Shaunak S. Desai, MD

I am a ophthalmologist. I have no association with Newport Orthopaedic Institute other than as a patient. Three weeks ago I took a hard fall while cycling landing on my shoulder mostly. I shattered my collar bone and had a smaller fracture to my elbow. This on a Saturday. The Newport Ortho Institute was the practice covering the ER that weekend, and the ER staff gave me the name of one of the specialists to follow up with. On Monday I saw Dr. Desai and after reviewing the xrays and discussing the options, I opted to proceed with surgery. This occurred 5 days later. Dr. Desai had to piece together a few loose bits of bone and re-​approximate them in position with a titanium plate and about 12 screws — all in tight, swollen tissue.
I am so pleased with the results. It is 2 weeks post-​op and I have great range of motion, good strength and I’ve already been back on my bike. I can’t thank him enough for his technical skills, but he is also kind, and personable, and pleasant at the bedside. I could not be happier with my experience with the Institute, the Surgical facility and staff downstairs, and of course, Dr. Desai. Thank you everyone. –James H. Johnson, M.D.

Dr. Desai is very caring. He gives you advice even after you have had treatment with him. His top priority is to take care of his patients and ensure a speedy recovery.

Follow up appointment went well. Wrist is feeling better especially with physical therapy. I might need the other wrist done and if I do, Dr. Desai will be my surgeon of choice!

Dr. Desai was referred to me by my insurance. I was very cautious about choosing a new doctor since I already had a surgeon I trusted but he was not accepting my insurance. I also wanted to have an endoscopic surgery which he agreed to do. I did my research on Dr. Desai and I am very impressed with his skills and outcome of my surgery. His bed manner is excellent and he did call me to follow up with my progress. Although I am still healing and have ways to go, I can see that it is going to be OK. I do highly recommend him and his surgical center.

Thank you Dr. Desai for such top quality care from start to finish. I appreciate you and your team at Newport orthopedic Institute for everything you did to help me recover quickly and properly from my bicep tear. Grateful.

If there were more stars to give, this would be the time. I am so excited to find a Doctor and facility that truly believes that «patient needs and respect comes first». I have Dupuytren contracture in my hands. I had surgery on both hands from another doctor at a South County Orthopedic facility where the waiting room is like a cattle call and the staff and doctor could care less about the patient. After having this experience at two different south county facilities, I lost total confidence in finding good medical care and treatment. I was so excited to be referred to Doctor Desai and The Newport Orthopedic Institute. The staff is warm, professional and genuine. Marie Regino (Doctor Desai’s scheduler) deserves a special mention. She is efficient and thorough and compassionate. Doctor Desai gives you all the time you need and answers your questions without making you feel rushed. He is genuine, compassionate and empathetic. He and his staff should be awarded a gold medal all across the board. You won’t find a better hand doctor or facility.

My five year old son broke his arm and Desai is treating him. Desai is very nice and encouraging. He hasn’t been rushed and is a caring and genuine person. I am very pleased with him and with our experience in his office. He has early appts and we’ve never had to wait long. I would recommend him to anyone. We researched him online first and found he had 5 star reviews everywhere. Everyone was right he is a five star guy!

My son recently broke his wrist skateboarding and we were referred to Dr. Desai. He’s very good, has a great bedside manner and was very patient with all my questions! I would recommend him highly! Another bonus is that he has early office hours before school starts so we were in and out during all the checkups and on time for school.

I had an accident mountain biking and broke both the metacarpal in both hands. What a great doctor!!! I was referred to him by another mountain biker. Dr. Desai prefers to avoid surgery if possible but in my case I had to have surgery on both hands. He has great bedside manners and his staff put me at ease prior to surgery. Just had my pins removed and it was painless and no incisions were needed for this surgery. Back on the bike next week! I highly recommend Dr. Desai. You will not be disappointed.

Took my son to the Newport Orthopedic Institute because he broke his wrist and they were covered under my insurance. Dr. Desai is a great doctor. He takes the time to answer your questions and has a great bedside manner. I have been mostly to the Huntington Beach branch and was really impressed with the patient care they offered. From the front desk, to the medical assistants, to the doctors, it was a very nice experience with very short wait times.
Hopefully we will have no more broken bones for a while, but if we do, I know where we’re going.

Absolute fabulous Doctor. I had a broken a shattered radial bone (wrist area) = surgery. He spent a great amount of time with me, made sure to answer any questions I had and gave me all the options possible. I went through with the surgery with Dr Desai and I healed very fast, and have full range of motion after 9 screws and a plate in my wrist till this day. First week I could move my hand, and my physical therapy started shortly after that. Plus I had no hard cast!!! Just an arm brace (this is great cause it was easy to shower).
Even after surgery (same day) I was at home and felt the nerve block wearing off and it was a hot tingling sensation. I called and he answered the emergency line and comforted me explaining that it was completely normal. Indeed he was right.
He is young, bright, and knows what he is doing. Absolutely impressed even a year plus after my surgery. Would recommend him to anyone!

Very arrogant and poor mannered! I was shocked by his manner in which he spoke, which was demeaning and egotistical. It’s a shame, Newport Orthopedic should really teach these young doctors to be better professionals and have a little more respect for their patients. WON’T BE GOING BACK!