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Dr. Port and the Commons Clinic care team were amazing. I highly recommend them. Very professional and great communication. Results were also good, great pain relief.

Michael Port, MD

Dr. Lee is a caring and knowledgeable doctor who too the time to answer all of my questions.

David Lee, MD

Dr. Bhalla took the time to answer my questions fully. He was courteous and professional.

Amandeep Bhalla, MD

As a Div 1 Track athlete with bilateral hip pain before meeting Dr. Ramkumar no one I went to could accurately tell me what was going with my hips. After the first visit with Dr. Ramkumar he explained in detail what was going on and what my options were, from there I decided that I wanted to go through with getting a bilateral hip arthroscopy. He explained exactly what was going to happen during the procedure and about the recovery process before hand so there were no surprises. The procedure went great and I would say the recovery went even better. There was minimal to no pain within the first few days and I was walking the day of the procedure. It has now been around 4 months since the surgery and with the help of physical therapy and strength training my hips feel way better than they did before and I am able to run pain free again. I am very grateful to Dr. Ramkumar for playing a major role in my journey of getting back on the Track.

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

The Dr + his staff Bernadette and August were excellent. Took time to listen and answer my questions.

Hyun Bae, MD

Had an anterior cervical fusion last week. Dr Khurana is absolutely the best surgeon ! he patiently spent time reviewing my scans and answering my concerns and questions. The procedure itself went smoothly and without complications. the surgical center is so officiently run. The entire staff is caring and helpful ! I am grateful to have had Dr. Kuhrana as my surgeon ! Thank You !

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Sanjay Khurana, MD

For almost half of my life, pain was not something that happened to me. It was the backdrop against which everything else happened. I am 23. Since I was 13, I cannot remember waking up without stiffness/pain in my back. Pain has a way of changing shape over time, beginning as a symptom but becoming part of your identity. Somewhere along the way, I stopped hoping to feel better and accepted it as part of my life. As a former UCLA Division I tennis player who has always loved being active, I spent years searching for an answer: physical therapy, massage, cupping, acupuncture, strengthening, injections, imaging, and countless evaluations across the world. I never got a clear diagnosis despite seeing several orthopedists, and was told to consider chronic pain syndrome, with exploratory spine surgery as a last resort. Every opinion carried the same message: learn to live with it. Meeting Dr. Prem Ramkumar was the first time someone wasn't just listening to my symptoms; he was trying to understand my story, asking why instead of accepting the limits of what had already been tried. As a former D1 athlete, I'd worked with plenty of physicians, but he treated me with the same precision I've learned he gives medal-winning Olympians and Stanley Cup champions he treats professionally. I felt like one of his VIPs. It changed everything when he diagnosed me with hip impingement after a careful battery of tests, since my presentation was atypical. It was the first time I had an answer, and a solution. What will stay with me forever is not just the surgery itself, but the morning after. I sat on my bed and waited for the familiar stiffness in my lower back. It never came, and to this day, it still hasn't. I biked 130 miles the first day after surgery!! I began physical therapy on day three at his office, and weaned off my crutches and brace within a week. Since then, I have moved through daily life without pain. The absence of pain has been remarkable, but what surprised me even more is everything that was restored: I sleep through the night, my mind feels quieter, and the constant background noise chronic pain creates has disappeared. My mood and energy are better, and I'm standing taller. My wearable's resting heart rate and sleep scores reflect it too: my body is finally healing, not merely enduring. It isn't just excitement, but disbelief; my brain keeps searching for the pain it's so accustomed to finding. Then, little by little, I realized it isn't temporary relief. It's freedom, for the first time in a decade. People often think surgery changes your body. With Dr. Ramkumar, it also changed my relationship with the future. For years, every decision carried an invisible calculation: could my back handle this, would I wake up unable to move? Pain quietly dictated where I went and who I believed I could become. I didn't realize how much space it occupied until it was gone. Today, I believe this surgery will make me a better athlete than I was. So many others told me this wasn't possible. Dr. Ramkumar never accepted that answer. That speaks to his character: his persistence, his curiosity, his genuine commitment to patients who've spent years searching for someone willing to keep looking. He treated me as a person whose story deserved to be understood, not another MRI. As someone who now works in medicine, I've learned he believed in me when no one else would. Medicine is often described as restoring function. Sometimes it restores possibility. No review could fully express what he gave me: mornings I had forgotten were possible, confidence in my body, and a future no longer defined by limitations. If you have spent years searching for answers, feeling unheard, or wondering whether anyone will look beyond the obvious, I cannot recommend Dr. Ramkumar enough. My experience changed the course of my life, and I will always be grateful he refused to stop asking why, and fixed me. Additionally, Margo, his NP, matches that same excellence. Her clinical sharpness was matched only by the genuine care she brought to my recovery.

