Published by Commons Clinic. [Web version](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/) 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. Reviews by topic · Body areas # Hip. *In patients’ words.* Start with the experiences patients share about hip care. Browse our clinicians side by side with the reviews that mention this area, then open a profile to learn more about their clinical focus. **135** matching reviews **10** clinicians [Meet the clinicians ↓](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/#catalog-clinicians) [Read every matching review ↓](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/#review-browser) This collection shows written reviews rated 4 or 5 stars. These are individual experiences. A topic mention does not establish who performed a procedure, medical suitability or a typical result. [Read this catalog as Markdown](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/index.md) People behind your care ## Meet the clinician. *Hear the experience.* Clinician order rotates between visits. Each portrait stays with that clinician’s patient accounts. Read the full reviews for context. [Allyson Estess, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/#clinician-allyson-estess-m-d) [Amandeep Bhalla, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/#clinician-amandeep-bhalla-m-d) [Andrew Wassef, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/#clinician-andrew-wassef-md) [Christopher Combs, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/#clinician-christopher-combs-md) [Eric S. Millstein, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/#clinician-eric-millstein) [Evish Kamrava, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/#clinician-evish-kamrava-m-d) [Hyun Bae, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/#clinician-hyun-bae-md) [Leonel Hunt, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/#clinician-leonel-hunt) [Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/#clinician-prem-n-ramkumar-md-mba) [Tigran Garabekyan, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/#clinician-tigran-garabekyan-m-d) [![Allyson Estess, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/assets/allyson-estess-m-d.jpg)](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/allyson-estess-md/) Meet our team ## [Allyson Estess, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/allyson-estess-md/) Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine 5 matching reviews [Biography & all reviews →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/allyson-estess-md/) [Commons Clinic profile ↗](https://commonsclinic.com/physicians/allyson-estess-m-d/) Excerpt > After months of crippling chronic hip pain..and after Dr A ‘s pricedure ..I now feel like a milllion bucks ! > So grateful. E. silkaitis Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: February 21, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112980815563335151318/place/ChIJnyoB9x5L3YAREV8eH7Wj8ZA) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Allyson Estess, MD Excerpt > She is wonderful and took great care of my precious mom with her hip surgery. E. Horton Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: January 3, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100981555524278216200/place/ChIJnyoB9x5L3YAREV8eH7Wj8ZA) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Allyson Estess, MD [Read all 5 matching accounts for Allyson Estess, MD →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/?provider=allyson-estess-m-d#review-browser) [![Amandeep Bhalla, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/assets/amandeep-bhalla-m-d.jpg)](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/amandeep-bhalla-md/) Meet our team ## [Amandeep Bhalla, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/amandeep-bhalla-md/) Orthopedic Surgeon, Spine 6 matching reviews [Biography & all reviews →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/amandeep-bhalla-md/) [Commons Clinic profile ↗](https://commonsclinic.com/physicians/amandeep-bhalla-m-d/) Excerpt > I was referred to Dr Bhalla when I went into another Ortho for hip surgery. J. Murphy Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: May 11, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105480235033606703380/place/ChIJ8YAf0pAz3YARGxtBH2uG-xA) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Amandeep Bhalla, MD Excerpt > He has done my total hip replacement and lower back spinal surgeries. B. Johnson Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: April 1, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105171603913034649027/place/ChIJ8YAf0pAz3YARGxtBH2uG-xA) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Amandeep Bhalla, MD [Read all 6 matching accounts for Amandeep Bhalla, MD →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/?provider=amandeep-bhalla-m-d#review-browser) [![Andrew Wassef, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/assets/andrew-wassef-md.jpg)](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/andrew-wassef-md/) Meet our team ## [Andrew Wassef, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/andrew-wassef-md/) Orthopedic Surgeon, Joints 13 matching reviews [Biography & all reviews →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/andrew-wassef-md/) [Commons Clinic profile ↗](https://commonsclinic.com/physicians/andrew-wassef-md/) Excerpt > I felt like he actually listened to what I had to say and truly cared about my health and well being with my hip replacement. M. de Oliveira Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: April 4, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110425284641602710169/place/ChIJqeNILuQy3YAR9WA5ym3pGLU) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Andrew Wassef, MD