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I visited Dr. Millstein after dealing with 2 months of moderate to severe pain in my knee. I am NOT one who runs to a doctor for every little thing, so you know I was suffering if I actually made a doctor appointment. Thankfully, it turned out that I didn't have any big injury to my knee. X-rays and an MRI came out great, and Dr. Millstein told me it would just get better on its own Thankfully, slowly and surely, it has been improving. But here is the one thing that made me want to write a review. My father is a retired orthopedic surgeon, and he was obviously concerned about my knee... and equally concerned that I was going to see some quack (literally, my father looked over all of Dr. Millstein's criteria before he let me go to him! :-) ). Which was fine, but my father also insisted that he actually speak to Dr. Millstein on the phone. I was kind of mortified to ask that.... I'm sure Dr. Millstein is a busy guy, and I hated the thought of saying to him, "Hi, I'm a 39 year old woman, but can you please call my Daddy on the phone?" Unbelievably, after I mentioned in passing that my father is a doctor, Dr. Millstein offered to call him WITHOUT ME HAVING TO ASK! His rationale was, "If my daughter was seeing some other doctor, I would want to talk to them!" So awesome that he was so perceptive and insightful! I hope I never have a reason to see him again, but I would highly recommend Dr. Millstein to anyone. I have already sent one friend to him, and I hope my review will help convince more people in need of a great orthopedic to check him out!

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Eric S. Millstein, MD

Dr. Millstein is easy to be with, comfortable to talk to and tell you how it is. I love Eric Millstein. He's a perfect example of what a doctor should be. Thank you so much, Sara West

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Eric S. Millstein, MD

After having been misdiagnosed by three different doctors I spent two years in severe pain with limited mobility and acute tendonitis in my right arm. After describing my symptoms and an examination, Dr. Millstein immediately said I had a torn rotator cuff and ordered an MRI. His diagnosis was perfect, and then, rather than send me to surgery he suggested starting with a conservative approach using physical therapy for both the shoulder and a torn knee cartilage. I was not convinced that it would help, but even now, a year after having completed the therapy, the tendonitis is gone, I have almost full mobility in my arm and the knee problems are no longer bothering me. I cannot recommend Dr. Millstein highly enough, and truly appreciate the time he took to make a thorough and accurate assessment and his avoiding surgery unless absolutely necessary.

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Eric S. Millstein, MD

Today I received probably the worst news an athlete could have expected on a first visit - a potential Rotator Cuff tear (needs further diagnosis via MRI). The positive is I felt I was dealing with a total professional, nice, human who understood that, though in my 40's, I am still a competitive athlete who just wants to continue doing what I love. No lectures, no obvious impatience with my chosen lifestyle, etc. He introduced himself as Eric (i of couse said nice to meet you Dr....) and then walked me through what he saw at this point in my examination - explained on his iPad (yes the dude is tech savvy) how the rotator cuff is comprised, its function, and why I am feeling the pain I do. In the midst of all this potential bad news, I felt comforted, his staff was top notch, facilities clean etc... Yes I have an MRI to go - maybe surgery (maybe not!!!) but all I can say is if you are in the same boat I am, don't muck around, call his office, go see him - then make your decisions based on what you learn. Oh and though I saw him in Beverly Hills I was in and out in an hour... Lovely.

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Eric S. Millstein, MD

Wonderful doctor! Friendly, efficient, knowledgeable, skilled, responsive, and respectful. Dr. Millstein operated on my torn meniscus. When discussing the problem and possible solutions, Dr. Millstein thoroughly answered all of my questions and encouraged me to get a second opinion. When I had a follow up question after my appointment, his clinic's on-call service was able to address my concern. When the time came for surgery (which Dr. Millstein was able to schedule promptly), Dr. Millstein was a pro. Afterwards, he showed me, through images, exactly what he had done. I was back on my feet very quickly. Highly recommended.

