, got X-rays, saw doctor and got initial diagnosis in an hour. Awaiting MRI then follow-up. Everything was pleasant, smooth, and competent.

Dr gerbino operated on my right knee that had a torn meniscus in July of 2014. I was back to work…read moreone month after the surgery and back to all my sporting activities about 3 months after that. The main thing is my right knee is fixed. But now I tore my meniscus in my left knee. I was motivated to writing this review because his Monterey office which Suzy runs the front desk was very accommodating and getting me in on the same day that I called. Dr gerbino looked over my MRI again and found a torn meniscus in my left knee and gave me a cortisone shot. I know he doesn't want to see his patients suffer. Dr gerbino cares about his patients and his office staff are very accommodating. Thank you Dr Gerbino!

I was referred to Dr. Lin for my knee injury (full rupture of my right Patellar tendon). Although…read morehe is a hand specialist, he has knowledge of all things Orthopedic. After being told by 2 different doctors that they needed an MRI to verify the injury before they could do anything, Dr. Lin performed an ultrasound of my knee and saw right away what the problem was. He seemed frustrated that it had taken 2 weeks for me to get the problem officially diagnosed, as my injury needed surgery to be performed pretty quickly. He didn't want to waste any time and got me scheduled for surgery 5 days later. The work he did was phenomenal...only a 2 1/2 inch incision and minimal pain during recovery. I'm 14 weeks post op now and almost back to full range of motion in my knee. Nothing but good things to say about this man. Positive experience all around.

Where to begin? My husband was involved in a motorcycle accident {due to some idiot running a…read morestop sign) and the ER surgeon told him he'd need surgery. At the pre-surgery consultation, the ER Dr, said he wasn't sure how to fix the "bad break" to his wrist but would try screwing an exterior metal bar down his arm at two locations and casting for 6 weeks and "see if that works". He also wasn't sure what kind of hardware he'd be able to use and would have to figure that out. WHAT? Sounded pretty archaic, and, if it didn't work then we'd be back to square one. Having had a wonderful experience for a different issue at Monterey Spine and Joint, I called them and was able to schedule an appointment for my husband to see Dr. James Lin in a couple of days. We went in, Dr. Lin looked over the MRI from the ER and said he could fix it. When asked about the hardware, he whipped out his phone and pulled up an image of what he'd be using. When asked what his level of experience was with this type of injury, he said "Let me put it this way, if you'd seen any other doctor in Monterey County, they'd send you to me." SOLD! Confident minus the cockiness. Dr. Lin performed the surgery two days later at the Monterey Surgery Center (Which is another great review) and personally came out to the waiting room to speak to me when he was done (other doctors sent nurses to speak to other loved ones), which I was grateful for. My husband only needed to use painkillers once then the occasional Ibuprofen. Ten days later and all was looking good enough to start hand therapy. They don't have a hand therapist at MS&J so Dr. Lin referred him to Terrapin, also at Ryan Ranch. The therapist there (Lisa) had a great relationship with Dr. Lin's patients and could email or call him directly if anything came up, which was great and showed a team approach in my husband's healing. Dr. Lin was great with all follow ups and we never had to wait long in the office or get more X-rays than absolutely needed. He and his staff were great, always smiling and warm and tolerant of our sense of humor. Fast forward 6 months and am grateful to say my husband is healed, and we're happy to say that choosing Dr. Lin was the BEST decision we could have made throughout my husband's road to recovery. Dr. Lin, we are thankful beyond words for everything you did for us. B & P

I love dr Hershey. He replaced both of my hips and treated me like a queen. I'm a retired nurse…read moreafter 40 years and the staff is kind, helpful and quality of care is outstanding. I've had a knee replacement and both hips replaced. No other surgeon will ever touch my joints except Dr Hershey. The nurses pre/post-op are wonderful

My husband tore his AC and LC ligaments on his left shoulder, broke a couple of ribs and bruised…read morehis sternum on a hiking accident a few months ago. The doctor advised to do nothing. Gave us pain killer and anti-inflammatory pills, told him to get physical therapy and send us back home. He told us that surgery was not necessary as " 50% of people are happy with it ". It seems that dr Hershey is either not willing or not able to update his skills because after a second opinion and several months lived in pain my husband is going to have a shoulder surgery that is given 90% success rate. The fifty fifty outcome might have been a realistic estimation 30 years ago but techniques have evolved. I would not recommend if your medical condition is serious and you feel like you might need surgery.

