I was a patient of Dr Krinsky for years, he is the best of the best.. I sooo miss him and wish I…read morewas still a patient of his. I moved from C.V. to Manteca in 2011 and switched my insurance from private to Kaiser!!! which meant I had to give up the great Dr Krinskey.. he's a gem. if he's your ortho feel blessed.. he's the original G.O.A.T... miss you Dr Krinskey.

Well lets just say that I missed the opportunity in having Dr. Krinsky as my doctor thanks to his…read moreunprofessional and incredibly rude staff. As a new patient, I would expect to be greeted polietly and addressed professionally as this is supposed to be a professional establishment. Calling to set up an inital appointment and unsure of who to speak with, I had the pleasure of dealing with Jessica. A teenager it seems who had no problem tellng me that I should have been clear about who I needed to speak with. After her rudely transfering me, I decided then that surely a staff who behaves this way can only mean the practice is not respected and I will not have my care in there hands. I decided to call and at least inform the doctor about my experience, and sure enough guess who the manager is. Yep, Jessica! I asked the other teenage girl who answered the phone named Maryann for a way to address a complaint, and her attitude displayed the same careless way as Jessica, so instead of helping me, she decided to pass me along to the other teenager Deana. This is starting to get fun now for them, I guess they have no real work to do. Deanna acted incompident and careless as well and passed me to guess who. Jessica! Yaaay! Well, here we go. I asked Jessica for a way that I could reach the doctor as I was not happy with the way I had been treated today. She said no. and then procedded to give me her personal hotmail email address. SInce I can not reach you Dr. Krinsky, be very aware that your staff is behaving this way and you unfortunately just lost a patient. I was eager to meet you and I hope you fix this.

I had an outstanding experience with Dr. Joseph Cheng and his entire team. From the moment you walk…read morethrough the door, his staff is kind, welcoming, helpful, and extremely professional. Throughout the entire process, I was always greeted with a smile and genuinely appreciated the exceptional level of care and customer service they provided. Dr. Cheng is an awesome doctor. My knee surgery went extremely well, and I was able to recover and get back to normal. Just as importantly, he was empathetic, supportive, and patient throughout the entire process. He always took the time to answer my questions, explain what to expect, and support me through my recovery. I couldn't be happier with the results or the care I received. Dr. Cheng and his entire team are outstanding, and I highly recommend them to anyone needing orthopedic care or knee surgery.

He did my minuscus mess knee, painless, quick recovery, best outcome. I wish he'd done my hand. I…read morewent to a Harvard trained doctor for my hand and it was a mess. I wouldn't mind him doing my other knee and rotator cuff shoulder, but he says I don't need it at least not yet. He's one of the few doctors that I trust, one of those that you want to go with you wherever you go.

My wife had ulnar nerve relocation surgeries on both arms. Carpal tunnel both hands. Trigger…read morefinger release on one hand. He also removed a blood clot in her wrist. He was able to do three surgeries on each arm during the same day. This means her recovery was much shorter than recovering from 6 separate surgeries. Dr Stein is meticulous. He dictates notes to the computer while you are in the room. We really like that because we get to hear what his exact thoughts are. He is very efficient in that he does all of the orders for procedures and gets the ball rolling very quickly. He is very personable and enjoyable to be around. His staff is the best! They get things moving before we even walk out of the room. We have never had to wait more than 10 minutes to see him. My neighbor also had the same surgeries from Dr Stein about 10 years ago. She highly recommended him to us. There were specialists that were closer, but we wanted the best and I think we got it!

