Patient Reviews
Thank you for choosing Southern California Orthopedic Institute for your care. We take pride in helping our patients overcome injuries, relieve pain, and return to active, healthy lifestyles.
In this section, you can read stories from patients we’ve treated about the experiences and recoveries they've had under our care.
Read what our patients are saying about Southern California Orthopedic Institute.
You can also read what our patients are saying about Southern California Orthopedic Institute by visiting our doctor profiles.
Patient Reviews
“Excellent visit. This was for a second opinion and an attempt to see what help an injection would do. I would have happily had him do the surgery if I lived closer. I was very happy with Dr. Kwak and with the office as a whole.”
– Wendy W.
Treating Doctor: Steve K. Kwak, MD
“I had double knee replacements and am thoroughly happy with Dr. Kwak.”
– Janet T.
Treating Doctor: Steve K. Kwak, MD
“The experience with Dr. Etcheverry has been good. However, I would really like to compliment an employee named Jacquline. I do not know her last name, but she puts on the bandages and casts for the patients. Jacqueline has been SO kind, empathetic, capable, and instructive. I have really appreciated her capable and caring attitude!”
– Betty H.
Treating Doctor: John L. Etcheverry, DPM
“Dr. Merriman is very nice and explained everything to me.”
– Julie M.
Treating Doctor: Jarrad A. Merriman, MD, MPH
“Total hip replacement: I can't believe how well my hip feels and has felt from almost immediately after surgery. I'm ready to do a well-deserved testimonial for Dr. Hernandez, SCOI, the surgical center at UCLA Health, and everyone else involved. The care, service, and results are the highest level possible. It's nice to walk, move and live without pain, thank you!”
– Steven C.
Treating Doctor: Jaime D. Hernandez, MD
“Dr. Jain did surgery on my lower lumbar. I am thrilled with his care, and I feel that he is an excellent Dr. and surgeon. I had severe unexpected pain after surgery; he ordered tests to ensure that the surgery went well and as a precaution, called in his colleague, Dr. Schopler, to review criteria and examine me. Everything was good with the operation, and Dr. Jain ordered steroids to calm nerves down, and all went well from there.”
– Janis B.
Treating Doctor: Nickul S. Jain, MD
“Indeed, the most treasured of the Doctors I have been privileged to meet. Dr. Jain treated me as if I was a family member during all my meetings with him, before Surgery, and after. The surgery was undoubtedly successful, and the results were as described. If he weren't specialized, I'd see him for everything!”
– Craig R.
Treating Doctor: Nickul S. Jain, MD
“Dr. Jain was a kind, competent, and excellent diagnostician. He sent me to Dr. Blose. She is superior to check my neck, which none of the other orthopedic Doctors has done. I have a pinched nerve in my neck. Dr. Jain gave me hope when I had given up on getting relief from my back pain.”
– Laurel Q.
Treating Doctor: Nickul S. Jain, MD
“Dr. Snyder was always very professional, thorough, and had an excellent "bedside manner."”
– Terry W.
Treating Doctor: Stephen J. Snyder, MD
“My experience was amazing. I felt that all the staff was very interested in my physical and mental comfort. Everything was well explained. I never was made to feel that caring for me was a burden. I had no reluctance to ask for what I needed. On top of that my medical outcome is great so far! I would recommend SCOI and Dr. Bawa to anyone who needs this procedure.”
– Richard B.
Treating Doctor: Harpreet S. Bawa, MD
