My care from Dr Lewis and the staff at Golden State Ortho has been nothing less than exceptional. I had carpel tunnel release surgery two days ago and I already feel tremendous relief. His knowledge, bedside manner, PA and assistant are all top notch. read more

Dr. Lewis was fairly dismissive and spent very little time with me. I did not feel seen or heard by him at all. I tried to explain the issue I was having and he basically cut me off time and time again. He appeared to clearly be in a rush to get me out of there and move on to the next patient. He was of no help to me at all and I certainly will not be seeing him again. read more

I went to Dr. Lewis for a rotator cuff surgery. he is a wonderful doctor with wonderful bedside manners and this is very important to me. He did a wonderful job on my shoulder after my surgery. I was in the hospital for another situation at John in Walnut Creek and let him know my concern about my shoulder and the sling I was still wearing while I'm in the hospital. I was concerned if I had it on correctly. This doctor went above and beyond after his surgeries on Monday stop by check out my concerns and make sure everything was all right.. highly recommend Dr. Donald Lewis wonderful friendly Doctor Who knows his work very well and does not leave you hanging after the surgery. He answers any questions you need and continues with treatment you may need. read more

It has been almost a year since I had my AC joint surgery on my shoulder and I can not be more satisfied. From the 1st appointment to the very last I was satisfied with the care I received from Dr. Lewis and the staff. Even after my surgery I experienced very little pain or discomfort. Gratefully, my shoulder is back to normal now. read more

Highly recommend!!! Great doctor for hand and wrist!!! Thank you for fixing my aching thumb joints! No more Advil for me!! read more

I highly recommend Dr. Lewis for thumb surgery. I had nothing but positive interactions with Dr. Lewis before and after surgery. He took his time to answer all my questions, and he made me feel like I was an important part of the decision making process. I appreciated his calm, lay-back demeanor. I am glad I found him, and he will be doing my other thumb surgery later this year. Also, his staff was very nice! read more

I just want to state that I don't praise someone unless the subject deserves my total respect and confidence. I had the good judgement to decide to see Dr. Donald Lewis, among other alternatives, to find relief for pain in my right hand and shoulder. The first time I consulted with Dr. Lewis, I confirmed my intuition that he was as academically knowledgeable and as relatable/caring to patients as I require my doctors to be. After listening to the description of my pain issues, x-rays , and MRI taken, I got a shocking double diagnosis: GOUT in r/hand; torn tendon/damage in arm/shoulder. I decided to have the needed surgery and I'm now recuperating from it. WHAT A DIFFERENCE. I have the honor to have been operated by/and being under the care of one of the best orthopedists in the business. Dr. Lewis is an outstanding member and a pride to his profession. I recommend Dr. Lewis to anybody that needs to place their health in the best hands...literally. read more

I'm six weeks post surgery for rotator cuff and bicep repair. I've experienced NO PAIN! When there nerve block wore off, I had no need for the prescribed pain medication. I had heard many stories of how painful shoulder surgery was, but my experience with Dr. Lewis was just the opposite. Now I'm eager to get on with PT and regain full use of my dominant arm. read more

I went to Dr Lewis for extreme hand pain and swelling. I'm going to get right to the point and not tell my story ! He said to take antibiotics they he prescribed for me told me to put hot packs on my hand. Go the the emergency room if it gets worse and good luck !! Have a nice day. Walked out of the room. He could of cared less about helping me. But charged 300 for 6 minutes of his time. Took me two weeks to see him. Don't go to this Doctor ! read more

Had a great experience with sequoia surgery center and dr Lewis from initial appt, surgery check in front desk staff, nursing, surgery checkout, and after care. Highly recommended. read more

I highly recommend Dr Lewis. I have been going to him for over 15 yrs for issues I have had with my fingers, hands, wrists and arms. Dr Lewis and his staff have always been professional and courteous. He has performed numerous surgeries which have all been successful. He and his staff have always been readily available to answer any questions or concerns I have had and thoroughly explains the pros and cons of any procedure he performs. read more

I highly recommend Dr. Lewis and his team if you need hand surgery. I recently had surgery on my hand and had an excellent result. As a physician, my hands are quite valuable for my livelihood. Prior to seeing Dr. Lewis, I spoke with a few different hand surgeons and they had great respect for their colleague and stated that he is an excellent surgeon. From the pre-op through the surgery, I had an flawless experience. All the staff was very nice, but I was especially impressed by the physician assistant Joe Torres, PA. He was very knowledgeable about the different treatment options and had me well prepared as far as what to expect during and after surgery. Thanks again Dr. Lewis and Joe Torres, PA and the staff at Muir Orthopedics. read more

