Patient, professional and thorough. Explained my issues and offered solutions. Didn't want to cut…read moreright away like some others. I trust her.

This doctor has a very warm heart and has an incredible wealth of knowledge. Highly recommended to…read moreall my family and friends.

In January 2025, I visited Dr. Kenneth Goranson, an orthopedic surgeon, for worsening pain in my…read moreleft shoulder. He recommended a course of steroid injections. I received three injections over several months, but unfortunately, I did not experience any relief. After one of the injections, I noticed a visible indentation and some skin discoloration at the injection site. When I mentioned this at my next appointment, Dr. Goranson told me that this can sometimes happen if the medication enters the muscle and causes atrophy, and that it usually improves over time. He then suggested another injection, but I chose not to proceed. Since my symptoms continued, I sought a second opinion. The next doctor confirmed that the issue was related to the injection and diagnosed it as fat necrosis, which she explained is not reversible. As a result, before even attempting surgery, Dr. Goranson caused me significant and permanent physical and emotional harm.

It's near impossible to find good Drs these days which is why I stick with the best when I find…read moreone! Dr. Goranson is one. Incredibly competent. Surgically talented. Absolutely knowledgeable. Science driven. Explains everything! Kind to boot. Uber professional. And surgically talented. Think I respect him as a Dr.? You bet. Dr. Goranson has taken care of much of my family's orthopedic issues for decades and EVERY TIME he did so successfully. During my first surgery with him my blood pressure was low and the nurse asked why I wasn't worried, I said because I have the best Dr. working on me! It was true then and true now. And icing on the cake is his efficient office run by Carrie who is always on top of it whether it's appointments or insurance, she nails it! It

My family and I have been patients of Dr. Ecklund for many years, and in our experience, he is the…read morebest orthopedic physician in the Bay Area. We were first referred to him when my son sustained a severe leg fracture, and his care was exceptional. Based on that experience, I later chose Dr. Ecklund to perform my rotator cuff surgery, which was equally successful. He is not only an outstanding surgeon but also a highly professional and trustworthy individual. Steve Sordello

I had a great experience with Dr Ecklund, he was very professional and honest. He gave me an honest…read moreopinion, and took the time to explain my knee problem.

I was diagnosed with bursitis and arthritis in my hips l…read more My dr suggested physical therapy I had no idea how helpful it could be Recovering freedom of movement My therapist Adria was great

The physical therapist were nice, however they did not take the time to diagnose. Continuity is a…read morebig issue here. You are not able to schedule with the same physical therapist, so each time, you have a different physical therapist. Also, they have very limited appointment slots, even though the office was empty both times we went. I would not recommend coming here.

Dr. Vid gets you back to doing what you love - but you've got to do the work too…read more After a significant fall that left me with limited mobility and daily pain, I knew I needed more than just quick fixes. I wanted a provider who would help me understand the biomechanical root cause of my issues, not just treat symptoms. Dr. Vid Jindal absolutely delivered on that front. What sets Dr. Vid apart is his multi-modal, evidence-based approach. During my initial visit, he performed comprehensive movement assessments that revealed patterns I never knew existed. As someone who works in tech, I appreciated how he explained exactly what each test indicated and how different movement dysfunctions were contributing to my pain. His extensive certifications beyond his DC degree (ART, Graston Technique, SFMA assessments, and more) were immediately apparent in how thoroughly he evaluated my condition. Here's what you need to know going in: Dr. Vid will be completely upfront that lasting results require your active participation. This isn't a "come in twice a week forever" situation - it's a corrective/functional care program where the real work happens between visits. I'll be honest, initially I wasn't thrilled about adding exercises to my daily routine. But Dr. Vid serves as both coach and advocate, helping you understand exactly why each movement matters for your long-term health. The results speak for themselves. Even with me admittedly not completing my "homework" 100% of the time at first, I noticed significant improvements in my upper body mobility and reduced extremity pain within just a few sessions. As I became more consistent with the at-home exercises, our progress accelerated dramatically. What impressed me most is Dr. Vid's commitment to education. Every session includes both hands-on treatment for soft tissue dysfunctions and spine/extremity adjustments, plus time spent helping you understand how to prevent re-injury and maintain your progress independently. Unlike providers who just want to cycle you through, he's genuinely invested in getting you to that "state of ready" where you can live actively and pain-free. If you're someone who wants to take an active role in your recovery and values understanding the "why" behind your treatment, you'll thrive here. Even if that's not your natural inclination, Dr. Vid's realistic approach to setting expectations and his genuine passion for patient education make the investment worthwhile. Bottom line: a few months of focused work with Dr. Vid has given me tools and knowledge about my body that I'll use for life. Highly recommend if you're ready to put in the effort for lasting results.