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

My first appointment with Dr. Estess for a knee injury. I was not kept waiting long. The doctor was thorough, understanding, and patient, and put me at ease. Did not rush through the exam and took time to answer my questions, and gave me clear explanations. Also, very nice office and excellent staff.

Allyson Estess, MD

Thorough eval...answered all of my questions... great sense of humor... highly recommended

Allyson Estess, MD

Dr. Prem Ramkumar is amazing. I recently had my second total knee replacement from him. He is kind, considerate, knowledgeable, current with the latest technologies, all around, the ideal doctor for a joint replacement. Less than one week after surgery I feel the progress I’ve made. My physical therapist was impressed that i could slide my knee into almost 90 degrees 4 days post op. I’ve never experienced a more caring and responsive doctor. He responds to emails very quickly and answers all questions. He understands his patients and is never dismissive. Unrelated to my knee replacements that Dr. Ramkumar completed, I mentioned hip pain I am experiencing. Not only did he refer me to a colleague he respects but he phoned the colleague to discuss my situation. He asked to be kept in the loop to see me through my hip issue. I am so impressed with his kind and compassionate demeanor. I was impressed with Dr. Ramkumar after I first met him, but even more so impressed after I looked at how many studies he performed, research he completed, and papers he published. In speaking to so many about him, the overwhelming consensus seems to be the same, Dr. Prem Ramkumar is top in his field and a lifelong learner.

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

I first learned about Dr. Ramkumar because of his reputation for taking care of elite athletes, including Freddie Andersen, one of my favorite NHL players. As someone who has always been very active and views sports and movement as a major part of my life, I was immediately interested in his approach. My experience with Dr. Ramkumar showed me why he has earned a reputation among athletes. He has an exceptional ability to understand the demands that active people put on their bodies and combines that perspective with deep orthopaedic expertise. He was incredibly thorough, thoughtful, and took the time to explain things in a way that made complex issues easy to understand. What stood out to me most was his commitment to helping people maintain an active lifestyle. He doesn’t just look at an injury or condition in isolation — he thinks about the person, their goals, and what they want to get back to doing. That mindset is especially valuable for athletes who want to continue performing, competing, and doing the activities they love. Following his guidance, I have felt a renewed confidence in my ability to stay active and continue pursuing the things that are important to me. He helped me better understand my body and gave me the perspective and confidence to keep pushing myself and do things I wasn’t sure I would be able to do again. Dr. Ramkumar is the type of orthopaedic surgeon athletes should seek out — someone who understands that getting healthy is not just about reducing pain, but about getting back to the activities, goals, and performance levels that matter most. I have tremendous respect for his knowledge, his approach, and the care he puts into helping active people get back to doing what they love.

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

I was taken by LB Fire to Memorial after falling backward off my paver-covered porch and walkway, sustaining 4 fractures to my femur and making my 2012 hip replacement unstable. I was seen by the orth trauma team and referred to Dr. Ramkumar. He came to my room in the hospital, explained what was on the xray and CT scan. We planned for surgery after July 4th holiday. He went over potential benefits, complications, plan of care, etc. I was acutely aware that not too many ortho could do the complex repair. I had surgery, stayed 3 nights. Pain managed. Excellent care from all hospital staff, dept. My first post op appt with Dr. Ramkumar was positive, with wound vac and staple removal. Fracture healing was 2.5 weeks ahead of schedule! PT to be started in the next week at his office. I have to say when I called the office on a Monday morning at 8:01 a.m. to report wound vac battery died, I had a response within 1 minute. I found out that Dr. Ramkumar responded to me, issue resolved. I have positive outlook for my future, as a result.

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

Dr. Bae takes the time with you to give a full explanation of what is wrong and how to address the issues.. Incredible surgeon!!!!!! I am a 10 year patient of Dr.Bae, C4-C6 2 level disc replacement… Just did my follow up and the discs look perfect… All of his staff is just amazing!!!! Just make you feel welcome and relaxed…. I’m referring patients to him he just really is the spine expert…. I’m in music, I refer to Dr. Bae to my musician friends the Eddie Van Halen (Best guitar player) of the spine for his innovative techniques that are changing how everything is perceived on the spine…. Could not thank him enough…

Hyun Bae, MD

Dr. Prem Ramkumar performed FAI hip arthroscopy on me, and I can’t recommend him highly enough. I come from a combat sports background - Muay Thai, BJJ, grappling, and powerlifting - and years of that caught up with my hips. What I want people to know is that this surgery exists. A lot of athletes get told hip pain is just wear and tear, something to live with or manage until a replacement down the line. That’s not the only option. Hip arthroscopy for FAI is a real, minimally invasive procedure, and finding a surgeon who specializes in it makes all the difference. Dr. Ramkumar explained exactly what was happening in my joint, was realistic about recovery timelines, and clearly understood the demands athletes place on their bodies. I’m scheduled to have the other side done with him - which says everything. If you have hip pain that won’t resolve, get it looked at properly instead of delaying.

