I received Dr. Yacoubian's name from my parents who were working with one of the top neurosurgeons in California. I was reluctant to get a hip replacement surgery. But, after meeting with the doctor, I felt confident that this was the right decision. He was kind and took the time to explain why the surgery was needed as well as what I could expect afterwards. Scheduling the surgery and getting the necessary home care and physical therapy outside of the home as well as all follow ups have been incredibly smooth. I was even given the doctor's cell phone in case cases of emergency. I'm very happy with the results. I'm about six weeks out post-surgery and I've been very happy with the results. Thank you, Dr. Yacoubian. read more

In 2019 I met this doctor for three minutes, I had questions but he put me off and moved on to the next patient. My left knee is much larger than my right knee, but in addition I needed a little bit of length given to my left knee due to my right hip being higher than the left. After that first meeting, I never saw him again. I not recommend him. I not think he's professional. His bedside manner sucks. Please check out orthopedic surgery. Do not go to this surgeon ever. Apparently, my review will not be uploaded for some reason read more

Dr Yacoubian is a wonderfu and caring individual. A skilled surgeon who did an amazing job on my knee replacement. His bedside manner is second to none. The office visits are a dreM. Wait times ate minimal and the staff friendly and courteous. If you need to have any kind of knee or hip work done, I highly recommend you go to Dr Yacoubian! read more

I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Shahan Yacoubian because he's well known for being the top surgeon in Los Angeles county for total knee replacement. He performed the surgery and did an excellent job and I'm truly grateful. I can now play pickleball and hike with zero limitations. I've recommended Dr. Shahan Yacoubian to my family, friends and business associates and if anyone is looking for a surgeon that truly cares about you, make an appointment with him. Thank you for giving me my life back Dr. Yacoubian! read more

Dr. Yacoubian replaced my left hip 3.5 months ago . I now have no pain and better movement. I am back riding my bicycle already. I could not be happier. I definitely recommend Dr. Yacoubian. read more

I had been in lots of pain for months and finally decided it was time for a hip replacement. Since I had heard that Dr. Yacoubian was one of the best, I went to see him. From the beginning he explained the surgery very clearly, and answered all my concerns. I felt heard. I saw him just before my total hip replacement surgery ( mine was anterior) and he made me feel calm and I knew I was in good hands. Post op, he was thorough in making sure I did all my follow up PT exercises. Now 5 months later I can run around better than I had been able to for years. Not only is he an excellent surgeon, but also a very nice person. I highly recommend! Also need to add that ALL the staff were wonderful (Anne.M) read more

Dr Y is the G. O. A. T!! A exemplary bedside manner and a pleasant and positive attitude. He's a complete professional who knows exactly what he is doing and is at the " Top of the profession ". I can't recommend him MORE!! His " A" Team support staff of Lucy and Hortencia are the best-- kind, gracious and helpful! This Dr. is exceptional and I'd give this team 10 stars if I could! read more

There is no one better than Dr.Yacoubian. I never doubted the trust I put in him to take care of my medical needs. I've had two hip replacements and one knee replacement and he has performed them all. I was resigned to live with the existing movement pain I had, but no more. It's amazing I can't tell you the change it's made in my life thank you Dr. Shahan. read more

I suffered with knee pain for years. Previous doctor just kept offering injections and PT. Went to Dr. Yacoubian and he immediately saw how bad my knee was and what other treatments I had tried and said the next option was knee replacement. We scheduled it and things could not have been better! While recovery was painful (especially early on), it was temporary and living without pain has been a gift! He did an excellent job and PT and recovery went really well. It's been over a year since my surgery and I am able to do all the things I want to do without pain or fear of my knee giving out. Highly recommend Dr. Yacoubian! read more

Dr. Shahan Yacoubian is wonderful. He's a professional. He knows hips. I announced to a few friends that he was going to do my surgery and 3 of them said he did their total hip replacements and they couldn't be happier. He has an RN on staff who takes you through every step and answers any question you have prior to your surgery. And, following surgery, she's there in person to talk about what's going to happen as you recover. (She told me about the burning sensations one might experience as the thigh nerves wake up, and how to handle them. Two women I know each had hip surgery a week after me - not by Dr. Yacoubian - and were shocked that I'd been told how to deal with this weird pain, cuz no one had told them.) The home PT service was excellent, as was the outside PT. I recovered quickly. 4 weeks after surgery, I walked without a cane. I highly recommend Dr. Shahan Yacoubian. read more

