
Orthopedists in Petaluma, CA
Orthopedics • Petaluma, CA
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Last gathered July 10, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Providence Medical Group Petaluma - Orthopedics: 4.8 out of 5 (310)
- Vitals (Dr. Mark Northfield): 3.8 out of 5 (18)
- Vitals (Dr. Lance Barlas): 4.2 out of 5 (5)
- Petaluma Orthopaedic & Sports Therapy: 3.6 out of 5 (13)
Patients praise
- Highly skilled and empathetic individual physical therapists
- Successful surgical outcomes reported by many patients for specific doctors
- Appreciation for local convenience rather than traveling to larger cities
- Professional staff interactions in some settings
Common complaints
- Long wait times and difficulty scheduling appointments
- Perceived lack of administrative efficiency and billing/insurance issues
- Reports of poor bedside manner or communication from specific surgeons
- Specific, serious patient allegations regarding surgical outcomes and follow-up care for certain providers
- Understaffing concerns at some local clinics
"I had a consult with dr northfield for a turn meniscus. During that appointment the doctor paid more attention to intern than he did to me... Not worth it!"
- Vitals review for Dr. Mark Northfield"Stay far away from Robert A. Harf... He left me in extreme pain - more pain than before the Surgery!!! I called, I begged to talk to him... THAT MAN GHOSTED ME."
- Nextdoor discussion regarding Dr. Robert Harf"Outstanding on everyone’s part as usual. I recommend them highly and give them an A++. Welcome to Petaluma."
- Review for MarinHealth Orthopedic CareSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Cynthia K. Lai, PA-C | Orthopedic Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA | Sutter Health - Jun 24, 2026
- Dr. William B. Workman, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon in Alamo, CA - May 14, 2026
- Nicholas Colyvas, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine | UCSF Health - Apr 3, 2026
- Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods adds hand surgeon - Nov 5, 2025
- Lauren Shapiro, MD - Elbow Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery | UCSF Health - Mar 31, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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