Excerpt > In 2024 Dr. Wassef and Jason did my right hip using the MAKO robot and the pain was minimal and the recovery rapid. D. Nobles Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: March 8, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117696379309701320072/place/ChIJqeNILuQy3YAR9WA5ym3pGLU) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Andrew Wassef, MD [Read all 13 matching accounts for Andrew Wassef, MD →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/?provider=andrew-wassef-md#review-browser) [![Christopher Combs, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/assets/christopher-combs-md.jpg)](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/christopher-combs-md/) Meet our team ## [Christopher Combs, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/christopher-combs-md/) Orthopedic Surgeon, Joints & Sports Medicine 3 matching reviews [Biography & all reviews →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/christopher-combs-md/) [Commons Clinic profile ↗](https://commonsclinic.com/physicians/christopher-combs-md/) Excerpt > Dr combs has operated on my body a few times.. rotator cuff, hip replacement, miniscule. D. De Wolfe Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: January 20, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107575064822593809016/place/ChIJH2XhMeQy3YARbezZye2vIhY) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Christopher Combs, MD Excerpt > He made me comfortable about getting a hip replacement. D. Allen Rating: 4/5 · Source: Google · Date: September 16, 2022 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111116493297862581001/place/ChIJH2XhMeQy3YARbezZye2vIhY) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Christopher Combs, MD [Read all 3 matching accounts for Christopher Combs, MD →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/?provider=christopher-combs-md#review-browser) [![Eric S. Millstein, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/assets/eric-millstein.jpg)](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/eric-millstein/) Meet our team ## [Eric S. Millstein, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/eric-millstein/) Orthopedic Surgeon, Joints & Sports Medicine 5 matching reviews [Biography & all reviews →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/eric-millstein/) [Commons Clinic profile ↗](https://commonsclinic.com/physicians/eric-millstein/) Excerpt > He explained in detail the source of my knee pain that was coming from my hip. S. adourian Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: September 19, 2023 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111605201285542726919/place/ChIJt04grlG5woARykBaakD_dF8) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Eric S. Millstein, MD Excerpt > He asked did I have the time to see his partner, who is a hip specialist and one of the top Docs at Cedars. C. Stamps Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: October 4, 2019 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111741556929216316477/place/ChIJt04grlG5woARykBaakD_dF8) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Eric S. Millstein, MD [Read all 5 matching accounts for Eric S. Millstein, MD →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/?provider=eric-millstein#review-browser) [![Evish Kamrava, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/assets/evish-kamrava-m-d.jpg)](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/evish-kamrava-md/) Meet our team ## [Evish Kamrava, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/evish-kamrava-md/) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Management 1 matching review [Biography & all reviews →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/evish-kamrava-md/) [Commons Clinic profile ↗](https://commonsclinic.com/physicians/evish-kamrava-m-d/) Excerpt > rehabilitation of torn muscle in my left hip. The procedure was done and follow-up visit scheduled. J. Kieffer Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: July 2, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100668226093669897556/place/ChIJi_9WeE-7woARVE5YYjWvq60) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Evish Kamrava, MD [Read all 1 matching accounts for Evish Kamrava, MD →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/?provider=evish-kamrava-m-d#review-browser) [![Hyun Bae, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/assets/hyun-bae-md.jpg)](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/hyun-bae-md/) Meet our team ## [Hyun Bae, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/hyun-bae-md/) Orthopedic Surgeon, Spine 2 matching reviews [Biography & all reviews →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/hyun-bae-md/) [Commons Clinic profile ↗](https://commonsclinic.com/physicians/hyun-bae-md/) Excerpt > toe mobility, and intense pain from my hip to my left knee. I. Velazquez Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: September 8, 2025 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101122060762346632576/place/ChIJSdGvF0q7woARopa4Y6gfPO4) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Hyun Bae, MD Excerpt > My symptoms were pain in my right hip and leg, plus muscle weakness. J. M. Rating: 5/5 · Source: Yelp · Date: February 4, 2020 [Read review on Yelp](https://yelp.com/biz/hyun-bae-md-santa-monica?hrid=taH4htoEduVWcimd5ttTOg&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=biz_post_share&l=en_US) Source link type: verified permalink Attributed clinician: Hyun Bae, MD [Read all 2 matching accounts for Hyun Bae, MD →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/?provider=hyun-bae-md#review-browser) [![Leonel Hunt, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/assets/leonel-hunt.jpg)](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/leonel-hunt/) Meet