So far, so good. Still in recovering/rehab on my dupetryn's contracture surgery. But, my surgery went well. Hand is straight. Working on bending fingers again. Really not sure what all the negative reviews are all about. Sounds like a case of it being a problem with the patient, not the doctor. Look, going to the Dr. for things like surgery suck. You're not going to be coddled and babied. Sorry if the bedside manner was too direct for you. Grow up and deal with it. Dr. Lewis, AND all the staff have been nothing but great, every time. Will update if something changes... read more

I saw Dr. Lewis for dupytrens, trigger finger and carpal tunnel surgery. I have no complaint against Dr. Lewis work, but I have to say they kept me waiting for hours before several appointments, by the time I saw the doctor I wanted to scream at him. They have also scheduled me with Dr. Lewis and I end up with his P.A., don't I pay to see the ortho specialist? The other complaints are correct, Dr Lewis is rude and made me feel like he would rather be playing golf than treating me. That is wrong, patient's are scared and in pain. Then there is my poor husband. He had a pinched nerve in his neck, he was also treated badly. Dr. Lewis acted like he had no clue what was wrong with him or who he was, even though he had been in twice before. Save yourself a million headaches and don' t go to this office! read more

This review is being written specifically for people who are in need of rotator cuff repair. Four months ago I was in your situation, perusing Yelp and other online medical forums looking to find some constructive feedback about Dr Donald Lewis. Surprisingly, there wasn't a word written anywhere about his proficiency at repairing shoulders. If you are considering Dr Lewis for rotator cuff surgery, hopefully these words will offer some peace of mind. Just over seven months ago I took a nasty fall and landed squarely on my left shoulder. The pain was sharp and persistent. After ten weeks I still couldn't lift my arm above my head. My chiropractor diagnosed me with impingement syndrome and strongly urged me to get an MRI. That MRI revealed a massive tear in my rotator cuff with a torn bicep tendon. Due to the severity of damage, Muir Orthopedic Specialists expedited my appointment with Dr Lewis. They scheduled me for the following day. Prior to meeting with Dr Lewis I met with physician's assistant, Joe Torres. Another Yelper complained about having to meet with the PA versus the doctor himself. That's on her, not Dr Lewis. As is their policy, MOS always gives you the option to meet with the surgeon. More to the point, Joe IS the guy you want to meet with first. He is knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner. Unlike some doctors, Joe will actually sit down while having a conversation, and then give you all the time in the world within reason to ask questions. Joe played a key role in my decision to move forward with Dr Lewis. After breaking the bad news about my rotator cuff, Joe laid out my options. He made it crystal clear that I needed surgery ASAP, and that I didn't have the luxury of procrastination. Had I waited and allowed my shoulder to atrophy any further, surgery would have no longer been an option and my arm would have more than likely become permanently disabled. After a quick call to my wife I made the decision to move forward with surgery. At that point Dr Lewis entered the room to introduce himself. He may not be one to chat you up about how you spent summer vacation, but for someone to call him "mean" or "rude" is absurd. I would describe him as warm, personable and caring. More importantly, Dr Lewis is one of the most gifted shoulder surgeons in the Bay Area. He successfully repaired extensive damage in my shoulder, performing three separate procedures, all through four tiny slits that are almost invisible today. After reading my MRI report, my physical therapist told me he was highly impressed with Dr Lewis' work. He said he didn't think it was possible to do those kind of repairs via arthroscopic surgery. For the benefit of Yelp executives I would like to add this final observation: Your review process for healthcare professionals leaves something to be desired. Snarky comments may be amusing for restaurant reviews, but they don't add much value to someone who is in need of a competent surgeon to improve the quality of their life. One whiny reviewer claimed she had to wait "hours before several appointments." That is baloney. I've been to MOS 11 times this past summer; never once did I have to wait longer than ten minutes to see my doctor. Because they are in such high demand, MOS is almost always busy. Even so, they still run the operation like a fine Swiss watch when it comes to being punctual. This lady's entire review was suspicious and a complete waste of my time. What's even more suspicious, is that for every 1 star review of Dr Lewis - no matter how poorly written, it received exactly 8 "useful" votes. Not only were these reviews useless, the coincidence struck me as being shady. If Yelp really wanted to tighten up their reviews and improve the value of their service, they would add a category: "retarded!" along with :funny" and "useful". In closing, if you are easily traumatized because your doctor forgets to give you a lollipop at the end of your visit, Dr Lewis is probably not your guy. However, if you have a serious shoulder injury and are looking for one of the most skilled orthopedic surgeons in the Bay Area to make you whole again, you will find no better than Dr Donald Lewis. read more

