Everything went well Dr Stuffmann and staff were perfect machine for great outcome.read more

I was not completely happy with my experience with Dr. Stuffman relating to a shoulder injury and…read morediagnosed as a torn rotator cuff tear. Although he correctly diagnosed my problem and my need for physical therapy, he declined to refer me to a physical therapist office. Fortunately, my health plan has a good physical therapist office available for referral and Dr. Stuffman did provide a general order for the therapy. The therapist was very competent and requested that I obtain an ultrasound exam from Dr. Stuffman for aid in understanding my injury and providing the right physical therapy. This required another visit to Dr. Stuffman. For the purpose of thoroughness in making his diagno-sis, I think Dr. Stuffman should have performed the ultrasound (a 15 minute exam) in my initial visit with him. Dr. Stuffman also provided no prognosis for my injury, albeit the physical therapist recommended that I no longer do my upper body workouts with 5 lbs. weights or more for fear of aggravating the torn rotator cuff. On the plus side for Dr. Stuffman, he provided a online video for doing physical therapy and this video mentioned "easy" may be better in doing physical therapy weight lifting. This advise was very helpful because I tend to do too much sometimes

Wonderful physician. Twice with running-related meniscal tears, Steven recommended not doing…read moresurgery becasue most of these heal by themsolves, and both times I healed quickly and permanently. He is a true physician, thinking of the patient's best interests , is very easy to talk to, and is an exceptionally good doc. As a physician myself, I love to seee that there are doctors like him out there.

One word- "MAGICIAN"…read more He is hands down the best knee surgeon in the world. If you find your way to him consider yourself lucky. I had ACLR and smoothest recovery. I choose patellar auto graft and I can't make out if any surgery was done. Minimal scarring and marks on the skin. I know that is the least of the concerns for ACLR, but it shows the level of attention and detail Dr Isono puts in his work.

I have been fortunate to receive care from Dr. James Huang, whose expertise and compassionate…read moreapproach have significantly alleviated my chronic pain resulting from a car accident. His integrative healing methods have addressed ongoing issues including neck pain, digestive problems, dental issues, leg and ankle discomfort, pinched nerve relief, and more. Dr. Huang uses a range of methods that address root causes and are tailored to individual needs. Beyond the technical skills, Dr. Huang listened to my concerns and provides a supportive environment so I feel heard. I've sent a few friends to him and they've all had positive experiences. For those seeking comprehensive and compassionate care, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. James Huang. His expertise and unique care has profoundly impacted my health and well-being.

After seeing Dr. Huang for almost 6 months, I'm much more aware of my brain and body's needs. He…read morehas helped restore balance in my mind and body with impressive techniques. I've learned and implemented all of the natural and lifestyle recommendations from the team which were extremely helpful. I highly recommend Dr. Huang for your holistic chiropractic needs.

My Dr. John King the best, I'm so grateful for him, he is just amazing, no one knows what therapy…read morecan do for you but him. You have permission to rest. You are not responsible for fixing everything that is broken. You do not have to try and make everyone happy. For now, take time for you. It's time to replenish.

Nancy Bryan, owner, was my PT for 30 years. She helped me recover from: Sprained neck where I could…read morenot look up/down or ride in a car, chronic crushed L5 disk, Tendinitis, traumatic brain injury, Knee meniscus tear, broken shoulder. Every doctor she Recommended were the best in their field. Nancy is the best PT I have ever seen; All doctors I saw said the same. Nancy knows how bodies work from her previous professional dancing career and her Stanford studies and chiropractic internship.