our team ## [Leonel Hunt, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/leonel-hunt/) Orthopedic Surgeon, Spine 3 matching reviews [Biography & all reviews →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/leonel-hunt/) [Commons Clinic profile ↗](https://commonsclinic.com/physicians/leonel-hunt/) Excerpt > On July 18th this year doctor Hunt did surgery of LUMBAR LAMINOTOMY/FORAMINOTOMY, after which pains in my right hip and leg disappeared. V. Zavorotny Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: July 27, 2025 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111875649142066528501/place/ChIJF7fYUkm5woAR9WJ_99t9UR4) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Leonel Hunt, MD Excerpt > My hip was hurting so much when I came to see you I could hardly stand for any length of time. H. Ader Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: April 28, 2014 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107225544038378498902/place/ChIJF7fYUkm5woAR9WJ_99t9UR4) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Leonel Hunt, MD [Read all 3 matching accounts for Leonel Hunt, MD →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/?provider=leonel-hunt#review-browser) [![Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/assets/prem-n-ramkumar-md-mba.jpg)](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/prem-n-ramkumar-md-mba/) Meet our team ## [Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/prem-n-ramkumar-md-mba/) Orthopedic Surgeon, Joints & Sports Medicine 80 matching reviews [Biography & all reviews →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/prem-n-ramkumar-md-mba/) [Commons Clinic profile ↗](https://commonsclinic.com/physicians/prem-n-ramkumar-md-mba/) Excerpt > Six weeks later from that appointment and my life is forever changed for the better. > > If you have knee or hip pain, don't wait!! B. Ollendieck Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: September 12, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103124382212804707446/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA Excerpt > My original symptoms were a lot of hip stiffness and limited hip range of motion. L. L Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: August 20, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106516797942563057484/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA [Read all 80 matching accounts for Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/?provider=prem-n-ramkumar-md-mba#review-browser) [![Tigran Garabekyan, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/assets/tigran-garabekyan-m-d.jpg)](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/tigran-garabekyan-md/) Meet our team ## [Tigran Garabekyan, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/tigran-garabekyan-md/) Orthopedic Surgeon, Hip Preservation & PAO 17 matching reviews [Biography & all reviews →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/tigran-garabekyan-md/) [Commons Clinic profile ↗](https://commonsclinic.com/physicians/tigran-garabekyan-m-d/) Excerpt > very thorough testing every aspect of my hip range of motion and final decision was to just do physical therapy for my pain. J. Santoliquido Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: June 3, 2025 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101953070136772910966/place/ChIJOZ1cvSS-woARA3itgDdslCQ) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Tigran Garabekyan, MD Excerpt > Look no further, this is the doctor you want to see for your hip issues. J. K Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: March 14, 2025 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116965286346601893973/place/ChIJOZ1cvSS-woARA3itgDdslCQ) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Tigran Garabekyan, MD [Read all 17 matching accounts for Tigran Garabekyan, MD →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip/?provider=tigran-garabekyan-m-d#review-browser) Make it personal ## What matters *in your conversation?* Use the accounts here to think about the questions you want to bring to our team. - What symptoms, activities or concerns do I most want to discuss? - Which details in these patient accounts would I like to ask our team about? Explore the collection ## Read more *patient experiences.* Browse the written reviews rated 4 or 5 stars that match this topic. Filter by clinician, source, or rating. 135 written reviews Highest rated first · Newest within each rating > Thank you, doctor. My mom, it's 80 years old. Thanks to the surgery, you did my mom have a Second Life. I'm so happy my mom. Not suffer anymore of pain. Little-by-little. He's walking way better. This hip replacement. It's a total change for my mom. God bless you. God bless your family. E. jimenez Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: October 13, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102546258694637938877/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA > I could not have been more pleased with this visit. The outcome was not the one I hoped for (avoiding referral for a hip replacement), but the attention to every issue I brought up and the thorough explanation of it all left me with no unanswered questions about how to proceed. I did not go through any unnecessary diagnostic tests since the in office exam and x-rays were so in depth. I really appreciated the time spent with Dr. Garabekyan and his staff. Top notch. M. Jasuta Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: September 12, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111838596472578702647/place/ChIJOZ1cvSS-woARA3itgDdslCQ) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Tigran Garabekyan, MD > Writing this