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Dr. Mario Luna, MD

Dr. Mario Luna, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Mario Luna, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Temecula, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital and Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 55 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (55 reviews)

Practice

28780 Single Oak Dr Ste 270 Temecula, CA 92590
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Luna specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Luna's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Luna

3.7
55 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
29%
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No aftercare, I'm worse off then I was before surgery. Biggest mistake I ever made in my life.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 08, 2021
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Dr. Luna is the Best... Yes you may have to wait for a while to see him but he’s more than worth it.. I have been a patient of his for more than a year for my back and neck.. He had done on my mom knee and just did surgery on my dads back.. Can’t say enough.. Finally a Dr... who cares...
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Cendy – May 25, 2019
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This guy might be a decent surgeon, I have no idea. I initially saw him in June, 2018. I was told, by him, that surgery would be scheduled for late July early August. Then I was told by his surgery scheduler it would be October 9th. Then October 11th. Then early December. Needless to say I went elsewhere. In my humble opinion this guy's head is not in the game.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Grass Valley, CA – Nov 27, 2018
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he's really nice. Except they are so unorganized at the office. customer service is really bad. And so frustrating when you're trying to solve a problem or get the care that you need. I made an appointment and he never showed up. I asked to be called twice and I never got a return call. don't you mention that you're on hold for 15-20 minutes each time you call.good luck
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
7 others found this helpful
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Mar 31, 2018
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Dr. LUNA performed a total knee replacement on my left knee. I have enjoyed swift and steady progress in all areas of recovery and I attribute this entirely to Dr. Luna's excellent work and aftercare. In fact, my insurance was so inadequate that I was unable to obtain any physical therapy at all. In spite of this, Dr. Luna encouraged me and I was off my walker after only two weeks. Thank you Dr. Luna for your excellence in knee archetecture!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mary Brock in Lincoln, CA – Mar 12, 2018
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Dr Luna is WONDERFUL! Very knowledgeable. He diagnosed me and within a month had surgery scheduled. His office was always friendly and if I ever did have to wait, which rarely happened they were always apologetic. They helped me and were very quick with my paperwork for time off from work. Best thing as well was no matter how silly the question or issue post surgery, no matter the time Dr. Luna would call back very quickly!!!' If I ever needed anything again would go back to him in a heart b
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Megan in Murrieta – Jun 02, 2017
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Dr Luna is the best. Like a top rated body mechanic. Hes great bedside, explains, diagrams, talks, cares. Im going in for #3 with him, he's doing my friends. His office staff had some issues but they have been working very hard to correct it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Menifee, CA – May 07, 2017
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Dr Luna operated on my back in 2013. Choosing him was the best decision I made for my health! I recovered from spinal fusion without any problems. A few months after the surgery I was back to running 3 miles/day (I am now 77). He is very caring and I received personal attention from him. I would never have another surgeon!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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sue turek in Temecula, CA – Jan 31, 2017
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Waited two hours. Front office staff messed up my referral. While I was waiting I overheard several other upset patients with the same problem. After my visit with him, we will be seeking a second opinion. Not impressed.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Temecula, CA – Sep 23, 2016
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I went to Dr. Luna for back problems, scoliosis and neck problems, which he diagnosed, but NEVER bothered to transmit to my main doctor who'd referred me to him. His office is NOW unreachable, as he's moved, and left no forwarding information, leaving my disability hanging in limbo.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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S. Duggins in Murrieta, CA – Jul 13, 2016
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My experience with Dr Luna was great. After a year of being sent from one specialist to another and being told I had this wrong and then that wrong but no one did anything Dr. Luna diagnosed me correctly, and took care of the problem. He listened to my story of my year long ordeal, spent time with me explaining the diagnosis and showing me my ex-rays, MRI's etc...and didn't rush the appointment. It is a true gift to find a doctor who actually LISTENS to what you are saying. Thank you Dr. Luna
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Barbara Lunsford in Homeland, CA – Jun 16, 2016
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Great dr.my mother had spine, servical and carpol tunnel surgury with great results of at least better than the pain she was going thru. We have to consider that these surguries help your quality of life to ease the pain or in some cases no pain. No dr. can give back what we once had. He can help it be less painful. This dr. gave us the confidence needed to under take such surguries he so conforting, polite before and after he always listens to you with no time limite hard to find very pleased..
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Blanca in Norco, CA – May 25, 2016
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Dr. Luna received my MRI I had done on Wednesday evening the next day Thursday he checked me into Loma Linda in Murrieta and performed fusion on C4-5 using my hip bone instead of cadaver bone. I have palsy in my left deltoid due to damaged nerves. I'm unable to externally elevate my left arm more than 30degrees or raise my left arm. We are hoping rehab will bring that back now that surgery is complete and prior pain has left. This is my 3rd surgery c6-7 and c5-6 were done by different doctor
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Joy in Murrieta, CA – Apr 04, 2016
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From one easy S1/L5 surgery to 3 failed surgeries. He punctured my spinal cord and damaged my S2 nerve. Please don't use him as I would not like the same thing to happen to anyone else. My back / body is worse off now then before my first one.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
15 others found this helpful
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Jan 17, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Mario Luna, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Temecula, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Southwest Healthcare...read more
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Irvine School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of California Davis Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010
  • University Of California

    Internship Hospital, 2005
  • University Of California

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

  • English

  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Temecula Office28780 Single Oak Dr Ste 270 Temecula, CA 92590
1

Practice

Murrieta Office39755 Date St Ste 104 Murrieta, CA 92563
2
Newport Office441 Old Newport Blvd Ste 201 Newport Beach, CA 92663
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital

    25500 Medical Center Dr
    Murrieta, CA 92562
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital

    36485 Inland Valley Dr
    Wildomar, CA 92595
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards
  • Temecula Valley Hospital

    31700 Temecula Pkwy
    Temecula, CA 92592

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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