Unfortunately, my experience with Dr. Stein has not been a pleasant one. I also worked in the…read morehealthcare industry and would like to have compassion for other healthcare workers, but this doctor is definitely not a people person. Due to both arms and my right elbow injury, his diagnosis was that it was due to my bone structure and genetic makeup. This was new to me since I had never heard that before. I am a larger guy, I don't use my hands and arms for strenuous work, healthy, and work out 3x/week with an experienced coach--nothing out of the ordinary. Working with thousands of people in healthcare and other fields, we come across many different ailments, injuries, and stories. At first, I took it as new education and considered that perhaps my DNA structure and genetics were contributing to my injury and pain. I mentioned this to colleagues, other doctors at work, and experienced professionals, and they said they had never heard of this before. While not completely ruled out, it was unusual. After receiving my MRIs and X-rays, I showed up for my appointment and waited close to 2 hours, which is excessive considering it was scheduled. When I was finally called in, Dr. Stein did not greet me and instead commented about having to skip his lunch break due to a busy day. I understand demanding schedules, but there was no acknowledgment that patients are also taking time out of their lives--missing work, managing responsibilities, and traveling to appointments. A simple courtesy call from staff would have gone a long way. I remained calm and open-minded. I noticed another patient leaving unhappy. When I went in, I asked if he could check my other arm, as I had started experiencing soreness. He immediately dismissed it, saying nothing would show up and did not examine it. Within a week, that same arm developed increased pain and numbness, despite avoiding heavy use and refraining from working out. I've met many professionals like Dr. Stein, and it was clear that his level of expertise contributes to an ego that comes across as dismissive. He appeared rushed and condescending during all visits. On my final visit, while discussing surgery scheduling, I asked additional questions to better understand the procedure. He said he only had limited time to answer. After waiting over 2 hours, I would expect at least 15 minutes of clear communication before a procedure that carries risks. I understand his practice is a business, but business also requires trust, communication, and respect. Patients should feel confident in the person operating on them. Comments he made about preferring certain insurance because they paid more were unprofessional. Regardless, he will be receiving a large sum for surgery. While I believe he has the technical ability to perform surgery, I am not comfortable with someone who is rushed and potentially distracted. If appointments are rushed, I wouldn't want someone to rush through a surgical procedure just to get to another appointment or procedure. This leaves more room for error. The reality is doctors cannot guarantee outcomes, but they are responsible for proper care, communication, and follow-up. Once you sign surgical paperwork, you waive many rights--even in cases of error. If there were stronger accountability systems now, I believe interactions like this would be different. And Dr Stein would treat his patients with more respect. Also work with many clients who are also legal representatives, and although there are more legal avenues being put into place if something goes wrong, but I would prefer not to be in that position due to lack of accountability or care. His staff seemed disengaged and under pressure. I've worked in environments where teams create a welcoming atmosphere--this did not feel like one. The way he spoke to his staff suggested stress and tension. It seems like a 50/50 chance of a smooth and full recovery without complications from him or his staff during follow-up. After reading additional reviews, my experience seems consistent with others, which validated my instincts to seek another surgeon who felt more respectful. *To previous and future patients: trust your observations and instincts. If Andrew Stein feels like the right fit, he may help you. If not, you have options. Sometimes going a little further for the right provider makes all the difference. I appreciate everyone who has shared their honest experiences.

Writing this on behalf of my mom who broke her wrist last October and had to have two surgeries…read more Upon the initial break, when Kaiser wouldn't see her for weeks and she needed urgent surgery, Dr. Franko saw her immediately next day and scheduled a surgery before end of week. He is such a humble, down to earth doctor who explained everything thoroughly and put her mind at ease. He has amazing bedside manner and he listens to the patient with empathy. The surgery and recovery went smooth, I wholeheartedly recommend him. He provides the type of care that you just don't see with doctors these days. It is so rare to have such a caring surgeon.

If you don't want, or really need surgery, simply a good diagnosis or second opinion, don't bother…read moreseeing Franko

Highly recommend. Dr. Dashe performed carpel tunnel surgery…read moreusing the ultra-sound guided threat release approach developed at the Mayo Clinic. No incision, much less pain and a faster recovery that the two other traditional techniques (open and scope). His support team is first class and Dr. Dashe has a very professional but easy going way about him.

I had my procedure done about a year and a half ago. Dr Jesse Dashe and team at the San Leandro…read morelocation and Fremont location did an excellent job. Great communication from the team.

I saw this MD for new symptoms related to a spine problem that was treated previously through…read morephysical therapy, medication, and ultimately surgery which had provided significant relief for several years. When my pain level returned and increased to a point which prevented sitting for reasonable length of time such as for a meal or certainly working and where the only relief I found was flat on my back on the floor, I was referred to this doctor. I brought with me recent tests and imaging all of which had been requested. I came away from this appointment, feeling as if I weren't even present. Never actually looked to me in the eye as he was speaking, and I did not feel that an actual conversation took place when I asked questions, they were almost dismissed entirely and ultimately the information I received from this doctor was nothing new or helpful. In fact, despite the radiological notes and notes from the referring physician, this doctor refuted these and as too often unfortunately happens (now documented in medical literature re certain groups of patients such as women) dismissed/downplayed those reports suggesting my symptoms were "not that bad". He suggested drugs which already were on my chart as contraindicated for documented reasons and that had been tried with little actual effect and other modes of treatment which produced similar results. While he may be a "good" doctor, I did not find that apparent given what appeared to be his lack of interest altogether in me as a patient at all. I'm not even sure he was aware that I was in the room. It was as if he were talking at me or an inanimate object rather than talking to or better yet talking with me (conversation/dialog). When he got up to leave the exam room, he turned his back to me and simultaneously asked me whether I had any questions but was already out the door in the hallway when I even began to formulate words, and by the time I walked out into the hallway, he was nowhere to be seen. Having seen several such doctors in this specialty over the last 20 or 30 years, I would not describe this experience as typical or certainly as 'confidence building'. A license to practice medicine is earned... but so is trust. I would not trust this physician given this