review 4 week post op from a meniscus repair surgery. I seriously could not recommend Dr Prem Ramkumar more. > I had been dealing with a horrid aching pain in the back of my knee for a whole year. I am 26 years old and it had negatively affected me so much that I could no longer do most physical activity that I liked to partake in. I had even gone to see multiple doctors/orthos who gave me indefinite answers. But - it wasn't until I met with Dr. Ramkumar that we were able to finally figure it out. He took one look at my MRI images and instantly knew what it was. Six weeks later from that appointment and my life is forever changed for the better. > > If you have knee or hip pain, don't wait!! See this doctor, it will be the best decision you could ever make! B. Ollendieck Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: September 12, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103124382212804707446/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA > I underwent the FAI arthroscopy with Dr. Ramkumar last month and the recovery has been very smooth. The early results have been great with more range of motion and less stiffness compared to before the surgery. The pain was so minimal after the surgery that I had to actively remind myself to follow the rest guidelines and not bear weight on my joint too soon. > > My original symptoms were a lot of hip stiffness and limited hip range of motion. I would also notice intense aching with weight lifting, long distance running, and skiing. I regularly stretched and would see physical therapists but my symptoms remained the same. Dr. Ramkumar did an incredible job of running through my symptoms, physical exam findings, and X-rays to diagnose the FAI and rule out other conditions. His discussion of management principles and what surgery and postop would entail was very helpful and reassuring. Also, knowing that he’s done so much of this type of surgery reassured me that my outcomes would be great and recovery would be smooth. He also has a physical therapy team in his clinic that has a structured routine to help improve the recovery process after surgery. > > I would 100% undergo this surgery with Dr. Ramkumar again and have already scheduled the surgery for my other hip. I would recommend anyone that notices this or similar symptoms to at least schedule a consultation with him to discuss further. L. L Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: August 20, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106516797942563057484/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA > Dr. Ramkumar seems extremely knowledgeable, but is also flexible to different needs. And as a surgeon, he seems absolutely top notch. He just recently gave me a full hip replacement, and I can't say enough on how well it worked out and how supportive he and his entire office were. Very highly recommended! D. Bindman Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: August 13, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106097182568355878531/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA > What a refreshing experience with a very knowledgeable doctor and his NP Margo. Have had on going back problems that had become a chronic pain problem and was radiating into my groin area. Went to dr ramkumar who did some mobility testing and an x-ray. He diagnosed my issue very quickly. He offered me a hip injection which has taken away 90% of my pain. Wish I had made the decision to see him sooner. Highly recommend K. Royer Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: August 12, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113803525732920084578/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA > 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. K. Burns Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: August 5, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111942979604410517521/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA > 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. I. Modi Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: July 31, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117996592958816649342/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA > 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. M. Lewis Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: July 30, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109497909242854238610/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: 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. S. Dunn Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: July 28, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114058873442935975056/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA > I am a 32 year old very outdoorsy girl who had an MPFL reconstruction done in 2025 by Dr. Ramkumar. I chose to have this surgery because I had dislocated my knee cap on my right leg multiple times doing different things, including walking. There was 6 different structural problems that made it so my chances of dislocating my knee were higher than your average person. In 2024 I dislocated my knee cap slipping on ice and tore my quad tendon. That same year I > Dislocated it another 3 times. i had sloughed off so much cartilage that, not only was my knee super unstable due to my MPFL being stretched out, but also I had really bad arthritis. I decided to get an MPFL reconstruction and also have stem cells placed in my knee joint from my hip to help with the arthritis. I chose Dr. Ramkumar because of his expertise in MPFL reconstruction; it is a super specialized area in orthopedics, not many surgeons are skilled > In dealing with patellofemoral instability. Dr. Ramkumar is, and he > Changed my life. I am now able to hike 10 days in a row, 10 