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

I should have left this review a couple of years ago. I saw Karimdad Amir Otarodi for a torn back…read moremuscle (latissimus dorsi) that happened while training at the gym. I was initially referred to someone else but then was told Otarodi was the best option for my rare type of muscle tear. I had to have an MRI done in order to confirm what I already knew and from those MRI results Otarodi was asking me if I had any pain in my shoulder joint due to the MRI showing obvious signs of wear. I told him I didn't have any pain in my shoulder. I wanted my torn muscle reattached. He said he would do it but he thought I didn't need to do it. He kept pushing pain meds on me when I clearly told him I wasn't in any pain; at least not at the shoulder joint. He kept pushing the idea of a shoulder replacement even though I told him I wasn't in pain in my shoulder. Then he needlessly went on about how someone who is a serious weight lifter such as myself would wear out a shoulder replacement due to my heavy weight lifting routine. I had to tell him more than once that I didn't need a shoulder replacement. And two years later I still don't have any pain in my shoulder joint. I found him a bit pushy and wasn't good listener and I got the impression that he didn't believe me; like I was lying. I wanted to have the surgery but was going through a tremendously stressful time in my life so I decided to wait for a bit. A year or so went by and my life calmed down so I wanted to have the surgery. I went through the process of asking my GP for a new referral so that I could see Otarodi again. That took a lot of work on my part and waiting around and then once it all fell into place and I go to my appointment I get there and the campus is insane. I was completely overwhelmed lost; just like I was the first time I went there a year prior. I was running around the campus to my appointment because I kept getting lost in that overwhelming space. I finally make it to my appointment and Otarodi comes in and is facing his laptop and asks why I came in. I reminded him of what we talked about and that was I ready to go forward with the surgery to reattach my torn back muscle. I barely finished my sentence and in his obnoxious booming overbearing voice he blurts out. "NOPE! NO CAN DO. That window has closed....!" all while he's not even looking me because he's standing at his laptop facing away from me. At that moment I immediately saw red. His dismissive manner, his response, the whole situation was exasperating. After all the stress I went through to get to my appointment to be talked down to like that. What I find completely unacceptable is that he never told me my option for surgery had a expiration date. Because if he had I would have acted accordingly. He should have been required to inform me of that during our first appointment. Now I have to live with this torn muscle for the rest of my life thanks to his flippant negligence. And to make matters even worse, I went through all that trouble a second time for absolutely no other reason other than to spin my wheels. I didn't need to go through all of that just to be told "NOPE!" Oh, and I almost forgot to mention that he brought up the whole shoulder replacement surgery AGAIN during this second appointment and then shoots down the idea saying it won't be a viable solution for me because I'm a serious weight lifter. He is UNBELIEVABLE. For both appointments he was very late and the appointments were barely fifteen minutes. I was rushed and dismissed. Lastly, what also turned me off was how he imposed his annoyance with consultations in general toward me. He went on during my second appointment about how he doesn't make any money from the consultations and was talking to me in an irritated fashion about how he has bills to pay. In no uncertain terms he said that it's the surgeries that make him money and that consultations were basically a waste of his time. He was basically implying my consultation was a burden to him since he's not in surgery making the big bucks to "pay his light bill." How ironic. Had his office and inept team of cretins who answer the phone to schedule appointments communicated with one another about the reason for my visit (which I made very clear in the first place) I could have been informed that I no longer had any options and we could have all saved each other so much time and aggravation. That whole office is unprofessional and disorganized.

I was wrong about doctor David Savin. My arm hurt for a long time. My name is brian, and he already…read moredid one surgery.I thought he really messed it up.But he didn't, he did a really good job.That took a while to heal.It went through pain to work out some of the aches.But let me tell you, it is much better.And I can exercise again.I owe him a big apology. Here it is sir

Still no surgery equipment that was sent on Aug 18!!!!…read moreHorrible care I am so stressed out ready to vomit from pain and can't get people to do their job! Can't get a manager what the hell is going on ! Dropped ball horrible

I thought dr Sickinger was very thorough I saw him a few…read moremonths ago and he recommended Physical therapy So many things he said were right on. I live in Huntington Beach but was staying In the desert at the time. Really thought the office Was on top of things.

