Morteza Farr, D.O

I saw Dr Farr at the Manteca office and I was very unhappy with my experience. The staff is terrible and the doctor is rude. I was barely listened to and the doctor acted like he had much other important issues to do besides help me during my appointment (which took forever to get in). The front desk is a total disaster. They have no idea what they are doing. Stay away from this office unless you like being treated like crap.

This review is for the Manteca office.
Dr Farr is amazing. I entered his office nervous as all get out about my really bad ACL tear and walked out completely at ease. He explained everything that was going on in a way that was easy to understand and was patient when I got confused and asked the same question a couple different times.
The morning of my surgery, I was a ball of nerves again and again Dr Farr was able to put me (and my husband) at ease. The vibe he puts out is so calming and he seems to really enjoy helping patients.
His office staff is terrific as well. Efficient, knowledgeable, compassionate, and personable. Speaking with them was actually a pleasure.
I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs to see an orthopedic doctor.

I just finished reading Becky L’s review and I’m so angry, that I have to make a comment. I have been a patient on and off for 4 years for my neck and shoulder pain. My mother fell last year and Dr Farr did her hip surgery. I personally called the office and spoke to the office manager to request some information about my mother, and even though she knows me as a regular patient, she wouldn’t give me any information. My mother had to call and give her consent to release information to me. So I definitely disagree with the HIPAA violation comment, that they will sit in Mc Donalds and speak about their patients and Dr Farr? I will agree with her that Dr Farr is great and also is their staff.

Hello, In march of 2013, I had a hip replacement performed by one of the best, if not the best Orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Morteza Farr. After interviewing over 5 doctors He, by far was the most attentive, and caring of all. He also expresses excellent bedside manners. He explained what was going to be done to my hip in a way I could understand, and encouraged any questions or concerns I may have had. It was a no brainier, He was the one!
The reason I waited over a year to write this review is because I wanted to see how my hip would heal, and to be able to write the most honest and up to date information I could about my recovery. After my surgery, I stayed a month at «The Valley House» a rehabilitation center where they treat you like gold. It’s like being on vacation without the cocktails and Beachfront views. The rooms are great and so are the meals, and staff. Dr. Farr wants you to stay there to make sure you have a smooth recovery, and to receive the physical therapy you deserve, to heal properly.
Today and every day I wake up very grateful, and thankful, to him for changing my life. I can walk again with no pain what so ever. It’s like nothing ever happened, and that’s what I was hoping for. I can’t even see a scar anymore, now that’s a great surgeon! His wife, Akram also works with his patients, and she’s just as smart and caring, it’s like getting two doctors for the price of one.
Everyone in the office is very friendly and helpful, Maria, his receptionist knows her way around a computer and insurance info like nobody’s business, and Sue, his nurse is on top of it as well. They’ve always treated me like I’m the only one who matters.
I hope these comments will be helpful to you when you’re deciding who your next orthopedic surgeon will be. If I ever fall apart again, I know who’s going to be taking care of me!.. Thank you Dr. Farr, and everyone else in the office. You are doing an EXCELLENT JOB… Sincerely yours, Dana Dressler

This review is for the Manteca Office.
Dr. Farr was the second doctor I had seen for my knee injury (Grade 2 MCL tear), and I must say it was night and day between the two doctors. Dr. Farr took the time to see what was going on with my knee and eventually performed arthroscopic surgery. The surgery performed was to make sure there were no other tears that could sometimes go unnoticed from an MRI. Pre and post surgery Dr. Farr made me feel comfortable and assured me that I was in great hands. Just had my two week evaluation yesterday and the situation is looking promising. Thanks Dr. Farr!
Btw, I spoke to some of the RN’s at the hospital the day before my surgery when I was getting my lab work done; they all recommended Dr. Farr over some of the other local orthopedics. He is a perfectionist with his work, exactly what you should want with your Orthopedic.