Thanks Dr. Lewis...U did a great job! My left and right Carpal Tunnel Surgery was a great relief. Though it still hurt sometimes but generally, the numbness and the sleepless nights were gone. More power to you and your team especially to Joe Torres...Happy Holidays! read more

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I would like to thank Natalie B. the Front Office Manager for getting back to me and clearing up my issue with this doctors office. Turns out the doctor who did my surgery has not done a post operation report which is why they were unable to move forward and get me an appointment for a second opinion. Hopefully I can get into see Dr. Lewis before my next surgery to help clear up some of my questions but whether I do or not once again I'd like to thank Natalie for clearing things up. read more

I saw Dr. Lewis for a broken finger. He is kind, patient, compassionate and professional. Absolutely lovely. I would definitely go see him again if needed. read more

I went back to Dr. Lewis 5 years after he did a carpal tunnel release surgery. I filed my claim in June and didnt get to see him until Aug.20, 2019. This man walked in, asked me a couple questions in which I described my pain level at 8, showed how swollen and numb my hands are. He cut me off everytime I tried to speak. And in less than 5 mins, he said I need a stress test and he will determine after that what to do. And it will take 3 weeks till I get the test. I asked for moderate duty at work because I'm working full time in pain. He said "Its against MY policy to give moderate duty, to take anyone off work or prescribe pain meds. I also has carpal tunnel and I use Alive" I told him I have been using Alive and Tylenol and he said "Just get through it like I do." He was short, curt arrogant and non caring. I'm in real pain and discomfort and being forced to work full time at work. I dont want to go back to him and I need other options. read more

I recently saw Dr. Lewis for pain in my shoulder. He gave me a very thorough evaluation and determined possible bursitis. He suggested I have a cortisone shot and start PT. He was very understanding and answered all my questions and concerns. I was able to get X-rays, speak with him, and get the shot all within 30 minutes of arriving to his office. I would highly recommend Dr. Lewis! read more

I had a very odd experience with Dr. Lewis. He first tried to convince me that I had no injury, and then conceded, well maybe I did, but it didn't matter because there is not much to be done about it. He reluctantly prescribed physical therapy and said contact him if I am not better. He did almost no physical exam, and was unconvinced that I had any substantial injury. 2 weeks later, I then saw my primary care doctor who immediately saw that I had sustained a muscle tear which was evident due to muscle waste in my dominant side. I then saw another orthopedic surgeon who put me through 6 quick exercise tests (only one of which Dr. Lewis performed), and immediately diagnosed the problem, and sent me to an MRI which confirmed it. Had the condition been caught early, it would have perhaps given me a treatment option so I was pretty annoyed with Dr. Lewis on that count. While I cannot say for certain, and it may be there is not much I can do about the issue, his dismissive and careless exam did not give me confidence in his judgement. It may be that he did not see much he could do, and it was not going to make him money even if my condition was what I had suspected all along, but that should not have deterred him from giving me a thorough exam and more supportive advice. read more

Dr Lewis is excellent. Operated on both my wrists. He is an excellent surgeon . His bed side manner is terrific.

Dr. Lewis doesn't make time to see his patients: he has his assistant handle most of the work. The picture shown in another review here, that's the P.A. not Dr. Lewis. Had I known about Dr. Lewis's reputation I would have picked someone else. I needed trigger finger release surgery. On the day of surgery, patients near me were visited by their surgeons to talk and ease their anxiety. I saw Dr. Lewis walking around but he never spoke to me. After surgery, never saw him. The followup was done by his P.A. Now I'm having trouble getting his office to order physical therapy. Multiple calls and this is still delayed. If you pick this surgeon you'll probably only see him once, the rest of the time your appointments will be with his P.A. This is not acceptable to me. He completely fails my bedside manner test. read more

I had great success with the repair of my trigger thumb and my trigger middle finger. He is an excellent hand surgeon who manipulated the tendons without me having to have surgery. I highly recommend him. read more

Dr Lewis' office is very lax about returning calls to schedule surgery appointments. We called his office 4 times to schedule a surgery appointment and each time the office promised the surgery scheduling team will call back. Its been 3 months and 4 phone calls and no call back yet! Last time Dr. Lewis performed a procedure on my husband's hands for Dyupetryn's contracture and everything went okay with the procedures. Only complaint is that he did not prescribe him any pain medication for after which left my husband in considerable pain for for the first 4 days after. The previous doctor who did the same procedure on my husband's hand a few years ago was more deligent about pain management. read more

