I searched for two years to find this amazing Doctor. Dr. Samagh and his team, Garrett PA and…read moreKristi who runs the office are absolutely amazing. I adore them all. They all made a very scary situation much easier. This was my second exact surgery and Dr. Samagh was kind and caring, and has such great bedside manner, something lacking in todays doctors. My surgery was so much easier than my first surgery two years ago, and my healing has been smoother with the help of both Garrett and Kristi's help. I would not hesitate ever turning to this group if you ever need surgery. They are at the top of game, and have new and innovative ways to get results that others don't. They specialize in areas where others really don't know what they are doing. Trust these people.

I have been going to Dr. Samagh for years and have had surgery with him. He is the ultimate…read moreprofessional who listens carefully and offers many options for care. The office manager Christy has always been awesome. My last visit this past week was with Garrett for a pulled / torn hamstring. He is following in Dr. Samagh's footsteps, as he was incredibly professional and took tie to check all of my leg muscle's and recommended an MRI for further review. He is a great addition to the office there. I would highly recommend their offie for Orthapedic care!!!

As a former dental specialist in private practice and now as his patient, I consider Dr. Skyhar the…read moredefinitive choice for orthopedic care. My background allows me to appreciate the high level of clinical precision he brings to his work. He was remarkably meticulous in identifying the source of my shoulder pain and limited mobility, delivering a diagnosis that was both accurate and actionable. Furthermore, he excels at communication, explaining complex medical alternatives in clear, layman's terms. I was also particularly impressed by his technique; I experienced zero discomfort during the administration of a cortisone injection. What truly elevates my confidence in Dr. Skyhar is his distinguished history of medical leadership. Having served as Chief of Staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, he was responsible for leading the medical staff and serving as the primary liaison for clinical excellence. His tenure in this executive role focused on: Elevating Patient Safety: Overseeing hospital-wide protocols to ensure care met the highest safety benchmarks. Defining Surgical Quality Standards: Setting the agenda for surgical best practices and ensuring staff adhered to rigorous quality metrics. Clinical Governance: Leading the Medical Executive Committee to maintain the hospital's status as a regional center of excellence. Dr. Skyhar's commitment to these high-level standards--further evidenced by his past roles as Chief of the Department of Surgery and Physician Leader for the Scripps 'System of Excellence'--translates directly to the high-quality treatment he provides in private practice. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking an orthopedic leader who masters both the science of surgery and the art of patient care.

Two months ago, I had a really bad fall and dislocated my shoulder. To make a long story short, the…read morefirst orthopedic surgeon I saw completely misdiagnosed me and refused MRIs as he said they were not necessary he knew it was wrong with me. He had indicated I might need a full shoulder replacement and then referred me to PT. For two months I have been at a pain level of 9+ and have not had any sleep. I finally had to demand MRI imaging because the pain was so excessive I needed to find out what was really going on. His office also totally messed up the request for the MRIs and I had to go twice. Another delay and more pain. I knew I needed a second opinion and was referred to Dr. Skyhar by two friends, and I have to say was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. He is one of the most caring and intelligent doctors I have ever spent time with. He reviewed the MRIs slide by slide and explained in detail what each slide was showing. He determined that I did not need to have any kind of surgery and that my pain that I was experiencing was neurological in nature. He even explained the MRI report by the radiologist that to be honest was not written correctly. He is a wonderful doctor. He is a kind and loving person and I cannot thank my friends enough for referring me to him. My husband said OK. we now know any orthopedic issue that we have guess where we're going: to Dr. Skyhar. His staff are absolutely lovely people truly a blessing to find a medical professional that really is truly an expert.

It's been quite a journey!…read more I've been on workers comp for over one (1) year and during that time have had a series of physical therapy related treatments -I was transferred out of the Sharp occupational medicine doctors office because they seemed to give up after not being able to fit me in the "carpal tunnel" box. I was referred out to an Orthopedist. Dr. Afra was the 2nd one I saw and although apprehensive due to my fellow Yelpsters review of him and the office staff, I decided to go with him after reading his bio and my online research of him. In my 1st visit, he provided me more information than I had the entire year in understanding my situation and how to move forward. He did not recommend surgery immediately but took time to have me go through more conservative treatment to see if my particular injury would get better. It didn't. I did end up having surgery after all but only after other options had been exhausted. Post surgery, I can say that although I'm obviously still healing and am not pain free, Dr. Afra is an exceptional surgeon and his guidance and treatment plan was what was best for me. I am continuing to see Dr. Afra for other areas of injury and can at least see a light at the end of this dark tunnel where I felt I may never get better. He IS pretty straight forward and does not sugar coat what he says but I prefer directness when it comes to my health. The entire office staff has been great, including Elvina at the front desk whose also pretty no nonsense, which again, I prefer. She has always been pleasant so I'm not sure why others have had the opposite experience. As far as Dr. Afra being pro-surgery, I came to Dr. Afra's office with him knowing I had previously seen another Orthopedist who didn't think I was a surgical candidate and pretty much wrote me off after 1 visit and a cortisone shot which didn't help me in the least BUT Dr. Afra was still willing to review my case, listen and treat me with surgery possibly not being an option at all. I will update my review as I continue my treatment with Dr. Afra and hope that anyone else who finds their way to him give him a try.