Although Dr yacoubian did a nice job with my Hip Replacement. I am totally frustrated and angry with communication at front desk. I called 3x within a week to be placed on hold for at least 35 minutes with no call back. Dr Yacoybian needs to know what's going on. My star review is for front desk read more

After a really rough start, the office staff came through. My hip replacement surgery went really well and the care has been excellent. Its been a month and I'm doing great. Dr. Yacoubian has answered my questions in a timely manner and I'm very happy with my results. read more

So far so good. The office staff is friendly, prompt and considerate of your time and privacy. The office is clean and runs very efficiently. Note there are two Dr Yacoubian's in this office. I believe one is a knee specialist and this one is a hip specialist. He reviewed my imaging and listened to my complaints. I have a long and complicated medical past so I appreciate that he took the extra time to acknowledge what I felt the problem might be, even though he had his thoughts as well, which he explained to me. He ordered additional imaging per request and we shall meet up soon to go over results. There is a parking structure at $12 Max per day. Generally I spend $4 to $6 on a visit here. There is also 2 hour free street parking that you can find with patience and good parallel parking skills read more

Dr. Shahan Yacoubian gave me a total knee replacement only four months ago and did such amazing work that I'm having him do my other knee tomorrow! I can't believe the difference in my life already He is such a good surgeon and the after care through his office has been wonderful I cannot recommend him enough read more

Many thanks to Dr. Shanam V. Yacoubian, I was told that he is the best and a professional in his field, but today I was convinced, I 100 percent recommend him to anyone who needs help in the orthopedic field! read more

I went to Dr Yacoubian a couple years ago. I was diagnosed with mild hip dysplasia and did physical therapy for a while, learning techniques to strengthen the muscles around the hip joint. Fast forward to this year when I returned to Dr. Yacoubian because the pain had intensified even more over the years. Walking more than a mile was extremely painful and I'd be sore for three days after. From just a mile! Both hips hurt. My lifestyle had slowly become more and more sedentary as I avoided movement so I could avoid the pain. Some updated X-rays and MRIs (so super fun) and it showed my condition had gotten worse. I had bone spurs as well as labral tears. I ended up having two hip surgeries, "arthroscopic hip chondroplaty debridement". Nine months later and I feel like a new person. This was truly a life changing set of surgeries. The only limit on how far I can walk is how long I can keep going! No pain at all! Also, I have two tiny scars on each hip about the size of a nickel. It's crazy they were able to go in there and fix things via these two tiny holes! Mind. Blown. I diligently did physical therapy after each surgery and continued my exercises. I also did a decent amount of swimming which was really great movement. Gradually my recovery has gotten better and better. Truly it was a life changing experience for me. Thanks Dr. Yacoubian! Sidenote. The office has its own X-ray room and tech so you can literally pop down the hallway, get an X-ray, and then have Dr. Yacoubian review it immediately with you. read more

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Professional with great bedside manner. Knowledgeable. Listens; not quick to suggest surgery--to the contrary

I had a total knee replacement procedure with Dr. Shahan Yacoubian just under 6 months ago. I'm an active 65 year old and had severe knee pain due to previous knee surgeries performed in my youth. I'm very pleased with the outcome of the surgery and with Dr. Yacoubian in particular. He's obviously very experienced and skilled but is also a keen listener. For example, he was mindful of an IT band issue I was having when aligning my new knee. Now that the initial swelling has subsided and the healing stabilized, I've returned to activities I haven't been able to do in many years, pain-free. I'm grateful to Dr. Yacoubian and highly recommend him for total knee replacements. read more

