Recovery and return to activity reviews

Thank you Dr. Ramkumar for your amazing talant. The surgery you performed on my new hip is better than I expected, like a dream come true. I never knew I would be walking so soon pain free. After the surgery my new hip feels right at home by following your Recommended pre-surgery exercises and after surgery physical therapy 😀 You are the best!

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

Dr Ramkumar did an ACL reconstruction on me and his duty of care was amazing. On arrival he was very professional and extremely personable which put me at ease starting from our initial meeting, surgery and throughout aftercare. I followed every detail of his instructions which he provides online which was very helpful. My physical therapist couldn’t believe that I was able return to work just 2 1/2 weeks after surgery and asked if he was wearing a cape… lol ( definitely has some special gift). He ensures the highest level of care and compassion, making sure every detail is explained and understood, which makes you feel completely at ease and in very capable hands. He is an asset to his profession and I highly recommend him!

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

There are no words to truly express our gratitude to Dr. Khurana. He is a genius surgeon with a heart of gold. My husband spent 50 years in agonizing pain until Dr Khurana performed an intensely difficult surgery that left my husband pain free for the first time in his life. I myself had a very complicated surgery that Dr Khurana performed on me completely successfully. I was terrified and this deeply compassionate doctor walked me through my fears and changed my life..Dr Khurana's commitment to his patients care is priceless and heartfelt. He is simply a very special human being and a master surgeon...We are truly blessed to have him in our lives...

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Sanjay Khurana, MD

Dr. Kamrava and I met a little over a year ago when my chief pain complaint was the left side of my neck. I have a complex history with injuries — I played contact sports my whole life like football and lacrosse, boxed in college, served in the Army, experienced a hit and run on my motorcycle, had multiple snowboarding/wakeboarding crashes, and to top it all off I had brain surgery a couple of years ago for Chiari Malformation. Basically, my body has been through the wringer and now that I’m 30 years old, the pain has caught up to me. Dr. Kamrava has successfully reduced my overall pain in the last year by about 80%. I was miserable when I saw him — I couldn’t sleep, I couldn’t sit in my chair long enough to focus on work, and the future looked bleak. How was I going to progress in my career? How was I going to start a family and live my life? The pain was constant and it was so fatiguing. Dr. Kamrava stuck by my side as we resolved each problem in my body. I had arthritis in my cervical spine so we did a couple of injections and an RFA — this improved my pain by 20%. Then we discovered that my left shoulder labrum was torn, along with part of my supraspinatus tendon so we injected it with PRP — my overall body pain improved by 30%. The next thing we found was that I had a couple herniated discs in my neck, which Dr. Kamrava just injected 2 weeks ago — this helped SIGNIFICANTLY by another 30%. Dr. Kamrava brings confidence, optimism, compassion, and expertise to the table. He’s open minded and is always willing to answer questions. I’m not completely pain free yet, but I’m 90% there. Dr. Kamrava and Nora have been so great to work with. I would recommend this team over and over again. They really are out there changing lives. Thank you!!! Daniel

Evish Kamrava, MD

I’m 6 weeks post-op from a surgical hip dislocation surgery performed by Dr. Ramkumar. With this being my first surgery, I was very nervous. Dr. Ramkumar made me feel extremely comfortable by thoroughly explaining the process including possible outcomes. The procedure was very successful and couldn’t be happier with the outcome! I no longer feel the pain and discomfort that I was feeling prior to the surgery. He personally checked on me multiple times after surgery. His dedication to patients is above and beyond my expectations. His post op protocols ensured my recovery would go smoothly. My situation was very unique and I’m so grateful Dr. Ramkumar was the one performing the surgery. I highly recommend anyone who is in need of hip or knee surgery to seek him out. You will not be disappointed with the results!

