705 E. Ohio Ave., Escondido, CA 92025 (Orthopedics, Pain ...
Orthopedics • Escondido, CA
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
705 E. Ohio Ave., Escondido, CA 92025
Phone
(858) 356-0361
intake@coastalmedicalgroupsd.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- US News (Provider group): 4.7/5 (319)
- Yelp (Dr. Mark Stern): Variable (31 reviews)
Patients praise
- Successful surgical outcomes and pain relief for many patients
- High expertise and skill in complex spinal and neurological surgeries credited to certain surgeons
- Compassionate, caring, and dedicated bedside manner reported by some patients for specific physicians
- Improved mobility and quality of life following treatment
Common complaints
- Allegations of unprofessional or rude behavior by office staff
- Patient privacy (HIPAA) concerns regarding office staff conduct and handling of medical records
- Reports of poor bedside manner or lack of compassion from some providers
- Difficulty accessing medical records following physician retirement
- Post-surgical complications including nerve damage, balance issues, and new pain
"Dr. Stern performed disc replacement surgery on my husband's spine... He was fortunate to meet Dr. Stern who did the right surgery that relieved ALL of the pain."
— LocalityBiz user review"The staff was very rude. They are loud and talk with each other about patients on the phone out loud. Total HIPPA violation."
— LocalityBiz user review"Dr. Berman did my surgery. Prior to my surgery I could not walk without... I am [able to walk], I no longer have pain. As I am typing this tears are flowing... tears of joy."
— Healthgrades user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Abhiram Gande, MD Orthopaedic Surgery | Leading Specialized Medical Services — Feb 3, 2026
- [PDF] 2026 Provider and Pharmacy Directory Addendum — Jun 1, 2026
- MARK STERN, MD - Updated July 2026 - 22 Photos & 31 Reviews — Jul 3, 2026
- Dr. Andrew Nguyen, MD - Neurosurgeon in Carlsbad, CA | Healthgrades — May 28, 2023
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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