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Corrupt administration that cares more about what you're wearing than what you're learning. Defunct "Christian" values and bigotry taints what could have been an otherwise amazing school with a sad, dull atmosphere. I'd be lying to say all of the teachers are incompetent because I did have some who were amazing and went above and beyond to help me succeed, but I did encounter quite a few that either lacked proper credentials (being a private school) or an effective work ethic. Relentless homophobia and hypocrisy in religion courses, deans who take short skirts more seriously than bullying, and an almost nonexistent sense of any school spirit from the students, which is probably rooted in these underlying issues. I wouldn't advise you not to send your kids here, but definitely think long and hard before you drop $14k/year on a school that has students partaking in an ongoing joke about it being similar to a concentration camp.M S

By far one of the best schools in Orange County, California. They truly mold well rounded college bound students. Mater Dei is a super strict high school full of values and tradition. I hated it when I was a student because of how protective and strict they were, but I will forever be grateful for the education that they gave me (worth the money). Haters are going to hate! Guess we must me doing something right. 2010 MATER DEI GRADUATE Let's go Monarchs!!!britt cort

For the most it isn't half bad the price is bad but it is worth it my son was very happy with his experience there oh I love my boy bol bol I am manures Mother don't worry about the YouTube name but bol loved it and he says that he wants his brothers to go there toIG: braaddeen

I went to this place around end of December of 2021 for highlights.Kennedy was my hair dresser.. she went over my previous highlights even tough I warned her that there would be breakage.. She told me nothing will happen to my hair because she put conditioner over my previous highlights and I trusted her.. A few weeks later all my hair broke where I had double process of highlights… So I went to somewhere else to get a hair cut so my hair can be even.. From having a long hair went to a bob hair cut and is taking forever to grow back.. After this experience I never went there again.. Their teacher is also not careful..ozzy keskin

Had an amazing experience with Kaylee! I’ve already been back as she’s become my go to girl. I haven’t had bangs since 2nd grade and she confidently guided me in what would go best with my facial structure and gave me some stylish fringe bangs. The second time I came in to blend my natural roots with the rest of my bleached hair. She did an incredible job! She really is detail oriented and precise to give you exactly what you want! Love my hair and her! Make sure you book your appointment with her! Follow up picture coming soon!Christina Dennis

I have spent years trying to find a hairstylist I trust and who can work with my extremely thick, curly hair. I always spend a large amount of money and come away disappointed. This was not a dry curly cut and I'm not sure if their services are Curly Girl friendly if you use that method, but I'm SO pleased with my haircut. It was done by Julie and her instructor, both of whom were so professional, and friendly. I have not been this happy with a haircut in years and I will definitely be back.Kimberly Woolam

The emergency room doctor was awful-incompetent and non caring! My husband was brought in by ambulance as I believed he had suffered a stroke. The emergency room Dr. tried to tell me he got dizzy because he ripped off a bandaid – kinda like when someone sees blood and faints! I was speechless-I asked him if his father or wife had the same symptoms would he send them home and he said yes he would. I told him I wanted my husband to have an MRI first. He said “Well, you’ll be waiting all night. There’s a lot of other people waiting for an MRI.” He told us he’d give us a few minutes to decide. He came back to the room and I said “ the CDC guidelines post the symptoms of a stroke and my husband has all them! He then said “ok, you are staying the night then.” A few minutes later a wonderful Dr. came in and from there my husband was put in the progressive stroke care unit and everyone there was absolutely fabulous. I give them FIVE stars!! My husband did stroke in three parts of his brain- thank God, I didn’t take the “advice” of the emergency room doctor. He shouldn’t be working as a doctor!1 star for the emergency room Dr.Claudia Nelson

My mother was seen last night in ED Mission Hospital. We had a terrible experience. The laboratory and Radiology ( X-RAY) turn around time is a disaster. As a Trauma hospital the Turn around time for laboratory test results must be available <45 minutes. It takes >4 hours to get all the results back. My mom was negative for COVID they didn’t even test RSV or Flu. She has fever for 2 days didn’t even test her for Lactate for possible Sepsis. At the end they test her for Flu. …omg its positive Flu A. Can’t you imagine it takes them > 4 hours to rule out FLU A ( the test takes only 20-30 minutes) all i hear from the receptionist is “ we are very busy” … are you guys out of Ratio? Hows your patient experience? I think your patient length of stay is Terrible. Should we discuss this with CDPH to check your hospital performance as a level 1 Trauma hospital?Randz R

