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Dr. Peter Birnbaum, DO

Dr. Peter Birnbaum, DO

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Peter Birnbaum, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in Anaheim, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Huntington Beach Hospital and AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Peter Birnbaum, DO

1211 W La Palma Ave Ste 506 Anaheim, CA 92801

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Dr. Birnbaum's Reviews

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3.6
45 ratings, 22 with a written review
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Couldn't be happier
Dr Birnbaum gave me a fantastic experience. His knee surgery technique is amazingly precise. Imperceptible scarring and fast recovery ahead of schedule. He has a great bedside manner too. I'm so glad my primary doc referred me to Birnbaum. Super pleased.
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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Happy Happy Happy – Jul 26, 2024
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Dr. Birnbaum did carpal tunnel repair on my hand. The surgery and recovery went very well and I will definitely go to him again if I ever need to. His office staff was friendly and helpful, especially Wendy. Dr. Birnbaum is a great 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
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Laurie Z – May 25, 2021
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SOME STAFF MEMBERS ARE RUDE. In particular Maria, the woman who takes appointments. She was so incredibly rude on the phone today that I was unable to get out why I was calling and make a second appointment to see Dr. Birnbaum. I find this extremely unfortunate as I believe he is a good doctor and some of his other staff are well mannered, professional and caring. I’m now stuck finding another orthopedic surgeon because I can’t even make an appointment. Extremely disappointed!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Kristal Price – Oct 08, 2020
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Dr Birnbaum is maniacal deviate. His staff is angry all the time. Especially the big booty at the window. The office manager is a joke. Iv’e talked to a lot of patients that come in and wait forever "for there appointment" like I did. There stories with this doctor are horrific. I’m glad I got out when I did. What a waste of time! Take the time to read about this office, they are just horrible.
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
5 others found this helpful
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May 07, 2020
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Dr Birnbaum performed surgery on my hand and was able to use the lease invasive method (due to his creative expertise) to align the bones back together. I was able to gain 99% of my range of motion. Highly recommend Dr Birnbaum
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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Jul 02, 2019
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Without a doubt, Dr. Birnbaum and his staff are amazing!! I couldn’t have chosen a better doctor to help me with my carpal tunnel surgery and trapped ulnar nerve surgery. The level of knowledge, experience and care I received was better than I could have hoped for! Clean waiting room, clean back office, easy to communicate with & easy to schedule appointments. All paperwork is properly completed first time around and returned quickly... I’ve never had an issue with having my needs met & exceeded
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Nia M. in Buena Park , CA – Nov 05, 2018
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Had surgery done by Dr Birnbaum. 2 months after surgery my arm and hand are worse off than what I originally went in for. His bedside manner is horrible and he cuts you off mid sentence every time you try to explain something. Constantly lied to by staff for return calls. Found out he referred me out to somewhere else without consulting me. Had to find out through my insurance referral authorization center. Still have no use of my right hand and severe pain and he doesn’t seem to care.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
5 others found this helpful
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Ella in CA – Sep 23, 2018
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Have bad bedside manners Outcomes of his surgeries has lots of complications
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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Joy – Jul 07, 2018
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My high school age daughter had a badly sprained ankle from playing lacrosse. Our primary care physician delayed referring her to an ortho and it got worse. Dr.Birnbaum took decisive action and made a treatment plan that resulted in healing and avoided surgery. We are thankful for him and his staff that took great care of her.
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
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James S in Placentia ca – Oct 13, 2017
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Dr is excellent!! Office staff is rude and unprofessional. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Ebony Smith in Buena Park, CA – Aug 21, 2017
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Great doctor , I'm glad I found him . I had injury on my middle finger tip about almost year ago I though I losses my half finger or will be look very ugly. But then dr Birnbaum fixed my finger . His staffs and his professor care make you feel trust and comfort. My finger look much normal like nothing happens . No one can't tell how bad injuries before . Thank you 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
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Danielle in Westminster, CA – Feb 04, 2017
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Dr. Peter Birnbaum, DO Specialist, gave me a shot to relieve extreme pain in my left hand. The location was about an inch and a half below my main thumb joint, and directly into my outer wrist. In 24 hours or less, the pain that I suffered with for more than 7 months... was completely gone. And... that shot was given to me four months ago, this past August. It was fantastic and made that horrific pain disappear. Yessss!!!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Sarah Waeyenbergh in Huntington Beach, CA – Dec 21, 2016
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My mother had Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition Surgery with Dr. Birnbaum. He is an amazing doctor/surgeon. He explained the procedure thoroughly to my mom and I, in terms that we completely understood. The surgery was a success and my mother is recovering very nicely. She is able to move her thumb more than she has in years. His office staff are always friendly and knowledgable. They return calls promptly as well. We appreciate the wonderful care my mom received.
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
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Samira T. in Brea, CA – Dec 06, 2016
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My experience with Dr. Birnbaum was very professional. He was very clear with explaining my injury making it easy to understand going into the surgical procedure. Operation went very well. Going into the Physical Therapy stage Dr Birnbaum was also helpful to explain the process. I'm very pleased with our outcome.
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
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Steven in Capistrano Beach, CC – May 26, 2016
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Dr. Birnbaun was very professional, explanatory, and the results from my surgery are excellent.
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
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Steven Bertrand Torres in Anaheim, CA – May 17, 2016
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Great Experience, Thank you
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
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Huntington Beach, CA – May 06, 2016
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I took my mom to see Dr Birnbaum because of knee pain. He was very professional and put her at ease. He performed an exam and made his diagnosis and included me in his conversation. She was very happy and her surgery went well. She is doing well since her surgery.
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
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David Rich in Anaheim, CA – May 04, 2016
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Dr. Birnbaum is very personable, and interacted with me with great detail and options for treatment. The diagnosis and resulting repair to my Ulnar nerve blockage was a great success. The stiches, and resulting scar are barely noticeable, when compared to others with the same procedure. Ulnar transposition or something to that naming. Dr. BirnBaum has a great attention to detail, and very good narrative, regarding what is he observing, as it pertains to the visits purpose.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Mark Walters in Coeur D'alene, ID – May 04, 2016
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Dr. Birnbaum is very well trained, and it shows. He is knowledgeable, direct in his care, and, most importantly, he makes the right treatment decisions. He has operated on my hand and fixed it. He has taken care of sports related hand injuries in both my son and daughter, and they have healed or are healing well. In this field, you need someone who cares if they are doing the right thing, can do the right thing, and then end up with a good outcome. That is my experience with Dr. Birnbaum
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
3 others found this helpful
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Clarke in Tustin, CA – Apr 22, 2016
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Front office friendly and helpful with scheduling appointment. I got very good results with dr Birnbaum care and I am happy to express my feelings
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
3 others found this helpful
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Anna Jablonowski – Jan 25, 2016
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Dr. Peter Birnbaum, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in Anaheim, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in 1996. He is affiliated...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Ao Orthopedic Trauma Chur Switzerland

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004

  • New York University Medical Center-tisch Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004

  • Peninsula Hospital Center

    Residency Hospital, 2003

  • Western University Of Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific

    Medical School, 1996

  • University Of Michigan Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • University Of California, Davis

    Undergraduate School, 1990
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Peter Birnbaum, DO1211 W La Palma Ave Ste 506 Anaheim, CA 92801
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