Yes, I highly recommend this practice…read more Risser Orthopedic Group has been absolutely outstanding, and Dr. Mostafi is truly an exceptional hand surgeon. He has helped my father tremendously and continues to care for him with the highest level of expertise and compassion, even after multiple finger amputations due to his underlying medical conditions. Dr. Mostafi is incredibly knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and clearly knows exactly what he's doing. His bedside manner is beyond amazing--patient, attentive, and genuinely caring. He takes the time to explain everything thoroughly, which brings comfort and reassurance during very difficult circumstances. We are beyond grateful for his continued care and dedication. I highly recommend Dr. Mostafi and the team at Risser Orthopedic Group without hesitation.

Today checking into surgery was on point did not have to wait…read morestaff was very professional and helpful especially nurse Stephanie her bedside manner was a Aplus! not to mention meeting Dr Hernandez he looked young but that fooled me he knows what he is doing ;) thank you Dr for not allowing me to wake up from anesthesia sick. and then there's Dr. Mustafi this doctor is magnificent. He did trigger finger on me today and already this evening i'm able to making a fist and not enduring too much pain. I believe the job has been done well thank you staff for being professional kind and taking care of me, I will be back !

Dr. Cheung and his entire office are fantastic. I am so happy that I found this practice. I'd been…read moresuffering from a severe case of tendinitis and tennis elbow, which Dr. Cheung diagnosed immediately. After one session I felt dramatically better, my pain was all but gone, and within three sessions I'm transformed. Thanks to Dr. Cheung, I've made my workspace more ergonomic so I can keep this issue at bay -- and I'll keep up with him regularly for adjustments because he's so good.

I highly recommend Dr Cheung specially for Veterans that needed a good Chiropractor outside the VA…read morecommunity services. Dr Chueng is very professional, knowledgeable, caring, & helped so much in relieving my aches & pains. His office & Staffs are so friendly & helpful with getting your appointments planned according to your schedule. Kudos to this establishment.

Dr. Pradhan is the worst kind of doctor out there. He'll tell you need surgery. You'll find out…read morelater you didn't need it at all. You'll find out he was fired for taking kickbacks from medtronic. He's a pompous errogant idiot When you mom ask him how your surgery went He'll tell her it went well as he dashes back to the operating room because they're having trouble recessitating you. Idiot left before I was awakened. Never again.

Things have only gotten worse. Now I sleep in an elevated position on my back. Now i have to use…read morea walker. I cancelled a trip to the Vatican Can't accommodate walkers. River trip in Europe. Cobblestone streets. Can't accommodate walkers. I went parasailing in Hawaii. Don't need to walk for that. Just stand up. Right. Hey, Ben. Thank you. Good thing you didn't go into aeronautical engineering; who knows how many dead or paralyzed astronauts we would have!

I came to HealthFit because I was dealing with chronic hip and knee pain. I'm at a pivotal age…read morewhere I needed to either fix the problem or prepare for invasive medical intervention down the road. Cheri came highly recommended and it was clear from our first session that she really takes the time to figure out and understand what my body was doing and why I was experience the pain that I was feeling. She took the time to evaluate how my whole body was moving and identified several body mechanic and movement issues that were contributing to the problem. We started off with basic exercises that set the stage for more complex ones as I progressed. HealthFit has systems in place to make sure that when you're at home doing your exercises, you have video references with detailed explanations on how to do each exercise properly. After each week, little by little, things started to change. And then there came that moment when everything clicked and started to change! I've noticed a huge improvement not only in pain reduction, but also in my overall stability, balance, and strength. Cheri has given me the tools to break my body's bad habits. I highly recommend working with Cheri to anyone dealing with chronic pain, movement issues, or sports-related injuries. Cheri is thoughtful, knowledgeable and genuinely cares about helping her patients improve long term.

I've been coming to HealthFit in Pasadena off and on for the past few years, and I can't believe I…read morehaven't written a review sooner! This is my go to place whenever I need physical therapy. The personalized service and extended one-on-one time are absolutely worth it if you care about your joints, muscles, and long-term recovery. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by the wonderful front office staff, Feliza and Britt. They make you feel right at home, and I always enjoy chatting with them and hearing what's going on in their young lives. And now for my knowledgeable, kind PT, Dr. Daphne Tan. She has treated me for several injuries, including my shoulder, elbow, and lower back. She has also treated me post-surgically, and I always leave our sessions feeling better than when I came in. She is motivating, attentive, and really takes the time to correct my form during exercises so I'm doing everything properly. I am not sharing my time with 2 other patients. I'm very glad I found HealthFit. It is well worth it compared to a larger corporate/hospital based PT clinic where your therapist may spend more time documenting than actually monitoring your movement and progress. HealthFit provides the kind of personalized care that makes a real difference.

