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
“Dr. Jain was extremely thorough with diagnosing our son’s football injury. Although the outcome wasn’t what we wanted to hear he was truthful and blunt about treatment. We appreciate his kindness, concern, and care he showed our son.”
– Carson B.
Treating Doctor: Nickul S. Jain, MD
“Dr. Niska was very professional, a good listener and provided me with excellent service for my medical condition.”
– Tyree W.
Treating Doctor: Jared A. Niska, MD
“Dr. Choi was great. Seth was great. When I saw Dr. Burns for shoulder surgery in the past, he was great.”
– Karen D.
Treating Doctor: Edmund H. Choi, MD
“Although the knee replacement was the most difficult medical procedure I have experienced, Dr. Hernandez and the staff organized the hospital and home support personnel so well that I felt well taken care of. I would recommend Dr. Hernandez and SCOI to anyone needing similar attention.”
– Shirley B.
Treating Doctor: Jaime D. Hernandez, MD
“Positive overall with partial knee now at eight week’s post-op. Got through physical therapy. Have better balance with neurological problems because knee swelling reduced the healing effect of living. With the swelling cut, good things may happen. Life is good, thanks, Dr. Balch.”
– Gerald K.
Treating Doctor: Karl R. Balch, MD
“I met with Dr. Hernandez a year and a half later to discuss knee replacement and when I mentioned my left hip was hurting, he immediately did an x-ray and it turns out I needed a hip replacement as well. We decided together that the hip replacement should be done before the knee replacement. I am looking forward to having Dr. Hernandez as my surgeon. Highly recommended by patients and doctors.”
– Kathy B.
Treating Doctor: Jaime D. Hernandez, MD
“Dr. Choi was great. He told me what my problem was and sent me to physical therapy. Feel so much better”
– Pat C.
Treating Doctor: Edmund H. Choi, MD
“All of SCOI’s staff and doctors have shown me such professionalism thought my appts and surgery. I mainly felt that the pre-op appt and day-surgery were very informative. Nurses and Doctors we’re kind and explained what was happening every step of the way.”
– Janice E.
Treating Doctor: Jaime D. Hernandez, MD
“This has been the most comfortable surgery I've ever had, not that I've had many, but just saying. The doctor and staff have been great, and there have been no surprises, which I like. All in all, I would recommend SCOI, Dr. Balch, and hip replacement surgery to anyone who is contemplating doing it.”
– Alan N.
Treating Doctor: Karl R. Balch, MD
