Reviews

My wife and I were incredibly impressed with Dr Saffarzadeh who was my thoracic surgeon giving us a second chance on a long life. His bedside manner was truly unique as he called frequently to check on me following surgery and on weekends as well. Would highly recommend him to anyone needing surgery under his specialty. Five+ stars!!!!

Do not get intimidated by his unusually long last name, I believe most his patients and office staff call him by his first name, Dr. Areo, Medical Director of Thoracic Surgery. My wife is very lucky to be under his care to have her malignant elements removed from her lung using Robotic Procedures, and is still under Dr. Areo’s post-surgery observation. She is pretty much back to normal to resume her normal activities with little or no side effects. Dr. Areo was introduced to us by his colleague, Dr. Sanjivan Kohli, a specialist in Pulmonary Critical Care at Paloma Medical Group, and also worked with Dr. Areo at Providence Mission Viejo Hospital. Both Dr. Areo & Dr. Kohli are relatively young doctors equipped with the latest medical technology in their fields. They communicate well and are very caring by giving patients direct access to reach them for consultation whenever needed ---- this is an absolutely plus In providing comfort to their patients. They are a dynamic duo in treating Pulmonary diseases and certainly deserved a 10 star rating out of 5.

Thank you great Dr Tang

Words cannot explain how safe I felt when I met Dr. Palafox when I was in the middle of going through the worst life experience I have ever dealt with in life. He made me feel at peace, safe, and gave me reassurance when I was fighting the worst fear in me in regard to my health issues (huge mediastinal mass). He is very welcoming, compassionate, caring, and knowledgeable in what he does. Despite his busy schedule, he made every attempt possible to make sure he was there even if it meant showing up at 9 pm after many surgeries throughout his day.

After my cancer diagnosis, Dr Areo Saffarzadeh was recommended to perform the surgery for removal of the lower lobe of my left lung. Scary situation; but after meeting Dr Saffarzadeh, I knew that I was in good hands. He took time to explain the surgery and the recovery process, answering all of my questions and even drawing a picture. He never rushed our meetings and made every effort to make me feel comfortable. I am so grateful to be under his care and feel totally confident in his abilities. Dr. Saffarzadeh is a compassionate professional who truly cares for his patients and I highly recommend him.

Very Good!