I felt that he made his decision prior to walking into the appt. as he did not take into…read moreconsideration what I had to say about my hips, pain, limited mobilty, pain when lying down, etc. I wasted weeks waiting for the appt. He stated that my MRI was not that bad and he felt that since I did not get relief from my previous injection, the issue was with my back. I told him I knew it was my hips and that after having two back surgeries I knew it was not my back. He did not care about my level of pain. I was in and out with no help or solid plan in a few minutes. He dismissed me completley. His office kept calling to schedule my back MRI and I declined. My pain managment doctor also disagreed with him, and he's in the same office. He wrote me a referral to Stanford. Fast forward less than four months later- Had my hip replaced at Stanford by Dr. Lipof. He said in addition to other issues, tears, etc. my labram had become detached and was just laying on the socket, one of the worst he has ever seen. I had presented all of the symtpons to Dr. Meckel. Get second or third opinions until you find someone who will take you seriously and don't give up until you find the right solution for you. I hate writing poor reviews, but this was poor medical care and I deserved better.

I highly recommend Dr. Meckel for hip joint replacements. I was very happy with the outcome and…read morethe care I received. My rehab period was'relatively short due to Dr. Meckel's surgical procedure.

I had endoscopic surgery for a herniated disc at 12:00 PM and was home walking my dogs by 5:00 PM,…read morefollowed by dinner at 6:00 PM. Honestly, I still can't believe it. I'm not completely out of the woods yet, but the herniation pain that I've been dealing with is already gone. I still have some muscle soreness and tightness, which is to be expected, but the difference is remarkable. Deb, Dr. Sohrab's assistant, made the entire process incredibly easy. She was always available to answer my questions, walked me through every step, and even provided helpful videos explaining what to expect before and after surgery. As a former professional snowboarder, I've had my share of injuries and surgeries over the years, so I'm not new to the process. Without question, this was the most comfortable, organized, and stress-free surgical experience I've ever had. I'm grateful to Dr. Sohrab, Deb, and the entire team for the outstanding care.

I had endoscopic back surgery .... Dr Gollogly and his team were amazing and managed to get me the…read moresurgery I needed with-in a week of seeing me..... I highly recommend..

Have very serious injury and in pain so having to deal with horrible front office that doesn't…read morefollow up and then leaves you on hold for 15 minutes is rough. Then they just dump you in the receptionist voice mail, the same receptionist that doesn't call you back, is so unprofessional. Heard he's a good Dr. too. Just an awful experience while in pain.

Dr. Swan did an amazing job! My sons arm is fully healed and he recovered very fast after the cast…read moreand pins were out. Thank you Dr. Swan!

I had an excellent experience with Dr. Smith. From the moment I arrived, he greeted me warmly and…read moreimmediately put me at ease, which was especially appreciated since I was feeling nervous about my visit. I needed treatment for my toenail, and Dr. Smith took the time to thoroughly explain each step of the procedure. He patiently guided me through the entire process, ensuring I was comfortable and informed. I also appreciated how he reviewed my X-rays with me and clearly explained his findings. Another standout aspect of my visit was the efficiency of the office. I never waited more than five minutes, which is rare and greatly appreciated in a medical setting. Dr. Smith is knowledgeable, compassionate, and professional. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking exceptional care.

Stay away from this man. He is a frustrated comedian who apparently would rather be doing comedy…read morethan surgery, but the damage he caused to my foot is no joke. Dr, Smith purported to repair my foot which had arthritis. He attempted to fix a slight hammer toe but instead he made it horribly pronounced instead. It is quite painful now where there was no pain there before the surgery. The hammer toe now overlaps my large toe. Further, my toes look like a Dr. Suess cartoon gone wrong. He shortened my little toe so much that for the first year after the surgery I was WALKING ON TOP OF IT. Orthotics have helped a little bit in keeping my toe from rolling UNDER my foot. An orthopedic surgeon I consulted later said the unsatisfactory result was likely caused by the original surgeon rushing through the job. The whole foot now looks deformed; before the surgery it looked like a normal foot. Dr. Smith does not appear to be a serious man. He also is a lousy comedian. Seek help from him at your peril.

Dr. Williams and his staff have provided excellent care for me for many years. His demeanor is…read moregentle. Because of his years of experience in orthopedics I feel more comfortable about his assessment and treatment plans. He always lets me explain my problem, and provides me with insight about my condition. He is current with the latest treatments available, and practical in guiding my recovery. I trust his judgment about going forward and have never been disappointed with my care at his office. The office staff are also considerate and efficient.

Dr. Don Williams was assigned to my case to perform an IME several months ago. Although I was…read moreapprehensive, I found Dr. Williams personable and understanding as to my medical concerns and limitations. My overall experience was positive. GSV