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

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.

In 2019 I suffered a rotator cuff injury with a complete tear of my supraspinatus tendon which made…read morethe raising of my left arm impossible. I immediately sought Dr. Gayle's assistance due to the exceptional surgical success experienced with Dr Gayle for a prior sports injury involving my distal bicep tendon. Dr. Gayle acted swiftly to surgically repair my torn rotator cuff. The "before and after" interior photos taken during surgery were amazing. The surgical sutures and tissue cleanup were impressive. I followed the suggested rehab process to strengthen my shoulder and supporting muscle groups. Within 6 months, I was able to return to my vigorous sports activities as though nothing ever happened. It has now been nearly 3 years since Dr. Gayle repaired my shoulder. I've continued the rehab exercises with free weights and elastic bands. I can report that my surgically repaired shoulder is actually stronger than the shoulder that was never injured! I still experience no pain in the shoulder joint. What a fantastic outcome! I am very grateful to Dr. Gayle and highly recommend him. He is professional, talented, and a pleasure to work with.

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.

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.

This doctor is amazing! In fact all of his staff are wonderful - complement, on time, friend,…read moreextremely informative, accessible, etc. They have customer service down to a T! I had ACL surgery. My hamstring ligament was used to make a new ACL. I have two pin sized holes and one 1/2 inch incision. I walked out on my own after the surgery. I had no pain the first week and little after starting PT. Thank you!!

Very knowledgeable, my husband had meniscus surgery and it went well. Dr Chen doesn't recommend…read moresurgery if it it's not necessary.

I just had my Right knee replaced by Dr Mittal and I'm very happy with the results. He replaced my…read moreLeft knee last year. Dr Mittal and his team were very professional.

I really wish I could be one of Dr. Mittal's happy customers. No doctor can be perfect or right…read morefor every patient. I'd like to share my experience to inform and lend balance in a way that can help others. Bedside manner: indifferent, dismissive at times Clinical Advice: generic, Dr. Mittal was not forthright about a diagnosis until questioned, no context was provided; I felt I could have gotten more from a traditional google search Physical Examination: minimal Documentation: The AVS is completely blank and devoid of diagnostic or clinical information indicating anything other than that I had a visit. The notes section is also completely empty. It only includes the boilerplate statement showing I consented to use of the digital scribe. Result: seeking a second opinion from a doctor who is capable of doing a more through and professional job. I am deeply concerned about any doctor who can't provide basic notes or documentation, even with a digital scribe. I have doctors in my immediate family and I grew up surrounded with thoughtful and nuanced information about the art and science of practicing medicine. I am usually biased toward doctors because I understand that doctor-patient interactions can be very complicated. However, I believe a responsible doctor should on some level address their patients' concerns with reasoning and facts. Dr. Mittal's dismissive bedside manner was reflective of a general lack of professionalism and basic care. The blank AVS confirms my observations in the office completely.

Short Version: Dr. Wachhorst is incredible at what he does; his skill entirely resolved my…read moredebilitating back pain stemming from a herniated L5-S1. I highly recommend him and his team. Long Version: I came to Dr. Wachhorst for a surgical consult in early 2021. I was 29 at the time and had been experiencing debilitating back pain since late 2019. I was an active person and found myself reduced from trail half marathons to ginger walks around the block. I was in a bad place. From the day I met him, Dr. Wachhorst instilled a sense of optimism and hope. He clearly and kindly walked me through my options, giving me his (very logical) perspective but never once pushing me towards one decision or another. I met with three other surgeons but felt most comfortable and confident with him to carry out my microdiscectomy. I would make this decision again a thousand times over. Dr. Wachhorst and his staff are highly competent and made me feel like I was in the best hands. After waking up from my surgery, my pain had entirely vanished. I was even able to go for a mile-long walk the day after. The delicate procedure left me with a 1" scar, which has healed beautifully and is barely detectable. I am now sitting here a little over a year after my procedure, still completely pain-free, writing this long overdue review. Thank you, Dr. Wachhorst, for giving me my life back. I have my first half-marathon in 4 years scheduled thanks to you, and I am just so grateful to be able to run, jump, and play again. You are very, very appreciated.