I have been working with them for a variety of reasons for years. I have had work done by three of…read moretheir Orthos. I have worked with physicians on a dialy basis as a Pharma rep for the last 30 years. I am not in awe of Doctors just because they have MD or DO next to their names. I know how to tell the good from the bad. Trust me when I tell you that these guys are GREAT. 1) Dr. Epply has done two right shoulder jobs on me. The first to fix a botched job by another physician along with a current AC break and the second time around with him I had split the rotator cuff. Ultimately he was unsuccessful with the second repair. The damage was too great. Years upon years of overuse took its toll. I will need a new shoulder in no more than a couple of more years and I damn well plan on going back to Epply. He is a gentleman and a personable surgeon as well as a highly skilled one. 2) Dr. Honsik has done non-interventional work on my shoulder and my forearm. His work injecting my forearm tendon repair with Wharton's Jelly was outstanding. Within 6 weeks a 75/35% tear resolved itself without PT. He has a fantastic sense of humor and is open to discussing treatment options. Look... I don't need to add anything more to a 6 week resolution to a massively torn tendon. Tha speaks for itself. 3) Dr. Mann has replaced the P. Brevis in both ankles and he will be doing the right one again, six years after as it snapped again. His work was superb. It is just that I have congenital deformity that causes this. This time around as he discovered the root cause and he will be going in on this Thursday the 6th to replace that tendon and to reconfigure my heel and metatarsal so that this will never happen again. He is a quietly confident and competent surgeon who I trust completely. He is not brusque nor does he have a bad bedside manner like some people have complained about. He is a serious man (no pun intended) who does serious work and does it well. Don't go to him with vague information. He is there to do his job and if you treat this as a serious matter then you will get serious attention. To be frank, I find him personable, approachable and willing to discuss alternatives to his current methods. Just know what you are talking about. I trust him enough to let go of a particular surgical add-on that I had been considering based on his personal experience and opinion. He is the surgeon that I trust and I trust him enough to go right back to him after the previous surgeries. He is my chosen "ankle guy" and I am quite happy with him. You will be too. 4) The Staff and the PA's: They are sweet, nice and competent to a fault. My disability paperwork was handled every time with almost no challenges. This time around we had a hiccup or two but that solely due to this being filed during the Christmas holidays. When alerted that there was info the State and Met Life were waiting on, they jumped on it and got it pushed through. They are fun, funny, personable, competent and you can trust them. I have had other work done with other docs. My first shoulder was an ortho in SF who was an utter prick. I will never mention his name but I will never go back to him. I had my broken neck repaired with a four level ACDF by an Ortho at John Muir and he did a great job. I will leave him a review later as he is from another practice... as is his colleague who repaired my lumbar spine injury early last year between L4 and L5. He too is a great surgeon and I will leave him a review later... but take note... I am returning to Cal Sports and Ortho, not to John Muir after four surgeries and three non-interventional procedures with them. Why? Because they are that good. If I didn't keep breaking things then all their good work would have lasted me a lifetime. I have had more experience with Orthos than most people. I have thirty years of working with health care providers every day. Trust me when I tell you that I know the good from the ok from the downright bad. "Cal Sports Ortho", Epply, Mann and Honsik are "My Guys". You could do much worse... I'm not so sure you could do better. Trust me when I tell you that you can trust them.

I came in to get my severe runners knee checked out. I can barely walk without pain and assumed the…read moredoctor could provide some more in depth analysis & an X-ray. Dr. Mann walked into the room, asked me about my knee, and as I started to explain my history of knee issues he cut me off and snapped "So what's the current issue?!" He then moved my knee back and forth for 90 seconds and handed me a xeroxed list of physical therapy exercises and told me that it's runners knee (as I said...) I left practically in tears - this is an issue I knew I had, but wanted to get professional help. His blatant disrespect for a new client was abhorrent- there is nothing worse than having a doctor invalidate your pain. Needless to say I will not be returning to Dr. Mann and will be taking my business elsewhere.

Perplexed by some of the negative reviews and decided to add mine to be fair…read more I worked with Chris first on my achilles tendinitis then medial meniscus tear. Ankle has become 100% painless and functional. Currently working on knee, preparing for a half marathon in 2 weeks. Chris pays attention and listens to his patients. He then customizes exercises to help with the healing process. He pushes me just hard enough to get beneficial results without adding to the existing pain. I am miraculously ready for my half marathon thanks to Chris! I made it a point to ask for Chris after my ankle was healed but then knee started acting up. Chris is and will be my go to Physical Therapist. I am also very used to checking in with an iPad sort of situation so I am not at the very least bothered by checking in with a friendly person on a computer screen. Receptionist lady is always busy making calls to help schedule patients so I completely understand the need. She also gladly checked me in one time when the computer screen was not working. At the main clinic, I had no issue getting appointments for MRI and with Dr Talarico and Dr Sagoo, all within 48 hours. My GP Dr Lawrence told me to throw his name around. I think he's joking, isn't he?

