Dilip Tapadiya, MD

My Wife started our relationship with this fine surgeon about 8 years ago, he has done 3 meniscus tear repairs for her and not wanting to be left out it was just my turn for the same thing. Dr Tapadiya is associated with an outpatient surgical center in Costa Mesa that is awesome. I know each person, injury and surgery is different. But I had surgery on a Tuesday, working from home Wednesday, climbing stairs Monday and almost normal gate with 2 weeks. The Doc is great, his staff is great. He trully takes the time with each patient and explains everything including the MRI pictures. From first appointment set, MRI and then to surgery was a little over a week, nobody moves that quick to make things happen these days. Dr Tapadiya, thank you for your dedication.

dr. Tapadiya is thorough with his patients and a great, hardworking surgeon. highly recommended

August 19,2011
Two weeks ago I wrote a review and it seems to never have posted. When it comes to Dr. Tapadiya, there is so much I could say. Then I come on here and see two reviews that I completely disagree with. We must remember that everyone is different, you can’t please all the people all the time and some people you will never be able to please. I have dealt with a lifetime of medical issues, pain and doctors. It is hard to remember, especially if you are in pain, that doctors are not SUPERHUMAN. Doctors are humans just like you and I and are not perfect. That said, I honestly believe that Dilip (Dilipchandra) Tapadiya, MD comes pretty close. In my opinion I WOULD NEVER CONSIDER ANOTHER ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON.
At 18 mos old I was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. I was cared for by my Pediatrician growing up until the Arthritis went dormant at the age of 12. Fifteen years later it came back in a different form (a disease called STILLS) and I almost died. I met Dr. Tapadiya in December of 1990 during that stay. It wasn’t until March of 1991 that I actually went to see him about my right knee which was bothering me the most at that time. That month I had arthroscopic surgery on that knee. Little did I know that would be the beginning of a VERY LONG HISTORY of surgeries with the talented skills of Dilip Tapadiya.
Between March 1991 — June of 2011 I have had numerous surgeries all with Dr. Tapadiya. I have bi-​lateral (rt & lft) total shoulder replacements, a fused rt wrist, bi-​lateral total hip replacements, had 2 arthroscopic surgeries on my rt knee, finally did a total knee replacement, have had surgery on my rt ankle, had tendon surgery on my lft ankle twice and several surgeries on my lft foot for fractures. Every surgery I have had were absolutely necessary. Being on Prednisone for most of my life really did a number on my joints. Each and Every surgery Dr. Tapadiya has done for me has only improved my quality of life. He does not jump right on to doing surgery unless that is the best or only option. My rt knee is a great example. Arthroscopic surgery helped it and allowed me to not have to have an evasive surgery for many many years. When it came down to it in 2008, we made the decision to replace it because we felt Arthroscopic would just be a «bandaid» at that point.
I was 27 in 1991 when my first surgery was done and am now 48. Thanks to Dr. Tapadiya, for a person with such Chronic Arthritis I live a very full and active life.
There are times you have to wait in the lobby a little longer than usual but, it is usually due to an emergency he had to handle. If it stresses people out, they can always reschedule. Wouldn’t you want and expect your surgeon to come ASAP if you had an emergency. I will tell you what, I do. As a matter of fact, the first time (I have done this 5 times) I dislocated my rt artificial hip he left his own birthday party to come to the hospital (on a weekend) and get me in the OR to manipulate it back in place. Dislocation of an artificial joint is EXTREMELY PAINFUL. If it would have been during the week and office hours (which later on it was) I would expect him to get to the hospital ASAP. I tell people I hear complaining in the lobby about waiting…“I am sorry, I couldn’t help but hear you and was wondering if this is your first time here?” Usually it is «Yes» then I explain how wonderful he has been to me and what a difference he has made in my life. I close with telling them…“To me, the Best is Worth the Wait.”
As for the staff, everyone is different and we are bound to clash with some personalities we meet in life. I am very impressed with the staff he has at this time. The individual earlier that had an issue with a staff member needs to remember… we don’t know what was going on in that persons day, what issues they were having. Yes personal problem should not overflow into your professional life but, how many of us can say we have absolutely never let that happen. Remember people… we are all human! I happen to have a lot of respect for that same staff member. If I call with a concern or in need of something that is important to me, I don’t have to worry because I know she will take care of it.
The fact that in his office they have x-​ray facilities, MRI facilities and Physical Therapy facilities makes life a lot easier. The fact that he works completely on his own with no Physicians Assistants or Associates is a plus for me. A friend of mine went to a different surgeon (against my advice) had a knee replacement and had some issues after. When she had the initial consultation and the surgery she saw her surgeon. Every other time she had to go in she saw a PA or Associate. Not the personalized service I want. I Trust Dr. Tapadiya so much he has operated on my one & only daughter, my husband, my older brother and several friends. I wish EVERY DOCTOR was as talented, compassionate and sincere as Dilip Tapadiya!

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.

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!

I’m not giving the surgeon one star. Dr. Tapadiya is nice and attentive, however you get this rushed feeling being around him. I know he’s a thorough man, but you just feel rushed.
I’m giving the one star to his staff. They’re HORRIBLE. They don’t return calls, even if you’ve left five messages begging them to call you back to schedule surgery, only to get a message a couple of days later telling you that I have you scheduled for surgery the next day. I guess better late than never… Riiiiiiiight.
My dad was billed for a lot of the services b/​c apparently his insurance did not cover much. The bills were piling up so fast, it was hard for us to keep up. We were able to work out a deal that would allow us to pay $ 800 in cash of the $ 1300 bill with the remaining balance being written off. It’s been seven months and apparently the some of the staff still don’t understand this write-​off so my dad is STILL getting bills from the office.
I’m glad my dad’s arm has healed relatively well and that we will not be needing to come back to this establishment. Just thinking about the staff (primarily, Connie) makes me shudder with dread.
NEVER RETURNING. And if you can, chose a different surgeon with better staff. It’s great to have a surgeon who knows what he’s doing, but if I’m not getting the help and support from the staff, healing just isn’t as much fun.

I must say that if it wasn’t for that staff member that I previously mentioned, I would have given Dr. Tapadiya’s office five stars because now that I’ve experienced his bedside manner and that of the REST of his staff, they really have excellent service. I encountered said person again and she was courteous this time so I guess that it’s been addressed for which I’m glad. Customer service ranks high for me.
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.