Dr. Gilman rescued my knee from a failed Total Knee Replacement. the results were wonderful. I was walking in no time and very little pain. Dr. Gilman is a no-nonsense Dr., doesn't waste your time and gets right to the point. His staff is friendly and helpful. If I ever need the other knee replaced, I would go to Dr. Gilman. read more

Going to this doctor was big mistake, To him patients are just numbers . Last time I visited, which was for third time, I asked him to stay just for 5 minutes and listen to me for severe new pain I developed , he looked at me very sternly and left the office and told the girl to schedule her for injection . His office is crowded , evidently , he is very good business man. I am so sorry people like him are in charge of our health , so disconnected with patients .9 read more

Dr, Gillman has been my wife and my "bone guy" for a good number of years now. I started with him years ago when he was with Dr. Chris Wills. He is now at the Restore Orthopedics and Spine Center across from CHOC and what a tremendous facility this is. X-ray, MRI's, everything all in one location, no more having to travel elsewhere. Add to this the excellent care you receive from Dr. Gillman and you have a first rate experience. I have never had to wait longer than 10 minutes after I check in and then when I'm in the exam room there is little if any wait time to see him. Dr. Gillman takes the time to hear your concerns, answers any and all questions you have, and gives top of the line medical care. I couldn't be happier and that's the reason he's still our orthopedist. read more

One of the best doctors I have ever been to and I am 70 years old. I live in New York City and Use Dr Gillman as my orthopedist. He was recommended by a Laguna friend and go to him every winter for my knee injections. He has saved me from knee replacements and now I no longer have pain in my knees and hip. My husband and sister now go to him. It's easy to park, waiting room is nice (don't have to ever wait long) and office staff amazing. Dr Gillman is the best I only wish he was in NYC read more

Gillman Michael MD - Orthopedists Near Me - Orange, California

Dr. Michael Gillman is a great surgeon and knowledgeable. When I first went in for a consolation, he was very thorough explaining with what my injury was and with what the procedure was going to be. Highly recommend! read more

Horrible experience! Dr. Gillman has no bedside manner what so ever. When he asked me my age I was confused because it is listed clearly on my chart, I knew it was because he was making a point when he told me I was too old for hip surgery. Wow....I walked as fast as I could out of that office (considering) and won't ever forget that very unprofessional and unsympathetic Dr. My new Orthopedic Dr. told me that when he was performing my surgery I had one of the biggest labral tears he had ever seen. Thank god I didn't listen to Dr. Gilman. read more

WORST DOCTOR AND SURGEON EVER. I had a double spiral fracture tib/fib in Reno and picked Dr Gillman for my dr at home. Once I came home I had a second surgery to remove some screws. He gave me 10 pain pills...TEN for a major surgery! When I called to let him know I was out and in pain he told me to go to the ER. He doesn't give a shit about his patients. The scars he created are disgusting. They are still purple after a year and when I went in to get the stitches out one of my wounds was completely open still and they just butterfly taped it when it was CLEARLY not ready to be without stitches. It took 3 weeks to close properly and the way he sewed me up was absolutely horrifying. There were bubbles pieces of skin throughout the stitching. Also when I went after the initial break he was the one who put a cast on me. I called complaining because it felt like my ankle was sticking to the cast inside. When they took the cast off where I felt the sticking it was green puss. I asked what the hell and the nurse just brushed me off. Totally an infection and I'm lucky I didn't loose my leg! DO NOT go to this dr. read more

Dr. Gilman rushes through his appointments, seems overbooked with stressed out staff.  I saw him for plantar fasciitis on both my feet.  After getting x-rays and MRI he suggested a "PRP" shot.  I ask office about procedure and was given minimal info. Dr. Gilman Stormed In and began talking at 100 mph.  He left the door open.  I heard him say, "I'm going to walk you through it".  He said he's going to numb my foot, small needle, no problem.  He then immediately, without my foot being numb, begins to stab my foot repeatedly with the bigger needle.  I was writhing in pain that my friend had to hold me down.  As he walked out of the office, his last words were, "That doesn't hurt as bad as childbirth!"  and exited the room.  I was hyperventilating and asked my friend to close the door.  His remark was disrespectful, obscene, inappropriate and unprofessional given that he's never had a child and neither have I.  His nurses seemed annoyed I was taking long to leave. I couldn't put any pressure on my foot and none of the staff offered me a wheelchair to the car.  There was a complete lack of concern and no aftercare instructions. They watched me hobble out on one foot with my friend holding me.  I almost fell three times. An hour after he had injected me, my foot finally got numb.  I felt so traumatized and angry that I did not want to see him again.  I still had to do my other foot. I returned four months later and the C.O.O. told me she spoke to him and he was going to "be nice".  During my final appointment, he told me I'd have to have plantar fasciitis surgery for my right foot and heel surgery for my left foot.  He then left the room before I could ask him how or why I would need different surgeries for each foot.  I switched to a podiatrist two weeks later! He is the worst doctor I have ever seen! read more

