Testimonials & Reviews
South Orange County Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic Surgeons located in Orange County, Mission Viejo, CA
South Orange County Orthopaedics always appreciates feedback from our valued patients. To date, we’re thrilled to have collected 37 reviews with an average rating of 4.97 out of 5 stars. Please read what others are saying about South Orange County Orthopaedics below, and as always, we would love to collect your feedback.
Tim H.
Submitted 09/25/23
I saw DR. Eidt today for a broken wrist, and was very pleased with him and the whole staff, they were all efficient, thorough, and friendly. DR Edit pointed out exactly where my problem was on the x-rays, and assured me i should have a good outcome with just a cast. He scheduled a follow up x-ray appointment in two weeks to insure everything is healing correctly. I highly recommend this group to anyone with an orthopedic related problem.
David S.
Submitted 06/08/23
At the beginning of last year David started seeing an orthopedic doctor for pain in his left ring finger. After several visits over several months, the doctor had told David he had arthritis and there really wasn’t anything he could do other than pain medications/creme. As a life-long guitarist where guitar playing is his life-blood, he was frustrated and determined to find a solution. While searching on YouTube he came across a video of knuckle replacement surgery by Dr. Mark Elzik. Given new hope, David looked up the doctor. What are the chances this doctor would be in our part of the country…he was in Mission Viejo, about 30 minutes away from us! Okay, but what are the chances he is in our insurance network…YES, he was! Immediately, we contacted our primary care doctor for a referral. Within a week of finding Dr. Elzik on YouTube, we were in his office. After taking some X-rays, Dr. Elzik confirmed knuckle replacement surgery would take care of David’s pain and that he would have full use of his hand/finger after rehabilitation. One week later, in the middle of November 2022, David had the surgery. His hand looked pretty gnarly. I called him “Thing” for awhile-lol. During the rehabilitation process, David quite often wondered if he had made a mistake getting the surgery. His finger was stiff and wouldn’t bend. But with physical therapy and a house full of guitars staring at him, he managed to start playing guitar within a couple months. It has now been a little over 6 months, David is back shredding lead guitar with his cover band, The Voodoo Funk, playing guitar parts from the likes of ZZ Top, Chicago, Journey, Neil Geraldo, and so on. Thank you to Dr. Mark Elzik at South Orange County Orthopedics in Mission Viejo for giving David back the ability to do what he loves most..playing all his guitars.
Kim B.
Submitted 10/05/22
Dr Fitzpatrick is amazing! I finally have some hope with my knee thanks to this wonderful Dr.
Michael J.
Submitted 07/30/22
I have had several surgeries before having my total hip replacement by Dr. Park. Their pre-op, day of surgery and post-op process and procedures are the best I have ever experienced. I have never experienced a surgeon and their staff who make you feel as if you are their most important patient. When I asked questions, every person stopped what they were doing and had a conversation with me about the topic my question was about. Every day I received a call or text to guide me on specific steps I needed to take before or after surgery. The icing on the cake was the message from Dr. Park on the evening before the surgery that he had this. The timing was uncanny. But it was exactly what I needed to here that night.
This is the best and most professional I have ever had. My assessment is based on the eight prior surgeries I had in my life.
Surgery was five days ago. I can tell you already it is a sucess.
Tom L.
Submitted 11/03/20
Dr. Elzik is the real deal. I have had thumb surgery in the past by a different Doctor. That entire process was awful. I went to Dr. Elzik, he provided surgery on my other thumb. The results from Dr. Elzik & team were a completely a positive ending. The procedure was less invasive and I had less recovery time. Lastly from the Doctor to his staff they are so very caring and friendly. I'm a fan for life.
Andrea Q.
Submitted 08/26/20
Dr. Park is simply unsurpassed in every way. So skilled, so kind, can't say enough. He has given my 95 year old mom a new pain free chapter in her life. She had a full knee replacement 2 weeks ago and is already walking better than pre-surgery. Thank you, Dr. Park. Our experience with you exceeds 5 stars!!
Michele M.
Submitted 07/09/20
Dr. Park is amazing! He's conscientious and really well informed. I had so much metal in my body from a 15 year old hip replacement. Dr. Park figured out the least invasive and easiest recovery for me and really saved me. He gave me back at least 5 years of my life...I don't fall any more and I'm not feeling insecure and prematurely senile now. It's such a gift. Smart and gifted surgeon.
LINDA G.
Submitted 01/23/20
SATISFIED
David C.
Submitted 01/17/20
My shoulder was in bad shape due to several dislocations and a prior shoulder surgery. After Dr. Fitzpatrick fixed my shoulder I have had no issues. I’m very satisfied and definitely recommend him. It’s been around 5 years now and my shoulder is still going strong.
Thomas T.
Submitted 12/24/19
Dr. Park is excellent, very knowledgeable, explains the problem very well and discusses the cure options. He is also very personable and easy to talk to. My surgery went very well and with a fast recovery.
Veeder S.
Submitted 12/24/19
I had a basketball injury and was referred to Dr. Elzik to look at my little finger on my left hand which had a severe "rip" of meat and skin right down to the tendons. He was very thorough and let me know what I could do to help it heal.
It is fine now and I am playing again.
George B.
Submitted 12/21/19
I was very impressed by Dr. Mark Elzik and his knowledge and expertise concerning my condition. He put me at ease and his confidence was reassuring; everything went well and my fingers have straightened out and are feeling back to normal after some initial pain. It has been a long time since I have been able to have my finger lie flat and I am pleased with the outcome. I am wearing the brace each night and find I don’t even notice it during sleep.
So thank you to Dr. Elzik and his staff and office personnel who directed us along the way !!
Antonio L.
Submitted 12/20/19
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Vernon M.
Submitted 12/20/19
Dr Elizik was very caring and conscientious. Truly professional.
Maryella K.
Submitted 12/18/19
I was very pleased with my experience.
Michele F.
Submitted 12/18/19
I had a total hip replacement on 11/25/19. A year ago I first consulted with Dr. Park regarding the need for a hip replacement. He did not in any way try to pursuance me to have one. He told me I would know when I needed the surgery. He was right. The surgery went well, I was quite confident in his care. He is a very good listener and he provided me with what I should anticipate.
Barbara H.
Submitted 12/18/19
He was knowledgeable, professional but with understanding and he was respectful on how I felt. Explaining clearly so that I did not feel bad for not knowing.
Lisa S.
Submitted 12/18/19
I was seen by Dr. Fitzpatrick on a timely basis. He was very clear in his instructions and as always took as much time as I needed.
Joy A.
Submitted 12/16/19
I was admitted to the emergency room, late at night, was a fractured hip. It was extremely painful.
Dr.Park came into the hospital, early, the next morning,and performed the hip surgery. It relieved some of the pain, soon, and appears to have been
successful. I am continuing with Physical Therapy, will see Dr. Park for a follow-up visit, next month.
When I saw, ast, he was very reassuring, and answered all of our questions.
Don K.
Submitted 12/15/19
Knuckle replacement surgery: It all went smoothly and I am now in the recovery phase. Good job.