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

I recently underwent a hip resurfacing procedure performed by Dr. Ramkumar, and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. From the initial consultation to post-operative care, Dr. Ramkumar took the time to thoroughly explain the hip resurfacing procedure, addressing all my concerns and ensuring I felt confident in the decision to move forward. The surgery itself was a success, and the pain relief I now experience is beyond what I had hoped for. The post-operative care provided by Dr. Ramkumar and his team is exceptional. They monitored my recovery closely, providing clear instructions for rehabilitation exercises and ensuring I had all the necessary support during my recovery period. I highly recommend Dr. Ramkumar to anyone seeking a skilled and caring orthopedic surgeon for hip resurfacing. I am grateful for the positive impact the doctor has had on my life through this transformative procedure.

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

I had one level herniated disc surgery with Dr Khurana in 2010 and the results were.excellent. In 2023 I developed spinal stenosis on two levels in my lower back. I went the route of physical therapy, steroid shots, to no avail. I had the stenosis surgery in November 2023 with Dr Khurana. The results far exceeded my expectations. No more pain and no more trouble walking---and I had a lot of each. Quite amazing actually.

Sanjay Khurana, MD

Dr. Ramkumar is a one of a kind master of his craft. I can’t say enough good things about the man, but I hope my story sheds some light on his skill, character, & may help someone else who like I did, feels confused, afraid, & is unsure of the future before them. I met Dr. Ramkumar during the hardest time in my life, & yet trusting him as my surgeon has surpassed all expectations. I can honestly say his guidance and support have been the best experience I’ve had dealing with the US medical system in my entire life. I’m a 25 year old professional multi-discipline extreme sports athlete. (Cliff Jumping, Surfing, Snowboarding, Parkour, Freediving, etc.) This year, after over a decade of training, I suffered the worst injury of my career. I fully tore BOTH my ACLs (and a bit of meniscus). The tears happened 3 months apart & although I had an MRI, the first ACL tear had been missed by a previous physician which is what eventually led to the other knee getting injured in the same way. When I walked into Dr. Ramkumars office to get the second knee injury looked at he felt both of my knees by hand and without even seeing the MRI yet, told me he was confident I had torn both. After looking at my MRIs he immediately spotted the tears. He’s new, but he’s cutting edge, doing techniques that a lot of the older surgeons aren’t, because they’re more comfortable with the techniques they learned back in the day. He broke down my injury & the details of my recommended surgery in English instead of usual medical jargon, told me with confidence he could get me back to being an elite athlete again, & I’ll never forget what he said after suggesting the patellar tendon graph… “listen man this is the Ferrari of ACL replacement surgeries. I’m gonna fix you up” Since then Dr. Ramkumar has been attentive & invested in my successful recovery. Texting me with updates, checking in every week & giving me loads of advice. Since I’m one of the few Bi lateral ACL tear patients around, (meaning I tore both at the same time) he went the extra mile to consult colleagues in the east coast with more experience to make sure he had as much information as possible before recommending anything to me. I have felt confident in every choice he’s made, I’ve now done the first surgery, and am already a week ahead of my recovery timeline, 20 days post surgery I’m walking around semi-normal, 90° flexation, full extension/toe touching, and getting exponentially better each day. I have no doubt that in proper time & consistent PT I will be back to the level I was before any of this. I couldn’t recommend someone higher if you’re suffering from a hip or knee injury, especially if you’re an athlete where a full 100% recovery is vital to pursuing your passion & returning to what you love most in the world.

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

Dr. Kamrava is the best! It’s been great working with him on my recovery so far. Nora, his assistant is great as well! 5/5 stars!

Evish Kamrava, MD

I am adding this note on 11/2023. Surgery 8/15/2019. Very severe degenerative disc disease. I am a trauma RN of 35 years. Surgical presentation serious. Sobering reality that I would wake up quadriplegic and never taking a voluntary breath (vs mechanical ventilation) paraplegia, even quadriplegia was a sobering possibility. Following my spine you referred mt Dr Kolahi, he’s an amazing hand surgeon. After bilateral CTR. I am pain free. Minimal R delt numbness - you da best! This guy will always have my back! ( there IS double crush, I’m walking proof. Put that in your fellowship!)