Readily available appointments. Easy online or phone booking. Amiable and personable staff. Doctor attentive and receptive, formulating a treatment and management plan congruent with your personal recovery and activity goals. Eventual surgery was expediently scheduled and is healing flawlessly. read more

I have never written a review on any business or person. But I had to write a review in this case! After visiting an urgent care for an injured foot and getting x-rays, I was diagnosed with a small portion of the fibula broken off at the end of the bone. I visited Dr. Gillman's office for the first time two days later. Dr. Gillman's office did not take their own x-rays and I believe now, Dr. Gillman never even looked at the x-rays I provided from the urgent care. He spent 10 minutes with me, told me "99% certain I would not need surgery", cut off the existing temporary cast the urgent care put on, gave me a boot and said that I could walk on that leg whenever I was ready. I was at a loss since I saw the break myself. I left Dr. Gillman's office with my leg completely exposed, because he took of the cast and never put anything back on! Of course, I went to another orthopedic doctor. The new orthopedic doctor's office took x-rays first. The broken fibula was not only very easy to see but also, the doctor was concerned about a possible crack in the tibia. He had my leg casted on the spot and sent me for a CT scan for further treatment plans. I was candid with the second doctor about visiting the first doctor and that he had left my leg exposed. The second doctor asked for the name of the first and then I was told that they had received dozens of patients that had left Dr. Gillman's office. It didn't feel right to pay for an office visit and a boot when there was a very poor outcome so, I called Dr. Gillman's office and explained the service I received, the outcome at the 2nd doctor's office and that I didn't want to be charged for the appointment and the boot. The receptionist shared all this information with Dr. Gillman. He replied that he felt he had given the right treatment for a "sprained ankle." (AHA! he didn't look at the x-rays and why would a sprained ankle cause him to say, "99% sure there won't need to be surgery"??) He also indicated that the bill would still be sent to the insurance company. BTW the receptionist had told me that my file showed I had received x-rays at their office . . . I did not!! I was astounded and asked the receptionist to give him a message to call me. She said she would not give him a message to call me because he won't call! I told her that bottom line, it seems no one cares about the shoddy service I received. She said she didn't understand why I was bothering her with the complaint since it wasn't her problem. Wow!!! I have filed a formal complaint with my insurance company including the fact that I did not receive x-rays at Dr. Gillman's office. I feel like a I could have been in a much worse situation if I had put that boot on and walked right away based on his advice. If a doctor allows a broken bone to walk out of his office with no cast then wouldn't that almost guarantee a necessary surgery in the recent future?? Beware! And based on other similar reviews it seems . . . run . . .if you can! So sad to be treated this way. It's never happened to me before and I am so thankful I chose to go to another doctor. read more

I hurt my knee playing hoops and was referred to Dr. Gillman by a good friend of mine who is a nurse. He is a terrific surgeon and runs a very sharp business. On my visits to see him my wait time was never more than 10 minutes. His staff is friendly and cares. Pre-op visit made me feel relaxed, surgery was a piece of cake, stiches out in a week and I am on my bike after 10 days. This surgery was so effective that I am now going back for an MRI on my other knee which has bothered me for years. Knowing how easy this was because of Dr. Gillman I feel great about surgery #2 as I am in the best of hands. Thank you Dr. Gillman and to your entire team. read more

Dr. Gillman was good...his front office staff however won't let you know that he's not an in-network doctor with your insurance until you receive the ginormous bill that you can't afford. I've been to countless other offices and this is the first time I've had this problem. In fact, I recently had to leave another office before my appointment when they told me what the out-of-network costs were. His billing office basically said that it was my responsibility to make sure. So the take home lesson is, be sure you do the research yourself because they apparently don't care. read more

