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Orthopedists in Petaluma, CA

OrthopedicsPetaluma, CA

★★★★★4.7/5346 reviews across 4 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • 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)

What patients say

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

In patients' words

"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 Care

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

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