Newport Orthopedic Institute: David S. Gazzaniga, MD

Dr. Gazzaniga and his staff were amazing throughout the entire process of my ACL reconstruction. They are professional, responsive, and have an amazing system to check in with you following surgery. I would highly recommend Dr. G!

Can't understand comments about "age issues", but my experience has been totally positive. I'm 80 yrs old, and recently fractured 3 metatarsals after a fall. I was referred to Dr Gazzaniga by the Hoag ER. He quickly analyzed the problem and outlined potential solutions. Great listener. Great reco.

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Amazing work, very clean and heals well. I had my ACL reconstructed by Dr. Gazzaniga and I'm walking on my 12 day out of surgery!

Dr. G picked up where another doctor left me after a fully ruptured quadriceps. Without Dr. Gazzaniga I would have had extremely limited range of motion. He went far out of his way to help me regain function and was a huge ally with insurance issues. I was extremely impressed with what a great doctor and compassionate person he is. If you are in need, don't pass this doctor up. Warning: Sometimes appointments will be long in wait but the reason is that he takes the time that each patient needs. God bless this man.

Dr. G is fantastic!! He did a specialized rotator cuff repair on an older injury (tendons had extremely retracted). Surgery went beautifully with minimal post surgery discomfort. Been 7 months now still no pain, full range of motion and strength training. Dr. Gazzaniga is truly a gift from God! What a blessing!

I am thrilled to write this 5-star review for Dr. Gazzaniga, my exceptional orthopedic surgeon who performed surgery on my shoulder about a year ago. Dr. Gazzaniga's expertise, skill, and unwavering commitment to my well-being were truly remarkable. From our initial consultation to the successful completion of the surgery, I felt confident and well-cared for every step of the way. Dr. Gazzaniga's precision and attention to detail in the operating room resulted in an outstanding outcome, and I am grateful for the restored functionality of my shoulder. I highly recommend Dr. Gazzaniga to anyone seeking top-quality orthopedic care. Thank you, Dr. Gazzaniga, for your exceptional service and for making a positive impact on my life.

Dr. Gazzaniga Explain all the process of the ACL and honestly felt he care about my health. He was with me for a while an told me it would be ok to not worry. He made me feel comfortable so I could continue with my ACL surgery. He’s staff is also amazing !

Dr. Gazzaniga handled my ACL reconstruction and was amazing throughout the process. All of the staff at Newport / Hoag Orthopedic Institute were absolutely fantastic. Highly, highly recommend Dr. Gazzaniga and the whole team at Newport Orthopedic.

What an amazing staff and Dr. Gazzaniga had amazing bedside manner, explained everything to me about my ACL surgery and my recovery has been short I am 2 weeks post op and already able to walk without brace and crutches with very minimal bruising. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Gazzaniga.

Dr. David Gazzaniga took his time to explain the entire procedure and process on my son’s left knee surgery. Dr. Gazzaniga is very supportive every step of the way to make sure you are comfortable with entire procedure his office has very helpful staff.

Dr. Gazzaniga is the best! From start to finish I felt in good hands. His cool, calm demeanor makes you worry free about your procedure. Post-op was easy with minimal pain and the tiniest incision. I would recommend him 100%!

Dr. Gazzaniga was the third orthopedic surgeon that I went to and once I met him and his staff, they stood out immediately from my previous doctors. This is why I chose him to do my surgery.

It has been two weeks since my surgery (ACL/Hamstring/Meniscus) and I am very pleased with the whole process. Starting from my initial visit, Dr. Gazzaniga explained thoroughly and precisely what was going on with my knee and what needed to be done to get me back in action.

From there, I scheduled a surgery date, and all of his office staff were friendly and helpful and put me at ease while preparing for the future date.

I am still healing but the surgery went well. Also, any questions I had during my recovery were answered promptly and thoroughly.

I am especially impressed with the daily Health Loop correspondence, checking on my status, and making sure I'm comfortable and everything is OK during the healing process.

My physical therapy phase is next and I look forward to following his Specific instructions for my recovery and therapy.

I have other injuries that need to be addressed in the future and I have no problem putting my trust and faith in Dr. Gazzaniga to do the surgery if it calls for it.

I would definitely recommend Dr. Gazzaniga and his team to anyone looking for a good Orthopedic Doctor who is professional, courteous, and good at what he does with a staff to match.

Sincerely,
Troy Hoff

I received excellent care and treatment from Dr. Gazzaniga and all those in his office and his surgical support team. I had a complex tear in my medial meniscus which was successfully cleaned up.

Dr. Gazzaniga knows what he's doing. He is very straight-forward and efficient. He answers all your question, is direct and no-nonsense. He provides the patient with the necessary information to make their own informed decision.