Before I started to write review of Dr. Farr, I read through all the other posts, and the ones that were bad I just figured they had a bad day, or their experience in this Dr.‘s office was really influenced by the other half dozen reviews. My only negative, period, is that the practice is in an old building, actually a ‘colony’ of medical practices right next to the Regional Medical Center, that must be a ‘million years’ old.
Anyway, Dr. Farr and his compete staff are very capable and caring individuals. They ALWAYS ask how you are doing, greet each and every person with a genuine «Hello!» and a big smile.
Dr. Farr is one of those rare physicians who is more that just a technician. If people would scan the documents on the wall in the waiting room, they would see that the Dr. is listed as one of the ‘top Orthos in the country’, has a few patents, granted, for specialized medical equipment used in knee and back surgery. That alone is worth the ‘price of admission’!
As a person, he is a wonderful, caring, and concerned physician. That is a rarity these days. He always has a smile, never dresses in traditional Dr. garb, but looks like he just stepped out of GQ Magazine. His Physician’s Assistant, PA, is he singularly beautiful wife, who many times when he is not there, has the knowledge to diagnose and treat most ailments. Both of them are highly trained in pain management, and try and shy away from prescribing narcotic analgesics.
A few times I need a cortisone shot in my knee, and have had them inject by both the Dr. and his PA. I have NEVER felt any pain at all from the 3″ needles, and also have Xrays, or MRIs that have been taken, fully explained to me.
There is one very special woman in the office and who schedules the surgeries, outpatient appointments, and helps with any other area that is important to the patient.
Her name is Susy, and she too has some very saintly attributes.
I just had the stitches removed from my right knee by Susy, after having a completely NEW KNEE installed by Dr. Farr. Didn’t fell anything but tiny sting. I did have an issue where my first surgical appt. was cancelled by them because of something I did that was totally lame, and could have seriously impacted and jeopardized the surgery. I was pretty miffed, and to this day, I regret the fact that I blamed Susy, was verbally abuse, and downright rude to her. Of course I apologized after realizing what a jerk I had been to Susy! Actually, still apologize to her two months after the incident.
All in all, this is a fantastic practice!
All the people, from Mimi at the reception point of contact, to the people I already mentioned, plus a few others who are just diligently working hard behind the scenes to keep this practice running like a ‘well oiled machine”. The office is equipped with pretty advanced biomedical hardware, and if a specialized test is needed, the office will quickly and accurately, directly to a member of their vendors and referral physicians and clinics to get the best test results. You should see the good doctor read a blood test, or MRI, etc. He takes his time, and reviews every single test result before he comes up with the right answer.
Again, I have had nothing but positive experiences over the last 3 years I have been a patient. Also, I never have waited but a few minutes after my appointment time to be seen. Sometimes, it’s too fast as the waiting room has this giant flatscreen HD TV, and it’s usually playing some really cool video from National Geographic!
The Dr. is a scion in the field of specialized surgical procedures, and has his support staff very well trained!
I love them all, and trust them all with my life. Both on the ‘table’ and off of it.
If you want any further information, just contact me and I will give you my fully unbiased opinion.
Steve Green
San Jose’

I have exactly the same opinion as Chris. Very professional staff, good communication on their side. Dr Farr seemed to have done a good job stitching back together my Achilles tendon and the first part of recovery went well. I agree the «handover» to physical therapy is a bit murky and open ended. I would have expected a formal referral note. Instead, Dr Farr was very brief in his communication and didn’t share much about it. My physical therapist seemed surprised about that as well. All in all, I have been satisfied with the professionalism, prompt and high quality surgery planning and aftercare and staff friendliness so far though. Recommended.

I had none of the bad front office experiences others recounted in their reviews. I was treated with warm professionalism from my appointment phone call through my office visit. I was seen on time.
Dr. Farr referred me directly to physical therapy so our encounter was brief. I did ask a couple of how/​why questions and his answers were indirect, not the medical information I sought, so the communication was a little murky.
I have a February appointment for a status evaluation and will add to this post if my new visit brings any more insights about Dr. Farr’s practice.

I should not be able to Unilocal while waiting for the doctor. I came early as new patients should and checked my bf’s mom in for her appointment. Being the the medical industry, I know what it’s like to run an office and to know what is great customer satisfaction and this place definitely was not great at all.
There was a previous patient ahead of us and apparently didn’t know she needed current xray’s even though hers was not THAT old. But whatever, they would not let her be seen whatsoever without going to get new X-​rays (done across the street) and she had a lot of questions as well. That’s when the office manager came out to «talk» to her. The talk consisted of a very condescending tone and if I were the patient, I would be annoyed and upset. She basically scolded the patient for not having the updates X-​ray films.
As I’m waiting for the doc, I’m reading Unilocal reviews about this place and I’m dreading the long wait time. I really hope i don’t wait an hour like most people.
The staff here are very rude and when the «assistant» came in to do her «work up» it was literal a series of questions that lasted about 20 seconds and she was out the door.
I hope the doc isn’t this horrible with his bedside manner. My bf’s mom didn’t have a choice but to come here because she was referred here through he primary care provider and her insurance. Or else I would have seen someone else for her.

