Everything went well Dr Stuffmann and staff were perfect machine for great outcome.

I was not completely happy with my experience with Dr. Stuffman relating to a shoulder injury and diagnosed as a torn rotator cuff tear. Although he correctly diagnosed my problem and my need for physical therapy, he declined to refer me to a physical therapist office. Fortunately, my health plan has a good physical therapist office available for referral and Dr. Stuffman did provide a general order for the therapy. The therapist was very competent and requested that I obtain an ultrasound exam from Dr. Stuffman for aid in understanding my injury and providing the right physical therapy. This required another visit to Dr. Stuffman. For the purpose of thoroughness in making his diagno-sis, I think Dr. Stuffman should have performed the ultrasound (a 15 minute exam) in my initial visit with him. Dr. Stuffman also provided no prognosis for my injury, albeit the physical therapist recommended that I no longer do my upper body workouts with 5 lbs. weights or more for fear of aggravating the torn rotator cuff. On the plus side for Dr. Stuffman, he provided a online video for doing physical therapy and this video mentioned "easy" may be better in doing physical therapy weight lifting. This advise was very helpful because I tend to do too much sometimes read more

Dr Stuffman was pleasant but very honest with my situation. He didn't pressure me but gave me options on how to proceed. He was confident and knowledgeable. Great experience! read more

My experience with Dr. Eric Stuffmann was stellar. He ran down my case verbally with me instantly and I was immediately pleased. I expected to get the blank look. He went over my x-rays and MRI with me and gave me an unhurried and thorough exam. He dictated notes into a Alexa-like device and then answered my 58 questions in great detail often referring back to the x-ray or MRI. I was there for a second opinion and didn't feel he was looking for "more work" from me nor did I feel he was agreeing with the first opinion out of rote. He was the pinnacle of professionalism and obviously extremely skilled. If you read his bio for his education and training, it's impressive and tailor made for my specific injury. All in all, this was the most positive experience I've had with a physician in decades. I reserve the right to come back and edit this review if I get charged for anything that I'm not expecting but short of that, I can't recommend Dr. Stuffmann highly enough. If there was an option for more than 5 stars, I'd easily do that. read more

Caring and explained that tears in the labrum (which I thought should be repaired when my rotator cuff was repaired) and ruptured biceps tendon are not normally treated with surgery. As much as a ruptured biceps tendon 12weeks post rotator cuff surgery can hurt (like a broken arm), the biceps tendon is a pain receptor(?) and it will take several months to a couple of years for the pain from the surgery to go away. Something I think maybe I should have been told in April shortly after my biceps tendon ruptured. Other surgeons should take as much time with their patients instead of being judgmental and dismissive. read more

Dr. Stuffman has been taking care of my right wrist for years with carefully placed cortisone shots, for which he uses ultrasound imaging. Recently, however, I needed surgery because I broke my other, left wrist in several places in a bad fall. He is an amazing surgeon and did an excellent surgery on a complicated fracture that healed better and more rapidly than I thought possible! He had to install a plate and some screws, neither of which can be felt at all. And he did such a fine clean cut that it's hardly visible now after only a couple of months, and I've regained full function in that hand. I would unreservedly recommend him to anyone for anything wrist and hand related! He is a also a kind and personable doctor with whom you can't go wrong. read more

He the best been seeing him for both my wrists and has done a great job talking care of me for the last couple of years. Highly recommend