The greatest passion of my life is Argentine tango, and it's safe to say that without Dr. Vid, I…read morewould not be dancing anymore. Thanks to him, I went from debilitating foot pain to dancing freely for hours in four-inch heels. To me, it's nothing short of miraculous. I came to Dr. Vid after running out of options. After a decade of dancing, I developed foot pain that no podiatrist, shoe, cream, or orthotic could fix. When I first contacted him, my expectations were admittedly low. The pain had been intense, and here I was, entrusting myself to someone who was neither a dancer nor a specialist in life on very high heels. How much I underestimated him! From the very first session, I realized I was in expert hands -- with someone who wouldn't just look at my foot, but assess my entire body, identifying root causes I'd never considered. What followed were focused, hands-on sessions to address the problem areas, followed by active physical therapy. He taught me exactly where and how to build strength to protect my body from future injury. I began to understand that if I want to stay pain-free -- especially under high-stress demands -- I need to take an active role in caring for and strengthening my body. And Dr. Vid showed me precisely how to do that. Dr. Vid won't give you a magic pill, an invasive surgery, or an overnight fix -- because he knows those only mask the issue and can even make it worse over time. He won't have you come in for quick sessions only to keep returning with the same problem. What he will do is zoom in on your body, identify the root cause, treat you holistically, and equip you with an arsenal of tools that will leave you feeling stronger and healthier than you have in years. His expertise is astonishing, his knowledge vast, his encouragement unwavering, and his positivity contagious. Finding Dr. Vid changed everything. What he gave me wasn't just relief - it was the strength and knowledge to keep doing what I love for years to come.

My 93 yr old mom fell and broke her radius and ulna at the wrist. The ER at El Camino did a poor…read morejob setting this fracture but referred us to Dr. Kliman. Thank God for this man as he re-set her arm correctly so she can avoid surgery. He is very skilled and knowledgeable and gave her the best chance for a full recovery. Highly recommended. I hope he is still working if I ever need his services

Dr. Kliman is my orthopedic surgeon. Always thorough and explains everything, which is tough to do…read moreas I am a physician and require explanations as do most patients. Likely the reason some complaints about waiting time are due to the fact that Dr. Kliman, unlike many physicians today who have 10 minutes for each visit, is thorough and answers all the questions and is hands on. If you wait in his office, it's because he is being a good doctor and not leaving the office at 4pm every day....old time service, not managed care big clinic delivery of care and f/u with physician extenders like PAs and NPs. Terrific surgeon and great preoperative and postoperative care. FYI I have also been referring patients to him for 30 years plus because of his skill and care in taking care of patients.

Better late than Never! I had a bicycle accident a year ago April. I broke my Leg crashing into a…read morestorm curb. The MRI report wasn't accurate and didn't rotate 2 torn ligaments, it only rotated 1 torn ligament and 2 breaks 1 by my knee the other at my ankle. I went to a podiatrist, who continually told me it would heal. He was however concerned about the break at me knee and wanted me to see an orthopedic. I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Kim. I had 1 more podiatrist appointment scheduled before seeing Dr. Kim, when he asked if I'd made the orthopedic appointment I confirmed and told him the date, he asked who the Dr was. He didn't look happy. He asked me to step on the floor xray machine. I told him no way, cant do that. He got stern, said there's been plenty of healing time, this was end of June. I stepped onto the xray machine and SCREAMED so loud, the pain excruciating. He proceeded to tell me I was having a "mental" reaction to pain that really wasnt there! Dr Kim noticed on my MRI CD that there were 2 torn ligaments not just 1. Surgery was scheduled ASAP. BEST CARE EVER! Dr. Kim's entire staff was incredibly helpful, caring and ON IT! 1 year later and Im doing great, only negative I have is that cold weather aches. Ill take it! Thank You from the bottom of heart Dr. Kim, You ARE the Best!

