Reviews

Super office staff. Super doctors.

It’s always great to come to the office

Very attentive Dr. Had time to listen to me. Great experience with lots of important information I needed. Front desk was amazing.

I was referred to Orange County Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons by my pulmonologist and primary doctor. On my first visit with Dr. Areo Saffarzadeh, a.k.a. Dr. Areo, he clearly and thoroughly explained my treatment options and the risks in easy-to-understand language. While he explained these options, he drew the lobes of the lung and provided notes on each treatment option. Performing a robotic assisted lobectomy was routine for him. We tentatively scheduled the surgery in four weeks. His demeanor was personable, confident, and compassionate. He provided me with a phone number at which I could reach him and encouraged me to reach out to him if I had questions. I left his office with my notes in hand knowing that his expertise and personal care were exactly what I needed. Later that evening, I was surprised to receive a call from Dr. Areo. He had a question and let me know that he had ordered a PET scan. His office called me the next morning to schedule the scan. Not only is he pleasant and efficient, but his office staff is also. The surgery went precisely as Dr. Areo had described. When the Surgical Pathology Report was available, he was out of state on vacation and sent me a text message explaining the results. We communicated via text regarding the results and further discussed the findings during the postop appointment. It is almost five weeks since I had my surgery, and my recovery is exactly as he had described. I am thrilled that I can resume most activities and am experiencing no shortness of breath. If you are seeking a thoracic surgeon with excellent communication skills who delivers high-quality medical care combined with an exquisite personal experience, I highly recommend that you meet with Dr. Areo Saffarzadeh.

My husband had bypass surgery on 6/6/2022 by Dr. Tang at Providence St. Jude Medical Center. My husband went to ER on 6/4/2022 with chest pain, he already had positive angiogram on 6/2, so he got admitted to 3 North. Dr. Tang was off on 6/5, but he had on call surgeon to visit my husband, and himself made arrangements for the emergency surgery on 6/6 afternoon, we are so much appreciated of his help, because the longer we waited the situation could be much worse. Dr. Tang was so kind and honest with us, explained all the pros and cons, we understood the risks involved, and knew he would do his best. He visited my husband twice before surgery, and talked to me twice after surgery. It was a successful surgery, we could’nt be happier. The whole surgical team from the office were simply wonderful. The same day after angiogram, Allison PA, came to visit and arranged all the tests to be done right there, also gave us a list of info. The post surgical cares were also fantastic, Dr. Tang visited almost everyday, and Gaby NP was there every day as well, took care my husband, and answered all the questions. It’s such a big surgery, we were so worried, and turned out everything went so smoothly. Thank you Dr. Tang.

Dr. Palafox is one of the kindest surgeons I have ever met. He always answered all questions and explained thoroughly all procedures. The doctor is a very positive person. I would highly recommend him to all.

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!!!!