Outstanding Best surgeon Dr in my opinion…read more Highly recommend for hip surgery! I was back to work 2 months early! I feel 1000 times better! Spread the word!

I'm honored to be the first to review Dr. Monazzam's office and service…read more First of all, cool last name! :) Secondly, they took my health insurance when, after 5-6 weeks, I couldn't get any other local Orthopedic Dr to accept my health insurance to see one for an x ray! Thirdly, how quick everything was taken care of! From getting called by my health insurance after my primary care Dr made it available for my health insurance to refer me to an Orthopedic Dr. close by to get this appt, to getting in and immediately being taken into a room when I walked in on time, to getting an x ray and to getting seen by the Dr! Who, by the way, was super nice and honest and really interested in helping me out! Him and his staff are already working on referring me to a physical therapist. I totally recommend him!

I brought a family member to doctor Moheimani for a PRP and it was the best and most professional…read moreexperience. She took additional time to explain to our entire family and was very thorough. My loved one is very happy with the result and said it was such a smooth experience. The staff is very kind. I would recommend the doctor to everyone.

Dr Michael Mohemani and the entire staff of Coast Spine & Sports Medicine are excellent in their…read morecare for patients. I saw Dr. Mohemani for an entire year of various treatments and I'm better thanks to his expert care along with his very helpful staff. He has offices throughout Southern California and often treats professional athletes as well. Highly recommend you go here for spine and sports medicine needs.

Dr. Bhalla is great! I've had back issues and intermittent pain throughout my adult years…read more Whenever it got intolerable I resorted to acupuncture and/or chiropractic care and on a few occasions epidurals. Someone cutting on my back was not anything I was receptive to. When sciatic episodes became more frequent and longer lasting and I was forced to postpone scheduled knee replacement surgery I reluctantly decided to again consult an orthopedic surgeon. After initial consultation, x-rays and MRI I had follow up appointment with Dr. Bhalla to discuss options. He recommended surgery. Still reluctant to go that route I opted for another try with an epidural, but to to no avail. Back to Dr. Bhalla who told me the problems were going to continue to get worse so at age 73 I finally agreed to surgery. Lower lumber fusion surgery was performed at Long Beach Memorial Hospital by Dr. Bhalla and Dr. Rao (vascular surgeon). Anterior Lumber Interbody Fusion (ALIF) and laminectomy surgeries were performed on Monday and Thursday of the same week. The week in the hospital (overall very good care and treatment) and first 2 weeks at home I experienced moderate pain and discomfort but nothing intolerable. After 2 weeks of light rehab at home I started physical therapy program. After several weeks of PT my back felt really good. It has been nearly one year since the surgery and other than minimal discomfort during the initial recovery period I have experienced no back pain! From the initial consultation through the post-op visits Dr. Bhalla thoroughly explained all the options, the details of the surgical procedure, the recovery and rehabilitation process and patiently answered all my questions. Dr. Bhalla is a compassionate and highly skilled physician and surgeon! And, kudos to his very competent and kind office staff. While back surgery is a last resort, if there is no other viable way to address your pain and problems Dr. Bhalla is the surgeon for you.

The service at this a Office is crap. I waited more than two…read moremonths for an appointment. They don't keep a wait list for cancellations and whenever I called there were none. When I showed up for my appointment all appointments had been cancelled for a last minute meeting. I was not notified.

A piece of advice to Dr. Chang -- if a situation is in need of immediate action, please do not tell…read moreyour assistant/receptionist to relay the message. Pick up the phone and personally call yourself. That lets people know how grave a situation is. Because we were relayed the message as a 'recommendation to go to the ER' and through a middle person, we didn't comprehend the severity of it until we received a call from his pediatrician on the following Wednesday. Important calls should come directly from the specialist!

Dr Chang took care of my son in 2013-2014. Recently a friend was in need of a peds ortho surgeon…read moreand well here I am. I can still recall his patience with my son and me (I was a young, emotional, & clueless parent). Anyway we are extremely grateful for his kindness (& knowledge/skills). Following up 12 years later for a long overdue but never forgotten 'thank you' from the bottom of my heart! I can tell by the recent reviews he continues to do an amazing job. Some people are just destined to do what they do & I wholeheartedly believe Dr Chang is one of them :)

For many years, I thought my chronic toenail fungus was largely untreatable. I was told to use…read moretopicals, vinegar baths. Herbal combinations and more to no avail. Working with Dr. Graves and following his recommended dosage of oral medication. My toenails never looked better and the nails are not growing back ugly and contorted. So happy with this experience. Even bought top rate tennis shoes at an affordable price at the adjacent shoe store.

Woke up with a very painful, inflamed big toe and was worried about an infection. Went to this…read moreoffice and was told they were all booked up when I told them the problem I was taken right in and saw Dr Graves who surgically removed part of the toenail. Great care, no pain and wonderful, nice staff. Dr Graves explained everything and is a very nice person. I highly recommend this office and it will now be my goto for foot care.

Dr.Huh has seen both my kids and their friends for all kinds of sports accidents--if your kids play…read moremultiple sports for a long time, you will need someone like Dr.Huh. He genuinely cares for each patient and takes the time to help. Highly recommend!

Dr. Huh and his team are very caring, empathetic and efficient! We had a great experience in the…read moremidst of a challenging time. Dr. Huh professionalism and knowledge put our minds at ease to make the right decisions when my son broke his clavicle. Thank you for caring.