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 highly Spencer Orthopedics and Dr. Spencer. From the moment we walked into the office, I knew we…read morewere in the best possible hands. The office staff is incredibly welcoming, organized, and efficient, making the entire process seamless. The office is new, clean and well taken care of. Dr. Spencer is was so kind and truly professional. I took my son in for a recent shoulder injury, and his approach was incredibly thorough. He immediately listened to our concerns and ordered an MRI to ensure we get an exact, accurate diagnosis before jumping into a treatment plan. He possesses a rare, compassionate bedside manner, taking the time to explain everything clearly without ever making us feel rushed. We are so grateful to have found Spencer Orthopedics. Five stars are not enough!

And orthopedic Dr. and they DONT HAVE AN X-RAY MACHINE!! The office is filled with assistants who…read moreknow NOTHING about orthopedics!! See a Dr you say??? Where is a DR! They only have PA's! This place is awful.

LaDr. Tahernia is an amazing Doctor; he's compassionate and explains to me, as a…read more Layperson: exactly what the surgery entails. Doctor Tahernia has been rooted in the Coachella Valley for decades. I would highly recommend Dr. Tahernia for your Orthopedic needs.

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

I just completed a phone conversation with Michele at Dr. Freedman's office…read more She very professional, thorough and very pleasant to talk to. She scheduled my appointment and assisted me my insurance information. Thanks Michele!

" 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.

I've waited a little over a year to write this review because I wanted to be able to state…read moreunequivocally that I have completely healed from the successful operation done by Dr. Friscia on my right ankle. My appreciation for Dr. Friscia and his office personnel runs deep, an I'm convinced that anyone who chooses him at the Desert Orthopedic Center, will find a compassionate surgeon with gifted hands, years of experience, and an excellent support staff. The story of my right ankle is complex, so I'll try to hit only the high points. I've actually had three operations on that ankle. The first was an arthroscopic ankle fusion done at Riverside County Hospital that turned out to be a disaster. It left my heel malformed, with the joint, ligaments, and tendons in acute chronic pain. The second operation turned out to be a very complicated affair. A podiatrist, not affiliated with DOC, but working out of Eisenhower Hospital, convinced me that he could do a "takedown" of the failed fusion and install an artificial joint. He also said that in order to restore my arch, he'd have to do a heel osteotomy, which is an operation that involves cutting through the heel bone and bolting it back on in a new position. Unfortunately, his confidence did not match his skill. That second operation turned out to be another complete failure. Not only did the joint implant fail, but also the good doctor broke my fibula during surgery. Consequently, he ran way over time in the operating room trying to fix his error and complete the surgery. Afterward, he told me that due to the tourniquet and loss of blood flow, I almost "lost a couple of toes." In the end he informed me that I'd need a third operation, saying that if it failed, I might be looking at a below the knee amputation. That's when I sought out a second opinion and was fortunate enough to find Dr. Friscia. To put it simply, Dr. Friscia had a mess on his hands. The needed surgery was far more difficult than just a routine ankle replacement, and Dr. Friscia performed it flawlessly. There is no comparison between the X-rays of my right ankle now, and all the previous X-rays. My new ankle joint looks and performs perfectly, with a much more solid replacement implanted by supremely skilled hands. Not only that, but Dr. Friscia also removed the bothersome bolts from my heel, and artistically replaced the bent and misaligned six hole plate that held my previously badly broken fibula together. To say that I am satisfied with the condition of my ankle join now would be an understatement. And, as I said in the beginning, I would recommend Dr. Friscia to anyone who has any kind of problem with their ankle. He's the best.

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.

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

everything 2000000* stars up compared to Dr. Schnaser and his group..first front and back office…read morestaff were nice, kind,caring, attentive even if busy....and altho waited quite awhile to see Dr at scheduled appointment time, worth it!.....Dr Briggs was kind, knowledgeable, explained everything, listened patiently and answered all questions and we have only gratitude for finding him and his abilities! Dont see anyone else!

Yes, I had a total hip replacement on the third and Dr. Briggs changed my life. He is the best in…read moremy life is back on track thank you so much Dr. Briggs