The worst ER room I’ve been to and I’m from a higher population city. They misdiagnosed me until I demanded tests, were snarky that I was upset, down right rude, after the results of tests were severe they were apologetic. After being referred to a surgeon I was unable to see them because I was out of area, I returned with worsening symptoms, and everything on my sheet they gave me to return to ER if I was experiencing. In extreme pain with a worsening symptoms they left me in ER waiting room for over 6 hours. I left to be miserable at least in a bed. Awful management, they don't listen to women, barely give exam or run any tests. The nurse said his only job was to get me out of there. Do not go here your life depends on it! Oh when I got a room it had no bed- I was sat in a waiting room chair in an ER exam room with a cervical injury.Jackie Lenz

yesterday 7/27/2020 I officially graduated from Concorde college (MA PROGRAM) and all I can say is if you’re looking for a school to help you learn about the medical field Concorde is it. They have great teachers willing to help you as much as possible. They have a great computer lab, always open to help! The school is very well kept and cleaned! Staff also does little events here and there just to show appreciation to the students which I loved. The staff here are AMAZING! 2 staff I would really like to shout out are ARIANA HERTZ & MONICA CARLOS! Both of these woman helped me so much and went out their way to make sure i was doing great at Concorde. Security GEORGE was also such a great staff, he always would help as much as he can. But overall all staff is great, super helpful and super friendly. I felt so welcomed at Concorde as soon as I got there! So glad I came to this school because not only did I get an education but I made some wonderful friends here too. I LOVE CONCORDE💙! And highly recommend it to anyone looking for a school to be in the medical field.Isabel Rosas

This review is overdue. But I wanted to wait until I had been working in my field a couple of years to review. I graduated in 2019 with my LVN, and I was able to obtain my license in January 2020. I was well prepared. Passed my nclex on the first try. But I studied and I followed the direction the instructors and staff recommended to get there. Sometimes it felt like they were dragging us through the ringer, when it came to assignments, tests, clinical etc. But it was well worth it. I started my job confident in all of the basic LVN skills. Vital signs, GT, wound care, interpersonal relationships etc. This school taught me so much about myself. If you are considering a career change; or a jump start to your career. I highly recommend. But don’t go here thinking it will be easy. You WILL have to put in the work. Also another tip, communication is key. If you don’t let the school know what’s going on, they won’t be able to help you.Chynna Hooper

Garden Grove Concorde is what you expect out of a school. I love this campus. I enrolled here in 2006 for the Respiratory Therapist program and graduated in 2008. During the program, they provided all the resources i needed to get through all my courses such as tutoring, 1 on 1 help, and most importantly the most friendliest, attentive staff from the front the front desk all the way to the top. i would like to mention someone who has help through my toughest times, Lynda Carlos. When i was having trouble with my application process she would go out of her way to help me. She was like this with every student and every one of my class mates love her. If anyone is out there looking for a school that actually cares about your future and education, I recommend this school.Ken Torres

I have been doing Pilates at Konnect for about 2 years and always appreciated the knowledge and experience of the instructors. They are GREAT. Recently, I hurt my shoulder playing golf and consulted an Orthopedic surgeon. He had me start extensive PT. Both with the surgeon and PT, I told them of my Pilates experience and describe the types of exercises the instructors had me doing. Both the Surgeon and PT both said my instructor at Konnect was 100% correct in her advice and instruction. I truly believe that Konnect Pilates is not only a critical part of my overall health, but is a vital part of my shoulder recovery.Robert Miller

Konnect Pilates is a movement service and education studio serving Mission Viejo and surrounding cities since 2002. State of the art Balanced Body equipment and 3 spacious rooms for Private sessions, Group reformer classes and Group Functional Training. Orange Country Authorized Education Center for Balanced Body. Training instructors on Pilates comprehensive program as well as other movement methods. Customized programs designed for client specific needs with emphasis on individual goals. If you are looking for a team to help you achieve your health goals, Konnect Pilates is your first choice.Viktor Uygan

Apart from the great environment and cordiality of staff, all instructors are highly experienced and are always paying attention to all students and making corrections and adjustments whenever necessary. The fact that the number of people is limited also makes this possible, which proves that their top one priority is the safety and well-being of their students. I have other Pilates studios closer to me but I prefer to drive a little further to go there because I trust them so much and I'm 100% sure I'm in good hands there.Beatriz Nicolau

Yesterday I had my routine eye exam. Not really sure where to start with this review. The crew was amazing, professional and kind. They took their time in running all the tests and explained everything in details. After completing all the tests, Dr. Walsh took her time with me to address all the concerns, prescribe the best lenses for my glasses and contacts. They by far the most professional optometry center I’ve ever dealt with. As a patient never been that happy. Simply if you have vision challenges. That’s the place you want to be to get your treatment. So glad that I found my optometry center. The most highly recommended vision center. If there was more then 5 stars I would have definitely gave it to the team. That’s the place you should go to if you want to walk out with a smile on your face. They magically know how to draw a fat one on your face.sami fardissi

Jennifer, my optician was patient, helpful, and listened to my needs. Also she offered to fix the old pair of glasses as best as she can. Finally, she emailed the itemized receipt and the prescription the same day of appointment. Dr. Walsh was super friendly and so were the other staff members.Jane Snyder

Everyone at Mission Viejo Optometric Center was very friendly and professional. Dr. Walsh examined my eyes and Jennifer helped me find some great frames. She even ordered several petite frames for me to choose from. I would highly recommend them.Sue Gregory