I drove 4 1/2 hours for Dr. Lewis to correct my Dupuytren's contracture using the Xiaflex treatment. That meant spending the night and a follow up manipulation. It was a totally positive experience. I went to him because I researched his experience, training and knowledge online. I wanted someone who does this a lot...not a few of times a year. He and his staff worked with my travel needs getting me in and out so I could navigate thru the Bay Area and miss heavy traffic. I was impressed with how efficient Muir Orthopaedic was. I was seen within a few minutes of my scheduled time. Dr Lewis is personable, tells it like it is and KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING. I wanted the best possible outcome for my hand and I got it. Because this was not my first visit to him I was able to send him some pictures of my finger beforehand and talk with him on the phone which saved an extra trip. If you are considering treatment for DuPuytren's contracture I highly recommend Dr. Lewis.You have to understand that because of injections to the hand, which is very sensitive, it is not pain free. But the recovery time is fast and it beats having a finger that limits your ability to do everyday tasks. Thanks Dr Lewis read more

I'm very grateful to Dr. Lewis. When my daughter was 5 years old she fell and broke her elbow. I was told the break went through two growth plates, her arms may grow to be different lengths and she may never have full use of that arm. She needed emergency surgery and they called in Dr. Lewis. Thanks to Dr. Lewis, my daughter, who is now 22, has full use of her arm and there were never any issues with growth. She has only a scar the size of a pea. Dr. Lewis is a highly skilled surgeon and I would recommend him to anyone. read more

Had ulnar nerve transposition surgery. The scar is incredibly small. Healing was quick. Don't expect to chat much with the doc. He's busy and moves quickly. That said i wasn't there to chat. I was there to get the best surgeon in the East Bay for my particular issue. read more

Dr Lewis was wonderful with my 13 year old daughters surgery it could not have gone better! She actually told me that having surgery was kind of fun. I want to say thank you to Dr lewis and his staff for making such a traumatic experience easier read more

I had been having pain in my shoulder from an old sports injuries and now some arthritis. Dr. Lewis is familiar with most sports injuries. At first he gave me a shot of cortisone and scheduled physical rehab because he said I should avoid surgery if I can. That worked fine for about a year but the arthritis became worse and we scheduled surgery. The staff at pre-op was extremely professional and did many checks to ensure everything was in order. The anesthesiologist had called me the night before to go over the procedures and expectations and how the nerve block would work. The operation was over before I knew it. Don't expect Dr. Lewis to be patiently waiting at your side holding your hand and gently stroking your hair while you regain consciousness. He's no Florence Nightingale. However, a few minutes after I came to he gave me a concise and complete rundown of how the surgery went and all of the details I needed. As I was being rolled out to my car he came by again and reviewed the operation and recovery and explained in detail my injuries and repairs he did. He seemed almost enthusiastic about it too. When I went back three days after the operation I saw the PA who is a great guy and spent time with me checking my range of motion. Everything was fine so Dr. Lewis didn't need to see me. I did see him after six weeks and he went over again the injuries, repair procedures and checked my progress. He really seems to enjoy and take pride in his work, a real professional. read more

Thanks for you assessment of Dr Lewis's lack of bedside manor-and or people skills; I, too, had the same experience and found him to be aloof, narcissistic and concerned more with the financial gain rather than results. He had a different opinion about my recovery every time I saw him. It was as if he struggled to remember who I was. On my last visit he sent in his associate to speak to me.I Definitely would not recommend him and thought about writing a letter to his superiors. If two people have the same concern you know there are others. . read more

First time, I visit Dr Lewis office for my jammed pinky finger, but they kept me waiting for more than 2 hours before my appointment. He checked very quickly, only spent less than 5 minutes with me, and sending me out without explaining anything, just say come back in 3 weeks if not better. He even forgot to give me prescription for the physical therapy. I called office ask for physical therapy, it took about 1 week to get the prescription. I visited Dr Lewis about 4 weeks later, again, he only spend less than 3 minutes with me, said to me he can't do anything for me without explain anything, also said come back in 6 weeks if not better. I have to say here that I will never come back, no reason I will come back again just like this to treat your patient. It is just waste my time. read more

