Patient Testimonials

“Dear Dr. Guanche,

I wanted to thank you for removing the spurs on my hip and adding to the quality of my life. I really thought I was just getting old and there was nothing that could be done. It was quite a journey starting with Dr. XXXX and from there going to Dr. XXXX and finally getting to you.

I really appreciate your talent and I understand you’re on the cutting edge of hip surgery. I had no pain and no one could believe it.

I know you’re giving an instructional course at the Academy. They couldn’t have anyone better than you teaching the course.

If you ever want a scared patient to talk with me before surgery, I would be more than happy to help with patient education, from first hand experience. Frankly I look forward to having you do my other hip. I just want you to know you’re my new best friend.

Sincerely,
                                   
J. T.”
Palos Verde, CA

“Dear Dr. Moldawer,

I celebrated a birthday a couple of months ago. I am now the ripe age of 80. And my spine still works as well as when you operated on me back in 1988.

I do a light workout at a nearby gym three to four days a week which I’m sure helps my back remain supple and firm in the right places. Last week I signed up with a trainer to devise a regimen that would help me stay in good shape over the next twenty years or so. The trainer made the statement to me that virtually all back problems are caused by bad posture. it was than I thought of you and your marvelously executed surgery.

I thank you once again,

Yours Sincerely, 

J. C.”
Thousand Oaks, CA

“Dr. Getelman,                                    

Just wanted to let you know how great my knee is doing (Jan. 08’ – torn meniscus w/you)… I bump skied this year – thank you again!

Sincerely,

D. B.”
Sherman Oaks, CA

“Dear Dr. Molnar:

Thank you for seeing me yesterday concerning my back injury. I have encountered many Physicians in my 40 years in Health Care but never anyone so incredible as you. The time you were willing to spend with me explaining in detail your evaluation, your compassion about the pain and your willingness to go beyond the back injury and point out that there was no signs of arthritis showing in my hip area.

Congratulations for going beyond the basics and I clearly understand why XXXX feels so strong about having you do our Workers' Compensation cases.

You are the best I have ever encountered.

Thanks,

G. L. L.”
Moorpark, CA

“Dear Dr. Guanche,

For many years I have been struggling with a shoulder that needed replacement. I went to at least ten of the most renowned orthopedic doctors in Los Angeles trying to find a way to ease my pain and regain some range of motion. Everyone sent me to Dr. Carlos Guanche at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute, and they were right!

After having my shoulder replaced my range of motion is back and I am pain free for the first time in ten years. The care given to me was excellent – from the hospital to physical therapy. Thanks to Dr.Guanche and everyone at Southern California Orthopedic Institute for helping to change my quality of life.

J. R.W.”

“To Whom it may Concern,

I would like to inform you that Dr. Barcohana referred me to: Southern California Orthopedic Institute. The service and care they have provided is outstanding, from the staff’s politeness to the professional environment in which they care for their patients, and on a scale from one through ten, I would give it a huge ten.

Thank You!

B. E.”
North Hollywood, CA

“Dear Dr. Moldawer:

I wanted to take a minute to say thank you for helping me get my life back! (By sending me to your wonderful Physical Therapy Department…)

I have been seeing Brian and Phil. With Brian’s supervision, Phil has spent time helping me relieve my pain and showing me how to strengthen and care for my back. I have no pain and I am slowly going back to my activities.

My sincere thanks and compliments to you on employing such competent, friendly and caring staff.

Sincerely,

S. G.”
Reseda, CA

“Dr. Carlos Guanche,

I am very, very happy to be MEEEEEE!

Thank you, thank you for your excellent care on 2/15/08 for my left and right shoulder – frozen shoulder symptoms!! You walked me through step one to exam – and treatment. Your cortisone injections – information – healed the symptoms – I can now read the Daily News and L.A. Times completely on Sunday!! My son, Michael, stated I had a great doctor!! My neighbor, younger, states she has had many injections in the past and cries and cries at injections!!

So, God Bless you always,

D. K.”
Van Nuys, CA