Dr Yuan is such a awesome spine surgeon. He took care of my back complaint of sciatica and…read moreweakness. He was so patient and very good at explaining the plan we were going to do to fix my problem with L2&3 of my lower back. This after having L4&5 done by another doctor. He made sure to connect the L2-4 even though he didn't do L3&4 and made sure to recheck them too. He also made sure that I was good before allowing the hospital to discharge me. I was so glad he did because it made recuperating at home easier and experienced no problems. His staff were great to in coordinating everything for the surgery. After care is great too as he explains everything to me. Even giving me physical therapy to help me get my strength back. I did choose Southland Physical Therapy in Long Beach because my therapist, Sami had received great feedback for Dr Yuan from his other clients who had surgery with Dr Yuan. I highly recommend Dr Yuan for any back issues.

To say this has been the worse experience with a doctors office would be an understatement! On…read morenumerous occasions after talking to this Office, I was told that I would receive a call back to give me the information I was looking for these calls Here's a polished version that keeps the criticism firm, factual, and credible: Unfortunately, my experience with this office has been extremely frustrating, primarily because of the lack of communication and follow-through. After numerous attempts to get information about my case, I asked to speak with an office manager and was told that someone would return my call. That call never came. I called back two additional times and left messages for the office manager, and I still received no response. Communication with Dr. Warden's nurse was similarly difficult. On at least four separate occasions, I was told I would receive a return call, but those calls never happened. The lack of communication has now reached the point where I am seeking another provider to perform the knee surgery I need. Nearly six weeks after initially contacting this office, I still do not have a clear surgery schedule or a satisfactory understanding of where things stand. Unfortunately, the customer service experience begins the moment you call the office. The initial person answering the phone consistently came across as disengaged and uninterested in helping. When someone is dealing with a significant knee injury and trying to coordinate necessary surgery, basic communication and follow-through are extremely important. I understand that medical offices can be busy and that scheduling surgery involves multiple steps. However, repeatedly promising return calls and then failing to make them is unacceptable. After nearly six weeks of trying to obtain answers, I have lost confidence in this office's ability to manage my care effectively and have decided to pursue treatment elsewhere. I hope this feedback is taken seriously because the medical care itself is only one part of a patient's experience. Communication, responsiveness, and basic customer service matter--especially when someone is injured, in pain, and waiting for surgery. Jeff H

I am a 65 year old male who is very active. Dr. Wassef did a total R hip replacement on me two…read moreweeks ago. I had a successful left hip replacement 2.5 years ago by another surgeon who used a more universal posterior approach with MAKO robotic assist, so I have a good point of comparison. Dr. Wassef uses the DSA (Direct Superior Approach) with MAKO robotic assist which is currently a less common method due to the specific training and technique required to do this approach (google DSA to see differences). In simple terms i have been blown away at how minimally invasive this approach seems to be. Without a doubt, to date, this technique has been less painful than my previous hip. I am so impressed at how quickly I was walking normally without a walker or cane and without any limp. At 2 weeks in I am in PT doing exercises that i could not get to many many weeks beyond the 2 week point with my previous hip. Incision is quite small as well but i am not a "meaty" guy so not sure what allowed me to have such a small incision. Lastly I have NO problem taking narcotic pain meds like oxycodone! I'm not an abuser but definitely a willing user if need be. After this surgery I had real trouble justifying much of any use of the Oxy prescribed. I easily survived on two 500 mg tabs of Tylenol 2x's a day once in AM and once before bed. Thanks Doc.

Dr. Wassef did total replacements on both of my knees, and he is incredible. Great results,…read morewilling to explain. Everything in detail, and super smart. I'm so glad I selected him to do the procedures. (His staff is very nice too.)

Professional and friendly staff and spacious office. Dr. Nathan is very thorough and got to the…read morecause of my problem, which was a fracture of my ulna. Would recommend this Doctor and office.

No better hand and wrist expert. He is the best! I have gone to him for several years. Always…read moreimmediate relief after his expert diagnosis.

I am a huge proponent of Physical Therapy and its role in healing and recovery from injuries. I…read morefirst came to Southland in 2019 to treat a pinched nerve in my neck. The Therapists and Assistants are very dedicated to healing and incorporate treatments from a variety of disciplines (Chiropractic, Ayurvedic, etc) in pursuit of healing and strengthening the body. Dr Kevin, my original therapist, noticed something unusual during our sessions and pointed it out to my Primary Care Physician. Had he not followed through with his suspicions, I might have gone several years before my symptoms escalated to the point that they would have been obvious. I owe him a huge debt of gratitude for saving me years of physical and emotional suffering. I recently sought treatment for Tennis Elbow from Dr Jimmy DiMascio. In just under two months, he relieved the pain in the tendon through a multi-disciplinary regimen of massage, cupping, shockwave therapy, and exercise to reduce the tension in the muscles and tendons. I cannot recommend this practice enough for the quality of the staff and facilities, their professionalism and dedication to their patients.

I've had positive experiences with the physical therapists at this location but the front desk…read morestaff ruins it all for me. I was waiting to write this review but my recent experience over the phone just pushed it over the edge. The front desk staff makes me feel like I am bothering them. Even checking in- come on it's part of your job!! Looking at previous reviews it seems like it has been an ongoing issue. I was overcharged on my first 2 appointments and ended up with a large credit. I was notified the therapist I was working with was leaving and the only other therapist that has experience with my issue does not have availability for a few weeks. So I wanted my credit back as a check- it showed on my insurance application that the claim was processed so I called in. I spoke to Jaden and she said that it was not sent back to them yet so they would call me back when it did. I confirmed with them that they would call me back and she said she wouldn't just leave me hanging.. Then I said thank you, bye and she proceeded to just hang up without any bye or anything. I don't know why every front desk employee seems like they are miserable working there- not sure if it is management or just all of their bad attitudes every time. Won't be returning. Please retrain the front desk!! Makes me feel uncomfortable interacting with them.