Was so helpful the first time I saw this MD. Upon my next visit he didn't seem to be inter ested…read morein helping me. Wish I could give better review.

This Guy Rocks , Two Knees and a Hip to prove my comment Kevin Has Golden Hands ! Highly recommend…read moreHim and Staff

I just had a Total Right Hip Replacement on 10/28/25. It was 100% successful, thanks to Dr…read more William Sima; an Orthopedic Surgeon in Templeton Ca. Dr. Sima is highly qualified in hip replacements; has years of extensive experience and uses the latest methods and equipment. He is professional, but you can also tell he is passionate about being able to improve the quality of his patients lives. He was straightforward when providing information to me but he also cared about how I was feeling; pain, etc. Dr. Sima was always happy to answer all my questions at every appt. He would also provide extensive written material after every appt to add detail, guidance and next steps for me. His medical team are also highly qualified, professional and very helpful. His office is very clean, well run with a friendly, polite and efficient staff. They were also happy to get answers to my many questions. I would highly recommend Dr. William Sima to anyone in need of a hip replacement! Carol in Creston, Ca

I had both knees replaced 7 weeks apart and both were a huge success. From Dr Sima, his staff and…read morethe Posada Surgery Center all were extremely approachable, informative and caring to no end. All the support scheduled by Dr Sima at home and external PT helped recovery and supported my every need. Many many thanks to all.

I've had two shoulder surgeries performed by Dr. Orlando. Both were due to really bad bursitis and…read moreI have had amazing results from both. I am currently recovering from my second surgery completed in early February. I find Dr. Orlando to be knowledgable, courteous and empathetic. My initial surgery took place in December 2022 and I have made a full recovery with full ROM in the shoulder. I am so thankful for this surgeon who finally found the cause and relief from the extreme pain I had been experiencing for more than four years. The staff in his office are super helpful and made everything easy for me. I cannot thank Dr. Orlando and his staff enough. I would and do recommend him whenever I have the opportunity. My quality of life is much improved from five years ago! Thanks again Dr. Orlando and staff!!!

Dr. Sima's office drug their feet for one year before confirming that I needed surgery but his…read morepartner Dr. Orlando was the specialist in that area. You might want to read my review on Dr. Sima. When I met with Dr. Orlando he simply confirmed, chronic bursitis, tear, bone spurs, arthritis. Appointment was set for surgery. I am 63 years old. As a toddler I had had a bad spinal tap which temporary paralyzed from the waist down. I have always had what I call a weak back in that area. But I have never gone to a doctor for it. He said he was concerned that a lot of my pain was coming from that area and he ordered an MRI. The MRI showed there is stenosis which is a narrowing there is mild to moderate degenerative disc. And so it is something that I probably should see a specialist, an orthopedic specialist or a Nuro specialist and have a valuated. But it has nothing to do with what is going on with the hip. All of that was verified by Sima. At the preop appt Orlando said he was just going to fix the tear and leave the rest alone. 20 years ago I had surgery on my spine in the neck area where they had to go back later and do repairs for bone spurs. So at this appointment I said please, while you're in there please look at everything and do as much as you can so that I won't have to come back for more surgery later. I said it very pleasantly very calmly but I saw a shift in him. He kind of froze and blinked a couple of times and he seem to backtrack a little bit. And started saying that he didn't even know if I had a tear. Excuse me I've read the MRI I've heard the report from Dr. Sima. And you Dr. Orlando have stated there is a tear. But he just continue to act very nervous and talking faster and faster and so when I said well what does the MRI say? He froze again, said I don't know that they've even sent it over here. I said well I know they have because I verified that they sent it to you. So he asked his nurse to pull up my report. He turned to the monitor for literally two seconds spun back around and said yes it was as he suspected, all of my pain and troubles was coming from my spine. I was stunned. He basically flew out of the office. And that was that. Everything was still on but he absolve himself of any results from the surgery. That night I woke up in so much pain that I had to call 911. I literally could not even shift my body. It felt like my right hip had been stung by a horde of hornets While I was in the middle of a massive muscle spasm. Hot searing pain and convulsing muscles. They shot me full of Cortizone and lidocaine and pain meds. And sent me home. because I was already under a doctors care and was scheduled for surgery. When I called his office thinking that they were going to speed the surgery up maybe he completely backed out. I believe he had been in a situation where there were other complications and those complications were blamed on his surgery. Because there was so much fear in his voice. So much emotional fear in his voice. Speaking rapidly and so on. He even said you cannot force me into the surgery! I calmly assured him even though I was in a bit of shock that I had no intention of trying to force anyone into anything. I said the last thing I need is a doctor operating on me who does not wish to operate. I just want to know what you suggest I do from this point on. Did he use the words you need to find an orthopedic surgeon and here is a recommendation? Or a neurosurgeon, here as a recommendation? No. He might as well have been a bricklayer. He just kept saying you need to find a back doctor. I can't read the MRIs of your back I don't understand them that's not my specialty. I am a hip specialist. find a back doctor. Well that's about it. I wish you luck in your search for a good doctor. That is my experience with him. Yes I do have an appointment with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Carr. Head doctor Sima's office suggested an orthopedic surgeon back on August 29 or Orlando's on September 7. I would not be sitting here homebound since September 28 when I wound up in the ER. And to give you an idea of time wasted. My first appointment with Dr. Sima was supposed to be last November. Somewhere along the line they called me and said they were going to have to reschedule for January 11. From the beginning I thought I was seeing Dr. Sima. But I would see his nurse. She would send me to physical therapy. The next month she would do a Cortizone shot. The next month they would order the MRI with dye contrast. Then they lost that nurse. And they moved my appointment back another month. They did the wrong hip. The next month it would be the correct hip. And so on and so on until here I sit walking around my house as very little as possible using to canes when I do walk or my little tricycle.