Thank you to the most amazing, caring, professional, knowledgeable Dr ever. Dr Yacoubian performed my full knee replacement surgery. I want to express my greatest gratitude. He is very caring, carefully explained and assured the process and procedure as well as the after care. The surgery was a success and the recovery has been going well, very painless as if nothing was done. The whole team is beyond amazing words can not describe. Very much appreciated. Highly recommended! Love you Dr Shahan! read more

My hip replacement surgery was done by Dr. Shahan Yacobian on 6/18/24. In the 6 week-post surgery, the improvement in my quality of life has been nothing short of transformative. Before surgery, I experienced constant pain when walking or hiking even short distances. Three weeks after surgery, I was walking 5 miles daily without any assistive devices. I'm so excited to be able to do the activities I had to forgo due to hip pain. A week prior to surgery, I attended a zoom meeting given by Providence St. Joseph Hospital in which they explained what to expect and how to prepare for the procedure. Physical therapy began the day of the surgery with standing, walking the hallways to gentle exercises in order to regain my mobility. I continue doing physical therapy to improve my range of motion. As of now, I experience some pain at night, and it's probably due to my 15,000 steps I average daily. Overall, my hip replacement has been a positive experience. From the initial consultation to the ongoing follow-up appointments. Dr. Shahan Yacobian explained the procedure and the expected outcomes. I was given comprehensive information in a folder about the procedure and the rehabilitation process. Dr. Yacobian took the time to answer all my questions. I highly recommend Dr. Yacobian as his expertise is exceptional. read more

I waited on the phone for over an hour just to make an appointment and after those 40 minutes they hung up on me. Do better.

doctor Yacoubian did my moms knee revision after another doctor mest it up so far it's been 2 weeks super grateful we found him. Everyone recommended him and said his the best. Now we are seeing the results, all the nurses and everyone said his very good now we believe it. Thank you again for all of your help. We had the staples removed today and she feels much better. read more

2 years ago today I had my 2nd hip replacement by Dr. Shahan Yacoubian. I feel amazing! I'm at a minimum of 10k steps a day without any pain. Life is good. Thank you Dr. Yacoubian for being a part of my journey. You are an arms surgeon and human. read more

Dr. Yacoubian replaced both of my knees ten years ago and I cannot say enough about the quality of his surgery and his pre- and post-surgical care. Ten years out I have completely normal range of motion, no pain, and perfect mobility. read more

I'm a 75 year/old with a total left hip replacement by Dr. Yacoubian. The results were beyond my expectations. He is highly trained with a Harvard Brigham and Women's Fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery. His whole team at OSS is attentive and efficient. They even arranged for delivery to my home of an extra large ice pack. St. Joseph Hospital in Burbank was another plus for me. I didn't need to go to Los Angeles for my operation. I was driving within a month of the operation. I was pain-free after surgery and didn't even need pain medication after two days. I was walking with a walker the next day. read more

Normally I write reviews when something is really good or really bad. I will give a C to my appointment in July with Dr. Yacoubian. I appreciate that he was nice but left me completely in the dark about what to do with my injury. He recommended surgery but not an explanation on what type of surgery, recovery time, etc. I know that I may eventually need the surgery but I was apprehensive and told him if there was another way. He just stated ok physical therapy then. He said that I should not make big movements then just walk out without answering my questions. He also recommended having a knee brace to stabilize the patella while walking out of the room so no way of asking anything about it. His assistant brought 3 different ones that unfortunately did not fit me because I am overweight. 2 were too small and one was giant (I don't think that I am the only overweight patient). The assistant eventually gave up and told me that I "should order one"... I am clueless, where? what type? is there any prescription? since I know that there are places that will do them but they need a prescription. Nothing... I advised that I did an MRI of the knee the week before and asked for an email to send the results. The doctor never verified the MRI results or even mentioned it and told me that I could potentially have "either extended or broken ligaments" ??? I don't understand why he did not check the results of the MRI that I provided and instead just look at the X-ray taken in the office where you CANT see the ligaments. In the end, I left confused with a physical therapy prescription but clueless on what brace to use where to order... how imminent I need the surgery, what does the MRI reflect on the tendons and the ligaments? To complete the experience, I start receiving letters about a $5 copay. Even when I already paid $80 the day of the visit. I was harassed for $5 dollars.!!! I eventually paid just to let it go but I am very disappointed. I have high expectations, given the fact he shares the office with a great hand doctor. Sadly not the best experience. read more

