Dr. Menche is affiliated with Golden State Orthopedics & Spine. Presently he sees patients and…read moreperforms surgery in Los Gatos and Capitola. There are several other locations in the state. My first visit was in Los Gatos and surgery in Capitola late last year to repair a twisted finger due to painful severe arthritis. Second surgery yesterday at the Silicon Valley Surgery Center in Los Gatos on same hand to eliminate carpal tunnel. It is a challenge to accurately relate to the reader a short version of the pain and frustration and trips to the ER for severe pain I endured since last September mainly cause by my middle finger. I am married to a retired Internal and Cardiologist and was seen by two of the top rated hand surgeons in the valley. After two shots of cortisone which was painful and did nothing long term. The second doctor told me I did not have carpal tunnel. This after two aids came in told me to close my eyes and tapped a couple of places on my hand, asked for a reaction. ( I guess I didn't give the right answer) His expert advice was to go to Stanford but not tell them I had been seen by anyone and see if they could help. Again I wish I could tell you their names. UNBELIEVABLE ! I must also add that my stress level due another health issue is moderate. So is my temperament. Going on line not only did I discover Golden State on Dardanelli Lane Los Gatos it is exactly where my husband had practiced for 60 years. After x-rays he explained the procedure and what he could do to correct my severe twisted finger. He scheduled a Peripheral Neuropathy exam which pin pointed exactly the area causing the numbness to my hand. Both my middle finger which was more invasive and slower to heal is doing well and was compromised due to the carpal tunnel. Dr. Menche is a gifted young man with a warm smile and talented surgeon. He called today to see how I was doing. I feel tip top and SO fortunate to have been his patient. Before I end my mini novel. I must say the entire staff at Golden State are over the top. If I could give the Silicon Valley Surgery Center 10 stars I would. Happy healing to you and thanks for reading!

Would leave zero stars if I could. NOT a mensch , an actual douchebag who is incapable of reviewing…read moremedical history and providing good quality care. Avoid at all costs.

I came to Dr. Eric Hohn with a torn meniscus that was blocking full extension of my left knee. This…read morewas the final outcome of an old bike injury. The tear had begun four years prior and was not diagnosed during an MRI at another doctors' office when I was living in Boston. Dr. Hohn was extremely competent in handling the diagnosis and performing my surgery. Following an MRI to confirm our suspicions that my meniscus was blocking my knee, Dr. Hohn talked me through my options and the potential outcomes of surgery. Worst case scenario: he couldn't fix it and the torn tissue would be removed. Best case scenario: the tear could be mended and I'd have better function in the future. Fortunately, Dr. Hohn was able to repair the tear! I'm 3 months out from surgery now and am feeling great. The knee feels very stable, and my only limitations are from the remaining muscle atrophy. I highly recommend Dr. Hohn. While I am not an MD, I am a PhD in biology, and I can say from my interactions with him that this doctor has a firm grasp on the most modern methods and research in orthopedic surgery. That said, his demeanor can be a bit academic and reserved, so he may be off-putting to some people (see the previous review). If you know the right questions to ask, Dr. Hohn has the knowledge and patience to help you understand your particular situation.

Had an appointment at 9:15am, they get me in around 9:30. The medical assistant left around 9:40 to…read moreget the doctor and doctor never showed up. I stayed in the room for an hour and no one came in to say anything at all. Just left and never coming back. Horrible service.

I had a spinal and hip fusion in late February 2014. This was my third, and hopefully my last,…read morespinal fusion. Dr Summa is a fine surgeon. I am so pleased with my results. I am doing most everything I want to do, walking 2-3 miles every day, etc. Pain is still there but nominal compared to before surgery. His Physician Assistant, Ginger, is awesome as well. They both have been responsive to my needs and questions. I highly recommend Dr Summa if you are in need of a surgeon. He is the best. I should know because after 3 back surgeries, I am returning to a more normal life. Thanks much to Dr Summa!

Amazing, Brilliant, non-nonsense, straight-forward, a get'er-done, I wish he had body doubles in…read moreeach of the medical specialties, this is not a paid review, I'm a professional psychologist, and hate "snake-oil" Dr's , Dr Abidi is the real thing!!! The office experience is the the same.

My experience with Dr. Abidi was terrible I had my knee…read morereplaced in 2016, 10 years ago. I was told prior that his bedside manners were awful but he was the best knee surgeon. Knee has never been right. I was in awful pain and had to spend I day extra in the hospital. Knee still hurts plus a huge jagged scar. Worst of all is that he's not interested in listening to patient concerns or questions. I did like his assistant, Ray. Great guy.