On July 18, 2026, my mother had a hip pinning surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital . Looking at the…read moreX-ray taken after the surgery by Dr. Peter Kim indicated that the surgery was performed successfully, with care and precision. However, ultimately, the post-operative care of Dr. Kim has caused far more harm than good in my mother's recovery process. After her transfer to a rehabilitation hospital, we learned that the post-operative order left by our surgeon were confusing and even contradictory, stating that she should be doing both "50/50" and "toe touch." Since the physical therapist was confused by his instructions, they attempted to contact the surgeon to gain further clarification. The physical therapist also asked me to also follow up with the surgeon, noting that at times they can be more responsive to the patient's concerns. I called the surgeon's office three times and, after four days of waiting, finally received a phone call from an office assistant. She said that the order was for 50/50 and the toe touch was wrong. I asked her to call the rehabilitation hospital to communicate these instructions to our physical therapist. The assistant replied that the rehabilitation hospital might not answer as it was 5 pm but I asked her to please leave a message and I gave her our physical therapist's name. To this day, I do not know whether a phone call was made or not. I tried to relay the information myself in an email to the rehab hospital. As the result of this information, my mother's therapy changed to walking rehab while experiencing excruciating pain. She had been experiencing great pain even while seated on the wheelchair for any period of time. On the morning of Thursday July 30th, we were informed that she had an appointment at 11:15 with the surgeon. She was to be taken to the surgeon's office with a wheelchair transport. I had never heard that a patient after surgery must be taken to the surgeon's office. I assumed that the surgeon would come to the patient. The ride -- though secure -- was difficult and painful for her. When we arrived at the surgeon's office, our appointment was 15 minutes late. Finally, once the appointment began, I handed the comprehensive report on my mother's surgery and rehabilitation (sent with us from the rehab hospital) but the assistant did not even look at the document. He then proceeded to ask us very basic questions making it evident that he did not know that there was any surgery performed, what type of surgery. In an off-handed way, he asked whether my mother was experiencing pain and when she answered that she had been and continues to be in extreme pain, he was surprised. His surprise was shocking to us given that she had been sitting in the wheelchair for almost an hour at this point and was not at a place in her recovery to sit comfortably for extended periods of time. He then said that he needed to remove the sutures from her leg. Astonished, I looked at the wooden, fixed-position examination bed situated in the room. The bed was 36 inches high with a small footstool next to it to allow the patient to climb atop it. I told him that my mother could not stand and climb atop that bed in her current condition. He said he would remove the stitches while she was seated on the wheelchair. I explained that she needed assistance to stand up to take off the pants in order to sit back down on the wheelchair for the suture removal. I also stated that her adult diaper needed to be opened to reach the sutures. The assistant looked shocked. He did not help to get her up and watched as my mother and I struggled to get her standing to pull down the pants. After checking the sutures, he left the room and came back with the surgeon. The surgeon arrived and looking at the sutures said to us, "you didn't need to come in for this, the nurses at the rehabilitation hospital could have removed them. They can stay in for another two weeks." I asked him if he had visited my mother since the surgery and he said no. So, it had been 13 days since her surgery and he had not ever visited with the patient. This means that the surgery rounds at the hospital were never made. I asked him about the about the accommodations offered for patients and he said if you wanted her to be laying down then you should have arrived on a gurney. I replied that I was not aware that a surgeon's office would not have accommodations available for patients. Overall, I'm writing this to inform others about the mistreatment that my mother received at Golden State Orthopedics and Spine by Dr. Paul Kim. Unfortunately, as a result of Dr. Kim's and his assistant's negligence in conveying incorrect information, my mother's recovery and rehabilitation has been set back quite a bit, causing her excess and unnecessary pain. I hope that by sharing our story, we can advocate for better treatment of my mother and other patients like her.

I've been coming here for about a year, and I wanted to say that I've had a fantastic experience…read morewith Elizabeth Segovia. She has a friendly personality that immediately makes you feel comfortable and what really sets her apart from other physical therapists is her exceptional knowledge and her ability to identify the root cause of an issue. She really knows her stuff when it comes to the pelvic floor, and I always felt confident that she understood what was going on and how to treat it. If you're looking for a physical therapist who is kind, knowledgeable, and takes the time to get to the root of the problem, I highly recommend her.

Nate and Ruchira (and I assume all of their PTs!) are so incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and…read morepatient. I've had four cases at breakthrough and highly recommend them! I love the one-on-one patient model which not only builds a relationship with your PT, but also they are able to carefully watch your form while doing exercises in their gym so you get the best results. I'll definitely go back to breakthrough when another part of my body decides to poop out on me! (The front desk crew is awesome also!)

Simply Amazing. I had the honor of Dr Gayle repairing both my torn minscus in 2023 and recent fully…read moretorn supraspinatus or rotator cuff in July 2025. I am now jogging again where I never thought I would do again. 2 weeks after the rotator cuff fully torn surgery, I am able to do "can up and down" which is simply amazing. I did not use any drugs after the surgery which is a testament to Dr Gayle and his team.

Dr Gayle is knowledgeable. Just be prepared to wait over 30 minutes after your scheduled…read moreappointment time. For all of my appointments, both in person and over the phone he has run more than 30 minutes late and even beyond an hour late. Each time I just get "my apologies". If you have a busy day just reschedule me. Don't have me waiting for over 30 minutes to an hour. Of course, as patients, we are expected to show up 20 minutes before the scheduled appointment time but then are made to wait way beyond the scheduled appointment time. just ridiculous. When you schedule the appointment make sure you don't have ANYTHING else to do that day because you will be stuck here way past your scheduled time. Doesn't matter to them. Super unprofessional.