My daughter attended a summer camp at Gilman School. It was an excellent investment! She enjoyed the camp and learned a great deal in the process (it was a STEM related course). She looks forward to joining Gilman again. My daughter also attended a summer writing (enrichment) course at Gilman. The instructor (Adam Herb) did a wonderful job to ensure the course was engaging, and fun for the students. Mr. Herb also provided meaningful feedback to students and parents, highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations.Zubair Burney

I am a new patient and have been rather nervous about my first appointment. I have seen several gynocologist in the past and have not been able to make a connection or stay loyal to one. Getting your lady parts examine is a pretty big deal and I wanted to find a physician where I can build a relationship with for years to come. I met Stacie today. She is a very experience nurse practitioner. Not only was she smart and beautiful, she attentively listened to my concerns, took interest in my medical history and was able to give helpful suggestions. From the information I gave her, she recommended for me to return for a pelvic ultrasound to rule out any negative possibilities. Stacie possesses an admirable bedside manner and she has an amazing ability in providing a safe and comfortable space for me throughout the examination. I highly recommend Stacie. I’m so happy I have found “the one!”Cherie Phan

Updated for post-op- Dr. Baginski is very knowledgeable, he takes the time to truly listen and come up with a plan together. He doesn't try to persuade you into anything or dismiss your concerns or wishes. He and his staff have excellent bedside manners, all friendly and helpful. He is also highly recommend in the "Nancy's Nook for Endometriosis" community if you follow that platform. I just had surgery with Dr. Baginski, he and his surgical team are absolutely outstanding. Everyone was so polite and attentive. They all truly cared and made me feel comfortable.Jami Treadwell

Dr. Baginski is my hero. He is a true representation of an outstanding physician. As his long-time patient and one who is finishing up PA school, I have never worked with or been under the care of someone more kind, giving, and wise. I am proud to be entering a field where I can be inspired by someone like Dr. Baginski. If only there existed more doctors like him – he makes the world a better place. Thank you for serving as a continuous force of peace and comfort for your patients Dr. B 🙂Sanaz Taghizadeh

I lost just over 30 lbs over a 6 month period! I had been trying to handle weight loss on my own with little success. I had the motivation to lose weight, just needed professional help to be successful in my weight loss goal. Dr. Kakar presented a plan that would help in reaching my fitness goals. Once I started the plan, if I had any questions/concerns I was able to bring them to her attention to get a clear answers. I decided to go with the nutritional program, and this was extremely helpful. Tricia went through my eating habits and together we documented a plan of what types of foods I should eat and how much. Doing this weekly was very helpful and motivating. If I had a 1 – 2 lb weight loss for a week, she would analyze my food intake and provided a different approach. Resulting in a higher weight loss number the following week. Be prepared to answer the "am I drinking enough water" and "am I exercising enough" questions every week. The front office ladies are great. With busy schedules, and as busy as this office, I never felt the frustration that must happen. If I came in without an appointment, they worked me into the scheduled. I feel great, and have much more energy than I did 6 months ago.The Grandes

I signed up for their 6-month program in November, after hitting rock bottom with my weight at an all-time high. My last appointment is today, and I have lost about 60 lbs in total since starting! My program consisted of appetite suppressants, B12 injections (administered at home), and weekly/bi-weekly nutrition counseling visits to the office. I believe it was the personal accountability during these visits that really motivated me the most to stick to my diet plan. Their nutritionist, Trisha, is the best and one of the nicest people I’ve ever met! Everyone there is super friendly and genuinely wants to see you succeed in a healthy way. They really focus on giving you the knowledge and experience you need to succeed on your own after the program ends. I’m so glad that I took the plunge and signed up for their weight loss program! My life has gotten so much better in so many ways, even though I have a lot more weight to lose before I reach my goals. Thank you, OC Weight Loss Center!!CJ T

I decided to get back to my ideal weight, I looked at several places before deciding on OC Weight Loss Center, and so far has been the best decision I have ever made, I not only loss almost 40 pounds now I have tons of energy to be back to the gym, their loss weight protocol is great, easy to follow even if you are under a special diet, they do have an option for you, I am Vegetarian and worked perfect, 100% reliable, I feel very happy,and I am more than grateful for the good attitude and professionalism of everyone in OC Weight Loss Center. Thank you very much YoannaYoanna Ruiz

Dr. Ash and his team at Harmony Dentistry are wonderful! They have been my dental team for several years and I couldn't be more pleased! I have had a fear of dentists since I had a bad dental experience in college, but not anymore. Dr. Ash always explains what he's doing as he does it so I'm not left wide-mouthed and wondering. This really decreases my anxiety. His and his staff's warm and friendly demeanor makes me feel welcomed, valued and at ease. His hygienists are superb! They make such a great team with Dr. Ash and can anticipate his needs during complex procedures. Everyone who works there genuinely seems to enjoy their jobs, which I find rare in medical settings. When you're finished in the dental chair, you can go to their relaxation room, spend time in their massage chair and have a paraffin treatment for your hands at no extra cost. Going to Harmony Dentistry really feels more like going to the spa than to the dentist. It's wonderful! You won't be disappointed!Danean