Either answer your phone or get an answering machine. Dr Afra consulted on my daughters broken arm,…read morewas very nice, but a doctors office who doesn't answer their phone all day long and doesn't have an answering machine is unacceptable.

Dr. Meineke and his office staff are some of the most competent, kindest, friendliest people in the…read moremedical profession. They greet their patients with smiles and actually spend time tending to their needs. I recommend Dr. Meineke to anyone in need of an orthopedic doc.

Dr. Meineke is the best. He has done great work on my husband's broken ankle, and also on my broken…read morewrist and arm. He is not only a skilled surgeon, but also the doctor you want to have in the office, always compassionate, spending all the time necessary to answer questions. His techs, an important part of the team, are excellent too.

I had STEM cells injected three years ago. It took about a year to feel 90%. Three years later, I…read morehave no issues with my knee. I was faced with a total knee replacement. So thankful that I went the route that I did.

Dr. Derrington is fantastic! I feel like I've tried it all--chiropractic care, massage, cortisone…read moreinjections, physical therapy, etc. While some treatments provided temporary relief, none have given me long-term hope. I'm now six days post-PRP injection into my lumbar, and while there's still some soreness at the injection site, my daily pain level has dropped to a 1 or 2. It's early, but I'm really happy with the results so far. Dr. Derrington and his assistant, Jocelyn, are fabulous. They explained everything clearly and couldn't have been more professional and supportive throughout the process. Their office is also incredibly responsive to emails and phone calls, which makes a huge difference. I wouldn't look anywhere else for care--highly recommend!

I have known Dr Loren for many years professionally and have shared a good deal of patients with…read morehim. As a PT, he has always been one of my top referrals for orthopedic consultation and surgery. I have always respected the time he spends with his patients, results from surgery as well as his bedside manner with patients. Recently, I had my own orthopedic issues that resulted in having surgery on my knee. From start to finish, Dr Loren was terrific! He took time with me and explained his concerns. He respected me and my input about my knee. I know, from prior patients I have treated over the years and from my recent personal experience, that he takes his time and considers every surgery he does to be significant and that he approaches surgery with the utmost precaution and precision. I appreciate that very much! I also appreciated his call the night after surgery to check on me and to share what he found. My recovery was quick and I experienced minimal pain. I am back to the things I enjoy without the fear of my knee getting stuck or giving way. Dr Loren has always been a top orthopedic referral for me. After having him complete my surgery, I can confidently say that my personal experience strengthens my recommendation for his orthopedic care and surgery. Thank you Dr. Loren for your kindness, excellent care and a great surgical result! Betty Parmenter

Dr Loren and his staff have gone above and beyond to give amazing care for my son who had ACL…read moresurgery and a meniscusectomy. The wait time for visits is very quick as long as you check in 15 mins early as advised. Dr Loren is amazing doctor who saw the meniscus tear that the MRI doc missed. We are lucky to have found him! Teresa and Rebecca are both amazing and thorough as well! You will get great care here! Thank you to everyone at Core Orthopedic!!!

Dr. Edmund Evangelista is truly an exceptional physician, and I cannot recommend him highly enough…read more He treated me for about eight years at Community Orthopedics in Mission Viejo immediately after my injury, and during that time he consistently provided thoughtful, compassionate, and expert care. When he moved to San Diego, I had to transition to another doctor, and unfortunately my back progressively worsened over time. Eventually, I felt completely out of options and decided to book an appointment to see Dr. Evangelista again--driving down to San Diego specifically to see him at San Diego Orthobiologics Medical Group. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. He immediately identified a significant change on my recent MRI compared to my previous imaging--something that could clearly explain my rapidly increasing pain. His attention to detail and clinical insight were impressive, but what truly sets him apart is his integrity and honesty. Instead of recommending a procedure at his own practice, he referred me to his former colleague who specializes in the treatment that would be most beneficial for me right now, even though he could not perform it himself. That level of selflessness and patient-first care is incredibly rare in medicine. The facility itself is excellent--very clean, modern, and welcoming. The staff is extremely friendly and professional, and you feel comfortable and cared for from the moment you walk in. I also truly believe in what they are doing there; they are clearly focused on the most up-to-date procedures and technology, and it shows in how knowledgeable and forward-thinking the team is. I will absolutely be back there in the future, but I am genuinely grateful that Dr. Evangelista sent me to the right place for my immediate needs at the time. That speaks volumes about his character and commitment to doing what is best for his patients. Dr. Evangelista truly takes the time to think through each patient's situation, explain options, and guide you through difficult decisions with empathy and clarity. I trust him 100%, and I am so grateful to have him as part of my care team again. If you are dealing with spine or orthopedic issues and want a doctor who is brilliant, ethical, and truly cares about his patients, Dr. Evangelista is the one to see.

