Knee replacement by Dr. Dietrick a year ago and it was life-changing. (I waited way too long because I was scared - now I am pain free!) When asking for recommendations, his name came up from every source - doctors and friends. You know you are in good hands when the hospital nurses tell you "he is the best" and "his patients always do well". And his scheduler and nurse - D'Ann and Chelsea - helped us plan and rapidly responsded to every question. Thank you! read more

I had a TKR almost a month ago and everything went well. I did not experience an excessive wait or unprofessional staff that other reviews speak of but I would recommend an early morning or early afternoon apt. Dr Deitrick is a no nonsense, wonderful surgeon. answered all my questions patiently. Also thanks to D'Ann his surgery scheduler for always getting back to me promptly. Would highly recommend . read more

Fabulous surgeon, my surgical outcome could not have been better. I had a total hip replacement. My surgery was done at Huntington Memorial Hospital. I have been a patient for more than 20 years and the entire office is extremely professional. I would never consider going to another office. I currently live in central Mexico and travel to Pasadena to see Dr. Deitrick. read more

Dr. Dietrick is a terrific surgeon! I had a total hip replacement on July 2, 2024 and am walking like I've never had a problem with my hip. I was referred to him by multiple friends who had hip and or knee replacement surgeries done by him and can't say enough about how glad I am that I followed their advice. My overall experience at Huntington where the surgery was done was fine. Good care, attentive nurses, efficient check in/check out process. Most important: when you have a hip replacement surgery, follow EVERY pre and post op instruction. If you have questions, ASK. Good luck! read more

Minimum 45-min wait (sometimes up to 2 hours!) for a 10-min meeting with the doc. This happens EVERY visit, even during COVID times. Whereas every other medical office we've gone to this year is wisely staggering appointments and limiting wait times so that large groups are not sitting indoors in close proximity for long periods, this practice seems to have no problem with this! The rude front desk staff repeatedly say, "the doctor is always running behind," but yet do nothing to accommodate that known trend when scheduling. Added one star bc we were able to schedule a full knee replacement quickly and the surgery itself went well. But there are plenty of great ortho docs in LA It's not worth the hassle and headache of this office -- will definitely be going elsewhere in the future. read more

Dr. Dietrick is an awesome doctor! Very professional and knowledgeable. This review is for my fathers knee replacement. I recommend Dr. Dietrick to all my friend and family. Tony is also great at coordinating! read more

I went there today after being referred from there office in Arcadia and it was horrible! Very unpleasant and unprofessional staff the doctor also! Minus 5 stars and my advice is avoid the place like the plague read more

After waiting an hour after my scheduled appointment time I was told by staff that a room was being readied where I could presumably continue to wait. Unacceptable. Zero consideration for people's schedules. I won't be back. read more

I took my 91-year-old mother to see Dr. Dietrick after being recommended by a neurosurgeon in Pasadena. She has terrible hip pain and has consulted with several doctors trying to find SOME remedy. Not only was he at least 40 minutes behind, he was arrogant and rude, commenting"You've already told me that 3 times" when talking about her pain level. He wanted to examine her on the table, pulled a step stool over and told ME to help her up. Not a caring doctor. Zero bedside manner. read more

Had appointment for a second opinion. Waited an hour, then asked at front desk when I would be seen. Was told "just a few minutes" with no apology. Waited 15 more minutes and walked out! My time has value too! Don't know about dr. since I didn't see him, but a very poorly run office! read more

Todd is a fantastic knee/hip surgeon. Very professional, intelligent, and knowledgeable. After 2 botched meniscal surgeries I was bone on bone. Todd got me to quit smoking after 40 years also before surgery. Now my knee is great. I would recommend him to anyone needing a hip/knee replacement. read more

Dr Dietrick performed my hip replacement 5 years ago. I'm enjoying biking, hiking, yoga, and pretty much everything else I want to do. Don't tell the doc but I even run occasionally. I'm thrilled to have my healthy lifestyle back and I absolutely trust Dr Dietrick. I personally have never experienced an unacceptable wait time at the office, but when it comes to a knee or hip replacement, the only thing that matters to me is skill. read more

This doctor treated me contemptuously from the moment he entered the examining room. He was dismissive of my legitimate questions and appeared bored by my concerns. His bedside manner lacked interest and compassion. Plus, when I needed an x-ray, the technician did not even offer a lead apron; I had to request one! Finally, the office team I encountered, in general, reflected disdain, as well: impatient and unsmiling and more interested in their computers than service to the patient. I can honestly say that this is one of the worst experiences I have ever had in a doctor's office. read more