Best experience at a dentist I've ever had. Dr. Ash and his team are top notch and the care from start to finish is like no other. The front office staff are friendly and prompt in their communication. Natalie, the manager is a wonderful person who knows all the goings on of the office and can help out with all issues, if there are any. Dr. Ash employs state of the art technology to augment his incredible skill. His technique for local anesthesia is gentle, nearly painless, complete and thorough. I had a back mandibular molar that had been abused from grinding and cavities that needed a crown. By way of background, I'm a plastic surgeon and one of the most nit picky person you might every encounter and who thinks perfect is almost good enough. In other words, I have exceedingly high expectations. Dr. Ash and his team not only met my expectations, they exceeded them in every regard. If you need a dentist, I cannot recommend Harmony Dentistry enough.John Park

This dental office is a well oiled machine. I went in for a new patient exam and cleaning. Everything about this office has the patients health, comfort and safety in mind. From the ladies up at the reception with warm greetings as you walk in, I felt comfortable and safe. They took all COVID-19 protocol to ensure my safety and also that of the staff. Had my dental X-rays done and also a cool scan of my mouth where Dr Ash explained to me areas to keep an eye on. The whole office appears to use the newest technology to ease with patient exams and procedures. The doctor was very calming and I could see his attention to detail while he explained things to me. The hygienist was super kind and gentle while working on me during my cleaning. All in all I would certainly come back for future treatments as I felt this office cared for my oral health just as much as I did.Perla Nuno

I don't know why there are so many good reviews. The doctor seems knowledgeable, but for pediatrics, the staff and doctor were so rude to kids. I waited outside for over an hour with a crying toddler and then, finally went inside to see a doctor. When waiting in a room, I wanted to go to restroom so I asked how long it will take more. They said it will take another 20mins. I was bit exhausted already since my sick child was crying for a while and to soothe him without showing TV, I played with and read books to him and his waiting brother. So when I heard that I have to wait another 20mins, I sighed. I don't know if this caused their rudeness, but when I went restroom leaving kids in a room, a male nurse asked my kid to shut the door kinda in a rude way. "Shut the door." He already shut the door once loudly when we are first waiting inside. Also, when the doctor entered, she saw my sick child touching an examining tool. I normally would not let my kids touch those, but I was exhausted already (there were one patient ahead of us. And they let a patient who came after me go first too! I didn't argue with them at that time, but I was little mad.) so I just let him touch it since it was hung on the wall he was supposed lie down. But the doctor scolded a toddler that it's not for him to play with. And she raised voice to kids to wear mask properly. We already took a covid test and I understand that they don't want to get sick from us, but the way they are acting and asking was so rude. I still always wear mask outside and hate causing any troubles or leaving bad review, but I feel like they shouldn't be working with sick patients or even sick children if they are going to treat patients like that.amy lee

During the excessive heat warning I brought my 8 years old daughter to marque urgent care at mission viejo because her fever passed 104 degree and she was shaking and feeling not good. First of all, I know now they don’t have medical equipment and medications for emergency situations like mine. They made us to sit at the chair on the street for 20 minutes in hot weather with the kid has high fever. I’ve opended the main door to ask them if my daughter can go to restroom because she said Dad I am peeing on myself. The ladies start screaming at me that sir You can not come inside. I told them calm down I just have question and they acted so rude to me and I start complaining about the heat, sitting in chairs at street plus my daughter had 104.4 degree fever. Long story short they wanted to kick me out and just take my kid to see a doctor. They really didn’t understand that the 8 years old kid was my daughter and we cane to make sure she is safe … this place is unsafe and not healthy at all the next step for me will be tomorrow to report this location to health line in Orange County to fix or close the location. Don’t go to this location mission viejo, urgent care is next to here and the emergency room is actual place which you can save your life.Matt Rafiee

Wanted share the wonderful experience I had over the weekend at Marque Urgent Care. I had gone around town in Mission Viejo hoping to walk-in for a UTI that sprung on me on a Sunday am. Staff at other clinics waiting to leave (what seemed like to me) would not accommodate my urgency. Thank God I found Marque. The staff was friendly and sensitive to my symptoms. I was seen / treated within 10min. of my arrival as a “walk-in new patient” Great experience, thanks to front office who listened to my urgent matter. The clinic is well staffed with compassionate medical professionals. A big thank you to all the other staff at MUC-Mission Viejo who also cared for me. This will now be mine and families go to Urgent Medical Clinic. A. CooperAna Cooper