David in the office was very rude. Did not feel comfortable with office or outcome. I do not…read morerecommend this office.

Dr Smith was a great help with navigating Worker's Comp for my broken arm and shoulder injury…read more Surgery eventually was needed, enough physical therapy referrals were fought for, and the promptness in being seen made the many visits I needed not feel so laborious. The office staff is welcoming and I felt well taken care of!

Stay away for this man. He'll sell you (rather, have his associate sell you) several boots to…read more"repair" your foot. Feel lucky if you see him. Its usually his "associate". Fortunately my instincts told me to skedaddle when I was told by the office, over the phone, to get ready for surgery the following week.There had been no discussion with Chris Byrne regarding the possibility of the operating table at this point. Luckily I had found an excellent orthopedic surgeon & was advised to not have the surgery suggested by Byrne at my advanced age.

Recommended podiatrist and office. Great doctor and medical staff. I'm a happy patient.read more

I read Michael R review unfortunately I let him to surgery on my trigger finger and I have been…read morerecovering for almost a year. I lost sensation for 9 months and have a large lump in the middle of my palm and now my finger locks in extension instead of flexion. I am so happy I did not let him treat my carpal tunnel problem.

I've been to Dr Newton Birrell Smith 1050 LasTablas rd Templeton California. a couple times. My…read morefirst rotator cuff tear I did not let Dr Smith do surgery on me. There was just something about him that made me feel uncomfortable. But I couldn't quite figure it out. The second time I went to Dr Smith he took revenge on me because I did not let him do surgery the first time. So Dr Smith did everything he could to make sure I got no State disability and my Workmen's Comp. denied. He refused to do his job to help and took the road of payback. Very unprofessional, uncaring and revengeful. Now I know what it was I didn't like about him the first time. Be aware and be very cautious ‍‍LGBTQ friendly is not true.

From the owner: Quality Orthopaedic Care…read more Dr. N. Birrell Smith is committed to excellence by pledging to provide the highest quality of orthopaedic care possible. Along with the treatment of immediate or chronic problems, we strive to integrate the doctrine of prevention in all our treatment plans as a way to alleviate possible future difficulties.