Hi everyone out there, my son was refer to a orthopedic specialist, just wondering if some of you have had any experience with this type of doctors or if you know a good...
Jenny W. replied:
Depending on how old he is (not fully grown) he should probably see a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon. Kimberly Caputo in Thousand Oaks.
Essie L. replied:
Alejandra Garcia, my son is 12 and Dr Menminger removed a walnut sized benign bone growth from the top of his tibia on Nov 19 th. It WAS scary, and even though I have had several very positive experiences with Dr Menninger in the past, its still just di...See More
Nancy G. replied:
Dr Samuel Small in Ventura
Terri W. replied:
Dr. Golden
Michele H. replied:
Dr. Nichol at Ventura Orthopedic is the BEST! Expertly repaired my foot! I had a ruptured tendon on top of my foot. Previously three different podiatrists said it was either the bone (and to take it out) or nervoma and gave me cortisone shots....big mistake! Thank goodness for Dr. Nichol!
Laurie B. replied:
Dr Golden replaced two knees and a shoulder on my mom. After a few years earlier getting hips and first shoulder done back east, she said he was amazing.
Pamela R. replied:
I had a bad experience with Dr. Menninger with my son. And when I had my knee replacement with Dr Ryu's partner in SB I was with several patients who had nightmare experience with Mennigner. He is the only one in town and it is not personal but I would...See More
Laurie B. replied:
BTW, Golden is just in Ventura, after a few days mom transferred to Ojai hospital.
Susan K. replied:
Drs Small or Golden for sure.
Marlane M. replied:
Dr Menniger has done both my knees and my husbands ankle - he is a fantastic surgeon - straight forward and to the point - I don't care that he doesn't what to have tea and cookies at every visit - I just appreciate the Dr he is - WONDERFUL
Kathie M. replied:
yes he practiced under Dr Blue years ago
Pamela R. replied:
Dr Menninger should have done surgery on my sons finger and didn't and it is permanenatly off. One woman he messed up her knee replacement and she had to have it out and lay in bed for 6 months before she has it redone by Dr. Golden. Here nothing but g...See More
Sandy G. replied:
Dr. Sam Small did my surgery in 2008 - compressed disks in my upper spine. It was a complete success. I highly recommend Dr, Small. He is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon. I believe his office is in Ventura.
Barbara G. replied:
Personally, I would call Alta Orthopedics in Santa Barbara. They have various orthopedic doctors there who each have their own specialties. One of the best hip replacement surgeons is there. (805) 963-9377
Miguel V. replied:
Dr.Craviotto in Santa Barbara.
Pamela R. replied:
It was Dr. Sean Early in SB that I waited for two days to put a pin in my daughters wrist. I went to Ojai ERR and the nurse said off the record, do not let anyone in Ojai touch this, wink wink. Go to Early. I checked with another doctor in Ventura who said same thing. It was worth the wait.
Carolyn V. replied:
We have needed an orthopedic surgeon four times in recent years and it is really worth it to consider Dr Caputo in TO, Dr Ishak in Ventura, and Dr Phelps in SB. I will always drive when it comes to my kids and the best care. We learned the hard way (tw...See More
Annie H. replied:
Dr Menninger my son broke his ankle and growth plate in football. He was in cast and we just had his last visit yesterday and he is great and he is local.
Carolyn V. replied:
Tina Morales Mahler
Roxanne V. replied:
Dr. Emily Benson at County is a trauma ortho and did an incredible job on my blown up ankle last year.
Tracy C. replied:
Agreed... Dr. Benson!
Joan D. replied:
Great experience with Dr.Benson as well. Saved my sons leg literally. Also Dr. Dietle with Dr. Ishak
Jill S. replied:
Dr. Emily Benson at VCMC. She is an amazing person and has been an ER orthopedic surgeon for years. Highly regarded.
Melanie B. replied:
Dr. McGuire and Dr. Early in Santa Barbara
Tonya P. replied:
Dr Michael Macguire, does surgery at VCMC. He's amazing. He is a pediatric ortho surgeon and I think he's in business with dr early (mentioned above). He performed miracles on my so s hip. PM me if you need more info.
Wanda M. replied:
Yes, Ventura Orthopedics.
Tina M. replied:
Dr Maguire is the BEST! He has an office in SB & does work with Dr. Early. He is a pediatric Ortho specializing in sports med & performed surgery on my son when he broke his arm! He has the most incredible bedside manner as well! Dr. Menniger here in Ojai not only ruined my daughters broken foot & she has two toes that stopped growing, but he is not very kind with children!
Kristen C. replied:
Dr. Maguire is fantastic. He really helped my daughter.
Chelsea M. replied:
Dr McGuire is supposed to be a good doc and is pediatric ortho in Ventura
Cara S. replied:
Dr Zeman or Dr Hofer from Ventura Orthopedic was great for our family
Does anyone know of a good orthopedic MD? My husband has a bad back (disk) and is looking to get checked out by a good MD. He isn't a runner (used to be) but very...