Patient Reviews

I had a split Bicep tear and rotator cuff repair. Dr. Hartman was easy to get scheduled, performed the surgery and my arm is back to 100٪ in record time. I consider him to be one of the best surgeons in SD County. I highly recommend him for your shoulder issues.

Dr Hartmann has done all 3 of my shoulder surgeries and he’s done a great job. He’s the only doctor I’ll see for my shoulder

Best doctor ever. Dr Hartman performed shoulder surgery on me, and he was so thorough. He wanted to make sure he was going to perform the best surgery for what was needed on my shoulder and my lifestyle. I have had the best experience. Also the coolest doctor - had surgery on the day of the Olympics, and before my surgery I was watching the Olympics in my pre-surgical room. Dr Hartman came and watched a little with me and made me feel so at ease. Would recommend him every time!

I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Hartman. From start to finish, my experience with him and his team was exceptional. Dr. Hartman is an incredibly skilled orthopedic surgeon, and his expertise and professionalism gave me full confidence in my shoulder surgery. The care I received before, during, and after the procedure was outstanding. Dr. Hartman took the time to explain everything in detail, answering all my questions and ensuring I felt comfortable every step of the way. His team was equally attentive and supportive. The Anesthesiologist explained everything, made me feel comfortable and addressed my nervousness, best nerve block ever. She was the best. The outcome of my surgery has exceeded my expectations. My shoulder feels better than ever, and I’m so grateful for the excellent care and results. This has truly been the best medical experience I’ve ever had, and I highly recommend Dr. Hartman to anyone in need of orthopedic care!

I have had my share of orthopedic surgeries.....13 to be exact. Dr. Hartman is by far the most skilled and precise surgeon I have experienced to date. I am thrilled with my lack of discomfort post-op, my recovery, and my scar (what scar?). I will be shouting his praises to everyone who will listen. Thank you!

Since I've been with Dr Hart he did my surgery 3 years ago haven't had any problems with it since I recommend him strongly to anyone that needs to orthopedic

I've had 2 surgical procedures done by Dr. Hart (and Max) - a hip replacement in Nov 2021 and a total knee in Februrary 2023. He is an excellent surgeon and I will have him do my other knee next year. Good report with clients and explains everything to be done. I had my knee done in an Ambulatory Surgical Center and was able to walk out using a walker. Within 2 or 3 weeks of therapy I was walking without a cane. I started walking in my neighborhood - 1.5 miles. In 4 weeks I was walking up and down stairs and started walking over 2 miles as well as peddling on a reclining bike. Within 5 weeks I was riding a stationary bike, going up and down stairs, walking 2 miles a day, doing a slow jog in a condo hallway, and swinging a make-believe golf club. (Yes, I had that much flexibility in my knee.) I received clearance to do anything I wanted after 6 weeks and started riding my bike again outside.

The office staff is Amazing and the Dr's nurses and PA listened and made me feel like I was gonna get some relief. The Dr himself was OK, cause I'm only 45 I felt like he dismissed my problems, chalked it up to arthritis n said cortisone shots is all he can do.

Love doctor Hart,he is always busy. But appointments don't take long,and he doesn't rush you.

Dr. Gavin Hart is a true professional and very personable. His PA, Max, is terrific. The office staff is very efficient and friendly. I highly recommend Dr. Hart and his group.

I appreciated how Dr. Hart & Max, his PA, listened to my concerns and provided well thought out answers to my questions. The office staff were great too!

My shoulder was a mess. From shredded cuff to torn and or detached tendons & ligamentsI was amazed 3mo later, pitching in my seniors league. Football, baseball, tennis, surfing all my life. I was told by 2 others I would have to make choices. Dr Hartman said, 'do what I say' and I did.

Great bedside manner & very concerned about your questions. His staff is excellent & on top of things. He is also an excellent shoulder surgeon, so I quess that was a typo as he is not only a hand surgeon. He’s very thorough & I would highly recommend him. Especially if you’re athletic!

I was lucky enough to have Dr. Hartman as my Ortho to fix a very troublesome long term shoulder issue. What stood out most is his attention to detail and ability to actually listen to patient concerns. Seeing a surgeon is stressful, but his team made the process very easy to handle. I'd also of course add that my recovery has been very rapid and I am already experiencing much less pain and more mobility. I will soon be back to throwing my famous 41 mph fastball.

I chose Dr. Hartman for my second surgery because I was back at work when I needed to be after he did a carpal-tunnel release on my dominant hand. He recently repaired my badly damaged shoulder and, six months later, I am ahead of my anticipated recovery trajectory. I've been told by several people that he's the surgeon who fixes the really tough cases. He has an exacting protocol for patients' recovery, and following it has made this experience so much easier for me.