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Eric S. Millstein, MD

I was having a painful knee issue that came up rather suddenly, over a period of two or three months, and went to see Dr. Millstein based on some of these Yelp reviews. I had no idea what was going on and wanted someone to really delve into whatever the problem might be. I'm glad I did. His office was both very organized and compartmentalized to cover the x-ray/MRI needs and the examination rooms, and his staff was very gracious and helpful. I ended up having x-rays, which is standard for new patients, then Dr. Millstein came to talk with me in an exam room. He showed me the very clear x-ray images on a computer screen, then graciously told me he'd answer anything I had to ask and reminded me that that's what he was there for, which I found to be genuine and calm-inducing. He really did end up answering all my questions. The x-rays indicated that I have a case of runner's knee, a common condition, even though I've, interestingly enough, never been much of a runner. He then explained to me what that condition means and told me I'd need to get some orthotics for all my shoes and go for a few physical therapy sessions. Overall, I found Dr. Millstein to be a very friendly, knowledgeable practitioner and I'd recommend him to anyone who needed an orthopedist.

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Eric S. Millstein, MD

Clean, friendly staff, and great doctor! I had problems with my knees and and he was very helpful and assured me that everything was okay! Very sweet!

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Eric S. Millstein, MD

Dr Millstein is hands down the best doctor I've ever been to. His unique approach to sports medicine and Injuries is very refreshing. Will listen to every word you have to say and will always consider alternative options. Has sympathy for the pain his patients walk in with, which makes everybody feel at ease. Clean professional environment. I recommend Doc Millstein for anything from knees to ankles to shoulders to hips.

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Eric S. Millstein, MD

i have seen many orthopedists, and millstein is the best. very personable, professional manner. nice, convenient, state-of-the-art office with relaxed atmosphere and attentive staff. but most importantly, he is a top-notch surgeon. i won't go into the rigamarole i went through with other doctors before coming to millstein, but when i finally got to his practice, he diagnosed my torn acl correctly and reconstructed it- i've been playing tennis 4 times a week with zero instability.

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Eric S. Millstein, MD

I hurt my wrist on the pole and went on Yelp to find a doctor. Dr. Millstein is fantastic. I was a walk-in and they saw me within an hour of calling in! His office is clean, efficient and prompt. Dr. Millstein is warm, receptive and very helpful. After my x-rays, he explained what had happened to my wrist and what exercises I should do to strengthen to avoid further injuries. Seriously the best! Thank you Dr. Millstein!

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Eric S. Millstein, MD

My 11 year old son had been complaining about knee pain for a few weeks, and his pediatrician recommended an orthopedist we weren't happy with from a previous visit (we waited almost two hours to see him, while my son was in pain with a broken wrist). I needed to find a good doc, so I did what I always do... Checked in with Yelp! When I saw Dr. Millstein's listing I remembered him from two years ago when I had taken my daughter to his old office in century city, and at the time thought he was terrific! Very professional and very personable at the same time. I remember thinking, at that time, that I needed to remember his name, but alas, life gets hectic... Bottom line, I called and got an appointment for my son for a few days later. The office has you fill in paperwork at home (big time saver!) and when we got to his beautiful new office, we were taken in within about 5 - 10 minutes. The office staff were all very friendly, and seeing Dr. Millstein reminded me of why I was so happy on the first visit, years ago. He has a great personal manner and my son was immediately comfortable. The Dr. took his time in speaking with my son, learning the progression, and doing a complete physical exam. When he gave his diagnosis, he took out his new iPad to show my son an animated 3-D image of the knee and explained how the knee works and exactly why his was hurting. My son was very impressed and so was I. We are a very active family and have seen too many orthopedists here in L.A. Until now, I haven't been impressed by anyone like I am with Dr. Millstein. He clearly knows his craft very well! My son will be starting physical therapy next week, and we'll check in with Dr Millstein in a couple of weeks. It's good to know that my son's knees are in good hands, and Dr Millstein's number is now programmed into my phone!

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Eric S. Millstein, MD

I would recommend Dr Millstein to EVERYBODY. I am a Krav Maga instructor and use my shoulder daily. My choice for a great doctor, was a must. When I dislocated my shoulder Dr. Millstein recommended multiple options prior to me having surgery. Dr. Millstein was very descriptive of the procedure, provided pictures of the surgery, explained the recovery period and honest time line to full recovery. The operating room was top notch and made me feel comfortable. After surgery, Dr. Millstein personally called me the following day to make sure I was doing well. The follow up from suggesting a Physical Therapist, and checking up on me during the recovery was EXCEPTIONAL. One year later, I am doing muscle-ups, sparring, and hand stand push-ups. My shoulder is stronger now than it was prior to surgery. If you are going to see any orthopedics specialist, Dr. Millstein is the BEST in LA.