Really terrific surgeon. My carpal tunnel issues kept me up most of the night, especially after heavy usage days. I had the surgery less than 3 weeks ago and have had a full night sleep ever since surgery. Post-surgery pain was minimal, only took a few Tylenol the first week. Already have almost full hand flexibility and rapidly regaining strength. No problem driving, dressing, holding a pen and doing other daily tasks. Should soon be able to chop vegetables. PA Joe Torres is fantastic. Patient and thorough when explaining the procedure and after care read more

Dr. Lewis does not have a very nice bedside manner. He was rather mean and gruff towards me. I had a horrible experience with him, and he and the members of his practice do not treat their clinic staff very well, especially the therapists at the Muir Orthopaedic Specialists Clinic. It is very much like a factory. read more

First of all, Dr. Lewis never showed up. I actually saw him in the hall way, but he didn't even come in and say hi. I schedule the appt meant with dr. Lewis, not his assistant. Secondly, the assistant didn't really do a good job at all. I had a cyst and a carpal boss on my hand. However, He didn't figure out there was a carpal boss at the beginning, and just asked me to do the drainage. After the drainage, I asked him why is it still sticking out? He wasn't able to give me a good answer . Actually he himself was surprised the drainage doesn't remove the sticking-out. After me kept asking why, he said he can order an x Ray for me (which later turns out to be unnecessary). Then he said it is a carpal boss. And he is showing me it using the ultrasound. So if you can see it in ultrasound why you asked me to do a x Ray and expose me to radioactivity? Thirdly, I am still not completely clear what I really had. His explanation is definitely not clear enough. Finally, I can't blame him too much curse he is just the assistant. What the hell is dr. Lewis doing out there? I definitely won't come back and they didn't try to schedule a follow up anyway. I should have checked the reviews before I go. read more

I like the office and the mannerism of the staff. I went to see doctor lewis as a second opinion but I was disappointed. I fell off of a bike and hurt both my hands. My first ortho recommended a physical therapy since I have severe pains on both hands due to carpal tunnel, tendonitis and tennis elbow. However, when I asked dr. Lewis for it, he said it wasn't necessary because my insurance wouldn't approve it. He said my hands should be better in a few weeks. Really? I worked in doctors offices in the past and have a pretty good understanding of authorizations process. It's not that the insurance will not approve it, but it's that he didn't want to do the extra work I guess. I got the insurance approval for PT and an OT thanks to my pcp. Btw, up to date, my hands still hurt and I still can't use them 75% like dr. Lewis said. I was really disappointed I thought he will be my main ortho. read more

My daughter smashed her thumb rolling a wagon down the side of our hill late in the evening. I called Dr. Lewis and he was thankfully in the area and made a house call. He was professional, gentle, caring, and really thorough when examining my daughters thumb. Luckily it was not broken but Dr. Lewis offered to see my daughter the following day for x-Rays if necessary. Thank you, Dr. Lewis for the peace of mind and your extra special care! read more

A little background to my story before stating my reason for such a low rating. 10 years ago I shattered my elbow. My orthepedic surgeon Dr. Coufal (also in the John Muir network) did an amazing job and I haven't had any pain until about 2 months ago. When I started having presistent pain I went back to John Muir Orthepedics to see if they were able to figure out what is going on. The staff up front recommended that I see someone other than my original surgeon who specialized in elbow traumas. I took their reccommendation and made an appt with Dr. Lewis's PA that was more than willing to find out what the underlying problem was. The pain become severe and he referred me for a scan. The technician had no idea what she was dealing with and I truly believe she injured my arm even more. My elbow became very stiff and I lost most of the mobility that i previously had. Dr. Lewis was was supposed to go over my options and the scan with me a few days later. When i came in to see him I was treated with coldness and no understanding at all. He told me he didn't know what was wrong, and he did not know what caused all the swelling and bruising around my inner elbow. He couldn't conclude anything from the Ct scan and couldn't tell me why i lost a lot of my range of motion and was feeling numbness. He kept responding "i don't know" to all my questions. He then told me my elbow was so damaged that he couldn't do anything for me and that i should go back to my original surgeon for a second opinion. He also told me i should deal with the pain. I see a mal practice suit..Any a doctor who responds like that doesn't have his patient's best interests at heart in no doctor at all. Unprofessional and I would never trust him with my elbow or for surgery for that matter. His PA was wonderful and should find a more competent doctor to assist. Dr. Lewis should be ashamed of himself and make sure to figure out what may be the source of all the swelling and deformity in my elbow. This is the first and last time i will ever waste my time with him. Please beware before making an appt with him. read more