Be aware that Dr. Gazzaniga is a man of few words. He's 100% focused on the purpose at hand: the injury you came in to see him about. He is not trying to "be your friend". At first, I was a little put off by his direct, no-nonsense manner. Initially, he comes off as a little distant. Upon reflection, considering my experience from first encounter to being wheeled out of the operating room, I realized how appropriate his style can be. There are no distractions from dealing with your injury. No conversations about your favorite local restaurants or your recent vacation. You and he are together for one purpose and Dr. Gazzaniga does not let himself, or you, wander from that purpose.

If you want a chatty doctor, one who will engage you on a personal level and ask about your family, you might not care for Dr. Gazzaniga. If you value a doctor who excels at what he does and does it thoroughly and efficiently, you will be very happy with the quality of care and treatment you receive from Dr. Gazzaniga.

Dr. Gazzaniga is an excellent surgeon. I highly recommend him if you need to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery, and I have heard from many others that he is an expert in should surgeries as well. Personally, I he performed an ACL reconstruction on my left knee, and nearly 3 weeks, out I feel great and have an excellent range of motion already. He and his team are friendly, good-natured people that make you feel comfortable and reassured before, during, and after your procedure. They are all very knowledge and answered the many questions I had about the preparation, surgery, and recovery processes. Dr. Gazzaniga himself is very personable and communicative. His previous experience working on elite-level athletes from various backgrounds (football, lacrosse, skiing, etc.) reassured me that he'd do an excellent job on my ACL. One last thing: my referring doctor and physical therapist both spoke very highly of Dr. Gazzaniga's abilities. Knowing that other health professional trust him is yet another exceptional quality of Dr. Gazzaniga.

Very thoughtful and thorough in his explanation and analysis of my knee problems. Pre and post surgery communication has been very informative and helpful. My recovery has been monitored weeks after the surgery and I have walking from day two after.

I was hesitant to go for surgery but after the explanation to what has happen to my knee and what it would be like after surgery has been spot on. In two week since the surgery I'm fully walking. Physical therapy is quickly helping me get my range of motion back with no pain.

Keep positive and recovery goes much faster.

Just had an ACL repair with autologous hamstring about 2 weeks ago. From start to finish, Dr. G and his staff have been great! Surgery went without a hitch and I always felt I was in good hands with him and his staff. As an ICU RN for 28 years, I can tell you the pre-op and post-op instructions are phenomenal (they check in with you DAILY via internet and call immediately if you have any concerns). Highly recommend Dr. Gazzaniga and his team!

When I found out that I had a torn ACL, I did not want to go through surgery again. I had already torn my ACL on my other knee 7 years ago. Yet, I enjoy living an active life style that requires a working ACL. As soon as I had my first meeting with Dr. Gazzaniga, he answered every question in regards to getting up and going as quick as possible... I am on my 14th day after surgery. I am able to walk already! I am looking forward to a quick recovery!! His team is always ready to answer questions or concerns. Dr. Gazzaniga is easy to talk to and open to addressing any concern you have. I put off going into surgery because I was nervous... yet, now having this experience with Dr. Gazzaniga and his team... I am so thankful I moved forward and I am ready to continue my active life style!! Thank you Dr. Gazzaniga

I was referred to Dr. Gazzaniga through an orthopedic surgeon whom my chiropractor referred me to. I first saw Dr. Gazzaniga last year in June, after two surgeries I had, which left my knee more damaged by the previous doctor. My initial injury was in 2007 after playing 13 years of soccer. When I saw Dr. Gazzaniga, he laid everything out on thr table for me, gave me his expertise opinion and let me choose what I wanted to do based on what he told me. I received my first surgery from him in October 2017 and my second surgery from him in May of 2018. I won't get into detail about what my surgeries entailed, but they were both very extensive surgeries (the first surgery was about 6 hours and left me in a wheelchair for two months as I healed, and the second surgery was a few hours as well and let me in a wheelchair for one month after). I never felt nervous while in his care and I continue to see him for a post-operative care. He has been a blessing from God, I cannot be happier with the doctor that was put in my path. Dr. Gazzaniga fixed the mistake of the doctor I saw before him. He saved my leg and I will forever be grateful.

I can't imagine how my knee surgery could have gone any better. Dr. G and his staff are kind, professional, personable, and all around just good people! Complete ACL reconstruction and I started PT 6 days after surgery. AMAZING!! I will recommend Dr. G to anyone and everyone!!

"X Marks the Spot" Dr. Gazzaniga!
This doctor used a special instrument pulled from his front pocket, put a mark on both of my knees, and gave me enough relief to enjoy my vacation... and still going strong! Though I know my arthritis isn't cured, these past few weeks have been the best I've had in years and it's hard not to think Dr. G somehow performed a miracle. Thank you for that and I'm really sad you can't be the doctor that replaces these worn out parts of mine when the day comes. Great doctor, great service, and Dr. Gazzaniga answered all of my questions without making me feel rushed or he had better things to do. All the best!