Michael Gillman is an excellent doctor! I came to him for a chronic ankle problem and received excellent care. He has a great bedside manner and made me feel very comfortable. He gave a throughout examination and ordered up an MRI right away! he also prescribed pain medication that my previous Dr did not offer. I am now feeling much better thanks to Dr. Gillman. read more

He's my "go to" after all my injuries. He's helped me recover from a broken ankle, stress fractured foot, sciatica and a nagging foot injury that would not go away. Every time I have gone in he treated me with compassion and empathy. He spoke to me like I'm an intelligent, but accident prone patient. He uses everything at his disposal to get you back to activities as soon as possible. I highly recommend him. read more

Just had a arthroscopic surgery on my right knee (torn meniscus, old injury). No discomfort, no pain, up-and-walking same day (though I used crutches to minimize potential for swelling). Dr. Gillman is no-nonsense, pleasant and got the job done perfectly. Highly recommended. BrianV read more

Dr. Gillman performed patellar tendon surgery on a loved one of mine (Paul T). He had a complete patellar tendon rupture. It was a very scary time for us and as a nurse who takes care of orthopedic patients post surgery I had some knowledge. When I found out how complicated the surgery would be and the amount of time it would take for him to rehab it was overwhelming. This man was straightforward, honest and very knowledgeable. We got to the surgery center and he was on time and got right to work. He was able to provide Paul with a picture of his work during surgery and it blew us away. The follow up care was amazing and he was honest about the fact that Paul may not get full function of his knee back due to the amount of time it took workmans comp to approve the surgery. And because of the seriousness of the injury. It was terrifying. But he was very caring and gave us hope. Today I cannot tell Paul ever had a problem with his knee except for some atrophy that is still apparent but he is getting stronger every day. I cannot say enough about this man. I would put myself or my family in his capable hands any day. It's been a little over a year since the surgery. read more

Unfortunately, this doctor did not listen to even 5% of the words he even allowed me to say. He constantly interrupted me, not allowing me to even explain my injury or history of injury to get a proper prognosis and professional opinion. In fact, he tried telling me that I can cycle or swim while I wait for my knee to heal. So kind of him to suggest I cycle, when I can't even walk more than 500 feet without crutches or bear weight on the right leg while bending my knee. This almost 6 weeks post injury, so obviously it is not healing very well in comparison to previous injuries, as I TRIED to explain. He was rushing off to surgery and did not answer hardly any of my questions. I was balling at this point because it did not seem like he wanted to help or cared even at all, of which I have never done before. Then he proceeds to tell me that he does not do the surgery I would need done, but I can Google it to learn more. I am not sure about you, but I paid a significant amount of money to get told that I just need to Google the surgery I already knew about. Hence, I came to the doctor to get his opinion about. As a fellow health care professional myself, I would never treat my patients in such a way and I am incredibly disappointed. I hate to be that person, and have never wrote a bad review before in my life, but I hope that no one else will have any sort of experience like this. read more

Dr. Michael Gillman, MD...THIS GUY!!!!! I read all of his reviews. Twice. Then I read them again. I was about to embark in unfamiliar territory. Knee surgery. Not just any knee surgery. A complete Patellar Tendon Rupture!! I was looking for the best Surgeon I could find. After reading his reviews, I chose him. The thing I noticed first was, this guy is a machine!!! He doesn't miss anything. His office staff is more than professional and compassionate to your needs. Quick responses to emails and phone calls. They made me feel so comfortable in a time when I was a little freaked out. My pre-op was smooth. The scheduling, flawless. Day of surgery, Dr. Gillman was very professional, explained everything in detail, was on time, kept things light and made me feel like I was the most important patient of the day. Surgery went perfect. He even asked me if I wanted to see a picture of my knee while he was doing the surgery. Of course I said YES!!! Post Op was just as perfect. Everything he said was spot on. Milestones were always met on time. Physical therapy was perfectly set up and scheduled. I couldn't be more happy with Him and his staff. I hope I never need another surgery. But, if I do, Dr. Michael Gillman, MD will always be my Go To surgeon!!! So, 14 months after surgery, I'm running 1-2miles on the treadmill 3 times a week. Getting back to my Normal!!!! Do yourself a favor, use Dr. Gillman. I'm a tough sell, he met every criteria and more. Thanks a million Dr. Gillman and Staff at Restore Orthopedic. read more