At least five years ago, I had several courses of treatment from Judy and Paul for several…read moredifferent issues with my back and knees. My wife was treated there several years before, and was quite happy with them, enough so that when I needed therapy, she urged me to go to Judy. This is a small facility, with one large entry space where exercises are taught and practiced by the patient prior to treatment by a specialist in one's individual needs in one of 4-5 private rooms. Exercises and treatments are tailored to those individual needs. Both my own treatments and my wife's were referred by our primary care docs and covered by Medicare. The facility is very conversant with what's covered and how to submit for payment. We never had any sort of issue with this, never any out of pocket, based on our Standard Medicare with a good AARP supplemental policy.

If I gave The Blaze anything less than a 5 plus, I would be lying or being unreasonable. I chose to…read morebe honest. Judy and her staff are professional and consistently care for others. I will admit that if I were difficult, The Blaze would likely not hesitate to send me away. However, this remarkable physical therapist showed me the right model for my recovery, focusing on muscle training and proper posture. Judy prepared me for the next steps with my physician. The key difference has been in reducing the pain associated with Heel Spur Fasciitis--it's no minor discomfort. Thank you again, Judy!

Dr Christoffersen is the best! If you are in need of hip replacement, he's very experienced,…read moreknowledgeable and his team of professionals is first rate! Excellent patient care from beginning to end. He was a blessing. He took the time to listen and explained in laymen's terms what to expect regarding surgery on hip replacement and the extreme importance of followup with physical therapy as well as occupational therapy. My husband felt empowered knowing he didn't go through it blindly and all questions were answered clearly. Successful surgeries, Excellent Doctor and compassionate team were the perfect combination. We were very fortunate to have Dr Christoffersen talent and experience restore mobility and able to live a pain free life again.

I went to Dr. Christoffersen for a hip replacement. A colleague in his department referred me to…read morehim. I had an x-ray taken about 6 months before that showed my cartilage was very thin in the area. I had a steroid shot that helped for several weeks by his colleague. My pain had gotten really bad radiating to my knee and down from my hip. Dr. Christophersen said that pain in my knee and down wasn't associated with the hip which isn't true. He wanted me to get another opinion and I would have to go over the hill to the San Jose area to a doctor, I was already in so much pain, He didn't seem to care. His colleague thankfully gave me the name of an orthopedic surgeon from Golden State Medical Group in Capitola. Each time you see a doctor it takes a month to get an appointment, This Dr. took an x'ray. In a month he scheduled me for hip replacement surgery. He also did the anterior approach with is a much quicker recovery than the posterior approach which Dr. Christoffersen performs. Its been four months and I am back at Zumba with little pain. I am thankful to have been sent to this doctor by his colleague. I really felt like Dr. Christophersen had no sympathy for my pain. He could have taken another x-ray and seen it was deteriorating. If you are having hip surgery go to Golden State. I was able to cross over from Palo Alto Medical foundation, thankfully!

After several years back and forth with the other "pain" doctor in town-…read moreWhat a breadth of fresh air! I was actually responded to and given an immediate appointment, where I was in for an epideral injection within a week!!- Unheard of from the other horribly run office in Capitola!

Dr.Ryan is a kind dr. Very thorough in explaining my situation so i understand what exactly is…read moregoing on. During my procedure he was gentle and made sure my comfort came first. Ive seen a lot of drs and hes def in my top.

Always very honest and polite. Referred me to another doctor in his practise when he found my case…read moreneeded a little more work. I appreciate his humility, his businesslike attitude, and continual willingness to figure it out. He's not the warm fuzzy type but he is a very professional person.

Great doctor that knows what he is doing. Easy to communicate with, caring and respectful. The…read morepeople at the front desk are very nice as well. An overall good environment and great doctor.

When my primary doctor of 20+ years closed her practice I was so worried about finding a doctor who…read moreI could relate to and would be able to think both in and out of the box with my various medical issues. Dr. Ghaderi has been fantastic. There is so much I appreciate about her, in our first meeting she did bring up the point of having the right doctor/patient match, which I did not read as a dislike of me but, an excellent way to start what is essentially a long term very personal relationship. I have seen Dr. Ghaderi several times the past year, every visit has been on time, comprehensive, helpful and ends with a plan and often a plan B as well. She has a balance of traditional and nontraditional treatments and on more than one occasion has sought outside advice for my situation. I am so grateful to have her as my doctor.

I am so grateful for Dr. Ghaderi! After receiving new insurance, I was assigned Dr. Ghaderi as my…read morePrimary Care Physician and was a little hesitant after seeig my previous doctor for a number of years. Dr Ghaderi immediately made me feel comfortable and welcome, and all hesitation went out the window. Her bedside manor is wonderful. She is approachable and understanding and took time out of her busy schedule to meet with me until all my concerns had been addressed. She is dedicated to helping me improve my health and overall wellness and has genuine care and concern for her patients. She is compassionate and encouraging, as well as thorough and knowledgeable. She has and is continuing to help me so much and I'm so happy to have found her!