In 2017 I saw Dr. Mehta as a second opinion on a meniscus tear. The first doctor recommended…read moreimmediate surgery based on an MRI, no x-ray. Dr. Mehta did an x-ray that found no arthritis or bone spurs. She recommended PT type exercises. She said it was a minor tear and didn't recommend surgery that could possibly make it worse over time and cause arthritis. I did the exercises religiously for a month and took a prescription anti-inflammatory for a week. For years I continued to play tennis and pickleball with no recurring discomfort as long as I did the exercises three times a week. As I approach 80 years old (now I walk/hike/bike ride instead of court sports) I still have no issues with the knee. And a study recently came out saying meniscus surgery has proven to cause a worsening of the tear and painful arthritis. THANK YOU Dr. Mehta for protecting and improving my life.

Save your body, save your time, and save your money and go somewhere else…read more I paid out of network expecting timely orthopedic care; what I got was absolutely zero physical exam, a denied MRI, weeks of delay, and a threat to call 911 when I asked for accountability. I went to see Dr. Pamela Mehta as an out-of-network patient because I was in severe pain in my hip/pelvis area and wanted help quickly. Unfortunately, the visit was one of the most disappointing and unprofessional medical experiences I have had. Before the appointment, I was asked to get an X-ray. At the visit, Dr. Mehta looked at the X-ray and told me it looked fine. When I pointed to the exact area where I had pain, she seemed unsure whether the issue was my hip, rib, abdomen, intestines, or pelvis. That alone was concerning, but what concerned me most was that there was essentially no physical examination at all. She did not ask me to perform any movements, did not test range of motion, did not ask me to lift my leg, did not examine my gait, and did not physically evaluate the painful area. I explained that the pain felt bone-related and became worse when standing on my left foot, but there was still no meaningful hands-on evaluation. Instead, she ordered an MRI and recommended ibuprofen. The MRI was then denied by insurance more than once. Based on the denial explanation I received, the medical necessity was not documented adequately, and the clinical reasoning submitted does not appear to have matched my actual symptoms. Weeks later, the issue is still unresolved, and the office seemed unclear about the peer-to-peer process and the status of the authorization. The whole reason I paid out of network was that I was in serious pain and needed timely, competent care. Instead, I left with no clear diagnosis, no real exam, an MRI request that insurance rejected, and weeks of delay. This is exactly the kind of experience that makes patients lose trust in medical providers: a quick visit, little actual evaluation, an expensive out-of-network bill, and poor follow-through when the authorization fails. When I later went to the office to ask what was going on, the interaction became even more concerning. I was frustrated, but I was there because I had paid for care and still had no answer. During that office interaction, Dr. Mehta initially said something along the lines of reimbursing me so I would leave. When I responded that yes, I wanted my money back, she immediately changed position and said I would not be reimbursed, then threatened to call 911. To me, that felt retaliatory and punitive, not professional. It came across less like a physician trying to resolve a legitimate patient complaint and more like someone trying to use pressure and intimidation once I challenged the quality of care and asked for a refund. Based on my experience, this visit raised serious concerns about competency, documentation, follow-through, professionalism, and judgment under pressure. A doctor can have a bad day, but appearing unsure about the source of pain, skipping a meaningful physical exam, submitting an MRI request that gets denied repeatedly, and then threatening to call 911 after a patient asks for accountability says a lot. I paid out of network expecting expertise, urgency, and professionalism. What I experienced was a rushed and inadequate evaluation, poor documentation, poor follow-through, and an extremely unprofessional response when I questioned the care. If you have hip or pelvis pain and need a careful physical exam, clear clinical reasoning, proper insurance documentation, and respectful follow-through, I would not recommend this office based on my experience. = What is especially troubling about this response is the gaslighting. Instead of addressing the substance of my complaint, Dr. Mehta is trying to rewrite the situation as if the main issue was patient behavior rather than the quality of care, lack of meaningful examination, poor follow-through, and failed MRI authorization process. She says there was a "well documented physical exam." That does not match my experience in the room. I was not asked to perform meaningful movement testing, range-of-motion testing, gait evaluation, leg raise testing, or any hands-on examination of the painful area. Claiming after the fact that a complete exam occurred does not change what I experienced as the patient. She also claims law enforcement was contacted because of "threatening behavior." I strongly reject that characterization. No law enforcement ever showed up, and from my perspective, the 911 threat was used to intimidate me and reframe a legitimate patient complaint as a safety issue in front of other patients and staff. The issue is not simply that insurance denied the MRI. The issue is that I paid out of network expecting timely, competent orthopedic care, but received no clear diagnosis, no meaningful exam from my perspective, poor follow-through, and then a false accusation that I was thr