Overall extremely disappointing experience at Golden State Orthopedics Physical Therapy. From start…read moreto finish, the administrative side of this clinic was disorganized, inefficient, and frustrating. The front desk staff member, Shellie, was consistently rude and unprofessional in her communication. Simple questions were met with attitude, and there was little effort to be helpful or respectful. For a medical office, that lack of professionalism is unacceptable. On top of that, coordination between providers, referrals, and insurance was handled poorly, leaving me stuck in the middle repeatedly and causing unnecessary stress and delays in care. Rather than taking ownership of the issues, responsibility was pushed back onto me as the patient. I expected a much higher standard of care and communication. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this clinic to anyone looking for organized, patient focused care.

Before coming to Pro+Kinetix, I waited longer than I should have--probably a few months. Like a lot…read moreof active people, I thought I could just "run through it" and that it would resolve on its own. The main obstacle was honestly a mix of stubbornness and not wanting to slow down my training. I came in with a sports hernia and ongoing hip flexor issues. At my baseline, I was running about 60 miles a week and playing soccer twice weekly. By the time I sought help, I was down to ~20 miles a week and had completely stopped playing soccer. It was frustrating and honestly a bit concerning given how central activity is to my routine. Before PT, I tried the usual things--rest, stretching, some generic strengthening exercises, and modifying my running--but nothing really addressed the root problem. I'd improve slightly and then regress again. I chose Pro+Kinetix because of their reputation for working with athletes and their focus on performance-based rehab rather than just symptom management. I wanted someone who understood not just how to get me out of pain, but how to get me back to a high level of activity. Working with Dr. Jose Gonzalez Mejia was a game changer. What stood out was the specificity--everything was tailored: targeted strength work, movement pattern corrections, and a very intentional, progressive return-to-load plan. This wasn't a cookie-cutter program. He also did a great job explaining the why behind each exercise, which made it easier to stay consistent and confident in the process. As a patient, the experience was extremely professional and focused. Sessions were efficient, hands-on, and goal-oriented. It felt like a true partnership in getting back to performance, not just passive treatment. The impact has been huge. I'm now back up to ~50 miles per week and have started playing soccer again--something that felt pretty far off when I first came in. More importantly, I feel stronger and more resilient than before the injury, with a much better understanding of how to manage load and prevent recurrence.

I can't recommend Pro+Kinetix Physical Therapy, and specifically Dr. Lorraine, enough. After a hip…read moreinjury, I worked with Dr. Lorraine over 10-15 sessions and saw dramatic improvements in my strength and mobility, ultimately returning to all of my pre-injury athletic hobbies without pain. What sets Pro+Kinetix apart: you get a full hour with your therapist (not the rushed 30-minute sessions I've experienced elsewhere), and you always work with the same person. That consistency made a world of difference. Dr. Lorraine not only built a structured, effective recovery plan, but she genuinely listened to my concerns and gave me the confidence that I'd get back to my normal, and I did. She also sent me home with a toolkit for both ongoing hip strength/mobility maintenance and to manage any future flareups, should they occur. My insurance didn't cover the cost, but I can say without hesitation that it was worth every penny.

The physical therapists and assistants did a great job in helping me with 2 big problems, a…read morerotator cuff/frozen shoulder and back pain. Kat Mananquil and Lawrence Zhou did a superb job as my primary therapists. They were very attentive and responded to my feedback. Additionally, other therapists and the assistants did a great job as well. I could not have been happier with the experience.

I first came to SOL for physical therapy (in the other office upstairs), which was a great…read moreexperience. As I got back into being active I wanted some guidance to help me avoid injuries. I started training downstairs in the Performance Training office with Allie a couple years ago and am so glad that I did. Allie has tailored our training sessions and my home workouts to whatever I've needed, which has varied a lot since I started working with her. I've dealt with medical conditions and new injuries that have required us to make adjustments, and she has never had a problem coming up with ways to continue working toward my goals. She is perceptive, thoughtful, and always a pleasure to work with. I'm now back to running and playing soccer, and even though I'm several years older than when I last did those things regularly, I feel more confident in my ability to avoid major injuries and recover from the inevitable small ones thanks to the work I've been doing with Allie. The other trainers and staff seem great as well, and everyone here seems to have good attitudes and senses of humor. I think they all have different specialties and I would gladly work with any of them, though Allie is the best. It's a great place to train, the atmosphere is fun and they will push you and guide you in all the right ways.

