Dr Than did an amazing job on my knee replacement, which was an old revision done by Dr. Macko. Of…read morecourse we all love Dr Macko but he retired Dr. Than is an excellent choice for a knee or hip surgery. He has been trained in very difficult knee and hip surgeries ones that other people couldn't fix. He's caring, will listen to you, but he's also efficient. He has the best PA, Megan Stier that I have ever seen. I commend whoever at Sutter Gould hired Dr.Than, what a smart choice!

I broke my tibial plateau after a fall, & Dr. Than performed surgery on my knee area. He took the…read moretime to answer my long list of questions prior to the surgery & at the follow-up appointments. He was open about including my husband at all of my appointments, as my husband was the one providing my in-home care. My husband felt very confident in Dr. Than, as I did. He was very clear about the non-weight bearing restrictions & the time frame for those restrictions. It's amazing to see my scar, now three months after the surgery. It is so faint you can barely see it. My friends are amazed at how wonderfully my incision has healed & so quickly. Dr. Than is very thorough in his pre-op preparation. I have a bleeding disorder & had a pulmonary embolism almost 20 years prior, following a back surgery. I also have asthma & some minor heart issues. Dr. Than made sure I had all the pre-op tests & approvals from my specialists, prior to the surgery. In regard to recovery, Dr. Than has referred me for Physical Therapy & is confident I will regain all of the functions of my leg & knee I had prior to my accident.

After suffering a shoulder injury, I was referred to Alpine by my treating doctor. Before Alpine…read morewill book an appointment, all medical records need to be submitted to the surgeon for review. Once reviewed and the doctor accepts to see the patient, the front office will book an appointment. This process took about two weeks before the doctor agreed to see me. The front lobby is pretty large with plenty of seating and accessible bathrooms. There is also a small table and chairs for children in the corner. There are five windows in reception, so wait time to check-in is pretty quick. The receptionist I've dealt with was pleasant. The reason for taking one star away: This place is extremely busy. Plan ahead and ensure your schedule is clear a few hours around your appointment time. After being checked-in for my appointments, I wasn't taken back to a room for about 20 minutes after my scheduled time. Once in the patient room, it took about 1 1/2 hours on my first appointment and about 30 minutes on the other two appointments to be seen by the surgeon. There are signs posted informing patients of these delays. I 100% agree that every patient is different and times can vary. However, this was probably the most annoying thing about my experience at Alpine. Having said that, my doctor took time to explain the procedure and my options. After speaking with him and researching him, I was confident in his ability to repair my shoulder. Once I elected to proceed with surgery, I was able to schedule surgery pretty quickly. On the day of the surgery, my surgeon checked in with me to ensure I didn't have any last minute questions. He told us the estimated time surgery would take and told my wife he would call her when my procedure was done. Once I was done in surgery, he called my wife as promised. I did not suffer any complications after surgery. Everything healed well, looks good and I am expected to make a full recovery. Based on my experience, I would use Alpine again.

Amazing people here! After being treated awful at…read moretri-valley ortho in Pleasanton (hell hole DO NOT GO!) Alpine got me in quick, staff is friendly and caring and most importantly my ankle is fixed and healing! Facility is beautiful also.

This was my first visit to Dr. Bigelow for a hand issue. Everything about my visit to this office…read morewas excellent. I didn't have to wait long for the x-ray, and I was taken back to the exam room right away. Dr. Bigelow was so nice. She explained what was going on with my joint and the various options available to treat it. After choosing to try a support brace, I was fitted by the assistant. She was very friendly and helpful as well. Should I need further treatment, I will gladly go back and see Dr. Bigelow.

Dr. Bigelow was very knowledgeable and knew what had to be done with my hands. She was recommended…read moreby my cardiologist and did an outstanding job in fixing his hand. So pleased with her expertise!

1 Of the BEST Orthopedic Doctors I have ever seen…read more Wonderful Doctor and Surgeon Now i have a better chance to walk..

Dr Mikaelian is a very caring Dr and Surgeon. He is up with the times of medicine and treatment…read more His office staff is very helpful and patience. I would recommend his office and other physicians there. They care for their patients.

Good explanation of my back problems, great sense of humor which is needed in this sometimes tense…read moresituation.

From the day I left the hospital I've had no back pain. Prior to Dr Alegre operating on me, it…read morewould take at least 2 hours in the morning for my back to loosen up enough to be able to function through the day. I have serious degenerative disc disease for which Dr Alegre fused my L4-L5 and L5-S1. He has given me back my quality of life. Many thanks.

I went to see Dr. Bethune for a shoulder problem. I've never been to a doctor who had less empathy…read morethan Dr.Bethune. He ordered an MRI for me and it's been almost 3 weeks and I have no follow up from him. He had no idea what was wrong with my shoulder and offered no suggestions as to how my pain could be managed except for an opioid prescription. That was not what I was looking for. He gives western MEDICINE a bad name.

I was early for my appointment and they took me right into the examination room, a good sign. My…read moreappointment was for 9:45; they said get there by 9:30; I was there at 9:15. Waited in the examination room until 10:45 to see Dr. Bethune. He proceeded to laugh at me, didn't seem interested in my problem, only looked at the knee when I showed him and gave NO useful advice. Seek help from another orthopedist.

Caring and precise. Great surgeon. A year later can barely see the scar. Full knee replacementread more

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The receptionist that constantly dyes her hair she has a weird unusual name she is the rudest…read moreperson in customer service I have ever met. They give zero regards about their customers and the care quality is terrible the shoes are terrible

Dr. Victor Macko....what an arrogant, unkind, unhelpful , and unprofessional man! The kind that…read moreassumes the public is ignorant of their own bodies...he, being the DOCTOR know ALL. He treated me with contempt. I picked up my sxays and went elsewhere.

Dr. Iyengar is an amazing surgeon; he's performed 2 rotator cuff surgeries and a shoulder…read morereplacement. All with excellent results. Besides being an excellent surgeon, he's interested in me as a patient/individual. I recommend him with no reservation.

Dr. ieyengar is the best os there is. I had 6 torn totator surgeries on each shoulder and they…read morefailed, after Dr. Ieyengar did it , no tearing

Dr.Gary Murata is a excellent Physician.I had an accident at my work slipped and fell down a icy…read moredriveway during a freezing winter nite 7 ft ,injuries shoulder & knee injury. Workmen Comp covered my medical bills . He was one of my family member Doctor and gave excellent care during a complicated health issue. Dr.Murata took care of me during my knee surgery & shoulder surgery and rebuilatation over months of recovery.He has very well manner and also has great respect for his patients. I had a successful recovery Now I have some medical issues due to my condition, he was surprised to see me and welcome me back .He has given me the best care and support during my return visit.He is very careing Physician. Wonderful Staff Large office with many Professional Physician Large waiting area very modern Large parking area ,well maintained and security Examing rooms & office areas spacious and clean Surgery Hospital next to Dr.Murata office complex

Watch out ... If you happen to need Dr. Murata in an emergency, he may or may not…read morefollow up after you are released from the hospital. I was shocked when I called for an appointment as instructed when discharged from the hospital only to be informed Dr. Murata had decided not to do the follow-up. The office gave no reason other than I could go out to the County. Thanks a lot Doc!!