In the past several years I have had unrelated ankle ligament reconstruction surgeries on both of my ankles, one that included broken bone removal and micro-fracture surgery, and a couple of months ago, a shoulder ligament reconstruction and tendon repair surgery, all performed by Dr. Michael Gillman. Dr. Gillman nailed it every time. My physical therapists have always been impressed. He's done so well, I've been able to get back into sports like tennis, kick-boxing and more! Unfortunately, I seem to keep finding ways to hurt something else, but I am beyond grateful for Dr. Gillman for saving me time and time again. I'm not quite 40, and these surgeries have allowed me to get back into the fun of life, including keeping up with my 10 and 11 year old boys. I truly cannot thank Dr. Gillman enough. He is quick and to the point. He's got a great energy and confidence about him and he doesn't dive right into "let's do surgery". I worked with physical therapists and a chiropractor for six months and tried cortisone shots to try to heal my shoulder without surgery. I walked in a boot for 4 months while trying to get my ankle to heal naturally. I trust Dr. Gillman. I've never been fearful before going into surgery. He hasn't let me down and I highly recommend him. read more

He is an excellent doctor. I brought my 12 year old son in may 2014. He was very caring and considerate. He spoke directly to my son and asked him questions regarding his pain. He's very honest and seems to genuinely care about his patients well being read more

Great doctor and great staff!!! My husband had a torn meniscus and the first doctor we saw was horrible. We did some research and chose to see Dr. Gillman for a second opinion. He was warm, friendly, and to the point. He answered all of our questions without rushing us. He never talked down to us like the previous doctor. And he was able to schedule the surgery quickly! The day of the surgery, the nurse Shay and the anesthesiologist Eric Hyer were pretty awesome. They also made sure to answer all of our questions. They were very thorough in ensuring that they obtained accurate information. They both kept me informed of how things went and answered all of my questions. When Dr. Gillman came out, he, too, made sure to answer my questions and let us know when to schedule the follow up. He and the staff were an advocate for my husband with workmen's comp in making sure my husband had all he needed. After several doctors and a lot of pain, my husband is now back to being almost 100% (just a little bit more physical therapy left to go)! Thank you Dr. Gillman and staff!!!!! read more

I've been a patient at Restore Orthopedic for another injury, so when I tore my Achilles it seemed like a no brainer going back. Dr. Gillman was swift, honest, and upfront with my options. He laid out all the treatments I could pursue and answered all my questions .. I ended up having a surgical repair as my Achilles was not going to recover without it.. There was a bit of a bump in the road after surgery with the DME order, although no fault of the office. The staff responded so quickly and kept me in the loop every step of the way. I won't lie, this was the toughest most frustrating recovery only because I don't sit still well.. but Dr. Gillman and his back office was there for me every single step.. His work is incredible.. although I have a scar for life, it's clean, minimal and progressing better than I could have hoped. I would recommend him to anyone with a need for foot or ankle treatment .. Thank you Dr. Gillman and staff top notch care read more

Dr Gillman is the BEST Orthopedic Surgeon ever..He is a no-nonsense, pleasant and get the job done perfectly. I had a really bad experience with another orthopedic doctor (who totally messed up my knee) I was sent to Dr. Gillman and he tried everything in his power to fix the screw up but in the end I had a total knee replacement. Dr. Gillman is a compassionate and caring Doctor and his staff especially (Jazman) are wonderful. THANK YOU DR. GILLMAN YOU ARE AMAZING read more

59 year old Ex jock in need of total left hip replacement. Did significant research as to who I would see to do the surgery and selected Dr. Michael Gillman. The best medical experience I have ever been involved with. Dr. Gillman is no nonsense, to the point, and confident in his abilities. Always on time, in and out of the office without delay including all X-rays and interpretations of those X-rays. Answered all my questions professionally and established a strong patient Doctor bond. I woke up the day after the surgery at 5:30 am and took a walk without support around the hospital floor. A few hours later I climbed two flights of steps and I was sent home. I was back at work (in shorts and sandals) in 8 days. Flew problem free to San Fransisco the day before I had my stitches out and to Minnesota the day after they came out. Recovery has been amazing, it has been 4 weeks and I am living a pain free normal life. Can not speak highly enough about my entire experience, just a total home run. read more