Honestly can't say enough about Dr Wachhorst and his team! My husband ruptured 2 of his discs about…read morea year and a half ago and has been getting injections since to ease the pain/repair the area. Unfortunately, while the injections he was receiving helped to ease his pain, they did not help in bringing back the strength lost in his foot/leg...in fact it seemed to be getting worse. After consulting with Dr Wachorst, my husband decided to go ahead with surgery to hopefully reduce the chances of losing any more strength and feeling in his foot and so far so good! Just over 2 weeks later, he is is doing great! Healed quickly, is in great spirits and so very impressed with Dr W and his team. I would absolutely recommenced him, his team and the nurses at El Camino to ANYONE. What a great experience.

I had chronic sciatica but my HMO would not treat it. They wouldn't do an MRI. I went to Dr…read more Onibokun on my own and he ordered an MRI, discovering I had herniated disk. He reviewed the MRI in detail with me, showing where the problem was located and suggested microsurgery. He scheduled the surgery within 2 weeks. Right after that I felt much better; the sciatica was gone, recovery time was really short. The office staff was very helpful. They guided me through the process and also helped me with paperwork for my insurance, and provided post-surgery instructions.

Best doctor I've ever had. I had two level cervical disc replacement surgery back in February of…read morethis year and I feel like a brand new man. Dr O is the best !!!

Writing to honor Dr. Millard, who I had the good fortune of being referred to by a friend he had…read moretreated while she was on the Olympic Team. Early September 2019 I suffered herniated discs at L4 and L5 which sent me to emergency at Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Gatos, in excruciating pain, barely able to walk. Due to the severity of my symptoms, the neurosurgeon that saw me that night recommended that I go immediately into surgery for a laminectomy and discectomy to remove pressure created by the ruptured discs on my spinal cord (cauda equina), fearing that if they didn't relieve the pressure I could be paralyzed and lose the use of my legs. Fortunately, my case was borderline enough that I was able to leave the hospital after signing a release of liability, and promise that I would see a neurosurgeon within 12-hours. The next day my GP sent my MRIs to three neurosurgeons and an orthopedic surgeon for consultation. All four of whom wanted me back in the hospital for the surgery that day! Well, the way the "system" works, the surgeon had to send a request to my medical insurance provider for "approval" of the procedures. During which few days I was referred to Dr. Millard, who made room in his schedule to see me almost immediately. While Dr. Millard was testing (my left foot was so weak it was starting to drag on the floor with each step I took with my "walker") he observed that during that 2-3-day period it appeared that I had regained a bit of strength in my left big toe. Dr. Millard said this was "rare" but that he had seen this before, and thus, recommended I get into Stanford Hospital the next day for the cortisone epidural procedure he has expertise in implementing. (Figuring that the above-mentioned surgery would still be an option if the epidural injection of cortisone and other medicines did not work). It was a VERY painful procedure, but it worked! It was a slow recovery at first. Flat on my back in bed for 1-2 weeks while constantly icing the area of the injury, and taking strong anti-inflammatory and pain meds. I was wheelchair-bound for about six weeks, which experience gave me a whole new "perspective" and appreciation for good health, and empathy for those persons wheelchair-bound for life. Went from wheelchair to using a "walker" during the first couple of months. Then physical therapy, and after awhile I was able to walk (again) on my own. At my first post-procedure exam Dr. Millard observed that I had improved so well that I might not need another epidural procedure, which is typically required every six months to a year. Within 2-3 months I was walking normally again. Then longer walks, and by summer 2020, just nine (9) months later, I was hiking again. And by May 2021, 18-months after the injury and Dr. Millard's procedure, I was able to enjoy a full-day of Spring skiing at Mammoth Mountain (that first night in the hospital I was told that I might not ever "walk" again, let alone hike, jog, and ski!). Now, two and a half years later, I am 90% recovered, doing strenuous 5-10 mile hikes in steep hills on weekends, with some jogging, and flat-out running again! Had I had the surgeries that the four surgeons were pushing for I doubt that I would have ever been the "same" as before, again. In fact, I have spoken with others that had those surgeries and the majority said they were worse off, thereafter. So, it is a MIRACLE that I was referred to Dr. Millard, and that his treatment worked so well for me! I appreciate EVERY DAY that I can go about an active life, enjoying the hikes, runs, and activities that I always have. Dr. Millard is The Very Best in his field. I strongly recommend that you see him before making any decisions regarding your spine, if you can... John C.

My mother just had an absolutely terrible appointment with Robert Millard today. He was rude,…read moredismissive & completely unhelpful. He told her there's nothing he can do for her & simply said "your back's a mess" as he walked out the door leaving her practically in tears. What a jerk. His medical license should be revoked.