Dr. Armando Soto and his staff are top notch. I had a breast lift with breast implant exchange 6 weeks ago and could not be happier with the results. I had my original implants placed by a different surgeon 14 years ago, and was never pleased with the results. I used Dr. Soto back in 2013 for another procedure and knew when it was time to change my implants I would be consulting with him. My results are AMAZING, Dr. Soto listened to what I wanted, answered all my questions and six weeks later I feel like a new person. The staff in his office are always welcoming and helpful too. You won't be disappointed and I can't recommend this practice enough!Susanne McGuire

Dr. Armando Soto is a fantastic and knowledgeable plastic surgeon!!!! His staff is so welcoming. I had a reconstruction breast augmentation. He did a great job. He explained everything prior and post surgery in order for me to achieve these awesome results. I cannot thank him enough for caring so much about the results of his patients, along with his outstanding bedside manners!!! I also want to thank his nurse Jennifer for comforting and caring for me through the entire process. I had many plastic surgeons to choose from…..glad I went with Dr. Armando Soto. I definitely recommended him to friends and family.Ayanna Artis

Nearly five months ago I had a breast reduction here. It has been by far the best decision I have made in my life. I went from a G+ to a C cup. Dr. Soto and his staff went above and beyond to make me comfortable throughout the entire process. They are all very informative and personable. If any type of enhancements is something you are thinking about, I would highly recommend you to have it here! Since my surgery my self confidence and general comfort have soared. Clothes fit better and i no longer have pain in my neck and shoulders anymore. Thank you Dr Soto for changing my life for the better!Jacki Walston

August 2020 we walked in to Aliso Viejo Animal Hospital for a second opinion when we were convinced by our previous vet that its time to put our dog down. We were going through very bad days with him, he was suffering from uncontrolled diabetes, pancreatitis, sever skin issues and heart disease, very lethargic and no appetite. At the time my neighbor was Dr. Reza’s client and she recommended that we go to see him. We went to his office with hope, but knowing that is possibly the time, and we might come back home without Honey. He patiently listened to our concerns, went over the entire medical records and did a very detailed exam on Honey, We were very impressed about the detailed exam he performed and the information he gave us. He gained our trust from very first moments. Then he explained his plan and warned us about the possibilities of failure. He just made suggestions, no push, no fake hope! He was very honest about his thoughts and feelings. We liked how confident he was during the conversation, he seemed very knowledgable. We decided to move forward with his recommendation knowing that we might be spending the money and then he tell us thats the time to put him down. After running the tests that day and the following day , he diagnosed our dog with Cushing’s disease, he hospitalized him for a few days, treated his pancreatitis and adjusted his insulin dose. Honey came back home feeling much better, he was eating, no vomiting, and had some of his energy back. He had daily medications to take and everyday he was feeling better and better and after 1 month he was a completely different dog. 2 years have passed and since then and they turned to a very busy hospital now, but still we get the same attention and quality care every time me go in. They still call us after every visit to see how honey is doing and we did not go one day without medication because of them. They make us feel like family and we see how much they care for Honey. I can not thank Dr. Reza enough for what he did for our family, he saved our sinior sick pet and changed his life quality. He is not only a great doctor, but an amazing human being, professional , kind, compassionate and caring. He really cares about your pet. I referred my siblings and my neighbors to him and they all had the same great experience I had with him. God bless his heart.Gregoria Camacho

This hospital is the best place to take you furry family member! The entire staff is so loving towards pets. Dr.Reza is my pets doctor and he is truly the best! My pet hates going to the vet but when he sees Dr.Reza he gets so excited and he starts waging his tail like crazy! My puppy loves Dr.Reza which shows how truly caring he is towards pets and really cares for them like they are his own! I drive over 45 minutes to take my pet here but I don’t care I refuse to go anywhere else! I have encouraged all my friends to go here and everyone has always been so thrilled after their first visit with Dr.Reza! I can go on and on about this hospital and how wonderful they are!!! Thank you so much to the staff and a special thank you to Dr.Reza, my pet got neutered here recently and I was expecting him to be in pain and to be so upset. He was treated to good the entire process went by so smoothly that I couldn’t believe it! I am so extremely happy to be a client here!!Donya Salehi

We have three rescue dogs: Pablo, Frankie and Gus. Providing them with the most excellent care is very important to us. When Aliso Viejo Animal Hospital opened, we decided to give them a try. I’m so glad we did! Our pups are provided with amazing care there! Their extended hours allow for early/late appointments and the staff is friendly and professional. Dr. Reza truly loves the animals he takes care of, and it shows. We just had Gus in today after boarding him somewhere for 9 days – and him coming out sick. Gus was lethargic, wouldn’t eat or drink and was vomiting. Dr. Reza saw Gus right away! He went over his treatment plan with us, that started with the minimum cost, and then go from there. He kept in touch with us all day, and without boring you with Gus’s situation, he came home tonight a BRAND NEW DOG – as healthy as can be! We’ll continue to use and recommend Aliso Viejo Animal Hospital! Give them a try!Diane Davani

