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.
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Patient Reviews
“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
“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
“Our experience with Dr. Balch was fantastic! He has an excellent bedside manner. Before the day of surgery, Dr. Balch told us everything that would happen. Surgery went just as he said it would and the timeline was within 5 minutes of how long the procedure would take. Dr. Balch made us feel entirely at ease with the entire process. He answered every question entirely, and in terms we understood.”
– Randall K.
Treating Doctor: Karl R. Balch, MD
“The anterior hip replacement went very smoothly. Everything explained, and follow-up was consistent so that the procedure was successful.”
– Martha W.
Treating Doctor: Jaime D. Hernandez, MD
“At my initial appointment consultation, I met with my surgeon Doctor Jaime Hernandez. Doctor Hernandez listened attentively, addresses and answered all my questions and concerns thoroughly. I knew I had met with the surgeon that would provide with not all only the best options for my particular situation. More importantly, he presented me with such clarity and made my decision to have him perform my right knee replacement surgery.”
– Hector I.
Treating Doctor: Jaime D. Hernandez, MD
“Dr. Hernandez listens when I speak to him. He asks for my opinion and includes me in decision making. Has a great sense of humor and makes his patients feel special. He attempts to problem solve when we discuss my damaged femoral nerve that is a result of the last revision of the left hip.”
– Merrilee G.
Treating Doctor: Jaime D. Hernandez, MD
