First of all, I'm a retired firefighter paramedic. I worked in a very busy urban city with many…read moremore hospitals and trauma centers then we have here in the desert. I am used to being seen quickly and getting an appointment with a doctor in a reasonable amount of time. I understand it is different here. I have used their emergency room once and was severely misdiagnosed. It turns out I actually had to have back surgery when they kept telling me I was basically making a big deal out of "nothing "and i'm sure they thought I was seeking pain meds. Imagine my surprise when I went to a doctor in the Los Angeles area and he told me what idiots they were in the emergency room. I was scheduled for back surgery right away. As you can see, I still haven't gotten over it lol .So never go to their emergency room. That being said ,the orthopedic center is completely different. I had no problem getting an appointment after my PMD sent a request for an orthopedic to see my knee. I was seen on time and everything was very professional. Dr.Diltz was great. I felt like a fool coming in for what I thought wasn't a big deal, but it turns out it could be. He never talked down to me, never made me feel like I didn't know what I was talking about like some doctors do. I have a follow up with him to review my MRI and I am looking forward to it. It's nice to have a Doctor Who listens to you and has some compassion. The only reason I dropped a star was NOT for the doctor. It was just the wait time. I had to wait about a month and a half to get an appointment with the doctor. I'm definitely not used to that, but like I said it's different here in the desert. I highly recommend Dr.Diltz. Also, their MRI staff in their orthopedic center is fabulous. So professional! saw me on time. They were great. Absolutely recommend

The care is mediocre. In 4 visits never saw a doctor, only PA. Four injections but no improvement…read moreand no follow-up scheduled. To add insult to injury for every visit I have been billed twice for my copay, one from Eisenhower on MyChart and a separate bill from USBank for Desert Orthopedics, $50 per visit instead of $25. Desert Orthopedics sends a bill to my insurance and Eisenhower sends a second bill to the insurance for the same visit. I am also a patient at Desert Cardiology and only receive one statement for $25 for each visit. Medicare fraud?

Dr Hansel Ihn and his staff are the best. They listen to me about my knee pain. Am now pain free…read more Thank you for all your care

I am writing this review regarding my experience with Desert Orthopedic Center and Eisenhower…read moreHealth. On 10/09/2025, I underwent a bursectomy performed through Desert Orthopedic Center at Eisenhower Medical Center. I was discharged after surgery without a splint on my elbow. Within a few weeks, at a follow-up appointment, the physician observed that the surgical wound had reopened. I have photographic documentation of the open wound. I was then informed that I would require a second surgery to close it properly. On 11/10/2025, I underwent a second procedure to repair the wound. This time, I was sent home with a splint. I then endured another full month of recovery, additional medical appointments, additional time off, and additional physical and emotional stress. Despite the fact that this second surgery was necessitated by the failure of the original surgical outcome, I was billed for the second procedure. It is unreasonable and unacceptable to charge a patient a second time for corrective surgery when the initial procedure did not heal properly. In addition to the financial burden, I experienced prolonged pain, inconvenience, extended recovery, and disruption to my life. I am formally requesting a full billing review and appropriate financial resolution for the second surgery and related follow-up care. Patients should not bear the financial consequences of complications that stem from their medical care. I urge both Desert Orthopedic Center and Eisenhower Health to review their post-operative discharge protocols and billing practices to ensure accountability and prevent similar experiences for other patients.

Dr Fayssoux is unique among physicians here. Over the last several years medical offices have had…read moreto accommodate a growing number of patients and accommodate them with less staff. Many doctors don't bother to view their patients as individuals, but rather as routine causes of illness or ailments that are seen day in and day out. Not so with Dr Fayssoux. He walked in with an air of genuine interest in meeting me; and introduced himself as "Reggie". He is conversational as if wanting to assess my personality and understand how I communicate . He has no air of superiority or impatience. He listened intently and didn't simply look at my MRI-he studied it -as if weighing options and not just going after a standard quick fix. He took as much time as I needed; answered all my questions with genuine helpful information and won my confidence within that hour. More importantly his surgery on me went well; when there seemed to be a glitch post op he wasted no time in getting to the root of the cause: treated it and resolved it to perfection. He is kind; and skilled and just an all around nice guy with a professional gift . You will be in excellent hands if you choose him.

Dr Fayssoux is a magician, I could not stand straight up without chronic back pain and pain down…read moreboth legs. I had surgery on December 19th and the next day I was walking and standing straight. Within 2 weeks walking around without a walker. Still a long road before I get on the golf course but I am pain free and very happy. I had stenosis, 2 cysts and a disk out. I have a spacer and 2 bolts in my back. The doctor's care quality and bedside manner are 1st class. I can't say enough positive remarks about him. He is the best.