His staff are very helpful I got all my files from his office for others purposes . Thank you

Dr. Shahan V. Yacoubian did my left hip replacement surgery in September 2022 and my right hip replacemnt in January of 2023. I feel like a new man now. I was in so much pain that I could barely walk around my house. I was afraid of having to be in a wheelchair. Now I have no pain and am able to walk 2 miles comfortably after only six weeks since surgery. Dr Shahan and the OSS office staff have been professional and caring. Dr. Shahan even called my wife right after both surgeries to let her know the results. My wife was very impressed by this kind behavior. I am very grateful to Dr. Shahan for giving me a new lease on life. read more

For 23 years I have worked in the medical field. My job was an x-ray technician and worked with a multitude of orthopedic surgeons! Horrible attitudes, impatient when patient has questions, always in a hurry to see the next patient, rude and intimidating are the orthopedic surgeons I have worked with and have dealt with during an exam. Compassion, brilliant surgeon, takes time with patience in an exam room, and gives awesome hugs! Both my hip replacements were done by Dr. Shahan Yacoubian. There is God, The Pope and Dr. Shahan Yacoubian! A grateful and satisfied patient. Sally Pearman read more

I never review doctors but I felt I had to in this case. I saw Dr. Yacoubian a few months ago to get a second opinion as another ortho had recommended I jump right into surgery for my hip injury that I got from an exercising incident. I was upfront telling him this was a second opinion and he did not mind me saying so at all. He was SO patient with me unlike the first doctor- Dr. Guanche with the SCOI offices who UCLA had referred me to. If you are reading this trying to decide between the two practices definitely skip SCOI! Dr. Yacoubian made me feel so at ease about the whole thing basically saying that the first diagnosis was ridiculous and that I would NOT need surgery! He gave me some great basic suggestions as that was all I needed in the end and I am so grateful to say that months later I am almost 100% healed! No surgery needed! I am so mad at the first office and I did let them know! I would highly recommend this doctor and his practice! I hope he sees my review =) read more

Dr. Yacoubian and OSS Office Burbank have given my life back to me! I had repeated medical/surgical procedures for an entire year. But OSS Yuri Falkenstein and Shahan Yacoubian put me back together! Dr. Falkenstein operated on my lower spine to remove a cyst that was growing into my spinal column. It had become nearly impossible to walk. After surgery, I got full function back. It was discovered during the MRI pre-surgery that I had two ruined hips. First hip replacement was June and second was August. Within 4 weeks of my second hip replacement I went back to work, flying around the country, healing very quickly. Dr.Yacoubian's skills, Dr. Falkenstein's skills and the care offered by Orthopedic Surgery Specialists and therapists made it possible for me to hike Fryman Canyon today, something I never dreamed would happen again. I'm nearly 70 and feel 20 years younger. I've never felt such gratitude to medical professionals before. They are the best! read more

Glendale Surgical Center used OutcomeMD to measure my symptoms before and during my treatment. My Hip Symptom Score was 48 before surgery and my score has improved to 75 so far! Thank you Glendale Surgical Center and Dr. Yacoubian for helping me get such a great outcome! read more

I went through three doctors, three misdiagnosis, and four months of pain and inconvenience until I met Dr. Shahan Yacoubian. He gets my highest recommendation. I wound up with a partial knee reconstruction and three months later I was completely recovered with a full range of motion. Before the operation, I asked Dr. Yacoubian whether he was going to do a partial or full reconstruction and he said, "I am going to have to go in and look. I do whatever is in the best interest of the patient." I definitely have the feeling that is what he always does. If you want to save yourself a lot time go directly to Dr. Yacoubian. read more

If I could give this Dr. 6 stars I would! Dr. Yacoubian performed a total hip replacement surgery and I was up and walking with a walker the very same day. This Dr. has a very gentle bedside manner... he is very thorough and you just know you are in good hands. The office staff are very professional and friendly as were the surgery center nurses and staff. My friend has had several joint surgeries with Dr. Yacoubian... all a great success! They just opened a brand new office complete with PT just upstairs. I highly recommend this fantastic surgeon! read more

