Alexander Weber, Md's Online Review Report Card

Excellent in all aspects. Professional. Knowledgeable. Approachable. Highly recommended

I had been struggling with hamstring / glute pain for years as a runner and dancer, and finally saw Dr. Weber on a rec from a friend. Physical Therapy just wasn't cutting it and I suspected there was a more serious issue. After thoughtful consultation and an MRI, I did one hamstring repair and then, after 6 months of recovery, had the other one repaired. That was in 2018, and I have been back to running and strength training, with improved flexibility and mobility. Dr. Weber gave me great care and his work both in the OR and throughout other discussions and consultations transformed my body for the better.

I typically don't leave reviews but felt compelled given the excellent care I have received with Dr. Weber (and his PA Stephanie). Dr. Weber is not only an incredible surgeon but he set a new high bar for patient-centric care. He took the time to understand my recovery goals and the hands on nature of both Dr. Weber and his entire office staff was a 10/10 experience. I appreciated that he was conservative and surgery was the last treatment option vs. rushing in. I have had a hip and shoulder surgery with Dr. Weber-- both were huge success and I'm forever grateful. He made me feel comfortable and prepared for both surgeries and the recoveries following. He made sure my care was coordinated and I am back to all activities and stronger than ever. Highly recommend Dr. Weber. Thank you so much!!

Words are inadequate to describe my family's incredible experience with talented Dr. Alexander Weber. His bedside manner is amazing and his knowledge is superior. His follow-through and patient care is truly superlative. I have never met a doctor with better attention to detail and his patients than Dr. Weber. He is truly only a text a way for any patient need that should arise and his staff does a magnificent job with efficiency in getting approvals for MRIs and surgery. They even went so far as to get Physical Therapy set up and ensure that my son had an ice machine prior to his surgery. I've never encountered a more thorough and efficient office staff. Dr. Weber treated me for a hip injury and was so conservative in his approach. I appreciated how he isn't so keen on recommending surgery immediately when it isn't necessary. As a mom of three active boys, Dr. Weber has also been the doctor of choice for any sports injury my sons have had. He operated on my oldest son for a torn meniscus and while my son was quick to desperately ask for a "just a meniscal trim" so he could return to sport immediately, I appreciated Dr. Weber's comment to my son which was, "I appreciate your desire to return to sport, but it is my job to ensure your knee is as healthy as it can be 20 or 30 years from now and that is a full repair as opposed to just a trim." Dr. Weber is always thinking about what is in the patient's long term best interest. He also treated my other son for a lower back injury sustained during high school sport. Most recently, he treated my other son for a shoulder issue, again, with such thorough and conservative care, ensuring that he had the best treatment for long term success. Dr. Weber is our go-to orthopedic surgeon, and I have referred numerous friends of mine and of my sons who have all gone to him for surgery and injuries. We all share the same fondness and appreciation for this skilled and talented doctor who has been nothing but a true pleasure from start to finish. I feel incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Weber and his staff at the helm of orthopedic care for my family and I know there is no one more skilled, trusted or talented than him.

Dr. Weber and his staff are incredible. The care my son received with his shoulder surgery was top tier. The entire process from the beginning we felt cared for with a plan for getting my son back on the field soon and safely. There is not a better Doctor and Surgeon who I trust more to work on my family and friends than Dr. Weber. Also huge shoutout to Stefanie Flores who is an amazing and caring assistant to Dr. Weber. Quality people who provide outstanding care.

I've been Dr. Weber's patient since 2021, when I was diagnosed with an upper hamstring tear and sciatic compression. He was at first extremely likeable and knowledgeable with great bedside manner. The surgery seemed to go well, and I was up walking quickly. The trouble began 3 months post surgery, when swelling behind the knee, clicking in my hips, and then severe feet problems began...with eventual calf tears and more hamstring tears. Dr. Weber, Stephanie Flores and his unreliable (aka rotating) staff began a rapid descent into poor bedside manners, inept paperwork and approvals handling, lying and now ghosting (2024). I asked him if he cared to still be my doctor (got an eyeroll after this) and that his hamstring surgery still prevents me from running, dancing...even just walking, sitting normally. When he couldn't explain the unsuccessful outcomes, he tried to pawn me off to another for a second hamstring opinion. That doctor diagnosed me with a L5, S1 spine issue (wonder why Dr. Weber never thought to check this but okay). Despite this, the leg tears (Dr. Weber's domain) continue. I went back to him despite disappointing results because I could get quick appointments via USC, but the more trouble and pain my leg had, the less Dr. Weber would do besides get me a new brace and more PT. In fact, he became so obnoxious with his eyerolls, scoffing and impertinent body language, I would only talk to and see his Physician's Assistant, Stephanie Flores. In August 2024, I tore my lower hamstring, and his office didn't get the MRI approved correctly. After Alex's administrative assistant lied to me about calling me, I've had to make a complaint...and this of course has led to ghosting and patient abandonment. In other words, don't buy into Alex's charming, accessible, youthful nature. It's just an act to do surgery with him. Afterward, he and his staff flake out (especially for unsuccessful outcomes). God forbid, he takes any accountability and humbles his large ego. Maybe you're not a brilliant doctor as you think you are. Out of context perhaps, but if I were you, try to find someone who doesn't say "Yeehaw" as you go into surgery...or gives you a survey on how much you think orthopedic surgeons make at USC. That was definitely sophomoric behavior, even for a Millenial like him.