Dr. Laster is an excellent orthopedist who specializes in hips and knees. He replaced my left hip…read morealmost two months ago. After day three it felt better than it had before surgery. He uses the anterior approach where he doesn't have to cut through muscles and recovery is much faster. The incision is also minimal. He cares about his patients and does what he feels is best for them. Some of the reviews left here are based on the office staff; which I find ridiculous. He's excellent and I would not hesitate to refer him to any friends and family. As far as the office staff, I have always found them to be very friendly and helpful. I've never had a problem. Yes, sometimes when you call they're busy and you're placed on hold (which is true in almost any doctor's office), but if you leave your name and number they will return your call.

Dr. Laster replaced my right hip joint in 2022, with truly exceptional results. I'm 66yo, and with…read moremy new hip, I can run at a 6:30/mile pace without much difficulty. The joint never causes me any problems, and I work it hard at the gym, on the trail, and in daily life. He's done many hundreds of hip replacements, which is by far the most significant aspect of finding the right orthopod to do your joint surgery. Forget about the office staff; forget about personality (although his is great) -- focus on the depth of the doc's experience with your particular issue. I'm going to go back to him for my left hip soon, which is starting to suffer from the same osteoarthritis that troubled my right hip. I recommend him without reservation.

I selected this place by its location close to home. I liked my consultation with Doctor B. Had my…read morebunionectomy and wanted to share the terrific experience. From start to finish i have no complaints only compliments. Abraham Ari Vilma Chris -his awesome team made surgery less scary and i felt very calm. i'm looking towards recovery then my follow-up. Opting to use their 3rd floor surgery center vs huntington hospital was a good decision because so much easier in/out building, parking or pickup. THANK U DOCTOR BORENSTEIN FOR THE GREAT CARE and this is why i wanted a pic with u

Thank you, Joshua R, for your professionalism and all your help with my knee pain. The brace is…read moreworking very well.

I went to see Dr Ben Yu for various pains in my body. He was very knowledgable and patient…read more Sometimes he would have me do exercises which didn't seem to relate to my problems, but they actually relieved the pain. Some of the exercises were not intuitive to me, he would try different ways to explain to me. He would take the time to answer my questions of how things work. The demonstration videos that were attached in he home exercises also helped a lot. He genuinely cared about his patients' well being. I really enjoyed working w/ him. Even though at the end my hip was shown in the x-ray to have advanced arthritis and cannot avoid surgery, other areas of my body have really improved due to his care. I highly recommend Ben and his team.

How do you know if your body is silently breaking down if you never get a proper diagnosis? Through…read moreDr. Benjamin Yu, I was able to see exactly where my weak points were--and more importantly, the 'why' behind them. It was a classic case of: 'I didn't know I needed therapy until I got therapy.' ​I booked an evaluation not because of an injury, but as preventive maintenance for my physical well-being. It's the same logic I use for my car: you don't wait for the engine to fail before you take it in for service. A standard annual physical checks your internal chemistry, but it doesn't check the health of your skeletal architecture. If you want to live a long life without a wheelchair or chronic pain, this is the missing piece. It's just science. ​Dr. Benjamin listens with extreme patience. After just watching me walk, he could tell me exactly what I needed to work on. He didn't just explain the root cause of my back pain (the classic millennial struggle); he explained the chain reaction behind it using simple analogies and actionable steps. He treats the cause, not just the effect. ​Since the exercises are all bodyweight-based, I can do them anywhere--at home or while traveling. Before this, I didn't realize my back was aching simply because it was compensating for my hamstrings. I've moved away from the linear mindset of 'stretch what hurts' to a deeper focus on strengthening the right muscles for longevity and performance. It's about unlearning a lifetime of bad habits and replacing them with proper form. ​This has completely changed how I approach my training. I've stopped relying on 'primal intuition'--doing whatever it takes to finish a movement--and started using the muscle groups that were born to do that work. Instead of burning out my strongest muscles, I'm finally using the whole system. ​Be who you were designed to be. I don't know why this isn't a routine checkup for everyone yet, but I am sure it will be once we start to value our bodies as much as our technology.

