Published by Commons Clinic. [Web version](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/care-coordination/eric-millstein/) 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. Care coordination and referrals · Patient experiences # Eric S. Millstein, MD. *Care coordination and referrals reviews.* 8 five-star reviews for Dr. Eric S. Millstein discuss care coordination and referrals. Patients share stories of compassionate care and professional care. Read their words, learn what mattered to them, and bring the questions that matter to you to your next visit. Read the full patient accounts and original sources below. Review totals reflect the source ratings available here. [Hear from patients ↓](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/care-coordination/eric-millstein/#review-browser) [Biography & all reviews →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/eric-millstein/) [Read this page as Markdown](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/care-coordination/eric-millstein/index.md) ![Eric S. Millstein, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/assets/eric-millstein.jpg) A person behind your care ## Get to know *Eric S. Millstein.* Dr. Eric Millstein is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of Commons Clinic, where he helps lead a new, more connected model of musculoskeletal care. He specializes in total joint replacement of the knee and shoulder, as well as sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery, including ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, and joint preservation. Known for delivering excellent outcomes and faster recoveries, Dr. Millstein combines surgical expertise with a personal, attentive style that makes patients feel truly cared for. Patients describe him as kind, clear, and highly skilled—someone who listens first, explains thoroughly, and guides them through the recovery process with confidence. His team is equally known for their warmth and professionalism, creating a care experience that’s both top-tier and deeply human. Outside the OR, Dr. Millstein is a dedicated dad to two teenagers, and likes to stay active—often on the basketball court or ski slopes. Total Knee Replacement Partial Knee Replacement Total Shoulder Replacement Reverse Total Shoulder Knee Arthroscopy Shoulder Arthroscopy [Meet Eric S. Millstein at Commons Clinic ↗](https://commonsclinic.com/physicians/eric-millstein/) ## Keep getting to know us. [All reviews for Eric S. 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Our patients describe the practical details of working with a care team in these reviews. - Who will help coordinate my records and next appointments? - Which details in these patient accounts would I like to ask our team about? In their own words ## Care feels personal. *So do these stories.* These are individual experiences. A topic mention does not establish who performed a procedure, medical suitability or a typical result. This collection shows written reviews rated 4 or 5 stars that mention care coordination and referrals. You can read every rating and written review on [the full clinician profile](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/eric-millstein/) . 8 written reviews Highest rated first · Newest within each rating > Excellent surgical coordinator and team! K. Mendez Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: Jul 16, 2025 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104040307083112342005/place/ChIJt04grlG5woARykBaakD_dF8) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Eric S. Millstein, MD > Initial visit...found Dr. Millstein to be extremely professional, as well as, very engaging, (which put me at ease); his questions were very pointed & organized - with follow-up questions that delved, more thoroughly, into my concerns. The testing of my physical strength and agility was methodical, ending with a referral for MRI and follow up visit. I was given a few possible options, to consider, depending upon what MRI disclosed. The staff was great too! > > Update: 3/16/25 Every visit, same constancy of professionalism and care (Dr. Millstein & staff)... > > Expressly Beth (front) and Shavon (admin), BOTH...extremely professional, polite, pleasant, friendly and welcoming... immediately upon entering, beginning with their smile...they remove all my apprehensions regarding the office visit. I'm so very grateful...despite the extra travel dlistance (for me), because of their recent move and more expensive parking rates...well woth it...just to enjoy their company!! And I have wonderful supportive and Godly friend's...so...it's not desperation LOL... > I genuinely appreciate and love these folks!! J. Jess Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: Mar 16, 2025 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115407334810928298672/place/ChIJt04grlG5woARykBaakD_dF8) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Eric S. Millstein, MD > We were running late and they waited for us at the very end of the day. > > I work for a surgeon so I understand how it is important for people to be on time. > So I am extremely grateful that they waited for us. > > My mom and I absolutely Loved Dr. Millstein and