I have been going to Select PT in Aliso Viejo for the past few weeks. Since the first day of therapy, everyone has been very warm, professional, and makes everyone who walks through their door feel comfortable. The therapists are very well trained. I feel like I'm getting stronger everyday. I appreciate the office staff's flexibility with scheduling appointments and kindness. The facility is clean and tidy. I would highly recommend Select to anyone who needs excellent PT with warm, kind, friendly, staff! Also, it's nice to work with people who have a sense of humor and can make you laugh after a hard day of work. Thank you SELECT!!Sima Ostrick

The entire team at Select Physical Therapy is top notch! Steve worked closely with me to understand my fitness goals, and gave me the tools to rehab my nagging hamstring injury and get me back to 100%. They are all super friendly, and I could tell they cared about me. Every week he'd ask about my newborn child, who I love dearly. I strongly recommend Select Physical Therapy for anybody that wants excellent care!Dan Gunderson

Select Physical Therapy has been a great experience. It has been a fun atmosphere to rehab and a place I look forward to going. The therapists are knowledgeable, friendly, and dedicated. They do a thorough evaluation of your injury and tailor your rehabilitation program specific to you. They are very important part of your team during your recovery.Christian Rippe

Dr. Ahn is the best! I had a pretty bad wisdom tooth infection couple weeks ago, since it's a pretty gnarly impacted wisdom tooth, my dentist can't really do it and referred me to his office for the surgery. Now my wisdom tooth has been bothering me for several years, and since it's really close to the nerve & I'm a bit old for wisdom tooth surgery (just turned 30), I'm really nervous before went into the consultation. However the consult went super well, Dr. Ahn walked me through the treatment plan very thoroughly and patiently, his professionalism and knowledge truly calmed me down and actually made me looking forward to finally get this resolved once and for all. The surgery went extremely well. Dr. Ahn removed the wisdom tooth completely, did bone grafting to preserve the tooth next to it, as well as putting in some growth factor to help with the healing process. Best part of all? As someone who's extremely scared of pain, I didn't feel much pain at all during & after the surgery: with IV sedation I fell asleep almost right away, by the time I woke up it's already over. There's bit swelling and bleeding for the first 2~3 days, but when it comes to pain level it's probably a 2 at most (on a scale of 1 to 10), almost feel a bit too good to be true. Anyway I highly recommend Dr. Ahn to anyone who needs oral surgery done. He's truly an incredible surgeon & all of his staff at OC Oral Surgery are super responsive, caring and helpful too. Thank you again for making the surgery such a painless & comfortable experience!Allen Sun

This office is special. You can tell everyone enjoys working here, the atmosphere is calm and welcoming due to the staff. I recently had two wisdom teeth extracted by Dr. Ahn. My consultation was clear, Victoria was so knowledgeable and helpful going over the insurance, billing and setting my surgery date. Mia and Melissa were amazing! They prepped me for the surgical procedure, all the while keeping friendly conversation and demonstrating acts of kindness and compassion. I felt completely at ease and comfortable. I have a bit of anxiety but I did not feel anxious at all, those ladies were so wonderful. Dr. Ahn entered the room, greeted me and then started the IV; that's really the last I remember until it was all over. The post op care instructions were very clear. I was home an hour later and feeling fine. I had no pain until the 2nd day and it wasn't bad at all, 1 ibuprofen did the trick. After that I had no other pain. I followed the orders completely!! My post op check up was great, everything healing perfectly. I highly recommend OC Oral Surgery. Dr. Ahn and his whole staff are excellent, highly skilled and proficient. They made this experience so pleasant, sounds strange to describe teeth extraction as pleasant but it really was – the procedure and recovery were super easy. Very, very pleased! I had my other 2 wisdom teeth extracted many years ago and I had an entirely different experience, that office was awful. OC Oral Surgery has restored my faith in dentistry. Extremely positive experience.S Chambers

OC Oral Surgery was a wonderful experience! I needed all 4 wisdom teeth pulled, so I did do some shopping around as I planned to pay cash. Other oral surgeon offices seemed to have weird pricing where I felt they overinflated their pricing since they were quickly willing to knock over $1,000 off when I said I was going to look around. Thank heavens my wife found OC Oral Surgery! The entire staff is so kind and we both felt very welcome when we arrived. The conversation with the doctor and his staff was clear and transparent on both costs and how the procedure would happen. Very straight forward and honest. I scheduled the extraction procedure and did mention to them I am slightly claustrophobic as I’ve had some issues at dental offices when they put that rubber block in your mouth for longer procedures. The day of my surgery the staff was definitely on their “A Game” as they worked in perfect harmony. I did have a slight claustrophobic feeling when they put oxygen on my nose and they immediately recognized that and helped keep me calm till I dozed off. Regarding the procedure….it was 100% painless. Honestly I don’t recall a single moment. Who would want to recall extracting 4 wisdom teeth 😊. I woke up to my wife and a nurse in the room who walked us through post procedure and that was it. I know it will sound weird a bit to say it was a very pleasant experience given the extractions but it honestly was and everyone working their couldn’t have been nicer.Andy Temesvary