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

Very rewarding to meet Dr. Bhalla and staff. From the appointment to communication, information and the caring of Dr. Bhalla and office staff. They are very professional and efficient. Thank you for seeing me.

Amandeep Bhalla, MD

I am 66 years old and played and enjoyed competitive sports my entire life up until 3-4 years ago. My left knee pain was consistently keeping me from enjoying things that contributed to my overall happiness and wellbeing. My wife and I could not longer bicycle or walk together as we always did due to my knee pain. My primary care physician referred me for X-ray and MRI, which resulted in me promptly being diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis of the left knee. I was then referred to Dr. Ramkumar and his team for physical therapy and evaluation. While the physical therapy did not resolve my arthritis, it was a great step in the right direction and I am very thankful to have met Dr. Ramkumar and his entire team. After 10 physical therapy sessions, I decided to proceed with total knee replacement after re-viewing imaging and treatment plans again. Within 10 minutes, he explained that my meniscus was completely torn and the cartilage in my knee was eroded and non-existent! He recommended a total knee replacement and explained in detail the preparation, surgery itself, recovery, and answered any and all questions I had. I was scheduled for surgery and was emailed information including emails of the process. I participated in an online zoom call with a registered nurse, who further explained my surgery and peri-operative recovery extensively. I was very informed about the things i would need like ice packs, medications, and more! My surgery was on 5/26/26 and I was walking the same afternoon and went home the same day which is a blessing. The first night I had difficulty sleeping as I had reluctance taking the prescribed pain medications, but after taking pain mediations the next day, my pain was managed and I slept perfectly. After the second night, I no longer needed any narcotic pain relief. I also began at home physical therapy on day 2 and I worked diligently to get my life back. Working hard paid off big time! After my 2 post-op surgery appointments with Dr. Ramkumar, I was cleared to drive and resume normal activities. It has been less than 2 months since surgery and now I can walk miles at a time, bicycle miles at a time, and swim as long as I desire. Thank you so much to Dr. Ramkumar and his team, everyone of them works cohesively together and answers any and all of my questions and concerns. They helped to make my surgery and recovery seamless and successful. While I hope to never need no additional surgery, Dr. Ramkumar will be my first call if I ever begin having trouble in my right knee and I have no hesitations that he is the perfect man for the job! I have already referred him to my personal friends and would not hesitate to continue referring him to anyone I know. I am back to all activities and excited to have my life back with no pain, as all my expectations from before surgery were exceeded. - R. Stuver.

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

Dr. Bhalla’s office Is organized and efficient. The office communicates Important information clearly and in a timely manner. The office provides free and accessible parking. Dr. Bhalla is both an amazing specialist and human. He listens to understand, is patient, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable about spinal diseases. I highly recommend him and his office.

Amandeep Bhalla, MD

Everyone from office staff, the Nurse, PA and the Doctor were all incredibly warm, kind and knowledgeable. All of my questions were answered and I would highly recommend Dr. Bae to anyone having spine related issues.

Hyun Bae, MD

Dr. Estess was calm, competent and compassionate. She answered questions directly without fuss or muss.

Allyson Estess, MD

Went in for an acl sprain and meniscus tear, Dr. Ramkumar explained things clearly and easily while reassuring my surgery would be safe. This was my first surgery and Dr. Ramkumar was kind and inspirational in my recovery after surgery.

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

Professional, good communicator. Got to the heart of my problem and clearly explained the choices going forward.

Hyun Bae, MD

Dr Richard Ahn is an exceptional hand surgeon. He is knowledgeable, kind & caring. He explained all options to me regarding my broken wrist. Choosing surgery was my best option. Dr Ahn explained the surgery procedure and recovery path to me in detail. I was referred to Medcessity in Long Beach for my PT clinic. Six months later, my hand is at 90% and is stronger now than it was before I broke it. Thank you Dr. Richard Ahn, you are truly the best!

Richard Ahn, MD

Loved Dr. Lee! It was my first time seeing Dr. Lee for an ingrown nail problem that I was having for more than a month. Walked in staff was friendly with good vibes, didn’t take long to have X-rays taken and be roomed. Office was nice and clean. Dr.Lee was very nice and professional about my situation he answered all the questions I had and made sure I understood how to mange my toe once I was home. I definitely would see Dr. Lee again for any foot and ankles issues in the future.

David Lee, MD

Outstanding surgeon. Spinal fusion was 100% successful with absolutely no complications. Always friendly, welcomes questions, and give complete answers.

Sanjay Khurana, MD