Tze Ip's Online Review Report Card

Very rushed.

I am surprised to see so many negative reviews of Dr. Ip and feel I should post my own experience with him. I went to Dr. Ip for Trigger finger of the right thumb. I didn't know what it was until he told me. Yes, the front office is rude and packed with people. I hope the receptionist gets a bonus because she deals with a lot. I wasn't happy with the hoops I had to jump through to get inside but I did forget my referral and had to have a friend fax it over. So my mistake. Once Dr  Tze Ip came in he asked appropriate questions and diagnosed the problem. He suggested cortisone. I told him I didn't think that was effective for me because I'd had three shots in my foot and none helped, leaving me to have surgery. He took the time to explain the difference between shots in the hand and shots in the foot. He assured me he would put this shot in the perfect place. AND HE DID. One shot and the pain was gone. It's been several years, before Covid even, and my hand is working perfectly with no pain.

Dr. Ip did not even help me with the issue of my right hand, when I got in his office to ask questions, he then said do not interrupt me when I am talking. I was asking questions that concerned me about my finger. He then proceeded to dismiss answering my concerns and just said it is what it is, this is how your finger will remain. I wanted an ultrasound to see if my ligament detached from the bone, and Dr. Ip did not even offer it for me. I asked for a splint, and he said that will proabably not help at all, but I will get you one. He left the room, and a medical tech came in. I was not even done asking more questions to get some type of help. Dr Ip had left my room and was already onto the next appointment. What a joke. I came here for help and left with no help. He got his co-pay and can bill my insurance, and that is all it seems he wanted done. He is very uncompassionate and rude in helping the patient. I wasted my time even bothering to go to this appointment. I will find another orthopedic doctor who is more competent and wants to address a patient's conerns. Do not make an appointment with this doctor , you are wasting your time.

Came in with a lot of pain in my thumb, Dr. Ip was very nice, and the staff was extremely helpful. Dr. Ip gave me a clear indication of what the treatment steps would be and what the follow-ups would be if the initial treatment wasn't successful. I ended up getting a De Quervain's tendon release surgery, performed by Dr. Ip as well, and he did a fantastic job. Very happy with the treatment and care that I have gotten my Dr. Ip and his staff.

Dr Ip is an excellent surgeon. I’ve had a lot of hand problems over the years. Being a professional musician has proven hard on my hands. I’ve seen at least 5 hand doctors in the Southern California area over the years. Dr Ip is the best! And the bonus is that he’s very nice and easy to talk to.

Dr. Ip removed my surgical pins from my finger today, and I couldn’t be more grateful for his professionalism and care! He was incredibly friendly, reassuring, and knowledgeable about my injury even though I got the actual operation elsewhere. You can tell this man knows his stuff. I highly recommend Dr. Ip for your orthopedic needs, ESPECIALLY for hand-related breakages. 5/5 stars!

Please read Melissa P's post. She speaks for me as well. ZERO STARS!!!I'd say Dr. Ip spent 5 minutes tops with me. He made me feel like I was exaggerating my symptoms with Trigger Thumb and said all he could do for me was give me a cortisone shot. When I told him I don't do steroids or drugs, that it's either surgery or nature, his demeanor went from chilly to sub-zero. He told me he wasn't going to do surgery unless he felt it was needed, which I understood, so I tried asking him if there were alternatives for alleviating or reversing the condition. The next thing I know he got up out of his chair and was moving towards the door, giving me the shortest possible answers to my questions. As I was leaving the office I realized my insurance was going to be billed for a service I feel I never received so I tried calling the reception desk to express my disappointment yet out of 8 options there was no way to reach the desk and I was immediately disconnected every time. Nothing surprising but if these guys are the leading orthopedic institute in O.C. then we're all in trouble.Best quote to describe him:  "I was just leaving"

I broke both hands. Dr Ip did a great job fixing them. One needed surgery and I was back on my E bike in weeks. He's a surgeon. Don't expect a warmly mushy bedside manner. He's direct, to the point and knowledgeable. Excellent surgeon and if you get past the abrupt exterior, he's a really Nice guy who cares about his patients and has a good sense of humor.

First off, if I could give ZERO STARS, I would. Let's start with a few words; unprofessional, rude, no bedside manner, couldn't be bothered, money hungry, impersonal and most of all, SUCKS! I have been struggling with Carpal Tunnel since being pregnant in 2020 and I was not relieved of the problem at any point after giving birth, so I decided I would try to see an Orthopedic doctor for some help and direction with pain management. I regret my decision to come to the Newport Orthopedic Institute. I made an appointment over the phone a week ago and since I hadn't heard back if my insurance was cleared for this place. So upon my arrival today it's the first thing I asked after I was directed to the Sports Medicine office within the building to see Dr. Tze Ip. I waited in the waiting area and filled out an additional form they had for me to write down what my concerns and issues were for the visit. I was never communicated with until it was time to go back (30 minutes later, mind you) and then the assistant couldn't help me, so I decided to wait for the doctor to ask again and once he came in first words were, "What can I do for you today?" Not "Hi, Hello, how are you today?, I read your paperwork and see you are struggling with CT...?" Really?! I immediately asked about the insurance, he then said, " I don't know?" and he walked out and said to someone outside the door that "she doesn't want to be seen if her insurance isn't covered" and went on to the next patient. No one came to the room to speak to me and he never returned. By the amount of patients waiting for this doctor, Tze Ip, I could tell he was the type to push as many patients on his schedule in a day that he could and all about his dollar bills and not people's actual health and body concerns and issues. Completely ridiculous and unprofessional and the worst bedside manner to date I've experienced at a doctors office, let alone an institute where it should be a specialty to help people.

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