Dr. Dietrick is an outstanding surgeon whom I would recommend highly to anyone considering a knee/hip replacement. I performed extensive research on the procedure as well as on surgeons before making an appointment with him, and had already consulted with quite a few, but I knew as soon as I met him that he was going to be my doctor. Not only did he have an outstanding reputation from multiple sources he was very empathetic, which I have found is fairly unusual for an orthopedic surgeon. If you are considering a joint replacement it's crucial that you do your due diligence on the procedure, surgeons, and the hospital at which it will be performed. All of this DOES make a difference and there are numerous resources on the web that can help you - review sites like Healthgrades, Pro Publica research, World News & Report hospital rankings, etc. The information found on the web can be a good starting point before setting up appointments. Dr. Dietrick was already at the top of my list but I was further pleased to know that he is affiliated with Huntington Memorial in Pasadena, which is a great facility. If you're in pain and your life is not your own, there's no reason to put off a joint replacement. With an excellent surgeon like Dr. Dietrick the process is not as difficult as you might imagine and your quality of life will change dramatically for the better. Lastly, I can't emphasize enough the importance of finding a good physical therapist. A surgery that goes well can totally be un-done by bad physical therapy. After much trial and error I found a great local therapist but meet surgical patients there all the time who have had bad PT and are only now finding relief. Look into this before surgery! read more

Once I got past the front desk which took forever, everything was stellar. The nurse and x-ray tech very nice and friendly and organized. Dr. Dietrick was sweet, calm, patient and understanding. He was compassionate and not one bit arrogant. I would definitely recommend him BUT would recommend to that group that they LOSE the two women at the front desk and teach someone how to schedule patients!!! lol! worth the wait I must say. I am giving 5 stars based on everything EXCEPT the front desk which would get zero stars from me. read more

I have been managing bad knees for three decades. So glad to find a great doctor and staff that have done a great job taking care of me. He listens, is thoughtful about options and helps me understand the options. The front desk does a good job managing a busy office. I have also been treated by Eugene, a PA who has been great as well. Thanks. read more

Dr. Dietrick is 45 minutes late every visit I have made. He's rude arrogant and insensitive. Don't waste your time

A very knowledgeable Knee doctor. Very Kind to his patients. Thank you Dr D for your great service

Dr. Dietrick did an outstanding job on my hip replacement. Before the surgery I couldn't even complete easy hikes. On September 15, 2015 he replaced my right hip and in less than three years, I was on top of Mt. Whitney (the tallest peak in the lower 48) which I climbed last week (August 23rd, 2018). Thank you Dr. Dietrick, you gave me my life back. read more

I have had one knee and two hip replacements performed by Dr. Dietrick, over several years. Now, more than five years after the last surgery, the quality of my life is so much better than before. As an RN, I am always careful when choosing medical professionals because "All doctors are NOT created equal." Excellence of training, years of experience and personal qualities, like compassion, attention to detail and ethical practices are so very important. Dr. Dietrick has all of the above and more. He listens carefully, answers all questions patiently, follows through thoroughly, both postoperatively in the hospital and office. Just as invaluable are his personal style of gentleness and respect for his patients and staff. Dr. Dietrick was recommended to me by a dear friend, another retired nurse, who had heard of Dr. D. through another nurse. When I found out that Dr. Dietrick treats many doctors, nurses and other health professionals, I knew that I had found the right orthopedic surgeon. He also treats many patients who have had less than satisfactory results under the care of other orthopedic surgeons. When doctors and nurses go to him from out of state or country for revision surgeries, they too know that they need the very best doc to bring them through to a full recovery and best possible level of functioning. Dr. Dietrick IS that doctor. When/if my other knee needs replacement, I will travel back to CA for that surgery. I trust Dr. D. completely. Why would I search for a knee surgeon in Washington state when I have already had the best possible care from Dr. Dietrick? read more

Was referred to Dr. Todd Dietrick for a knee replacement revision by a relative in the healthcare field. I sent my medical records at the request of his office personnel and after Dr. Dietrick reviewed them, he had his office staff call to tell me he denied my case. He couldn't even bother to call and discuss the reasons with me so I could determine my path forward. He refused to talk to me about the matter and just had his staff tell me he denied the case and didn't have to discuss why. He wouldn't even provide a referral to someone who might be able to help me. How unprofessional. I would never refer this doctor to anyone regardless of his surgical abilities. read more