From the first day I met Dr. Chen I felt very comfortable in her knowledge of plastic surgery. I did a lot of research before I picked going to Dr. Chen. She was always very straight with her answers, explained to me what she thought was best for me and talked myself and my husband through every step of my procedure. I had a breast augmentation, breast lift, extended tummy tuck and lipo in my stomach and back. The day of surgery I was very nervous, the nurse at the surgical center were so nice and praised Dr. Chen as much as I did. When Dr. Chen arrived, she made me feel at ease. I am currently almost 8 weeks post op and I have NO REGRETS! If I were to do it again, I would a thousand times with Dr. Chen. After surgery, she contacted me at home to make sure I was doing well, gave me a number to contact her if I had any concerns. She always answered and was always so reassuring. I can't express how thankful I am to have found her. My body is still changing, but boy what a change it has been. Thank you, Dr. Chen, for making me smile again and being confident in my appearance again.kasey macias

I had to have a growth removed from the bridge of my nose. I was so worried about the scar that would be left behind. It was a decent sized growth and would need a fairly big cut to remove. I went with Dr. Chen based on her experience and other reviews. The surgery went smoothly. When the bandage was removed 10 days later, the cut was made right along the natural wrinkles between the eye and the nose and even curved to exactly follow those wrinkles. Even with the scar still fresh, you had to really focus on that area to realize it was a scar. Somehow, it just seems to blend in with the rest of the face. I'm so thankful I went with Dr. Chen, I couldn't have imagined a better outcome. She really knows what she is doing and I would highly recommend her to anyone.Minhchau Tran

Dr. Chen helped me remove a lipoma growth from my forehead that has been bothering me for a few years. She was very concise, answered all of my questions, and was always there to answer questions. The day before the operation, there was a scheduling issue at the hospital, so instead of just rescheduling our appointment, she worked with the hospital to have my surgery moved to Hoag Newport vs. Hoag Irvine, just so I don't have to shuffle my schedule around. She did a great job removing the growth, leaving a little scar in place of it. She followed up and was always there to answer text questions whenever I had one. I highly recommend Dr. Chen, and I say this with a high degree of confidence.John Mikhail

I needed my wisdom teeth taken out but wasn't sure which one, whether it was 1 or all 4! A friend of mine referred me to Dr. Orest Frangopol. Coming into the facility it was very clean and well organized. I was greeted immediately by an assistant, she was very nice and friendly. And she walked me into the xray room which there I met with Dr. Orest. He took the time to explain the details of the surgery and what the next steps would be. Dr. Orest was very personable, seemed like a very honest individual so I felt very comfortable moving forward with him as my oral surgeon. Now here comes the day of the surgery. I was very nervous but Dr. Orest reassured me that I was in good hands. With the help of sedation pills to help me sleep through the process, Next thing I know, I woke up and the surgery was over! I didn't feel a thing! Dr. O then helped me prep for some of the things I need to do to make sure I heal well, what foods to stay away from, and some techniques on how to help with the swelling! Super helpful because I blew up! I was so pleased with going through with Dr. Orest. I've had several dentists in the past, and they were all great but he actually took the time to communicate with me, get to know me, and gave off a great vibe that I was more than just another patient. I highly recommend Dr. Orest and his staff.Melissa Tran

Extremely professional and pleasant. I was very nervous for my implant surgery and Dr. Frangopol was very patient and explained the whole procedure to me. Everything went according to what he said and to my surprise I didn't experience any pain!! I didn't even realized that he was done with the surgery when I asked him…"when do you place the implant dr?" He was very gentle and made the visit painless, it's been 8 years since he placed the implant, I coudn't be happier. I love Dr. Frangopol and I highly recommend him!Elena Ciocan

I know Dr. Frangopol since 2005. I highly recommend him to friends and family! He is very honest and takes time to explain details about the procedure and he makes sure that you leave with a smile on your face. I highly, recommend him! And I guarantee he will do what "Mother Nature couldn't do" and I am saying that because my teeth weren't always straight, he did a fantastic job!!! Dr.Frangopol Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! !!Cornelia Bona

Dr. Cummings is the absolute best! He is a perfectionist who cares very much about even minor details of a case. We first met him when my son needed 2 impacted wisdom teeth removed. We had a bad experience with a different oral surgeon for his first 2 wisdom teeth (he woke up during the procedure and his recovery was not smooth). His extraction with Dr. Cummings was perfect and he had a quick recovery. Several years later and we were back in Dr. Cummings’s office. My son had a complicated case requiring 5 years in orthodontics and upper and lower jaw surgery. Dr. Cummings spent an extraordinary amount of time preparing his case and coordinating with the ortho (Dr. Russell Chang) to make sure that his surgery, recovery, and final outcome were perfect. The two doctors discussed his case many times going so far as to attend a webinar together to go over the computer models of the case and to discuss details related to their areas of expertise. My son is so happy with the results, which is what is most important to me. These guys were our dream team! Not only is Dr. Cummings exceptionally skilled, he is also fair and kind. It is worth noting that his pricing is excellent for the quality of his care and work. We went out-of-network because we wanted him to do the surgery. I was not able to get an estimate out of my insurance in advance, so I had no real idea what we were going to end up with in terms of our share. I am happy to say that my insurance paid most of his surgical costs as his fees were reasonable even by insurance standards. One final note, the office and nursing staff at the Mission Viejo office have been wonderful. They are all very caring and competent people who have been so nice to us throughout the process and the many appointments that we had during the process. Dr. Cummings has been an absolute joy to work with and I would highly recommend him to anyone.Candy Pettus