Talks a good game, surrounded by kids half his age who feed the ego but won't correct him, and post op, he left a mess which I, the patient, have had to fix. Ladies, he might even compliment your girlish figure post op, which is mildly entertaining for about a second, but do consider the source.

Another prime example of why medical care is expensive and frustrating. This a review of my first visit, which was, unfortunately, a typical medical office experience with redundancy and an unnecessary test. PROS: Staff was pretty nice and the parking was free. will update to more positive if they don't charge me for 2 items explained below... Here is the recount of my visit: Checked in (typical wait in lobby and answering redundant questions electronically AND on paper). Sent to exam room and Technician 1 sat at the computer. Here is the summary of the conversation and further conversations with staff: Tech 1: you need an x-ray Me: I had an MRI done last week. Why do you need an x-ray? Tech 1: Do you have the CD? Me: No - my doctor's office received results though. Can you retrieve them? Tech 1: Where did you have the MRI done? Me: _____ in Pasadena. Tech 1: If you did not do the MRI here (at USC/Keck), and you don't have the CD, then we will have to log on to view. Me: (at this point, I am trying to avoid x-rays since one avoid being exposed to x-rays. I should have said, please retrieve the images, then check with the doctor to see if the x-rays are necessary.) [shows lack of concern for other health issues someone might be facing.] Tech 2 enters: I am going to take you to get x-rays shortly Me: I had an MRI done already. Why do I need an x-ray? Do they need both for diagnosis Tech 2: Sometimes Me: OK (reluctantly I agreed. At this point, I should have insisted.) [Again, an opportunity to ask before exposing me to x-rays, but they don't care nor do they think about it] Tech 3 (x-ray tech): (was really nice and polite) Back to exam Room, enter PA with note-taker: Me: You are the third person I am telling - I had an MRI last week at ____. PA: Oh, I didn't know that. We can log into the portal and view the images. Who were the ones you told, were they here? Me: Yes, the previous 2 people I saw. (We proceeded to talk about injury) Doctor enters with note-taker: Doc: pulls up images from MRI to show me how they determine diagnosis. It was an easy explanation per the MRI image. Asks me same questions as PA, so redundant evaluation. [He does NOT show me results from the x-rays, so clearly did not need the x-ray like I suspected. ] CONS: Will probably get charged for 2 unnecessary things: the x-ray, and the extra doc or PA consultation. Other take-aways that make this place a could-be-better experience: Directions signs to buildings and parking are a little unclear - it is a steep hill and luckily saw a picture of the building before I got there. There are multiple buildings/parking structures to rule out. I get that this office is a sports medicine / orthopedic but they have pictures of USC Trojan sports teams blown up on the walls all over (in an obnoxious way), perpetuating the USC graduate stereotype (it is laughable), not to mention the staff tumblers and athleisure wear. Generic photos would suffice The bottom line was that the diagnosis was already made at the imaging center a few days prior - I knew this because my primary care received the results / images and told me. I wish the primary care could have simply recommended to go to physical therapy to avoid this waste of time and money. If they had simply retrieved the MRI immediately prior to the doctor seeing me to avoid the x-rays, then they would get have gotten a solid review from me.

Review of Dr. Alexander Webber & Physician Assistant Stephanie Flores My experience with Dr. Alexander Webber and his Physician Assistant Stephanie Flores stands out as exceptional, prompting me to share my story. Having sustained a knee injury and living an active lifestyle, the constant pain significantly hampered my daily activities. Dr. Webber's diagnosis was an ACL tear requiring surgery – a procedure notorious for a lengthy and arduous recovery. However, my outcome was nothing short of miraculous. Under Dr. Webber’s expert care, my surgery on July 25, 2023, yielded an incredibly swift and smooth recovery. Astonishingly, within two weeks post-operation, I was walking 10,000 steps a day. The progress continued as I advanced to cycling and using the StairMaster for extended periods within the following two months. The pain, minimal from the start, quickly subsided to almost non-existent levels. Stephanie Flores provided exceptional follow-up care, combining professionalism with genuine concern. Her involvement during the surgery and subsequent appointments added to the confidence and comfort I felt throughout the process. Recently, Dr. Webber performed surgery on my left knee to repair torn menisci, and once again, I experienced an outstanding result – no pain and a strong start to yet another promising recovery. It’s rare to encounter such expertise and care in the medical field. Dr. Webber and Stephanie Flores possess a gift that goes beyond their surgical skills – they bring hope and rapid healing to their patients. Their work is transformative, and I am profoundly grateful for their dedication and service.

Not the outcome I expected from my shoulder surgery from this guy. He told me he would fix my shoulder back to normal but fail. I don't have full range of motion on my arm yet and now one year after I feel pain discomfort coming in. They had a lack of communication before and after surgery . Disappointed.