his team. > > When any of my patients now ask me for a referral for orthopedics I will send them here. M. Goldstein Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: May 16, 2024 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105690978581693324018/place/ChIJt04grlG5woARykBaakD_dF8) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Eric S. Millstein, MD > Dr. Millstein is my orthopedic surgeon of choice for my own surgery coming up. I’m sure anyone reading this can imagine how important a shoulder surgery would be for me as a surgeon myself. I asked several colleagues for referrals, and all roads led to Dr. Millstein D. Talei Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: Apr 26, 2024 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113968140150086370460/place/ChIJt04grlG5woARykBaakD_dF8) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Eric S. Millstein, MD > Dr Millstein was a referral and a very good one .. Very smooth and professional from front desk to the good Dr Millstein. He requested further tests and I was appreciative that he was searching for the cause of my pain and scheduled further testing as the reasons were not obvious. 🤞 S. hayes Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: Nov 10, 2022 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110035849030588247440/place/ChIJt04grlG5woARykBaakD_dF8) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Eric S. Millstein, MD > Came to visit for a consultation to better understand how I should regard an episode of weakness in my knee and got excellant referrals to a physical therapist for detailed follow-up. J. Carpenter Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: Jul 26, 2019 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100335308349977850355/place/ChIJt04grlG5woARykBaakD_dF8) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Eric S. Millstein, MD > Dr. Millstein is a kind and gentle man. He is very thoughtful and personal. I had an ankle injury that had been plaguing me for over a decades. Upon examining my X-Rays and MRI, he explained my condition. He does not specialize in ankles, so he referred me to one of the best surgeons in the United States. Thank you for the referral and initial diagnosis. You are honest and care about your patients. J. D. Rating: 5/5 · Source: Yelp · Date: 7/6/16 [Read review on Yelp](https://yelp.com/biz/eric-millstein-md-santa-monica?hrid=-7DRnena1-ESmnAGiOrjkQ&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=biz_post_share&l=en_US) Source link type: verified permalink Attributed clinician: Eric S. Millstein, MD > Dr Millstein is Awesome! Amazing Down to earth yet maintain a complete professional bedside manor. Got Cut off on my Motorcycle by someone who tried to cheat & turn right into me (from a Left Turn Only Lane)... Tore My ACL, went to the good Doc! Made everything easy for an Ex-Jock Football head like myself, and the best part, gave me some options to think about(esp because i would miss a significant amount of time from work). Staff is Awesome! From the Lovely Ladies in the Front Desk, Awesome Lady who always takes my vitals, history, & if i have any new issues/questions. > > Prep for Sugery day...The Surgery Coordinator & anyone else you may need to reach, not only give u a easy to understand packet, but are there to answer any questions/emails. From my experience emails are fastest to get a response (love it becuase i am one to forget things if its not written down or in a email) > > Surgery Day was a breeze! Had the normal before surgery Jitters, but the good Doc & Medical staff. Made it very calm, informed so i had no surprises. Woke up, some month or so later, actually saw the "scars" & as time passed it healing, and to my Awesome Suprise, it seriously looked like a small scratch. Like I have Scars from when i was little that look more like surgery scars than the awesome work Dr. Millstein did. > > Yes, I am a satisfied, happy, & will be a life long pt if i ever(knock on wood) get a injury. I would Highly Recommend any One I love & care about to Dr. Millstein. > > Also, > If you have see him at Century City location, give yourself Exxxxxtra time to go through the underground parking (if you're running late make sure to make a call Before you hit the structure. lol)... There is Valet, but you still have to make your way to the Elevators & take it up. > > > Thanks again Dr. Millstein! > V. N. V. N. Rating: 5/5 · Source: Yelp · Date: 9/9/15 [Read review on Yelp](https://yelp.com/biz/eric-millstein-md-santa-monica?hrid=85L0HP-aww_VxYDLgk6mMA&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=biz_post_share&l=en_US) Source link type: verified permalink Attributed clinician: Eric S. Millstein, MD A little more understanding ## Feel ready for *your next conversation.* Choosing your care ### [7 questions to coordinate care before and after orthopedic treatment](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/care-coordination-before-after-orthopedic-treatment/) Good coordination turns a treatment recommendation into a plan you can follow: the right records, clear responsibilities, and someone to contact when the next step is unclear. 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