I just saw Ryan Johnson, PA-C today 1/21/2026 at 6125 paseo del Norte and he was the kindest most…read moreknowledgeable guy regarding my hip pain. He didn't rush in say a few things and done. He explained my options and his recommendation, had he not gave me the choices I may have jumped the gun and went right for hip replacement. Just a few magical words I heard him say left me with no doubt the decision I was going to make. I didn't leave confused about anything. I give Ryan a 5 out of 5 star rating let me also add the nicest smile &teeth. It's the knowledge and of course those little things like his smile that make me happy.2THUMBS UP thank you Ryan

I went to Dr. Holland for a ruptured Achilles. I was immediately put at ease by his open and…read morelistening approach after which he explained the extent of the injury to me and laid out the treatment options objectively, but always with my best interest in mind and also including kind and patient discussions surrounding the options. He answered all the questions I had clearly and so that "the common person" can understand. We then agreed on an approach to the entire healing process. I am now about 10 weeks out from the injury and can say his recommended approach was right on point where I am now already back to gentle swimming and generally walking about, with my other desired activities not far off. During this time, he made sure I was in PT as soon as possible and was always available for questions and counsel. I have nothing but thanks toward him and his supporting team. Of course I hope I don't have to see him again for this same thing, but if I needed to, I would reach out to him immediately and with great confidence.

Dr. Holland is a wonderful, professional and intelligent orthopedic physician. He not only fixed my…read morebroken femur on an emergency surgery October 5, but he personally would contact me after I called his office with questions. Over the ten weeks, he built a relationship with me based on mutual respect. He was dedicated to me. His receptionist Lizette is also very nice. I had 2 knee replacement surgeries done at the same time in December 2023 and the highly rated Scripps Green physician never contacted me after the surgery. Dr. Holland is #1.

Dr Paul Sousa gifted me a new hip July 2024 1/2 hr surgery , sunset walked a mile in…read morewalker....2025 August ,pain in hip Dr Sousa said cement disintegrated! I was not informed that would happen! November 2025 Revision hip, unable to get out of bed alone for 3 days! told hospital Closed for Thanksgiving told me to leave! I didn't! December with cane, then again pain... xray showed crack femur, I did not fall!!!Cane use until March, unable to get out of tub, unable to get up off from floor playing with grandsons ... still sporadic pain. my accupunture Dr Bing kept my hips knees etc very happy for 20 years!!!A doctor must inform a 75 year womyn , who bikes 50 miles every Sunday that The Cement may Disintegrate!!!! Ild said no thanks!!! My joy in life is destroyed by a Revision hip Anne Cridler

This practice continues to go down hill. Past 15 years I've watched it crumble and they lean on…read moretheir success in the past for their reputation. Have treated my daughter and myself for multiple injuries. Office staff and communication amongst the worst I have ever seen. No pride or care shown at the office can't get anyway to properly fax a darn thing and Christine Gonzales PA showed no desire to educate or guide my daughter or explain the injuries or MRI. When questions asked very cold and short. Owners of the practice need to work on her bedside manner. If I ran this office I would reset values expectations and listen to the patient who pays the bills. Do yourself a favor find a practice that shows pride and care and thoroughness with there patients.

Had my first visit yesterday in March 2025…read more There there is a parking structure. As well as some other uncovered spots. Very close to the five freeway. Very easy and convenient to get to. All of The staff were super nice, cheery, and helpful. The check-in process fairly quick. But new clients have to fill out about 15 pages of paperwork. So give yourself 20 minutes or so to fill that out. Once I got into the back, I was ushered between a few people and places and rooms and eventually got to the doctor. They do have all kinds of services that they offer there too. Doctors, MRI, Xray, physical therapy, etc. Overall I was there about an hour and a half. The doctor took three care of me. And we have to do a follow up and plan to heal completely.

The medical records staff is difficult to contact, extremely rude and confrontational.read more