plus mile hikes, thousands of feet of elevation gain and be thriving. I run on the trails so happy to have a working knee that feels like a knee should feel, stable, without pain, strong. I also hiked el Teide, > The tallest peak in Spain. It stands at 12,128 ft, you gain over 4,500 > Ft of elevation. It was one of the coolest days of my life. I have also snowboarded an entire season ( before that I spent two seasons unable to hit the slopes because my knee cap kept dislocating or subluxing). I love the slopes and Dr. Ramkumar helped me get back out there safely. I have been surfing as well and work as an ER nurse running around every day at work. I could not recommend Dr. Ramkumar more if you need knee surgery. Not only is he a brilliant surgeon, he also has amazing bedside manner and is very responsive when you have questions pre and post op. His office helped me > With my disability paperwork so that I could be out from work to recover from > Surgery and are super easy to get a hold of as well. Thank you Dr. Ramkumar for helping me get back to doing what I love :) L. Eskenazi Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: July 27, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108535696300733625998/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA > 2 weeks ago I fell off my porch and broke my femur in 4 places, and destabilized my 2012 hip replacement. I was taken by LBFD to LB Memorial and evaluated by the ER doctor, who had referred me to the Orthopedic Trauma team. They called Dr. Ramkumar, as he was one of very few surgeons that could do such a complex surgery. I met Dr. Ramkumar in my hospital room, reviewed my xrays. He discussed potential complications of surgery, and that I had the right to seek other providers. I decided to continue with him. We discussed plans for surgery, aftercare, etc. Because of my meds, holiday scheduleand staffing, surgery was after July 4th. I was discharged 3 days post surgery, and went home with in home PT. 2 weeks post surgery and my staples are out, wound vac removed, out pt. PT to begin next week. I have nothing but good to say to this gifted surgeon and his team, in addition to the treatment team at LB Memorial. S. Dunn Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: July 24, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110580682548760073355/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA > 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. N. McConnell Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: July 24, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113143745447750291976/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA > I had a hip arthroscopy surgery. I spent months in pain with no signs of recovery while playing soccer until I met Dr. Ramkumar. The surgery went well, the recovery time was good. The office was always paying attention to any needs. The Doctor was great and changed my life for the better. My hip problem is 100% gone and I feel rejuvenated. O. Castaneda Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: July 9, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101250118458967846957/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA > Dr. Kamrava and his staff were friendly and efficient. I was there for a consultation and Dr. Kamrava reviewed all of my Xrays and MRI reports. He asked questions and did some physical exam assessment testing to identify my weak and painful areas. He recommended a treatment option that he felt was necessary and I understood that although there were no guarantees the procedure (PRP injection) would be helpful for rehabilitation of torn muscle in my left hip. The procedure was done and follow-up visit scheduled. J. Kieffer Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: July 2, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100668226093669897556/place/ChIJi_9WeE-7woARVE5YYjWvq60) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Evish Kamrava, MD > Dr Ramkumar changed my life. I was in major pain in my hip from arthritis and Dr Ramkumar diagnosed the problem and we scheduled a total hip replacement. The surgery went extremely well and I was back to riding my motorcycle within a week and a half with less pain than before the surgery. Highly recommend Dr Ramkumar and his staff. S. McDonough Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: July 2, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100175048716992390652/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA > I had very best care at Long Beach Orthopedic Institute/ Commons Clinic With Dr Prem N. Ramkumar for my total hip arthroplasty on the left side. > Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Made me feel like I was at home the whole time I was there getting my surgery. Highly recommend if you need a new hip replacement don't hesitate to haven't done here. 😁🎉⭐❤️✨ V. Blackburn Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: June 22, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105185308151723390669/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA > I owe a lot to Dr. Ramkumar! I had serious arthritis in my hip and was in constant pain. I did not want to give up the activities that I enjoyed, but one by one, I was doing less of them because of that pain. Dr. Ramkumar explained the whole process of hip replacement thoroughly and I made the decision to do it. This was one of the best decisions I ever made. > > Through information on Dr. Ramkumar’s website, a brochure provided by his staff, and a zoom class every step was explained. When I woke up from surgery the pain in my hip gone. Sure there was surgery pain as expected but that horrible hip pain was completely gone. > > I can’t say enough about how supportive Dr. Ramkumar, his staff, and