Listening and clear explanations reviews

If you are an athlete or you have an athlete child, this review is for you. It can be the craziest experience when your kid gets injured. On top of all the emotions there's the inescapable reality of "what next" When the dust settles, the MRIs are back, and the reality of surgery becomes inevitable an even more important question looms: "Where can I get the best possible care?" My daughter received the best possible care with Dr Ramkumar and he's the answer. I strongly feel that if my daughter (elite level high school wrestler) had her primary ACL surgery done by Dr Ram to begin with, she likely would have never needed the ACL revision surgery that brought us to Dr Ram. Being traumatized by the last experience I knew this time around that I needed to find someone young,  someone with modern ideas and applications,  new-school and capable, works with athletes and understands those demands, and someone who specializes in knees day in and day out. With athletes,  the timeline is crucial. Within one day of my girl's re-injury my friend reached out to Dr Ramkumar's NP with a Homie Hookup request and by 10 pm that same night Dr Ram had personally reached out to me by email and said verbatim, "I will see you soon and fix this problem. Happy to help...I can see you before the MRI" Please tell me what doctor on planet earth takes their own time to reach out after hours and is like 'hey don't worry I'm gonna fix your kid?' That's incredible. I looked into him at that point and his qualifications are ridiculously excellent. Like okay Overachiever, leave some accolades for the rest of the people. But that's exactly what we needed. Within 3 weeks of her injury date she was on his operating table. He decided to do this so that she could be ready for the next wrestling season. He had spoken to her personally about her goals and that led him to help us push through red tape to get this done ASAP. His beside manner for a surgeon is pretty impeccable. But here's the craziest part. Her surgery randomly ended up getting pushed for many hours at the surgical center that day.  He could've canceled her but instead he honored his word and did the surgery which started at like 9 pm! He even called me from the OR to explain how he was needing to go in and fix some things from her previous surgery, that's why it was taking a little longer and basically not to worry. I felt so in the loop and like she was truly in the best hands.  He did ACL revision,  LET, and stem cell therapy on her and he closed her up w the most dainty and technical stitching. Like he's basically a skin tailor, tffff The above is all a testament to his work ethic and his clear commitment to his own high standards of excellence. Now she's going on 2 months post-op, acute recovery was smooth and easy, Dr R and the PTs are all really happy with where she is and she could not have done this without Dr Ramkumar. He went above and beyond to deliver his best work. I hope you never need ACL repair but if you do there is nobody better in California to get in front of than this guy and his AWESOME NP, Margo! Boom! (I don't have any pics of them together but in PT she's a beast BECAUSE of his work!)

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

Dr. Ramkumar is a very professional and knowledgeable Doctor. Dr. Ramkumar repaired my completely torn ACL as well as both of my torn Meniscus from a sports injury. I initially planned to shop around for an Orthopedic Surgeon as I wanted to make sure everything was done correctly, but after seeing my first Doctor (Dr. Ramkumar), I did not want anyone else to do my surgery but him. I knew I was in good hands as he made me feel very comfortable and explained all aspects of the procedures thoroughly. He also has a great support staff around him who is also very knowledgeable. After completing my 4 month post op appointment, he was very pleased with how I had recovered by following his guidance as well as the guidance from his connected physical therapy department. If I was to recommended to a family member who to go to for any orthopedic needs, I would refer Dr. Ramkumar.

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

I unfortunately had a series of lumbar procedures with the last two being very problematic. I was referred to Dr Brandon Ortega by my primary physician. It was the luckiest day I’ve had with regards to my lumbar issues. Dr Ortega performed a combination anterior and posterior lumbar fusion with vascular surgeon Wang Teng and the results of their collaboration have been amazing. Dr Ortega is knowledgeable professional and top tier in his field as my results confirm. His dedication to his patients is sincere, there’s an impressive authenticity to his commitment to his patients. Always patient and available for questions and always concise and accurate with his answers. His skill and integrity will allay any anxieties a patient may be experiencing. You will be assured that his driving focus is the the patient’s best resolution to their condition. I recommend him to anyone that requires help with orthopedic issues. You will be impressed and sure that you have made the best decision in your health care journey.

Brandon A. Ortega, MD

Dr Millstein was very nice. He made me comfortable and explained everything well. All of the support staff were also very nice and knowledgeable. Excellent experience!

Eric S. Millstein, MD

Dr. Ramkumar performed my knee replacement in December 2023, and I am incredibly grateful for the level of care and precision he provided. From my first consultation through recovery, his depth of medical knowledge, surgical skill, and attention to detail were evident at every step. He explained the procedure, risks, and recovery process clearly and thoroughly, which gave me complete confidence going into surgery. What truly sets Dr. Ramkumar apart is his compassion and ethics—he genuinely cares about his patients as people, not just cases. His response time is exceptionally quick, and he is very easy to get in touch with, which made a stressful process feel manageable and supported. Thanks to his expertise, my outcome has been excellent, and my quality of life has significantly improved. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Ramkumar to anyone considering knee replacement or orthopedic care.

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

Excellent care and explanation of the anesthetic plan. Dr Port is a skilled and knowledgeable doctor with a great bedside manner. I would highly recommend him.

Michael Port, MD

Great Doctor and staff. I was seen in a timely manner, and the Doctor explained the procedures and answered all my questions.

Eric S. Millstein, MD

Dr Kamrava is very knowledgeable and professional in his Field , I took my mother to see him because she had back and knee pain , Dr Kamrava was taking his time listening to my mom and explaining every option she had , he is very honest and upfront which is an amazing quality for a doctor . I highly recommend Dr Kamrava if you are dealing with any pain or discomfort.

