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“From my first to the last appointment, the staff at SCOI made me feel very comfortable. My diagnosis & prognosis was explained to me in a precise and clear manner. All staff treated me politely and professionally.”
Treating Doctor: Todd Shapiro, MD
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“Tripped and fell, again! Broke my shoulder and required a full shoulder replacement. Did I mention I'm 65? SCOI in Bakersfield handled everything. All I had to do was show up. Since this was a workers’ comp situation, their expertise and attention to detail certainly put my mind at ease.”
Treating Doctor: Todd Shapiro, MD
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“It was very good. I had two surgeries and loved all who helped and worked with me.”
Treating Doctor: Todd Shapiro, MD
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“In March of 2009, my son was 2 1/2 years old. I fell in my house and broke my elbow. I had a hard time finding an orthopedist to treat me until I found Dr. Shapiro. Within 2 days of meeting him, he did surgery and cared for me until I was healed. Dr. Shapiro ended up to be the greatest blessing for me!”
Treating Doctor: Todd Shapiro, MD
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“Two and a half years ago, Dr. Shapiro repaired a complete tear in my rotator cuff and in my biceps muscle. Now, my other shoulder has a partial tear. Dr. Shapiro seems to be right on in diagnosing and confirming with MRI, as well as first steps to take in treatment, which will be therapy first, timing of surgery is if needed, post-op therapy, etc. He explains things clearly and patiently answers all my questions.”
Treating Doctor: Todd Shapiro, MD
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“I was in a horseback riding incident on July 29. The emergency room X-rays showed a shattered humerus at the head, joining the shoulder. I have a good friend that works for SCOI, and she highly recommended Dr. Shapiro. I called the next morning, explained my circumstances, and the receptionist got me an appointment the very next day. I found Dr. Shapiro to be kind, knowledgeable, and good at explaining what my healing would entail. I've also had many visits with Carrie. She's great!! She is honest, understanding, and my questions are always answered. The staff there is great and top notch. X-ray machines and the techs are gentle! I’m thrilled with my experience at this facility, even though this was definitely the worst injury of my life so far!”
Treating Doctor: Todd Shapiro, MD
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“I had an excellent experience at SCOI. I broke my leg in a skiing accident in Tahoe last February. They got me in to see Dr. Shapiro the next day. He immediately did x-rays and called for a CT Scan. As soon as I had the scan, he said it was too bad of a break and he needed to send me to the best in the west, a specialist at Cedar Sinai. I had a tibial plateau fracture. Apparently, one of the worst ones even the specialist had seen. All of the staff at SCOI is amazing and I was able to do follow up in town with Dr. Shapiro. The two doctors worked together so well. It was amazing to not have to drive back and forth to LA all the time with a leg that wasn't allowed to be bent for the first month after I broke it! ;) Thanks so much!”
Treating Doctor: Todd Shapiro, MD
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“I was experiencing major shoulder pain for over four years. When physical therapy did not improve my condition, I came to Dr. Shapiro, who performed minor surgery and now has me on the road to a pain-free life. I am very pleased with my experience with Southern California Orthopedic Institute. Their friendly staff and expert doctors are great!”
Treating Doctor: Todd Shapiro, MD
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“My experience has been nothing short of fantastic. I had major rotator cuff surgery and had ZERO pain. ZERO...as in NONE whatsoever in my shoulder after the surgery. The only reason why I took any pain medication was due to fluid build up around my elbow and forearm due to normal drainage, but that was no worse than a mild headache. By the third day, I was only using half of one at night. I was totally off of pain pills within six or seven days.
Yes, it was a pain being in a sling for five weeks and the rehab time is lengthy, but the actual surgery experience was excellent. From pre-op to release, the only thing I had any trouble with was riding home in the car, which I got a little woozy from that, but once I got home, ate a couple hours later, got hooked up to the ice machine, I was good. While I don't wish rotator surgery on anyone, if you have to have it done, this is the place to do it. I would recommend Southern California Orthopedic Institute and especially Dr. Shapiro, to anyone. PS...I have had NO pain issues in physical therapy either....NONE.”
Treating Doctor: Todd Shapiro, MD
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“Personally, being a super cross motocross racer as a teen to then, at the height of my career, running on the NASCAR S.W. Tour, I've fractured quite a few ribs, a wrist, elbow, hands, fingers, shoulders and ankles a few times, and the collarbone more times than I'd care to remember. Never in obtaining care have I been treated so well. Dr. Shapiro is confident, decisive, and takes action in a positive way, to ensure the future of his patient, this time being me. His knowledgeable yet caring bedside manner is one that I believe other doctors should strive to have.
I commend Dr. Shapiro for seeing a needed task before him, getting the wheels turning, and at the same time, treat patients such as he did with me, with respect that he simply doesn't have to. His nature is one in which respect for another is held high, which brings back much respect and good will from patients. I've seen many doctors through the years and I must say, dealing with Dr. Shapiro, there was no lack of clarity in discussing my injury and how it would be treated. I'm extremely pleased and will refer others to this doctor for his outstanding work with me. As I work with many parents and children annually, I hope that any needing help can get it from Dr. Shapiro.”
Treating Doctor: Todd Shapiro, MD