I saw Dr. Stuffman for a pinky injury that happened almost 20 years ago when I was playing basketball. I continued to play basketball until about 5 years ago, so I never really thought about getting the injury fixed since it was usable and I could still play sports. But now that I don't play and the injury recently started bothering me (some pain, but mostly it started locking up and interfering with me using my dominant hand), I thought I'd try to see an orthopedic surgeon to see what my options are. I am so happy I was referred to Dr. Stuffman. Right off the bat he was super friendly, smart and down to earth. He heard my history and was ready with three different options for my situation and was very blunt about his expectations from each (which is exactly what I wanted!). I kind of thought I was going to need surgery and it turns out I was right. He explained the procedure, and bring an orthopedic nurse, I had a lot of questions for him to fully understand my options. From my stand point he had all the time in the world to answer my questions (which is really nice, because some doctors make you feel like you're a burden when you have questions!). He was thorough and did an ultrasound on my pinky while I was in the office for that visit. I also met his PA, Steve, who was also really nice and friendly. From there, we scheduled the surgery and that was the next time I saw him! The surgery center they use in Fremont is really nice. Top of the line equipment and rooms, nurses were so nice, it was awesome. I saw Dr. Stuffman before they took me to the operating room because he was the one administering the anesthetic. He was just as bubbly as he was the first time I saw him. My procedure required local anesthetic (in my hand) but I stay awake for the whole thing. Officially it's called a WALANT procedure. I was really looking forward to that and expressed to Dr. Stuffman that I would like to see my finger once they opened it to operate. He was totally obliging! He also recorded my finger before and after they "fixed" it and eventually sent me the video of this as well! I thought that was pretty cool. I know most people don't want to see something like that, but I did, and it was great that he made it happen. The next two days I did feel quite a bit of pain, but I was given pain and nausea medication, and those took care of my during the recovery. I was scheduled for hand therapy, and that started about a week later. I saw Dr. Stuffman a few times during therapy and he was always ready to sit down and hear how I was doing. Now, my pinky is so much better than it was. There is a scar, but that'll go down over time, and I expected as much. It was very swollen in the beginning, for about the first few months, but now it looks pretty normal and similar to my other fingers. I highly recommend him! I even set my husband up with an appointment to have Dr. Stuffman look at his shoulder! He's somewhat of a miracle worker, so he might be able to work some magic for him as well! read more

Dr Eric S. Stuffmann, MD - My pinky scar almost 6 months after the surgery. It'll continue to get smaller, and my pinky never hyper extends anymore! - Orthopedists Near Me - Oakland, California

I hope you never need a surgeon but if you do Dr. Eric Stuffmann is as good as it gets. He performed surgery on my very fractured humerus which is not funny at all. He's very personable knowledgeable and gives you the feeling of ease and confidence His follow up care and support team are all 5 stars also. I am so grateful to him and his team. read more

I am not happy with his front desk reception. She schedule me for an appointment after my 1st post-op visit and apparently input in the wrong date on her computer. When I showed up for my appt, she insist on rescheduling me. She insist on I wasn't schedule for that week. I am sure I was scheduled for that week because I was leaving for vacation that Friday and wanted to make sure I see the dr. Before I go. This appt was for my 2nd post-op and its was scheduled for 3 week after my 1st post-op. My wrist is hurting and the receptionist told me she'll have to reschedule me. I had to take time off from work for these dr. appts. I wouldn't make up a date, the was given by their office. Why wouldn't she owe up to its her mistake? Front desk problem aside, Dr. Stuffman is a very doctor. read more

He's a good Doctor, He listens and answers if you have any questions. The only thing i didnt like was the wait time, they get busy.

Dr Stuffman is a great doctor. He performed surgery on my husbands dominate hand, and even diDC a video of what he did. He is extremely good at what he does. Professional and tells you what needs to happen in a way that helps you to understand everything he does. Every doctor we have seen at Webster Ortho has been steps above any other doctor I've seen. I have nothing but very high praise for them. read more

As a doctor myself, I can be picky with the doctors providing my care. Especially when it comes to possible career altering procedures. I could not have found a better surgeon, or individual, than Dr. Stuffmann. As others have noted, he listens to you, and his training and ethics have taught him to never lose sight of the big picture. This wonderful trait may cause him to run behind, as it does me. But the wait is well worth it! In medicine we can do everything right and still have a bad outcome, but diagnostic and hand skills can tilt this in your favor. Dr. Stuffmann possesses both of these qualities. In my case I had just the opposite result and feel it is the result of Dr Stuffmann's skill and knowledge. He performed a nerve moving procedure on the ulnar nerve in my right elbow to eliminate pain and numbness in my hand; critical to my profession. I sit here one day post-op with minimal discomfort (OTC Ibuprofen handles it nicely), and 90% of my numb hand is back to normal. Even though he predicted a two week recovery, I'm headed to my office on Monday, three days post-op. Thank you Dr. Stuffmann read more