On a 1-10 Scale--Dr. Eric Sickinger is an 11. He was genuinely interested in my hand and shoulder…read moreinjuries and listened carefully to my situation. He has a peerless " bedside manner " and genuinely cares about his patients. I had a question following the appointment and I called the office-- and Dr. Eric picked up the phone immediately! That impressed me so much that he was so accessible and " talked me off the ledge". That sort of " old school " medical care makes him a welcome rarity. And big shoutout to Audrey who was so kind, patient and supportive-- squeezing me in the NEXT DAY!! From the administrative staff including Maria and others to Dr. Sickinger- I can't recommend him , and his terrific staff more. In a word-- the guy is a WINNER!! Run, don't walk to his offices.

I have consulted with many doctors in his field in the past but if you want a dedicated,…read moreknowledgeable and caring doctor, Dr. Eric Sickinger is the real deal. He provided me with detailed options for addressing my shoulder pain so I can make an informed decision. Now, I'm on the path to recovery and very satisfied with his care. Thank you !

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Spencer and his staff. My teenage son had a serious…read morebaseball accident and shattered his kneecap. Dr. Spencer performed an intricate and challenging surgery and my son healed so quickly and is now stronger than ever. Every meeting with Dr. Spencer was positive. He is honest, straightforward, empathetic and GREAT at what he does. Now about his staff- every single person we worked with, which was a LOT of people, was incredible. The physical therapist we worked with (Adrian) the front desk staff, the behind the scenes people... they all worked seamlessly together to make a difficult time so much easier for us. I can't recommend them enough! They are the best of the best!

You are in great hands at Spencer Otho…read more He is terrific, decisive, and thorough. His staff -- including Jeff, Michael, Marilyn, and Jon are outstanding. Front desk folks are first rate and make big effort to get you in for emergency care, if necessary. How great to have first-rate PT on the premises.

I have seen Dr. Tahernia several times over the years and he has always operated with the highest…read moredegree of professionalism and skill.

Doctor needs to slow down. I wasn't done asking questions, he gathered up his paperwork and said I…read morehave other patients to see. This was one year ago. My situation now is that I can't even hold my head up. Went through the MRI for no reason at all. Was given pain medication. No solution. Now I can not drive.

" Bedside Manor " begins with the Administrative staff. I chose another Hand Specialist whose…read moresupport staff respects a patient's patronage. Dr. F -- you may want to look at the reviews that reflect a disappointing interaction with your team representing your practice-- and who are the " first point of contact ". The woman who I spoke with was colossally unfriendly and unhelpful. Think about purchasing multiple copies of Dale Carnegie's seminal Best Seller-- " How to win friends and influence people ". Class never goes out of style-- nor does KINDNESS.

This doctor is okay as a surgeon but his office staff sucks! They gave my wife the wrong…read moreappointment date. She showed up nobody was there when we went back on another appointment date they tried to charge her $50 for missing an appointment. The person she talked was rude in a not so polite way to be nice about it. In fairness my wife said something she should not have but she was provoked into it. This doctor to my wife to apologies to his witch at the counter when my wife said no he threw her out of the office! Bottomline this guy sucks!

I was with Kaiser, until 5 months ago. I lost that coverage, just as I had a referral for surgery…read moreon a trigger finger. So here I am, 5 months later and finally seeing an orthopedic doctor about it. The office staff was extremely nice. However, when Dr. Pooyan came in the treatment room, with a couple students, the floor was his. Not much space in there for me, the patient. He would ask me a question, then interrupt me. A couple times I seriously only got 4 words in. He simply wore me down. He asked if they had X-rays of my hand, which I had hoped he looked at already. But no. He glanced at the X-ray there. Glanced is not an exaggeration. I felt as if I was being cross examined. In the end, he said I probably have arthritis and the trigger isn't bad enough. I was then dismissed. He heard what he wanted and that was it, mind you what he wanted wasn't what I said, or tried to say. Example : He asked if I had shots in my fingers for it and I said yes. Two fingers, two shots. Yet, from then on, he stated I had two shots per finger. There simply wasn't room for or time for me. He simply didn't listen and I finally gave up. I wanted to leave. Obviously, I left with questions. I have no clue how to help it. My copay is high, and I absolutely feel ripped off. Even if he thought he could help, I don't think I'd return. Guess I'm of to Mexico, because it hurts so bad that it wakes me up at night. I've taped two fingers together for over a month now and I feel pathetic.

This office recently helped me through the treatment of a fractured wrist. The office was very…read morehelpful with appointments. The provider was really good about giving me the treatment plan.

Can't say how pleased I've been with the level of skill, attention to detail and pain management…read moreI've received before, during and after my recent shoulder surgery. Dr Gore is a skilled surgeon who used the latest in techniques to ensure a success. I was given a nerve block prior to surgery which lasted 30 hours resulting in a much easier recovery. I don't have external stitches and I was bandaged with a " honeycomb" gauze that was water filled. I have a clear plastic sheet over my shoulder and I've been able to shower since day one. I would recommend Dr Gore for any ortho procedures.

Great visit. Really appreciated his candor and caring attitude. Definitely recommend!read more