Southern California Orthopedic Institute
24051 Newhall Ranch Road
Valencia, CA 91354
Patient Reviews
The following are reviews from patients of Dr. Karzel.
“The experience with Dr. Karzel and the staff was wonderful.”
– Christine M.
“Dr. Karzel and his staff were friendly and professional.”
– Joe S.
“Dr. Karzel was extremely thorough with his examination and his explanation in reviewing the MRI. I felt at ease with his diagnosis (& prognosis) as well as his recommendations for physical therapy. The entire staff was great with my office visit experience.”
– Veronic C.
“Dr. Karzel was extremely thorough with his examination and his explanation in reviewing the MRI. I felt at ease with his diagnosis (& prognosis) as well as his recommendations for physical therapy. The entire staff was great with my office visit experience.”
– Veronic C.
“Dr. Karzel is very knowledgeable, confident, patient and straightforward.”
– Janice L.
“Professional, helpful and an excellent surgeon. They accommodated all of my concerns and needs.”
– Madeline J.
“As usual Dr. Karzel was very prompt, professional and explained everything so even I can understand it. Dr. Karzel and staff share the same goals in my health and well being.”
– Rocco G.
“Dr. Karzel has an excellent bedside manner and everyone I know that has needed his skills has been very happy with his healing abilities, including my attorney that is still going strong as he approaches 70.”
– Michael T.
“Returned to Dr. Karzel for my other shoulder. His bedside/office manner is very patient, and he takes the time to answer all my questions. After surgery, he met with my wife and described she could understand what he encountered and how he fixed everything in operation. All of my providers at SCOI have been fantastic!!”
– Michael T.
“I had found out that I had re-tore my rotator cuff and had also done damage to my labrum and biceps tendon. When I met Dr. Karzel, he was polite, available, answered my questions and had a pleasant demeanor about him. I went with him to fix my shoulder and am grateful to have been in such great hands. I feel great. I've been back to playing volleyball, surfing and mountain biking and am having zero issues. Thank you, doctor.”
– Chris C.
“Dr. Karzel is exceptionally knowledgeable and communicates with his patients in a manner that’s easy to comprehend. I have had both knee and shoulder surgeries with Dr. Karzel and have had excellent outcomes. I always appreciate the fact that he doesn’t push for operation but carefully explains all the options including recovery times for each. I have recommended him to friends who have knee or shoulder problems.”
– Barbara H.
“Dr. Karzel did a great job of evaluating my shoulder injury and recommending the appropriate care. I happened not to need surgery, and it was great that he was able to prescribe the right path to healing and avoid the medicine in my case.”
– Michael I.
“Dr Karzel has great bedside rapport, very thorough and knowledgeable when seeming his patients !! He explained everything to me from the get go !”
– Annette M.
“All my care was first class.”
– John L.
“The surgery site was the best team of medical staff I ever met. The anesthesiologist, the PA and the nursing staff at the surgical site was amazing. I was told the surgery went well. The follow up daily via email was great. Now I am waiting to start physical therapy soon. The doctor and team I would give a five star.”
– James W.
“I was extremely pleased with my experience.”
– Charles H.
“This was my second shoulder surgery with Dr. Karzel. Turns out both of my shoulders needed basically the same procedure. I am now six months from my last one and it feels great unless I over-use it or move in a way that stretches the muscle too much. Still have some recovery time remaining but would recommend Dr. Karzel to anyone facing shoulder surgery.”
– Robert B.
“Dr. Karzel was thorough in his examination and diagnosis of my condition. The physical therapy department was terrific. They were amazing in treating me. They were very caring regarding my treatment and progress.”
– David K.
“Very professional. Spent a lot of time with me reviewing films and doing a very thorough physical exam. I felt like the doctor and staff understood my issues and were respectful.”
– Amy K.
“Dr. Karzel and his staff treat me as if I am their sole concern. They are attentive, thoughtful, professional, and personable.”
– Faith D.
“This is my second time that I have come to see Dr Karzel, he did such a good job diagnosing me in addition to him repairing my left shoulder that same year. Dr. Karzel is a very thorough and patient Doctor when he examines you. He also explains everything concerning your condition. The Physical Therapy Department is also very excellent in how & what they do to assist in any way they can to help in recovering from surgery and prior to surgery.”
– Arthur S.
“Dr. Karzel care & treatment was above board. He was most attentive to my medical needs & questions.”
– Raul L.
“I have been a patient of Dr. Karzel for years. He had performed 3 shoulder surgeries for me. In my book he is the top shoulder surgeon in the country, if not the planet. The surgery goes exactly as he describes, there is no after surgery pain ( my most recent surgery was repair of torn rotator cuff), and I love being able to see the "movie" of the operation from within the shoulder with Dr. Karzel's commentary. No one does it more professionally and with great skill and patient care. Simply, he is the best.”
– Daniel M.
“Dr. Kazel was kind and has appropriate manner to patient. When patient got questions, Dr. Kazel explained well.”
– Hannah C.
“Very competent, friendly, informative, answers questions. Dr. Karzel did outstanding work on one knee18 years ago, and this year's work on my other knee is shaping up to be as good.”
– Dennis B.
“Excellent care. I couldn't be happier with the results.”
– John D.
