Patient Affirmations

The following are actual reviews of Dr. Tapadiya, culled both from online sites as well as direct feedback given to Dr. Tapadiya.

Outstanding/skilled orthopedic surgeon--E.M.
"I am a 67 year old male who fell on two consecutive days, breaking my kneecap the first time and my wrist the second time. Paramedics took me to the Fountain Valley Hospital emergency room after the second fall. Later that evening Dr. Tapadiya visited and explained his plans for surgery. My wrist was caught in a crutch handle on the second fall, and was bent into an S-curve. Dr. Tapadiya manually straightened it the night before surgery, and his skill was very evident, since that was nearly painless. I slept through the surgery, but was nearly pain free afterward. He had me transferred to a rehabilitation facility for several days from the hospital, and I have had one follow-up appointment in his office. He spent a lot of time explaining his plans to me, my wife, and my daughter in the hospital prior to the surgery. I feel exceedingly fortunate to have gotten Dr. Tapadiya as my surgeon. If I every had need of an orthopedist, or had family or friends in need, I would go to Dr. Tapadiya without hesitation."

"I am a retiree who fell twice in two days last year, breaking my kneecap and my wrist. The second fall, which broke the wrist, was more catastrophic, and required a 911 call. The paramedics took me to the hospital, where the emergency room staff put a splint on the wrist and admitted me to the hospital. They called Dr. Tapadiya, who visited me that evening and explained his diagnosis and plans for surgery. The kneecap was broken in 2 places, the wrist in 7. On subsequent visits prior to surgery, Dr. Tapadiya spent a lot of time explaining to me and my family what he planned to do and why. The night before the surgery, Dr. Tapadiya removed the splint and manually straightened my wrist, which had been bent into an S-shape in the fall. It was very apparent from the way he straightened it -- nearly painless -- that he was highly skilled, so I felt quite fortunate to get him as the on-call specialist. He installed hardware in both joints so that I could place full weight on the knee with a brace right after surgery, and could use the wrist again not long afterward. He had me transferred from the hospital to an acute rehabilitation facility for several days, after which I had physical therapist visits at home for a few weeks. After several weeks I began out-patient therapy at Dr. Tapadiya's clinic in Fountain Valley, and went there for several more weeks of treatment from both of the physical therapists in his clinic. Recently I had out-patient surgery by Dr. Tapadiya to remove the hardware. Everyone I encountered in Dr. Tapadiya's clinic in multiple visits over the past year -- the doctor, the office staff, the nurses, the X-ray technician, and the physical therapists -- was professional, friendly, and highly skilled. I feel very fortunate that Dr. Tapadiya was the on call orthopedic surgeon when I was taken to the emergency room. I would recommend him to anyone, and would want him to treat any member of my family who needed orthopedic surgery."

Thorough and hardworking--I.S.
"Dr. Tapadiya is thorough with his patients and a great, hardworking surgeon. highly recommended."

Good bedside manner, low wait time, personal service--G.E.
"…I've experienced his bedside manner and that of the rest of his staff, they really have excellent service…Dr. Tapadiya personally is a caring physician who does not treat his patients like a number. He takes his time to talk and address patient issues even though his practice is busy. There was also little to no waiting time to be seen by the doctor when we went. I also appreciate that his office can do in-house x-rays in a matter of minutes which really cuts down on the waiting time. I really hate it when you have to go back and forth for testing between different facilities."

Listens to your concerns--R.L.
"My father has been going to Dr Tapadiya since around 1990. He's done both knee replacements, both hip replacements and replaced the worn out parts in both hips. He's allways been very friendly , listens to your concerns and is quick to get things done. He is also on the Bloodless surgury program which in my research makes him an excellent Dr. The staff has always been very friendly and really work hard to make sure your wait time is low. If you want a Dr who will get the job done right the first time with minimal bloodloss, Dr Tapadiya is the man!"

Good explanations, no overcharging--Anonymous
"i went to dr. tapadiya today for a second opinion on my knee. i had heard good things about him from friends so thought i'd give it a shot. the difference between him and the other doctor was huge. dr. tapadiya explained what my meniscus tear was, showing me diagrams and models. he told me the different options, what the chances of recovery were with each option, and he did so without steering me any direction. he gave me his input and educated me but let me make the final decision and i really appreciated that. he is funny and outgoing with a good bedside manner that is friendly but not too familiar. his staff is friendly and they do not overcharge. it is a smaller practice than the other group i went to, but the office was still very nice and what a difference. i have decided to have him do my arthroscopy."

Attention to detail, personal service--Denise
"I love how much attention to detail they show. They are always so careful and meticulous. I never have to worry about them making a mistake or forgetting something. They explained all the risks and benefits of my treatment options. Everything was explained in detail, all my questions were answered, and I felt a lot better about choosing a treatment plan. Every time I come here they always remember me by name and greet me as soon as I walk in the door, even if it's been months since my last appointment. They are so thoughtful and amazingly sweet, I just love this place. They never left me for an extended period of time and I never felt ignored."

Careful, meticulous and respectful--Anonymous reviews, via online review site

  • "Did this provider pressure you to purchase any unnecessary products during your visit?
    Absolutely not! I was never uncomfortable
  • Did the staff make you feel uncomfortable when you called with questions or concerns?
    Not at all! They were happy to address every concern I had
  • Did this provider show attention to detail?
    Absolutely! They are always very careful and meticulous
  • Did this provider's staff seem to respect him/her?
    Definitely! They staff spoke very highly of him/her
  • Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
    Completely!
  • Did you feel safe in this provider's care?
    Absolutely! I knew I was being cared for by an expert!
  • Did this provider seem well-trained and experienced?
    Absolutely, they were an expert!
  • Was this provider argumentative or easily angered?
    No, they were very calm and understanding
  • Does this provider treat their staff well?
    Yes, they treat their staff with respect
  • Did this provider promise services he/she couldn't provide?
    No, they were able to provide everything they said they would
  • Did this provider use excessive foul language?
    Not at all! They are always respectful and courteous!
  • Does this orthopedic surgeon use current and safe equipment?
    Yes

Felt better about choosing a treatment plan--Anonymous
They explained all the risks and benefits of my treatment options. Everything was explained in detail, all my questions were answered, and I felt a lot better about choosing a treatment plan.

These reviews were culled from personal feedback, as well as online review sites such as Yelp, Healthgrades, Vitals.com, Wellness.com, and other sites. No edits have been made save for formatting changes.