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Eric S. Millstein, MD

I had some severe pain in my knee after running so I decided to go see Dr. Millstein.I called the day before and got an appointment right away. His facilities are state-of-the-art and flawlessly clean. What I like about Dr. Millstein is that he took the time to explain why my injury was not severe and was not quick to suggest or recommend in x-ray or MRI in order to save me money. I definitely highly recommend Dr. Millstein should you have any need to see a specialist. He is very professional,cares about his patients and definitely knows what he's talking about. He will shoot you straight and his facilities are top notch. you will not be disappointed!

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Eric S. Millstein, MD

This is the first time that I have written a review on Yelp. I was compelled to do so after receiving wonderful care from Dr. Millstein. I had a terrible experience with the first doctor I saw, Bert Mandelbaum, and asked family and friends for a new recommendation. My uncle (bless his soul) recommended Dr. MIllstein. My uncle had both knees replaced by Millstein and absolutely loved him. Side note: I later found out that my very good friend went to Millstein after a car accident badly damaged her knee and she raved about him. I called his office and had an appt within 3-4 days. I waited about 30 minutes, for which he apologized, but I told him it was not a problem after the 2+ hour wait I had with Mandelbaum. He noticed that I had a swollen bursa in my knee and gave me a cortisone shot. Problem solved. The pain dissipated and it never returned. I would recommend Dr. Millstein a million times over. He is smart, caring and great at what he does. He takes his time, displays compassion and figures out the problem. I went to a top knee specialist prior to Millstein, and he completely misdiagnosed me. I am so very glad that I got a second opinion. Millstein will be my first choice if I ever experience another knee issue. He is fabulous! Not only do I highly recommend him, but my good friend and and my uncle do as well. So consider this three reviews in one. Good luck!

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Eric S. Millstein, MD

I am impressed with Eric, his "bedside manor," his skill, and the clarity of his analysis. All excellent. A lovely office and capable team. My complaint is that Eric was over an hour late for our appointment, which, I was informed, is not atypical. That, if it is a routine issue, is not fair to those of us with other commitments and obligations. Either schedule fewer patients or at least call patients to alert them to any significant delays. If United Airlines can do this, so can Commons Clinic.

Eric S. Millstein, MD

I can not rate Dr. Bhalla, as I never got to see him on this first appt. Therefore, I cannot rate him. His office staff was very cordial, pleasant, and helpful. The X-ray technician was very professional.

Amandeep Bhalla, MD

Khurana is the best

Sanjay Khurana, MD

Dr. Millstein had reviewed my materials in advance, was on time, practical, straightforward and confident with his medical recommendations.

Eric S. Millstein, MD

Dr. Bhalla was great. His office personnel were equally great. I was welcomed and well cared for. Dr. Bhalla was highly referred to me from another surgeon. I was very impressed at his welcoming but cut to the chase attitude. My only negative comment is that I received an exorbitant number of automated texts requesting to pay for the visit ahead of time. I paid when I was at the office.

Amandeep Bhalla, MD

De. Lee was very straight forward discussing options for the repair of the hammer toe.

David Lee, MD

Nice new office space. Pleasant staff. Dr. Millstein answered all of my questions to my satisfaction. I didn't give a fifth star because I did not see the doctor until 40 minutes after my appointment, which I felt was a little inconsiderate of my time.

Eric S. Millstein, MD

Dr. Milstein was cramped for time but managed to fit us in, as always (Sandy & Barry)

Eric S. Millstein, MD

Wait time rather lengthy. Dr. Millstein felt he was wrong doc & was going to have colleague call me. Will really appreciate if that happens, otherwise disappointed. Dr. Millstein was very nice; sorry he’s wrong doc.

Eric S. Millstein, MD

It's a very beautiful modern office with very nice staff. I just had to wait a little while to see the doctor. Hoping my knee shot starts giving me relief soon

Eric S. Millstein, MD