Dr. Bryce Johnson, MD

I waited an hour and a half to be seen then I was shoved to get more x rays even though I had just brought in fresh x rays from urgent care. Another 20 minutes. Only to be out in a room for another 20 minutes until Dr. Johnson comes in sits down and his first words to me are “so what do you want me to do”. I’m not the doctor you are, why do you think I’m here?!!? I told him how I’m in excruciating pain and he just sat there and told me to go to physical therapy. Didn’t touch me, didn’t even look at me, didn’t even show me my x rays that apparently I needed. Extremely cold and very unprofessional experience.

We were trying to get help with my daughter’s legs going numb. He said radiologist over emphasized pinch and curvature. Nothing was wrong. I asked so why are they numb. He said I don’t know. I’m not doing surgery!! Should she go to PT I asked? Sure he said. For how long? I don’t know. Until you have had enough. Then come back and I can do an mri. But that won’t change anything. I’m not doing surgery. No one ever asked about surgery!! He was with us 5 minutes. No conversation about what might be going on and what could help. My daughter and I felt he was very rude and did not even try and help her with a plan. Unbelievable. The office staff was great and we got in quickly. Will not see him again.

Your office reps and scheduling team are awful. First time we had appointment and we came on time. 5 min before appointment I have been told doctor needs MRI and just cancelled my appointment. They never asked me for MRI before and even didn't order me for that. They setup another appointment there and despite my wish that requested to visit Dr Johndon , I received a text that my appointment is with another doctor 15 minafter. Again drove back to office and so frustrated why they lied me. With no apologies from them, I received a phone number to call. I called and after several times I got someone live on the phone and asked specifically to have appointment with Dr Johnson and no one else and lady did the same , after 2 months , right 2 days before my appointment I received a text as reminder but Dr name wasn't Dr Johnson. I called again and lady said aot of things except answering my question.after 15 minutes said Dr specifically said doesn't accept me and didn't tell me the reason!

I literally just canceled my upcoming appointment with SCOS. The schedulers are horrible. They are not doing their jobs. I have never experienced this level of pure stupidity in my entire life. Dr Johnson himself was fine. He's professional and answers one's questions To be clear though, my back issue is not resolved, so there's that. The MRI folks are fine. I've had my son see another doctor in the past for his shoulder, he was great. Unfortunately, the schedulers are TERRIBLE. The issue: I wanted to schedule a follow up with Dr. Bryce Johnson and not the physician assistant for a specific reason. That was literally not possible according to Lorena the scheduler. This is after a lot of run around by the way. I hope Dr Bryce Johnson reads this so that he is aware. The specific reason I needed to speak with him is because the spine specialist he referred me to gave me the direct opposite advise from what Johnson gave. Johnson basically said PT for 4 weeks,

I couldn’t be happier with the presurgery, surgery, and post surgery care from Dr. Johnson and his entire staff

1st visit… More later

He was very thorough and explained everything.

Extremely knowledgeable. Explains things in layman’s terms. Very happy with results from both my surgeries (lower back and neck)

After months of arm and shoulder pain and going through various therapies to address it, I found out I had a herniated disc in my neck. Once this was pinpointed through an MRI, I was discussing neck surgery with Dr. Johnson - something I had not even contemplated! He was very personable and compassionate, understanding my concern being a very active person and wanting to continue enjoying tennis, hiking, skiing, etc. He spent a good amount of time looking at my MRI, discussing options, and answering my many questions. After receiving a second opinion (which confirmed Dr. Johnson's), I proceeded ASAP with artificial disc replacement surgery, a minimally invasive procedure. I'm happy to say that just under three weeks post-op, I am pain free! I'm now able to return to normal activities. I'm truly amazed and grateful to him and to the staff at SCOS and Saddleback Surgery Center. All the nurses were also so caring and competent. I highly recommend Dr. Johnson and SCOS!

Have had neck pains for the last 3 weeks. Was referred to Dr. Johnson by my primary physician. Came in for a quick check up. Was told that I would be referred to a local office for physical therapy. It’s been 5 days. Haven’t heard back. My pain is still there and not getting much better. Oh well might have to drink some more tequila to numb the pain.

Dr. Johnson was understanding and patient. My appointment time was honored. He explained the options to me, no pressure.

Dr Johnson listened to my concerns, and made a plan to help me. I look forward to getting better with his knowledge.

Dr Johnson is very informative and easy to talk with. Great surgeon!

Appointment was friendly, thorough and specific with recommended treatment.

Great, Dr. Johnson explained things to me very clearly. The office was quick and efficient. I recommend him.

Waited 45 minutes for a 2 minute doctor review of my neck. While waiting I could hear him having a very lengthy conversation regarding travel etc. Doctors, our time is just as valuable as yours. I have no confidence that I would let this doctor do anything to my spine

Dr. Johnson is a great surgeon, I have had 2 surgeries, and both have exceeded my expectations. I am 61 and did not expect the great results we have gotten. I almost did not see Dr. Johnson because he was my second opinion and my first was such a disaster that I was not going to go see him. But my wife said we already have it set, so lets go and see. It turned out to be the best decision I ever made, unlike my 1st opinion he listened and let us ask questions and answered in terms we understood.

Dr Johnson is a wonderful doctor! After listening to me describe the issues I was having with my back and going over my MRI with me, he told me that he could do a minimally invasive surgery on my back. The first doctor I saw was at Hoag in Irvine and he told me he would have to do a full open back surgery and that I had a 50 - 70% chance of improvement. Dr. Johnson told me I would have an 80% chance of improvement. It's been 3 months since I had surgery and I feel like a new person!

Great doctor, great surgeon, highly recommended! I had a L4/L5 microdiscectomy with 100% success. Could not ask more from Dr. Johnson or his staff. They were all fantastic!!

an amazing doctor and what a nice man , very caring and kind