I just returned from my orthopedic appointment, and I had a wonderful experience. Firstly, I was…read moregreeted by Joanna, who did my intake paperwork. I was on crutches, so she brought everything over to me, and she asked me to flag her down to pick everything up so I didn't have to struggle with my crutches. I have many medical appointments this last month, and she was the first one who made this very considerate and thoughtful offer. Abram and Alexis helped me with my X-rays. They were both very patient and kind. They made sure to help and support me. They were friendly throughout the process even when I stepped on a button that accidentally moved the bed. They were both very kind. Abigail checked me out. She was very patient in finding appointments that would work for me both as a follow up with Dr. Gipsman and for a first appointment for a second specialist in their office. She was smiling, friendly, professional, and kind. I met with Dr. Aaron M Gipsman to go over the results of the tests for my knee. He had excellent bedside manner. He answered all of mine and my husband's questions. He explained everything to our understanding and satisfaction. He explained everything he was doing during the exam and explained any findings afterward while consistently checking in with me to make sure I was fine. I was so pleased with this visit and team, that I came straight home to write this review. If you need an orthopedic surgeon for your knee, I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Gipsman and his team.

Well, or wellness...how can I start to praise these group of doctors. As I pace my steps using my…read morevery functional knee, looking for the right words to type using my very fictional hand. I can't thank enough Dr. Billings and Dr. Movasaghi as well as their entire staff (specially Jennifer from PreOp) in helping my surgeries become the success they are and becoming! On late August I had the need to have trigger finger release surgery with Dr. Billings and on December 2nd I had total knee replacement surgery with Dr Movassaghi. And as I recover I would say that my surgeries were a success and becoming a success, all thanks to The attention at the Clinic, and the hospital, the time they took to answer my questions and to make sure that I understood everything that was being said and proposed, and their great efforts and professionalism. I really walked away satisfied and confident That I was in good hands. And I was, now that I can look forward to a full recovery on my knee replacement I like to think that I am in in good hands and I would 100% recommend this team to anyone in need for quality medical assistance. Thank you Team, Thank you Dr. Billings and Thank you Dr. Movassaghi A. Castro 12/2025.

When my Auntie, a fiercely independent former career-woman who was still living alone at 87, fell…read moreand broke her hip in January, I was gravely concerned about her entering a nursing home. We had tried to support her living alone as long as she could, but that was no longer possible. We choose Pasadena Park Health Care primarily because its location allowed us to see her often and keep an eye on her. We didn't realize how lucky we were to have made that decision. For the first 3 months especially, we tried to help her transition. We were frequent visitors and had the chance to see for ourselves the kind of care she was receiving. The aids were patient and polite as well as capable. Everyone was friendly and upbeat. She made tremendous progress at physical therapy, and began walking regularly, something she had never done at home. She seems relieved to have the burden of cooking taken from her, enjoys her meals, and has even gained back a few pounds. I think her favorite time of day is when she hears the food carts rolling down the hall! She likes the food, and doesn't have to cook it! The staff is very sensitive to what can be a difficult stage in an independent persons life. Zev, the administrator, has always gone out of his way to keep us informed of any change in her mood or needs, and I'm eternally grateful for that kind of great communication. Covid has, of course, placed increased demands on us all, and because of the lock-down, we were afraid she might lose hope in such forced isolation. But they had a "tele-visitor" system in place to encourage us to video conference on a regular basis, and I think it's maintaining that contact that has done the most to boost her morale and quiet our fears. I know she's safer here than at home alone, and I know she's getting the medical attention she needs to be comfortable and maintain her strength. When this Covid nightmare is over, we'll be back to seeing her again in person. In the meantime, I can sleep at night knowing she's getting excellent care in a safe and warm environment.

The very Worst experience on my Life. I had major Back surgery ; lower disc's spinal fusion. I…read morelive alone and needed some help. Got there Monday PM and I brought a Bag of my medication from My Dr. At Huntington Hospital. I'm 56 yrs old & very AWARE of the lack of assistance & staff was very rede & I wasn't taking the BS!!! They Lost my bag of :antibiotics, a new muscle relaxer, & hydrocodone pain meds. I only lasted 4& half days. I Was refused a shower!!! Had only 2 showers while there. The Friday that I checked out I demanded my bag of new medicine & it took several Staff members an hour & half to finally locate the meds before I was discharged. I reported numerous Issues to the Nursing director while I was there (wheeled myself thru hall). Also Alerted the Administrators. I Was so happy to leave. .