Joseph Lopresti's Online Review Report Card

Worst Medical "professional" I have ever seen. I unfortunately didn't read reviews or go with my gut with red flags. Not only do I have issues still after a couple years with the hernia repair, the after care was HORRIBLE. When I was having intense nerve pain & couldn't sleep for several days, they wouldn't see me or help in ANY way. I had to go to a PCP who gave me Gabapentin which helped almost immediately enough to be bearable. I had much pain & swelling for weeks. When I finally went in after about a month (longest time after post op i've ever had), I explained my concerns with the surgery & how I felt about the treatment after in that I felt I couldn't get information or help when I needed it. LoPresti closed my file and told me to never come back. I had a hard time trying to find a surgeon who would do after care for another surgeon's. When I did, that surgeon said they weren't sure why he did the surgery the way he did. I likely have to go get it removed. I dread that after this

I wish I read reviews before my mother's surgery! He is THE WORST!!! My 87 yr old mom had a bowel blockage surgery 12/2018. Said it would take an hour, it took 5 1/2 hrs!!! She got an infection so he went back in 2 wks later and couldn't get to it. He refused to order our requested CT scan prior to her 2nd surgery!! She now has a huge hernia!! Due to the length of time under anesthesia, her mild Dementia was thrown into full gear!! She went for a follow up office visit and began vomiting in his office. He walked out immediately and never came back in!! He's doesn't like when you ask questions and is fast talking! BIG Dr. ego and shouldn't be practicing!!!

I have a Nissan fundiplcation in 2014 and this doctor/gentleman was the best !!! I have Kaiser insurance so we have the Surgery at CMH Ventura. This is 2020 and I’m feeling great!

Wish I could give a negative star. Not speaking about him as a person, but as a surgeon/doctor. Extremely rude and careless resulting in mistakes. Not able to ask questions. Very prideful. Does not treat patients as people with lives and loved ones. Views them as a piece of meat to cut open. For your own safety, do not see him or send your loved ones to him.

Had a unbilical hernia procedure done by Dr. Lopresti in October 2019. My follow up appointment was a month after surgery repair and he said i was healing fine. I went back after feeling sharp pains and couldnt sit up in bed on my own without severe pain & discomfort. I made another appointment and he barely touched my stomach and told me to cough telling me your fine kiddo. I was like wait what about the buldge in my stomach he said thats all you kiddo you gained weight then told me to take care and walked out the door dismissimg me and all my concerns. I went to get a 2nd opinion from an out of of network surgeon who confirmed i still had the umbilical hernia. Now I have to go through the procedure all over again after 3 months of pain & suffering and pay shared costs and copays. Wish i would have done more research

Dr. Lopresti has an attitude & ego when you ask too many questions

He took his time answered my questions. We very kind and knowledgeable. After reading the other reviews , I was skeptical but I'm not to concerned with a specialist bedside manners. I want someone who knows what they are doing and Dr. Lo Presti was awesome. I wouldn't hesitate to go to him!!!

The doctor is very Nice and kind hearted doctor. Dr LoPresti maid me feel so comfortable, Safe and in good hands. Dr Lopresti hhold my hand while going under anesthesia . Thank you so much for everything you did for me to help me feel better. I’m so blessed to have you as my doctor. 🥰 g.mendoza

I DO NOT recommend Dr. Joesph S. LoPresti. I was asking him questions for my own understanding of the treatment about to be performed and he started yelling at me! He seemed so angry at me for no reason and I asked him if there was a problem and he said that I kept questioning his opinion. He doesn't explain anything well and that's why I had so many questions. He was being very aggressive that it made me very uncomfortable and afraid of him. I refused to have anything done after that and I will not be returning.

I DO NOT recommend Dr. Joesph S. LoPresti. I was asking him questions for my own understanding of the treatment about to be performed and he started yelling at me! He seemed so angry at me for no reason and I asked him if there was a problem and he said that I kept questioning his opinion. He doesn't explain well just like the other reviewer said. He was so aggressive that it made me very uncomfortable and afraid of him. I refused to have anything done after that and I will not be returning.