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Dr. Michael Gillman, MD

Dr. Michael Gillman, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Gillman, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Laguna Beach, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 120 reviews 4 Star Rating (120 reviews)

Advanced Orthopedic Specialists of Orange County

31862 Coast Hwy Ste 400 Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Telehealth available

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Dr. Gillman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gillman

4.0

120 ratings, 25 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
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Anita Henderson-Junkeer – Dec 06, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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stevieb in laguna niguel ca – Mar 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Feb 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Mike – Jan 03, 2024
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What went well
  • 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
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Joel – Dec 16, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Rebekah Polanchak – Feb 10, 2020
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Laguna Niguel, CA – Dec 01, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
14 people found this helpful
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Apr 03, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
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Scott Wagner in Aliso Viejo, CA – May 13, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
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Peter R. in Laguna Beach, CA – Jan 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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Kayla Guilliams in Anaheim – Aug 24, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Kris Thompson in Laguna Woods, CA – Aug 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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BT in Mission Viejo, CA – Feb 23, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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Mark bickel in Tustin ca – Feb 09, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Rachel Mosich in Laguna Hills, CA – Jan 04, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Penny M in Laguna Niguel, CA – Dec 27, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kenn in Orange, CA – Sep 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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robert broughton in Orange, CA – Jul 18, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
14 people found this helpful
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Steve A in Laguna Beach, CA – Jun 16, 2016
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Vern Lewis in Dana Point, CA – May 05, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I attempt to take care of problems without surgery whenever possible. My goal is to get patients back to their desired activity level as soon as reasonably possible.

biography

2019 Orange County Medical Association Physician of Excellence distinction awarded to less then 10% of physicians for peer reviewed excellence in clinical care, leadership research and volunteer efforts.  In addition #1 Joint Replacement Surgeon...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999
  • Tufts U/new England Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1998
  • Tufts University

    Internship Hospital, 1994
  • Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
  • Stanford University

    Undergraduate School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

  • English

  • Spanish

  • Vitals.com Compassionate Doctor Award, 2011

  • Avvo.com Superb Rating, 2012

  • Vitals.com Patient's Choice Award, 2011

  • Alpha Omega Alpha, 1993

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Locations

Advanced Orthopedic Specialists of Orange County

Advanced Orthopedic Specialists of Orange County31862 Coast Hwy Ste 400 Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange

    1100 W Stewart Dr
    Orange, CA 92868
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

    27700 Medical Center Rd
    Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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