Dr Cooperman has been my orthopedic MD for about 5 years. He's caring, knowledgeable, and…read morepersonable. I highly recommend him and have sent my friends and family to his practice.

Dr Cooperman is a very nice person. unfortunately his staff does not communicate. After several…read morecalls over a 3 month period I never received a response. I spent a great deal of money and ended up with another Doctor starting all over.

I recently had an emergency appendectomy and hernia repair at the same time. I was admitted to…read moreScripps Encinitas on Friday evening, had surgery Saturday morning led by Dr Galloway, and was home by 3 pm Saturday only taking two Tylenol post surgery. Dr Galloway and team were as efficient and effective as one could ask for. I thank them and highly recommend.

Simply the best. Dr. Galloway did open inguinal hernia surgery on me three weeks ago, and I could…read morenot be more pleased. I experience no significant pain--a testament to his skill and attention to detail. I am recovering quickly, doing everything a normally do, and in another week am told I can return to the gym and swimming. Dr. Galloway is one of the finest surgeons in the region, his staff are helpful and supportive throughout the process. The nurses and staff at Scripps hospital in Encinitas were uniformly superb. My operation was at 8:30 a.m., and I was home and comfortable by 11. I took a few Tylenol the first couple of days and never even needed the prescription pain relievers the hospital provided. If you live in Southern California and need a skilled and experienced surgeon, do yourself a favor and talk to Dr. Galloway.

Two months ago, I had a really bad fall and dislocated my shoulder. To make a long story short, the…read morefirst orthopedic surgeon I saw completely misdiagnosed me and refused MRIs as he said they were not necessary he knew it was wrong with me. He had indicated I might need a full shoulder replacement and then referred me to PT. For two months I have been at a pain level of 9+ and have not had any sleep. I finally had to demand MRI imaging because the pain was so excessive I needed to find out what was really going on. His office also totally messed up the request for the MRIs and I had to go twice. Another delay and more pain. I knew I needed a second opinion and was referred to Dr. Skyhar by two friends, and I have to say was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. He is one of the most caring and intelligent doctors I have ever spent time with. He reviewed the MRIs slide by slide and explained in detail what each slide was showing. He determined that I did not need to have any kind of surgery and that my pain that I was experiencing was neurological in nature. He even explained the MRI report by the radiologist that to be honest was not written correctly. He is a wonderful doctor. He is a kind and loving person and I cannot thank my friends enough for referring me to him. My husband said OK. we now know any orthopedic issue that we have guess where we're going: to Dr. Skyhar. His staff are absolutely lovely people truly a blessing to find a medical professional that really is truly an expert.

Amazing results and best bedside manner. Office is run so efficiently and with kindness.read more

Three years ago (November 2022), our son was in a devastating e-bike accident that caused a severe…read moreopen wound to his tibia and fibula. The ambulance rushed him to Scripps La Jolla, and by sheer luck, Dr. Christopher Urband was the trauma surgeon on call that day. We feel so incredibly blessed that he was the one who took our boy into the operating room and performed the ORIF surgery. What Dr. Urband accomplished that day was truly extraordinary. With remarkable precision and skill, he carefully reconstructed the shattered tibia and fibula, inserting a strong intramedullary rod from knee to ankle and securing it perfectly with screws. The result was nothing short of miraculous. Every follow-up appointment since then, when other orthopedic surgeons and specialists examined the healing, they all stopped and congratulated the work. They told us straight out that Dr. Urband had done a magnificent, extraordinary job--one that very few surgeons could have pulled off so beautifully. Because of his incredible talent and care, our son not only kept his leg, but today he has perfectly normal mobility and function, as if that terrible accident never happened. There were some early administrative issues with billing and insurance, but everything was resolved in the end. Those minor problems are absolutely nothing compared to the life-changing gift Dr. Urband gave our family. Dr. Christopher Urband, from both of us as Mom and Dad, thank you from the deepest part of our hearts. You didn't just operate on our son--you saved his leg and gave him back his future. We feel so fortunate that he ended up in your hands, and we will be grateful to you forever. We recommend you without any hesitation to anyone who needs the very best. With all our love and gratitude

Everything. 2 yrs + since my complete shoulder replacement. Don't even think about it at all now,…read morecomplete success. Dr Urban was terrific and staff treated me like family. I'm 75yrs old and fit. I'm greatful for the work that was done.