Dr Stuffman is an awesome! He helped my son with his wrist problem. He is very smart and curing doctor. I highly recommend him. I am to glad my so was referred to him. read more

Dr Stuffmann is Five Star , he has done an awesome job on my right lower leg (tibia) . My wounds are healed and my bone is recovering at an awesome pace ....I am grateful that Dr Stuffmann was the surgeon to operate on me and I am happy that my injury is healing correctly .... Thank You Dr Stuffmann read more

Dr. Eric Stuffman provided me with exemplary medical services during a time of need. From my first visit, he was very informative regarding the full scope of my injury. He discussed in detail the pros and cons of different treatment options, and allowed me to make the decision to go through with surgery from a point of view that felt well informed. I had a really good experience with the doctor, his physician's assistant, and his nurse - his entire team provided helpful information at different times and equally contributed to making my experience more comfortable. The recovery process was smooth, and exactly as Dr. Stuffman described it prior to the surgery. I was able to recover from the injury to my dominant hand without any major interruptions to my daily routines. The quality of service was exemplary; I highly recommend Dr. Stuffman. read more

Three years and I an only say that without his expertise I'd be crippled. If you have a problem DR Stuffmann is the top guy.

I've seen Dr Stuffman once. He provided an alternative to surgery that has been very effective. He spent a good amount of time with me, explained things, and answered my questions. read more

Dr Eric Stuffmann is easily the best Orthopedic Surgeon I've seen (and I've seen quite a few thanks to various sport injuries). Not only is he very personable, he is very detailed and takes his time to explain each detail to you. He's the first doctor after seeing many that was able to remove the pain from my shoulder (after several dislocations and broken clavicle (twice). I recommend him without doubt! read more

Dr. Stuffmann is fantastic! I broke my hip July 14 2016, had no orthopedic surgeon ln file, so was assigned to him, willy-nilly, out of the blue, as the orthopedist on duty at the hospital that day. We became not only patient-doctor, but fast-friends. He is super-competent. personable, and attentive. Then I learned he is a star in his field. I was so lucky!!! I would never go to anyone else. read more

I saw Dr. Stuffmann after fracturing and dislocating my wrist. My husband and I appreciated his explaining my injury and my need for surgery, illustrating what was going to be done with xrays from patients who had similar injuries to mine. The surgery, which was done at the Fremont Surgery Center, went very well, and although it's taken a few weeks to recover and will take more rehab to be fully mobile, I am extremely happy with the outcome. I highly...more than highly...recommend Dr. Stuffmann. Kudos also go to his assistants who are efficient and kind. read more

My Trigger Tome procedure recommendation: I highly recommend Dr. Stuffmann to perform a trigger tome procedure if you are suffering from trigger finger. (Trigger finger is a painful condition that causes the finger or thumb to catch or lock when bent). The trigger tome procedure is minimally invasive and the recovery time is much faster than open surgery. It did not cost much and only took about 15-20 minutes. I drove myself home afterward and worked later that same day. I felt immediate relief after the procedure and my finger never locks anymore! My finger is still a little stiff in the morning time, but its getting more flexible every day. I am an x-ray tech and my job has a lot of repetitive motions. It's kind of a blue collar AND white collar job because I am constantly in motion, moving equipment around, positioning patients and, also, using a computer keyboard and mouse. For over a year, my index finger was either locking up or was very sore after minimal exertion at work. I did my research comparing recovery time of a traditional open surgery vs the trigger tome procedure. I chose the trigger tome option, mainly, because I could not afford to take any time off work. Another advantage is that he incision is so small. I only had a band aid over the incision site for several days after the surgery. This was important for work, because I have to wash my hands between each x-ray patient. Dr. Stuffmann and his staff did a great job. He is one of the very few doctors in California that perform the trigger tome procedure. The procedure is affordable, only takes a few minutes and is highly effective. read more