I had hip replacement surgery 11/23/20 in the morning and was standing by that afternoon. I was treated like a king by Dr Yacoubian and his team from start to finish and all through PT, it was a very good experience and very hands on care. They have a communication app Twistle that keeps the doctor and his team with you 24/7 great app!!! Thank You Dr. Yacoubian and Team Bryan Olmstead read more

Glendale Surgical Center used OutcomeMD to measure my symptoms before and during my treatment. My Hip Symptom Score was 3 before surgery and my score has improved to 93 so far! Thank you Glendale Surgical Center and Shahan Yacoubian for helping me get such a great outcome! read more

I fell off a ladder and broke my left hip last week. I'm a 78 year old retired grandpa with multiple medical issues including high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, on blood thinners, a stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer survivor, I've had two brain shunts for hydrocephalus. After my fall on Thursday, I was rushed to St Josephs Medical Center in Burbank by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics. My family physician, Dr Mark Gerard, directed my therapy. He contacted renowned orthopedic surgeon, Dr Shahan V Yacobian, who agreed to operate on me the next day. The surgery to repair my broken femur (hip) went extremely well. With minimal bleeding and pain, I was up and walking that afternoon. The nurses and staff at Providence St Josephs Medical Center in Burbank were knowledgeable, kind, and attentive. The day after surgery they instructed me on negotiating stairs, using a walker and cane, and helping me make the most of my newly handicapped condition. There are many to thank for the excellent care I received: LAFD Paramedics for treating me at the scene of the accident and driving me to the hospital, Dr Mark Gerard and staff for coordinating my treatment behind the scene and at the hospital, Dr Shahan Yacobian for performing a complicated total hip replacement within 24 hours of the accident, and the nurses and technicians at Providence St Josephs Medical Center in Burbank. read more

Dr. Shahan Yacoubian has a great focus on the patient's needs. Thorough, friendly and approachable but also calls it as he sees it. Dr. Shahan Yacoubian is one doctor I will continue to come back to, trust and appreciate. The office staff is very efficient, friendly and easy to deal with on my first visit and on subsequent visits. Also, his surgery coordinator, Donna, is amazing. She was so sweet and patient. I highly recommend Dr. Shahan Yacoubian and his team. read more

I had two unsuccessful hip operations over a period of 10 years. Through my insurance company I was referred to Dr. Yacoubian... who specializes in reconstructive joint replacement surgery. Prior to my surgery with Dr. Yacoubian, I experienced 8 hip dislocations, each requiring an EMT trip to the hospital. In researching his bio I was impressed that he was Harvard trained and.... had a humble and pleasant personality the likes of which I had never experienced from a surgeon before. Bottom line.... the next day after the surgery I could walk with crutches and sensed a new extremely solid feeling in my hip for the 1st time in many years! After 3 days I could walk well over 100 ft with crutches. This operation took place in 2008 and to this day I have been remarkably pain free! read more

Dr. Shahan Yacoubian did my knee surgery in August 2015 and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. I consider 3 key factors when searching for a professional service provider, including doctors: excellent service, communication and competence. Excellent Service: Dr. Yacoubian's staff was on top of it from the beginning. The initial on boarding process, surgery intake, and pre-screening was all very seamless and well organized. Communication: I went into each appointment with a list of questions which were always answered in a pleasant and easy to understand manner. I hate it when people use industry jargon to confuse people and luckily that was never the case. Most importantly, Dr. Yacoubian consistently kept my wife updated on my progress after surgery as I was in the recovery room. Competence: There is no question Dr. Yacoubian is great at what he does. He has years of experience doing surgeries and impeccable credentials. I always knew I was in good, capable, hands. This was my second knee surgery on the same knee so I thought my tennis playing days were over. But Dr. Yacoubian did such a great job that I was back on the courts in less than 2 months swinging a racket. Of course I did my physical therapy as prescribed. read more