This so called surgeon is a clown. In 2009 he operated on me (one herniated disc lumbar) and…read moredamaged the adjacent disc causing it to fail two years later. Avoid him at all costs. In 2017 I travelled to Barcelona (to see Dr Pablo Clavel) for ADR for two discs (the original bad one plus the one he nicked) and have had my life restored. Am 63 and swam 12 miles last week. Avoid this clown if you value your health. Don't buy his BS. He will not improve your outlook. I was so close to checking out because of his grade school surgical skills. IDK, maybe he operated on me after an alcohol bender but I suffered for 8 years with no help from him. He told me just try opioids and learn to live with pain. F! Him. Avoid him!!!!

I had L4- L5 stenosis surgery with Dr. Bruffy in 2022. The surgery and the results were excellent…read more I was up and walking the day after. Dr. Bruffy is a great surgeon and I highly recommend him.

I've worked with Dr. Roland for four years and he's very knowledgable about orthopedics, and knees…read morein particular. His approach is to be the least invasive possible, and I like that he doesn't feel surgery is the only option in every situation. I also like that he considers the whole person when thinking of how to carry out treatment. Some might say this is an old-school approach, but give me old-school over the pharmaceutical-based medical money machine this country has developed any day! He is a very trustworthy soul with an excellent bedside manner, and a gentle demeanor. His track record is clean and patients are satisfied. Can't ask for more than that.

I had an accident so i had to look for a specielist for my shoulder…read more In the past i saw a few doctors appointments but dr roland is something else. He got the skills and the knowladge and especially the willing to cure you. Ill put my trust in him and his kindness every day if ill need it again. Will sure recommend to all the people i know ! Thank you !

Dr. Edmund Evangelista is truly an exceptional physician, and I cannot recommend him highly enough…read more He treated me for about eight years at Community Orthopedics in Mission Viejo immediately after my injury, and during that time he consistently provided thoughtful, compassionate, and expert care. When he moved to San Diego, I had to transition to another doctor, and unfortunately my back progressively worsened over time. Eventually, I felt completely out of options and decided to book an appointment to see Dr. Evangelista again--driving down to San Diego specifically to see him at San Diego Orthobiologics Medical Group. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. He immediately identified a significant change on my recent MRI compared to my previous imaging--something that could clearly explain my rapidly increasing pain. His attention to detail and clinical insight were impressive, but what truly sets him apart is his integrity and honesty. Instead of recommending a procedure at his own practice, he referred me to his former colleague who specializes in the treatment that would be most beneficial for me right now, even though he could not perform it himself. That level of selflessness and patient-first care is incredibly rare in medicine. The facility itself is excellent--very clean, modern, and welcoming. The staff is extremely friendly and professional, and you feel comfortable and cared for from the moment you walk in. I also truly believe in what they are doing there; they are clearly focused on the most up-to-date procedures and technology, and it shows in how knowledgeable and forward-thinking the team is. I will absolutely be back there in the future, but I am genuinely grateful that Dr. Evangelista sent me to the right place for my immediate needs at the time. That speaks volumes about his character and commitment to doing what is best for his patients. Dr. Evangelista truly takes the time to think through each patient's situation, explain options, and guide you through difficult decisions with empathy and clarity. I trust him 100%, and I am so grateful to have him as part of my care team again. If you are dealing with spine or orthopedic issues and want a doctor who is brilliant, ethical, and truly cares about his patients, Dr. Evangelista is the one to see.

I just saw Ryan Johnson, PA-C today 1/21/2026 at 6125 paseo del Norte and he was the kindest most…read moreknowledgeable guy regarding my hip pain. He didn't rush in say a few things and done. He explained my options and his recommendation, had he not gave me the choices I may have jumped the gun and went right for hip replacement. Just a few magical words I heard him say left me with no doubt the decision I was going to make. I didn't leave confused about anything. I give Ryan a 5 out of 5 star rating let me also add the nicest smile &teeth. It's the knowledge and of course those little things like his smile that make me happy.2THUMBS UP thank you Ryan

I failed to mention in my last review that when I saw Dr. Bugbee to address my hip problems he…read moresuggested that if the shot doesnt work I could do what he called a iliopsoas release which is another surgery Its a testament to this guys ego that he would think I would use him again to fix the problem he created. Not in a million years.

40 years of osteoarthritis of both knees. 4 months ago I had a bilateral total knee replacement. I…read morejust came back form a 20 mile weekend hike. Feet were hurting but the knees nothing. Greatest surgeon and a fabilous team. Thank you for a new lease on life Dr. Bugbee. Dr. R Ghassemi