Amandeep Bhalla, MD

I had a partial knee replacement surgery on 10/16/2023. My recovery is amazing. Today (2 and a half weeks post-op, I am able to do 100% weight bearing on my surgical leg. I had minimal bruising post-op and pain was manageable. Along the way, Dr. Ramkumar was there and easily accessible via text messages. He is extremely attentive to my needs. When he advised me to consider partial knee vs. Total knee, he explained the logic for his recommendation. I respected his opinion and I am vey happy with the outcome. He's extremely knowledgeable, very tech savvy and has excellent bedside manner. I am certain he will treat all his patients with love and grace. Thank you Dr. Prem Ramkumar!

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

Dr. Ramkumar is a great doctor! The first time we met Dr. Ramkumar, he was very hands on. He took the time to walk me back to get an X-ray and spent time explaining my unique condition and what he will do to help relieve my pain I had for years. He helped coordinate my surgery from start to finish and he would call to update me on every step… all prescriptions was called in. Also, my concerns about having surgery in the hospital instead of outpatient was important because of my medical history and he was instrumental in making sure my surgery was scheduled as an inpatient procedure. The day of surgery he came in early to explain all the details of my procedure and what to expect after the procedure was done. After surgery he updated my family and he took the time to answer any and all questions and showed pictures of before and after surgery, which was 100% better than what I was dealing with for years. Even after a long day of doing other patients surgeries he took the time to come visit me before he left for the day. The next day after my surgery he came and spoke to PT and told them exactly what type of therapy exercises he wanted. He even got on the ground to demonstrate the exercises. He made arrangements for me to continue physical therapy after I was discharged, so I didn’t have to worry. He made himself available all hours of the day calling to check on me or a text. If I text him he would respond right away or call.

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

I have had two appointments with Dr. Lee. I appreciate Dr. Lee, he is willing to discuss options for treatment. He is a doctor I would return to if needed. The support staff is great too. The front desk could work on their friendliness.

David Lee, MD

In July, 2023, Dr Bhalla referred me to Dr Karp for injections for my spinal stenosis pain. This was my 4th injection. The last 3 were not successful. Dr Karp did the procedure on Aug 25, 2023. The pain has lessened a lot. For the first time in 2 years I have days with no pain in my right buttock and leg when walking. Other days pain level is 2/3. I still cannot stand for any length of time. I experience pain when standing which is relieved by sitting. I use a cane and walker at home and a rollator when going to medical appointments.

Amandeep Bhalla, MD

Dr. Khurana was able to provide me with a clear explanation of my back injury, the procedure to fix it, and the recovery process. Effective communication and a thorough understanding of my medical situation are crucial for my comfort and confidence in the treatment plan.

Sanjay Khurana, MD

Dr Wassef and his team were so great. My THR went really smoothly and I felt informed and supported every step of the way. Dr. Wassef has such a lovely and calm bedside manner. Not to mention, my recovery went so well. Highly recommend!

Andrew Wassef, MD

Dr. Garabekyan is the best. He's helped heal me in ways unimaginable. I never realized how much pain I truly was in my whole life living with hip dysplasia until I had the corrective surgery. Everyday activities such as walking up and down stairs are now so achievable when before it felt so exhausting. I can't even begin to thank Dr. Garabekyan enough for making me love working out again. Hiking and long walks are now some of my favorite activities when before I was known to hate these things. I feel reborn as if I never truly understood what life was like without the bother of the clicking bones I had prior. Thank you so much Dr. Garabekyan!

Tigran Garabekyan, MD

I have had positive experiences with Dr. Millstein since 2005!!' I trust and value his expertise and guidance. I live in Vegas now, and was given an opinion locally that puzzled me. Hence I returned to the good Dr. for his review and opinion, which was a correct assessment of my "condition". Thank you again!