I saw Dr. Stuffman yesterday for two little hard nodules on both my hands. His PA Steve came in first and we decided they were ganglions ( little cysts even though they were very hard ). So in comes Dr. Stuffman, what a wonderful man. We do the echo, and he took care of the one that was bothering me the most right then and there. He was ready to take care of the other one also, but with that anesthetic in my both hands I was scared I wouldn't be able to drive safely, so I opted only for the one side yesterday. I'll be back if the other one doesn't go away spontaneously real soon. Thanks Doc, I should have come see you a long time ago, my finger is normal again! read more

I had 3 visits to Dr. Stuffmann for different sport injuries (hand and elbow) and all went perfectly. Dr. Stuffmann, his assistant and front desk were professional. I'm glad I had them as my sport care orthopedics. read more

I came to see Dr. Stuffman after I broke several bones. I waited less than 5 minutes to see him and he quickly ordered X-rays and diagnosed the injury and placed me in a splint. He explained in detail my injury and when I could expect to be back at work. He definitely knows what he is doing and I feel confident in his ability and treatment. He is also a friendly and pleasant guy, if I ever hurt myself again I will come back to Dr. Stuffman. I definitely recommend him to family and friends. read more

I visited Dr. Stuffmann to treat my kid who broke his left forearm. I visited him 4 times already. He is easy to approach and very detailed. He always explains me with his findings in X-ray, his opinion and his plan to review it. During my 2nd visit, he felt the angulation on my kid's forearm is increased and i was worried. Though he is confident it will change course in time, he immediately followed up with a pediatrician to ensure his thought is correct. I am confident that my kid will heal completely and i will recommend Dr. Stuffmann for others in need read more

I wish there were more than five stars because thanks to him my life is so much better than before . I'm an maintenance machinist with a mechanical engineering background,I look at things in a mechanical standpoint so I ask many questions he was so nice to answer all my questions and related to me in a sense that I understood completely, I have never had surgery of any kind before so I was understandably scared and nervous. After seeing him and talking to him he was so thorough and comforting, he took so much time with me. I felt good about him doing my surgery, he is on top of his game with all the latest technology. Dr Stuffmann is an amazing surgeon. If God forbid I ever need orthopedic surgery again it will only be him. I did get two other options but they were not even close to me letting them do my surgery, in the future I my need a complete shoulder reversal, and as always he has taken a lot of time explaining the process and the reason for a reversal , this is years away but he still has spent very much time letting me completely understand and detailed every aspect of this. Again I wish there were ten stars because he would get all ten. I can't say enough about him. You should all see for yourself. Don't pass him by because there's only one chance to get it right. read more

Dr. Stuffman performed a TOME trigger finger surgery for me. I am from Seattle. I did my research online and found a new procedure for trigger finger surgery that is less invasive, less expensive, and takes less time to heal than the traditional trigger finger surgery. There were no doctors in Seattle yet qualified for this new technique so I flew down from Seattle to his office in Dublin, CA and had the surgery done in his office. I found Dr. Stuffman to be very personable and very conscientious. The surgery went well and I was very pleased with the entire process. read more

After having a complicated clavicle break I chose to see Dr. Stuffman because he was using a new technology that would have better results (clavicle nail). I did not expect to find such a skilled and reasonable doctor. He was extremely thorough and will make you a part of your treatment path. After having my second collarbone break (which took a long time to heal th 1st time), my recovery has been amazing. Was back to normal activity in less than 3 months. read more

Dr. Stuffman was treating me for a broken wrist when the tendon to my thumb unexpectedly ruptured. This was an unforeseen side effect due to the location of the break. Fortunately I was under the care of Dr. Stuffman and Webster Orthopedics. Dr. Stuffman repaired the tendon utilizing the "WALANT" (Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet ) Surgery method. It was so cool. I was awake during the surgery and assisted with the surgery, sort of. Being awake during surgery, I was able to provide input to Dr. S so he could achieve the correct tension on the thumb tendon so I would regain full range of motion to the thumb. There was no pain or discomfort or post opt issues that often occur post anesthesia. I was in and out in 4 hours. Then I worked with Liz in the Webster Otho. Physical Therapy dept. She was great. She had me back to in action in 8 week. Overall a very good experience. read more