Love Dr. Farr and his whole staff. The minute I met him I had complete confidence in his ability as a doctor to do my back surgery. He is so kind and nice. If you want a good Ortho or back doctor, I would highly recommend Dr. Farr

Best orthopedic surgeon. I’ve seen 3 other doctors about my «rare» knee problem. No one knew what was wrong with my knee… Dr. Farr performed arthroscopic surgery on my knee and figured out the problem, which didn’t show on MRI’s. I can finally be active again! I highly recommend him. Great staff too!

It’s nice knowing there still good doctors out there. Dr. Farr genuinely cares for his patience. Normally I would take my mom here when she have schedule appointment, and I must say they have a great staff that’s works quickly. My mom had 2 successful major surgery from Dr. Farr, and now she feels better then ever. I would recommend Dr. Farr to anyone whose seeking a honest and talented doctor who cares for his patience.

Today was out first time in this office, as we were referred by my family physician. I was expecting this Orthopedic experience to be maybe great because if you go into the Doctors website they sure sound professional, but it was one of the worst to my experience as in doctors! My child has been suffering from pain on and off, for a couple of years now ;’(.
We have already been to three other specialist or doctors, and till this day no one is interested or willing to look in what is causing the pain.
In the past we have been referred to Lucille Packard-​no results/​no interest, Dr. Cervantes — no results/​no interest, Dr. Juan Carrillo-​never thought there was a problem. As, a mother this is still heart breaking to me that all these doctors aren’t doing their work properly.
Yes! Of, course as a mother I have Google, seen videos, talked with even strangers about this, placed CL list to see if anyone is going through the same situation. I’ve learn so much through the years about this physical problem, but the doctors don’t seem to put one and one together, how ridiculous I say! I am also a Medical professional so of course I love caring for patients, learning, using my brain etc.
So, we went to this new Orthopedic, as you walk in there’s no greeting from no one. No, receptionist is in site, only a small clip board in a very narrow window, just sign in. It’s a large stuffy office with no AC, no Television, just not a warm or even friendly atmosphere. Finally, the receptionist shows up out of nowhere. It seems very clear that this office is overbooked, and the poor receptionist is doing lots of work on her own. Still no greeting and absolutely no customer service.
We wait and suddenly a man call us into x-rays.The man doesn’t even introduce himself, or nothing just tells you it’s x-​rays time. He was kind of rude to my child and no sense of humor at all. Come on you know that also children will come into this office, lighten up man! Then we are told to wait in the wait from again.
Then a lady comes and actually calls three patients at the same time, again no introduction to who this lady is or what’s going on now. She doesn’t even say hi to the child, parent (that’s me), to no one. This lady doesn’t look to friendly or even concern to make at least my child feel safe, or anything. I still don’t know who this lady is, no hand shake or nothing.
It sure seems they work on quantity of patients seen in a day, and not at all concern of there non-​professional conduce. We are placed in a waiting room, also are the other two patients it was a quick get into the room, boom boom! Like, I said being in the Medical field, our patients are #1, for them to feel comfortable and cared for but to me the way they run this place is a joke!
This lady came into the room, ran out of the room, asking my child of his pain symptoms, that was rude! She couldn’t even take the time to sit with him, introduce herself or anything or ask him properly. My children face was shock and puzzled, it just seemed so stupid!
Then in a second a man comes in I think he was the Doctor, but he never introduced himself, no proper handshake or anything. This person the man, didn’t even touch the hurting location or examine my son, no dress gown to look at the hip, knee, thigh, feet pain, nothing! He just sat and said there’s nothing wrong with the x-​rays! So, I explain the whole entire years that we have been dealing with the pain issues. At, least he said it worries him that it’s been going on to long.
As, a medical professional I explain my though, that if it’s not skeletal issues can be muscle or sciatic nerve pain or something along the line of that, he looked at me and replied that it could be. He told me to give him Ibuprofen everyday, and send him to physical therapy. So, I’m thinking why would I give my son Ibuprofen everyday, not liking this recommendation of this doctor. I actually just want a darn MRI for my son, we need answers and I feel that I still didn’t get them in this place. Well, conclusion I didn’t like this place and wouldn’t recommend to anyone unless you want to be ignored and treated like any number in the crowd. What a big disappointing day for our family, again! ;/