Eric S. Millstein, MD

I have NEVER written a yelp review for a Dr. but I wanted to share the experience I had with Dr. Millstein and his entire staff. I unfortunately slipped and fractured 2 bones in my leg. Having never had anything more than a paper cut in all my life I was terrified. I could not have been referred to a better Dr. !!! From my first visit, Dr. Millstein was personable and patient as he SAT and walked me through the x-ray of my leg, explaining the bone(s) I fractured, how they "work", what the recovery process would look like and even the symptoms I might have as I recovered. Without knowing it, this is exactly what I needed...details. He didn't try to rush the healing process but encouraged me (when it was time and the bone had healed) to do what "felt right" as I began to move away from the crutches and the boot. This may sound elementary and expected and if it is - great! However, I've had my share of annual office visits to the Dr. over the years and the totality of all of those visits pales in comparison to exceptional service of Dr. Millstein and the Commons Clinic staff. From the greeting from the front office and the respect of your time (not even a 15 min wait to be seen) to entire back office staff - they are all following the example he is setting. Everyone makes you feel like they are there to help which is an awesome feeling when you are down and wobbling around on crutches! If (God forbid) you ever break a leg, run (no pun intended) to the Commons Clinic and see Dr. Eric Millstein. Tell them Violet sent you...You will Thank me later!

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Eric S. Millstein, MD

Really great facility and Dr had amazing bed side manor. He was not pushy on surgery at all and explained to me the many options I had on my road to feeling better/recovery. Highly recommend!

Sanjay Khurana, MD

There is no doubt Dr. Khurana is one of the most talented spine surgeons in the country. However, his talents go far beyond his surgical skills. By way of background, I had an artificial disc replacement at the L5-S1 level. After a decade of countless epidurals and two microdiscetomies, I finally opted for surgery. Everything went as planned. To say “Dr Khurana has been there every step of the way” is a massive understatement. He has called me numerous times post-surgery to ask how I’m doing and walk me through what to expect next from my body during the recovery. I have never encountered such a thoughtful and caring doctor in all my years. You can hear it in his voice and more importantly see it in his actions. I couldn’t be more thankful for what he has done to get me through both my surgery and my ongoing recovery. Now for his staff. I have to thank Jessica and Nancy for making the pre-op process so smooth. They walked me through the process and helped me take care of everything I needed to do prior to the surgery. I have to give a special thank you to Jessica for dealing with my insurance company. It feels like an on-going battle, but I have a feeling all will work out with Jessica fighting by my side. Saving the best for last…I can’t thank Marineh enough for all the support and care she has given me. She is an absolute superstar!! I text or call her almost every day. She answers every time without delay and helps me in any way she can. She inspires a sense of calm and confidence. She embodies the definition of compassion. The long and the short of it is that Dr. Khurana and his staff are hands down the best team in the country. Putting my spine in their hands has been the best decision I have ever made.

Sanjay Khurana, MD

I had extensive spinal surgery on December 5, 2022. The threat to my spinal cord has been repaired and I continue to get stronger. It's been a long recovery with physical and occupational therapy, but every day gets a little better. I'm so grateful that Dr. Bhalla was recommended to me and that both Doctor Bhalla's operated on me. --Verdee Olson

Amandeep Bhalla, MD

My dad has had an incredible experience with Dr. Bhalla. He did a great job on my dad’s spine surgery and recovery. He is knowledgeable but most importantly compassionate and patient. He has been great clearly communicating what’s expected to my parents and our family. We are very lucky to have our dad walking again thanks to Dr. Bhalla!

Amandeep Bhalla, MD

Dr. Bhalla takes a conservative approach which I appreciate. My case required surgery and he is very skilled. I was confident in my treatment plan and ability to become pain-free. Prior to surgery, my pain level was a 7 and sometimes 8. After recovery, I'm pain-free and back to biking, hiking, and enjoying life. I'm forever grateful.

Amandeep Bhalla, MD