Evish Kamrava, MD

Meeting with Dr Khurana was insightful. He explained The intricacies of What I would possibly be going through. Unfortunately he did say it was not a surgery that he could do but he referred me to an excellent surgeon and I’m currently in communication with him Dr. Kim at Cedar Sinai.

Sanjay Khurana, MD

Dr. Bae 116 Cares, listens, takes a minimalist approach, for example let’s try this first before we move to the next step. He is very much aware of the patient’s concerns. Truly a pleasure and he instills great confidence. His PA Bernadette is also amazing! I changed my life seven years ago with back surgery. It was perfect and has enabled me to play pickle ball, walk, etc.

Hyun Bae, MD

Everyone is so nice and Dr. Kamrava is very patient and listens to you and explains everything

Evish Kamrava, MD

Dr K listened, took my questions and concerns into consideration before making a decision on treatment. I truly appreciate him.

Evish Kamrava, MD

I was dealing with hip pain for over a year and had tried PT and other forms of therapy to relieve the pain none of which worked. Dr. Ramkumar, after listening to my story and everything I had tried so far, immediately recommended and planned for my surgery and utilized my workup so far such that I did not have to redo any major imaging. The surgery was quick and I felt a night and day difference in my hip pain. Dr. Ramkumar was also super accessible, answering any and every question I had from pre-op to post-op and I would recommend him to anyone looking for comprehensive orthopedic care!

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

With the exception of location being far away the visit was pleasurable. The doctor explained my issue and recommendations clearly and swiftly.

Sanjay Khurana, MD

Great care and advice! Very much appreciate Dr K, Nora and staff. Over and above patient communication and follow up

Evish Kamrava, MD

I can’t say enough great things about Dr. Ramkumar and his entire team! From my very first appointment through surgery and recovery, I was in great hands and felt truly cared for. Not only is Dr. Ramkumar meticulous and skilled with the actual surgery, he and his team are kind, professional, knowledgeable, and experienced in all that they do. I couldn’t ask for a better surgical team! They took the time to explain everything and made me feel confident every step of the way. They were responsive and thorough when I had any questions or concerns - you can tell they genuinely care about their patients. I initially injured my knee in January and had two subsequent injuries before I finally got an MRI in July that confirmed a full ACL tear. I had done a number on my knee. I was beginning to feel defeated because I am a pretty active person and wasn’t able to do the activities that I love, like CrossFit and volleyball. Once I met with Dr. Ramkumar, I immediately knew he was the surgeon for me. He empathized with my concerns of wanting to get back to my active lifestyle, gave me hope that I would be able to get back to it, and built my confidence in getting the surgery. My full ACL repair (BTB patellar graft) and meniscus root repair went smoothly and my recovery has been going amazingly so far. I’m already feeling stronger just 4 months post op and am so excited to eventually get back to my pre op activity levels. Many people are amazed by my progress! The pain was minimal even immediately after surgery, which was a pleasant surprise. Choosing Dr. Ramkumar was one of the best decisions I could have made and I would 100% recommend him to anyone needing orthopedic care, especially athletes.

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

He was very thorough with me. Answered all my questions and had a good prognosis moving forward.

David Lee, MD

the office staff was friendly and Dr Bae was on time and super freindly as well. He explained what my issues are in a simple way for me to understand

Hyun Bae, MD

Just so happened to stumble upon this clinic and get scheduled with the soonest available appointment and it was with Dr Ramkumar, I am so blessed. Being an athlete, I was training for a half marathon when my knees didn’t feel right..shortly thereafter my pain transferred to my hip, resulting in the diagnosis of a bilateral hip impingement, Dr Ramkumar’s expertise. Surgery has always been my last resort, but once Dr Ramkumar went over the explanation clearly and concisely, I felt that I was in good hands and immediately decided to pursue with the arthroscopic surgery. He explained my diagnosis in simple human terms that allowed it easy to understand and made sure all of my questions were answered. I was honestly amazed by how smoothly everything went and how quickly I healed, which truly speaks to his precision and skill in the operating room. Beyond being an incredibly talented surgeon, Dr. Ramkumar is also such a light-hearted, kind human who genuinely cares about his patients as people, not just cases. He took the time to listen to my story, understand my goals as an athlete, and support me every step of the way. He is such a caring surgeon, if not the most caring surgeon I’ve had, from pre-op to post op appointments, it’s always a joy to be in his clinic.

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

Doctor Jamrava was friendly, listened well and face ne a thorough exam The staff was friendly and professional

Evish Kamrava, MD

I. Thought Dr. Millstein was wonderful. I like a surgeon who considers other options beside a big surgery. He was thoughtful, explained other options and said each procedure is up to me. I thought he was just ehat I was looking for in a surgeon.

Eric S. Millstein, MD

I loved Dr Bhalla what a nice young doctor! Explained everything nicely

Amandeep Bhalla, MD

I can honestly say I’ve never had a more pleasant experience while dealing with a Doctors office. From the original scheduling calls to meeting with Dr Bae everyone has been kind and professional. I believe you can tell alot about a Doctor (or any employer) by the attitude of their staff. Everyone I’ve spoken to or met (including Dr Bae) have been very upbeat. It seems like the entire staff is happy to be there and to care for you as a person and patient. I got stuck in traffic on the way in from LaQuinta. Called the office to let them know and was told not to worry they’d see me when I arrived. Spent maybe 5 min waiting on arrival. Once in the room I had 1 nurse, 1 nurse practitioner enter immediately and Dr Bae with in minutes. Because of this efficiency I was back on the road within the hr. Dr Bae and his team explained my problems and came up with a plan they I totally agree with. I finally feel like my problems can and will be fixed. Looking forward to being able to finally move forward.

Hyun Bae, MD

Dr. Lee is very knowledgeable and thorough and takes the time to answer all of your questions.

David Lee, MD