My experience with Chang was VERY NEGATIVE. He is unprofessional, unkind, and money sucking. I…read morereally hope I don't ever encounter another doctor like him. Before the visit: I broke my ankle and scheduled an appointment with him earlier this year. Not only did he not respond to me asking for confirmation of the appointment, but he tried to cancel my appointment 10 minutes before the scheduled time. He wasn't even apologetic about it. During the visit: This was my first time breaking any of my bones so I was unsure about everything. THANKFULLY I avoided the pressure he was giving me to have a surgery and asked to think about it. Looking back, it was quite upsetting that he never gave me all the important information about getting surgery (healing time, the cons of having foreign materials put into your body, etc.). After the visit: I also asked to call Chang after the appointment with a few more questions about surgery (the whole call took around 5 minutes or less). He ended up charging me for that call, initially labelling it as a regular appointment and changing it to a "telemedicine appointment" after I told them what the call was about. Really??? Not only was I not informed that I would be getting charged for this call (he didn't say it would be considered a "telemedicine appointment") BUT the call only lasted for 5 minutes with no diagnosis or x-ray--just me asking simple questions!!! Because of all the vague answers and overall negative experience, I decided to consult other doctors I trusted afterwards and they all said the opposite of Chang: that I SHOULDN'T EVEN CONSIDER surgery at all. It's been months since then and my ankle has healed perfectly (I went to another doctor closer to home who was way nicer, straightforward, and encouraging).

I met Dr. David Chang a couple years ago through a mutual basketball game. I got a positive feeling…read moreabout him right off the bat because he shared my pass-first, everyone should have a chance to contribute approach to the game. Anyway, this past April 25, I was playing ball and running down the court, when suddenly felt an intense pain in my right knee out of nowhere -- no pop, no impact, no twist. i had to it shut down immediately. For 6 weeks, I couldn't jump or run. Given that I generally work out 5-6 days a week, this was not fun. I was doing everything I could to rehab on my own without success. The problem was in my diagnosis. In addition, my orthopedic chiropractor (who is amazing) also was stumped. Enter Dr. Chang. I went to his Telegraph Avenue office last Thursday morning. He examined my knee and the surrounding leg parts to assess the situation. He also asked me for my perspective/description of what happened and how it felt and asked me to explain how I had been treating it. This is where his teamwork approach was demonstrated. It's important for a patient to feel heard and perhaps even contribute to the solution. After putting all the data together, Dr. Chang concluded that my IT band was abnormally tight/stressed and was creating a domino effect in other parts of my leg -- and ultimately causing my knee cap/patella tendon to be tight and and off track, thus, creating some kind of havoc. Dr. Chang showed me some exercises and videos and I did some further research myself. I don't know whether the explanation is magical or scientific (or both), but after puttiing in a couple hours of rehab the next two days, I was playing full court basketball by Saturday morning. I will continue to do the work and see how things play out. I really appreciate Dr. Chang and would recommend that anyone with orthopedic issues, get his valuable opinion.

Dr. DuPont barely spent 15 minutes with me on both occasions. Instead of offering a solution to my…read morevery real injured foot, he offered to sell me foot fungus cream for my broken toenail. He even offered to use a knife to 'fix it'. Maybe for low level things he is okay. He had no idea how to help with an injured foot. His office will charge you a small charge by mail after your visits from their "billing" people. You can't pay online and you can't pay when in their office. My best advice is to mail in your credit card number and then file a dispute when it shows up. That way you don't rack up their crazy interest. I did that and won the dispute same day. Money is mine. Super shady billing to make it a hassle for you and to take advantage of low resource people. Do better Dr. DuPont

Dr. DuPont is kind and he consistently comes up with the most effective treatment plans. Prior to…read morevisiting Dr. D's office, I was seeing a podiatrist that continued to recommend laser treatments for multiple affected nails. The treatments were expensive and ineffective. I was also purchasing several products that the doctor recommended that were mediocre at best. This continued for a year with no success. I decided to try a new podiatrist, Dr. Dupont, and during our first visit he recommended that we remove the nails. He also suggested different products that were significantly cheaper than what I was paying at the other office. Fast forward several months and my nails look brand new! If you're looking for an honest, thorough podiatrist, check out Dr. Dupont's office.