Published by Commons Clinic. [Web version](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/experience/compassion/) Reviewer names are abbreviated. Patient reviews describe individual experiences. Review counts describe source records, not unique patients or clinical outcomes; the acquired snapshot may not include complete platform histories. Clinical education and patient accounts do not replace a consultation. What matters to you # Compassion & bedside manner Feeling comfortable asking questions is part of choosing care. Read specific descriptions of kindness and respect, then consider whether the physician’s clinical focus fits your concern. A question to bring ## What would help you feel comfortable discussing your concerns? ## Use respect as a practical expectation AMA patient-rights guidance includes respectful care and room for questions. In your consultation, name the concern you most need acknowledged and ask how it affects the plan. Notice whether the answer helps you participate, even if the recommendation differs from what you expected. Sources: [Patient Rights — AMA Code of Medical Ethics, Opinion 1.1.3](https://code-medical-ethics.ama-assn.org/ethics-opinions/patient-rights) ## Look for listening you can recognize The AMA’s communication education highlights attentive listening and empathy. Reviews may describe those experiences, but your own visit lets you explore them directly. Ask our physician to revisit an unclear answer or explain the plan at a pace you can follow. Bring the communication style that helps you into the conversation. Sources: [6 simple ways to master patient communication](https://www.ama-assn.org/medical-students/succeed-medical-school/6-simple-ways-master-patient-communication) ## Questions to bring - Could we start with the concern I am most anxious about? - Can we revisit the part of the answer that I still do not understand? ## Sources & further reading - [Patient Rights — AMA Code of Medical Ethics, Opinion 1.1.3](https://code-medical-ethics.ama-assn.org/ethics-opinions/patient-rights) American Medical Association - [6 simple ways to master patient communication](https://www.ama-assn.org/medical-students/succeed-medical-school/6-simple-ways-master-patient-communication) American Medical Association · Published January 29, 2025 Use these resources to prepare the questions that matter to you. The accounts below are selected for an explicit topic mention, including mixed feedback. They are not a satisfaction score or proof of a medical result. Excerpt > of several years ago. My concerns were reviewed, and several options were identified. Dr. Khurana is a caring and experienced surgeon. I highly recommend him. W. Campbell Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: October 16, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115682940494803644509/place/ChIJCTVQzX26woARV5EyXoh3nDU) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Sanjay Khurana, MD Excerpt > He is VERY knowledgeable, thorough, patient and kind and is not quick to suggest surgery and/or cut. Dr. Khurana’s staff is very professional and helpful. K. E. Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: October 10, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111910691993348043477/place/ChIJCTVQzX26woARV5EyXoh3nDU) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Sanjay Khurana, MD Excerpt > Everyone was professional, competent, caring at I felt ‘cared for’ every minute! J. Jackson Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: October 6, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104219798415663791721/place/ChIJGZNjz326woARe-3UIeMPwJI) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Michael Port, MD Excerpt > without making me feel rushed or pressured. His combination of expertise, compassion, and genuine care made me feel very comfortable and confident in his recommendations. A. alijani Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: October 6, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109146127957742399300/place/ChIJSdGvF0q7woARopa4Y6gfPO4) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Hyun Bae, MD Excerpt > that Dr. Ramkumar is very driven and compassionate with his craft of being a Orthopedic doctor. If you read his bio and you will know R. Wright Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: October 1, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106406950551960856610/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA Excerpt > office is beautiful and the staff are kind and professional. And Dr.Bae is brilliant- I’d follow his recommendations to the letter!!! Trust me and him!! M. Schwartz Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: September 29, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115307838795959144619/place/ChIJSdGvF0q7woARopa4Y6gfPO4) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Hyun Bae, MD [Browse matching review records →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/reviews/?topic=compassion) ## Questions and reading Patient experience ### [Choosing a physician who helps you feel heard](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/compassion-and-bedside-manner/) Feeling heard matters when pain is interrupting your life or a treatment decision feels difficult. Look for listening, respect, and an explanation that gives you room to ask another question. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/compassion-and-bedside-manner/) Choosing your care ### [Who is the best orthopedic physician for your problem? Start with fit](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/choosing-orthopedic-physician-best-fit/) The right orthopedic physician starts with your problem, your goals, and a clear explanation of the choices. Use expertise, communication, and access together when making your decision. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/choosing-orthopedic-physician-best-fit/) Choosing your care ### [How to compare treatment options around your own goals](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/shared-decisions-treatment-options-patient-goals/) A good treatment decision connects the evidence with your life: what you hope to do, which risks concern you, and what recovery would ask of you. Your priorities belong in that discussion. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/shared-decisions-treatment-options-patient-goals/) ## Publisher & attribution Commons Clinic Reviews is operated by Commons Clinic. 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