the physical therapy clinic on site have been. I now walk everyday, do yoga, water aerobics, and just completed a three hour walking tour that I had purchased but had been unable to do as it was too painful. I feel I have been given an incredible opportunity. Thank you Dr. Ramkumar! C. Ford Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: June 22, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109398859864731307181/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA > I am a D1 athlete who had bilateral surgery almost 6 weeks ago with Dr. Ramkumar and my life has improved significantly. > Two years ago I had hip surgery on my left hip however the surgery left me with the inability to play at the same level as before. Because of this decided to get another opinion when considering surgery for my right hip. Dr. Ramkumar was super open and helpful, he showed me what went wrong with my last surgery as well as helped fix my other hip. > I am very happy I decided to go to Dr. Ramkumar and my hips are already feeling so much better. E. Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: May 29, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115741309897667610434/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA > I first came to see Dr. Ramkumar because I was doing heavy miles and experiencing some knee pain and hip fatigue. He quickly diagnosed that I needed a hip arthroscopy surgery that would alleviate the pain and the fatigue. He did an amazing job in surgery and I began PT the very next day. I attacked the rehab hard with his guidelines and after 3 months I’m back to running around 30 miles a week preparing for a marathon! Dr Ramkumar is so cool and has been amazing throughout the whole process. I put a lot of trust in him and he gave me a lot of confidence as well that I would be back and better. Thank you Dr Ramkumar!! Much love. C. Eyman Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: May 25, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117396065299906615488/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA > I had hip arthroscopy surgery with Dr. Ramkumar at Long Beach Lakewood Orthopedic Institute, and I could not be happier with my experience. Going into surgery, I was honestly a little timid and unsure of how good or bad the whole process could be, but everything went very smoothly and my healing has been going really well. > > Dr. Ramkumar, his nurse practitioner, and the entire staff were amazing throughout the process. They were thorough, supportive, and always took the time to answer questions and make me feel comfortable. You can genuinely tell they care about their patients and the outcomes they achieve. > > I also really appreciated having physical therapy onsite because it made recovery much easier and convenient. The whole team made me feel supported every step of the way. > > If you are dealing with hip or knee issues and want a doctor and team that truly care, I highly recommend Dr. Ramkumar and Long Beach Lakewood Orthopedicd Institute. S. Shelton Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: May 24, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104701248384251691548/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA > I was referred to Dr Bhalla when I went into another Ortho for hip surgery. After an MRI revealed pinched nerve issue in my neck, (probably as a result of arthritis). Dr Bhalla listened well to my history. After reviewing my xrays and MRI, he explained things precisely. We've set up surgery. I'm looking forward to the results. AND, his staff also rocks! Great communications. Quick in getting stuff done. And of course, friendly. J. Murphy Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: May 11, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105480235033606703380/place/ChIJ8YAf0pAz3YARGxtBH2uG-xA) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Amandeep Bhalla, MD > Dr. Ramkumar is so awesome! From the beginning of my diagnoses, he was very transparent with me about my options and how full hip replacement would look for me. I was extremely afraid as this was my first surgery, but Dr. Ramkumar wasn’t pushy. He met me with factual information, images, and humor (especially when I was in tears). My full hip replacement as a 33 year old woman, was not only very neat, clean, and seamless, but it restored my self-esteem and ability to move the way that I’m used to. I have absolutely no complaints! I’m so glad I went with a second opinion, which is how I met Dr. Ramkumar. As a former athlete, I needed someone who has expertise in understanding the many facets of my range of motion and what I expected after surgery (to return to a semi-active lifestyle) that includes attention to diet and holistic options. Thank you so much for your precision, attention to detail, and knowledge. I couldn’t have chosen a better surgeon nor team! J. Johnson Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: May 7, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115100650052040436729/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA > Dr. Ramkumar helped me regain my mobility and independence. The R-hip surgery lebrun year was successfully repaired, and I had no complications, no pain, no after surgery discomfort. He was meticulous about every detail and made certain to answer all questions and concerns. His staff were amazing, polite, and efficient. I can walk without limping or pain. I am truly grateful for his professionalism, and his innovative medical procedures. P. Amezcua Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: April 13, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103130104054784061089/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. 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