Absolutely awful experience. He was so disconnected and cold from the start. I have had chronic…read moreback pain that has got significantly worse over time, have had many procedures done to try and help (epidurals, ablation, etc). I told him it's negatively affecting my daily ADLs, work and life in general. After reviewing my MRI, he proceeded to tell me he "didn't see anything that should be causing so much pain". His only recommendation? To "try tapering off & getting off all pain medication because I probably just need to be more active". "You are young (35) and sometimes the medication itself causes more problems." I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I started to think I was going crazy and felt very depressed after this visit. He never suggested I should go see anyone else (psychologist, rheumatologist, etc) He said it's probably psychosomatic and that I should get off my pain meds. Meanwhile, the pain meds were the only thing allowing me to get up, go to work, and function. Well.. after a few months of feeling helpless and depressed. I saw a rheumatologist on my own and they found I have Ankylosing spondylitis. Moral of the story... please go somewhere else bc this guy clearly shouldn't be practicing. He only looked at bones and told me I'm crazy and should get off meds. A good doctor should look at other options and actually HELP you find the cause.. not make you question your sanity. Advocate for yourself people! Find your own answers through research and following your gut.

I was referred to Dr. Behravan for an epidural steroid injection/nerve block for my low back and…read morefoot pain. I've been suffering for almost 40 years and just 24 hours after the injection, the pain is 90% gone. The only thing I will do different if I need to go back again is ask for general anesthesia before the procedure. I still don't know what was causing me so much pain but hopefully this nerve block will lead to answers for a permanent fix. I was having insurance issues so he worked out a plan so I could still get the procedure I desperately needed. A+ Thank you Dr Behravan!

I always think it's very interesting when a business reacts emotionally instead of professionally…read more Today on 10/8, I had a scheduled surgery at Dr. Behravan's office. Marcela from the front desk asked me if I had anything to eat or drink in the last four hours. I said no. I then asked if I was supposed to receive any surgery instructions because I almost did eat and drink this morning. She reacted emotionally, and insisted that I did receive surgery instructions. She then stated, "I'm cancelling your surgery." My first appointment with this office was two months ago on August 7. The front desk mailed me someone else's surgery instructions with my Name and address on it. The surgery was scheduled for the day prior to my first appointment. I called the front desk because I was concerned that I was scheduled for surgery without even having my first appointment. The front desk employees brushed it off as an accident. I think it's very unprofessional that I received somebody else's surgery instructions two months ago, but not my own surgery instructions before my own surgery. It also takes over nine days to receive a I called The front desk regarding this issue on 10/7 and was told that the PA will send it again. I asked if there was any tracking or if it was lost in the mail and was told "l don't know." The front office staff seem to be confused and need to be retrained. They lack professionalism, organization skills, proper planning, and seem to forget to issue patients basic instructions to prepare for an important surgery.

Honestly I have to be honest. Dr. Abeles and his staff has a…read morevery nice warm friendly atmosphere that welcomes patients in. My visits would be long waiting in the room for the doctor to see me. But once he does he's friendly open about what's going on with your medical condition and his years of expertise knows just how to try and help his patients. Yes he goes the extra mild I must say. You know... I think he's a cool ole guy for a doctor. Thanks Dr. And your wonderful staff for your good work

If I could give this careless, inept, money hungry so called, doctor no stars, or better yet have…read morehis license to practice medicine revoked and him locked-up, I'd do so. He couldn't control himself and performed an in office procedure, which less than 20 seconds before, looking at me from less than a foot away, and our agreeing together SHOULD NOT BE DONE-would be counterproductive to my health and well-being-did anyhow and crippled me.