I was referred to Orange County Centers for Oral Surgery to get a tooth extracted. As horrible as the idea of that was I must say they did a really great job and my experience with them was pretty darn ok!!Dr. Nicholls was very kind and patient with my questions and understood that I was reasonably anxious about this procedure. He told me he would make it a good dental experience and I believed him. It was a fairly quick procedure under twilight sleep, which made it way easier for me to tolerate. The dental assistant, Emily, was with me the whole time, she calmed my nerves, and made sure I was comfortable throughout . The front office staff was kind and respectful & the entire office took great care with safety precautions for Covid. I would never wish dental surgery on anyone BUT if it’s something you have to go through THIS IS the place to have it done.Joni Young-Mahoney

Dr. Cummings is a superb doctor! His professionalism and caring for his patients is beyond reproach, so much so as he was performing a biopsy, he was apologizing for possible pain. He cares very much and wants to be sure his patients get the best possible care. His office staff are extremely friendly and helpful! First impressions are important and I was very impressed with the friendly voice on the phone and then I saw the same when I reached the office. I am very sincere when I say I truly recommend Dr Cummings if you need an oral surgeon.Charbe Benvenuto

I went to Community Ortho in July 2019 in extreme right knee pain. A PA drained fluid, shot up with Cortisone; it improved immensely but I was advised I needed knee replacement. Saw Dr. Tom Thomas a month later and he disagreed that surgery was needed. He shot up both knees with an injectable (extremely painful) that was suppose to give years of relief. I now know the injectable should never have been done so soon after the cortisone. I was in immense pain from my right hip to my foot. The ongoing complications have included a numb right foot for 2 years now. Went back 4 times to 4 different Dr's in building; it was a cluster. Terrible service, recommended unneccessary "exploratory" surgery. Terrible billing (every dr you are seen by requires all new paperwork).Nancy Lay-King

I was referred to Dr. Marandola to examine the pain I was having in my hip. After the exam and x-ray he recommended a total hip replacement. He explained the details of the surgery and what I could expect during the recovery period. This discussion gave me confidence in Dr. Marandola's ability to do the surgery. It took a couple of months to get the surgical clearances and schedule the surgery. The surgery went well, and I was released the next day. I have had post-surgical visits with both Dr Marandola and his assistant Jason. I am incredibly happy with Dr Marandola and I highly recommend him to family and friends.Curt Wastradowski

What a fantastic facility. They were able to get me in just a few days after I called for an appointment, which I found most unusual and refreshing. The entire staff was kind and helpful, even giving me detailed directions as the location is a bit difficult to locate from normal traffic. Everyone from Celia at the front desk, to the medical assistant, to the X-ray tech and finally to the knowledgeable yet approachable, Doctor Gardner was exceptional. The office was clean and efficient. I hate to wish an orthopedic issue on anyone, but if you find yourself with one I highly recommend Community orthopedic.Julie Johnson

They ask me to be there half hour before my schedule time, and I did , even a bit earlier, waited for 2 hours, asked several times what was going on, and got brush off they are with patient, no a single time no one was capable to said I am sorry for the wait , or anything, When finally I went in , 2 hours later, for a something that take by clock 5 minutes top, the response for the technician when I mention the long wait "was we were busy…" rolling her eyes. We have the most expensive health care system in the world and more and more, the worst . I will not be going there again. I have not been so furious in a long time.Ana Schram

My review is for the G. I. Floor. I went here for my endoscopy and colonoscopy. Every person I came in contact with was SO nice. The male RN that was getting me checked in and all my info was great! I'm a hard stick on an IV it always takes 3 people. They got my IV in on the 1st try, that's never happened before. Everytime any nurse walked by they always asked if I needed another warm blanket. I had a great experience. My only complaint is they said they would give me juice right after and didn't 😑 but my husband was there to pick me up very fast so I will forgive them lol.Gina W.

I have never been to a more beautiful center..and received such terrible care. I have been to ugly clinics, with no furniture other than folding chairs in other countries and received much better care. I have tried to contact a patient advocate for this center but there does not seem to be anyone looking out for patients here; there is nobody to speak to about problems. Reports are wrong, scheduling is a nightmare, and the workers have an attitude that they are doing patients favors when it is through their incompetence that the problem exists.K Smith